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- Model of Mobile Designed by Malcolm Moran for the Ford Rotunda, circa 1953 - As part of its fiftieth anniversary celebration in 1953, Ford Motor Company refurbished the Rotunda--an exhibit area and hospitality center for Ford's Rouge factory tours. The company commissioned artists to design and install various design elements, including this mobile by sculptor Malcolm Moran, which symbolized progressive research and engineering. The completed mobile hung inside the entrance of the Rotunda.
- circa 1953
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Model of Mobile Designed by Malcolm Moran for the Ford Rotunda, circa 1953
As part of its fiftieth anniversary celebration in 1953, Ford Motor Company refurbished the Rotunda--an exhibit area and hospitality center for Ford's Rouge factory tours. The company commissioned artists to design and install various design elements, including this mobile by sculptor Malcolm Moran, which symbolized progressive research and engineering. The completed mobile hung inside the entrance of the Rotunda.
- New 1942 Ford Ambulance Built for the Michigan Canadian Club to Donate to the War Effort, November 3, 1941 -
- November 03, 1941
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New 1942 Ford Ambulance Built for the Michigan Canadian Club to Donate to the War Effort, November 3, 1941
- Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb at Baseball Game, Rotunda Field, Dearborn, Michigan, July 1943 - The Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, to play the Ford All-Stars on July 14, 1943. Five thousand fans showed up at Ford's Rotunda Field to watch the Bluejackets' 6-2 victory. Two former Major League players and Baseball Hall of Fame inductees were in the crowd: Tris Speaker (Cleveland) on the left and Ty Cobb (Detroit) on the right.
- July 14, 1943
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Tris Speaker and Ty Cobb at Baseball Game, Rotunda Field, Dearborn, Michigan, July 1943
The Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets traveled to Dearborn, Michigan, to play the Ford All-Stars on July 14, 1943. Five thousand fans showed up at Ford's Rotunda Field to watch the Bluejackets' 6-2 victory. Two former Major League players and Baseball Hall of Fame inductees were in the crowd: Tris Speaker (Cleveland) on the left and Ty Cobb (Detroit) on the right.
- Postcard, The Ford Rotunda, Dearborn, Michigan, 1954 - After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This postcard shows the Ford Rotunda as it looked in 1954.
- 1954
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Postcard, The Ford Rotunda, Dearborn, Michigan, 1954
After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This postcard shows the Ford Rotunda as it looked in 1954.
- Ford Rotunda Commemorative Plate, 1957 - After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This plate, with a transfer print in the center, was used in Ford's corporate dining room.
- 1957
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Ford Rotunda Commemorative Plate, 1957
After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This plate, with a transfer print in the center, was used in Ford's corporate dining room.
- Scoreboard of Baseball Game between Ford All-Stars and United States Navy Great Lakes, Rotunda Field, Dearborn, Michigan, July 1944 - The Ford All-Stars defeated the visiting Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets 2-1 in a July 5, 1944, baseball match. Eight thousand fans came out to Ford's Rotunda Field to root on the hometown team. The All-Stars did not disappoint, winning on a ninth-inning home run and breaking the Bluejackets' 33-game winning streak.
- July 05, 1944
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Scoreboard of Baseball Game between Ford All-Stars and United States Navy Great Lakes, Rotunda Field, Dearborn, Michigan, July 1944
The Ford All-Stars defeated the visiting Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets 2-1 in a July 5, 1944, baseball match. Eight thousand fans came out to Ford's Rotunda Field to root on the hometown team. The All-Stars did not disappoint, winning on a ninth-inning home run and breaking the Bluejackets' 33-game winning streak.
- Mickey Cochrane at Bat in Game between Ford All-Stars and United States Navy Great Lakes Team, Rotunda Field, Dearborn, Michigan July 1944 - The Ford All-Stars defeated the visiting Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets 2-1 in a July 5, 1944, baseball match. Eight thousand fans came out to Ford's Rotunda Field to root on the hometown team. The All-Stars did not disappoint, winning on a ninth-inning home run. The Bluejackets were coached by former Detroit Tigers manager and all-star catcher Mickey Cochrane (seen here).
- July 05, 1944
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Mickey Cochrane at Bat in Game between Ford All-Stars and United States Navy Great Lakes Team, Rotunda Field, Dearborn, Michigan July 1944
The Ford All-Stars defeated the visiting Great Lakes Naval Training Station Bluejackets 2-1 in a July 5, 1944, baseball match. Eight thousand fans came out to Ford's Rotunda Field to root on the hometown team. The All-Stars did not disappoint, winning on a ninth-inning home run. The Bluejackets were coached by former Detroit Tigers manager and all-star catcher Mickey Cochrane (seen here).
- Ford Rotunda Construction Site, Dearborn, Michigan, July 31, 1935 - After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This photo, from July 31, 1935, shows the Ford Rotunda being constructed in Dearborn.
- July 31, 1935
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Ford Rotunda Construction Site, Dearborn, Michigan, July 31, 1935
After the Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought its central Rotunda building from that fair back to Dearborn. From 1936 to 1962, Ford recreated the excitement of a World's Fair exposition on its home turf. This photo, from July 31, 1935, shows the Ford Rotunda being constructed in Dearborn.
- Ford Falcon Automobile and Christmas Tree Inside the Ford Rotunda Building, Dearborn, Michigan, 1959 - After the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought back its central Rotunda building from that fair to Dearborn, to serve as a visitor center and starting point for Rouge Plant tours. However, its biggest draw between 1953 and 1961 was the annual "Christmas Fantasy," shown here. Unfortunately, the Rotunda burned down in November 1962.
- 1959
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Ford Falcon Automobile and Christmas Tree Inside the Ford Rotunda Building, Dearborn, Michigan, 1959
After the Chicago Century of Progress Exposition ended in 1934, Ford Motor Company brought back its central Rotunda building from that fair to Dearborn, to serve as a visitor center and starting point for Rouge Plant tours. However, its biggest draw between 1953 and 1961 was the annual "Christmas Fantasy," shown here. Unfortunately, the Rotunda burned down in November 1962.
- Mr. Coulton Presenting Trophy to Winning Ford Men's Basketball Team, Ford Rotunda, March 1944 -
- March 27, 1944
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Mr. Coulton Presenting Trophy to Winning Ford Men's Basketball Team, Ford Rotunda, March 1944