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- Pennant, "Storytown U.S.A, Lake George, N.Y.," 1954-1965 -
- 1954-1965
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Pennant, "Storytown U.S.A, Lake George, N.Y.," 1954-1965
- 1903 Ford Model A Roadster in Henry Ford Museum, circa 1934 - A 1934 exhibition at Henry Ford's museum in Dearborn, Michigan, featured this Model A roadster, the first automobile produced and sold by the fledgling Ford Motor Company. In many ways, the original Ford was typical -- it looked like a carriage without the horse. But unlike other early autos, the 1903 Model A had a steering wheel rather than a tiller.
- April 20, 1934
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1903 Ford Model A Roadster in Henry Ford Museum, circa 1934
A 1934 exhibition at Henry Ford's museum in Dearborn, Michigan, featured this Model A roadster, the first automobile produced and sold by the fledgling Ford Motor Company. In many ways, the original Ford was typical -- it looked like a carriage without the horse. But unlike other early autos, the 1903 Model A had a steering wheel rather than a tiller.
- James Cagney with Two-Millionth Ford V-8, Courtyard of Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935 - In June 1935, the two-millionth Ford V-8 automobile rolled off the Rouge Plant assembly line. Driven by Jimmy Rooney, a goodwill ambassador for Ford, the sedan embarked on a public relations tour from Dearborn, Michigan, to San Diego, California. Visitors, including some famous actors, welcomed the famous V-8 with fanfare when it finally arrived at the California Pacific International Exposition.
- 1935
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James Cagney with Two-Millionth Ford V-8, Courtyard of Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935
In June 1935, the two-millionth Ford V-8 automobile rolled off the Rouge Plant assembly line. Driven by Jimmy Rooney, a goodwill ambassador for Ford, the sedan embarked on a public relations tour from Dearborn, Michigan, to San Diego, California. Visitors, including some famous actors, welcomed the famous V-8 with fanfare when it finally arrived at the California Pacific International Exposition.
- Oil Painting, Fort Ticonderoga by George Washington Mark, circa 1845 - George Washington Mark was a successful house, sign, and furniture painter in Greenfield, Massachusetts, in the early 1800s. Sometime in the 1830s and 40s, he tried his hand at more artistic endeavors creating paintings of local interest -- generally landscapes and historic subjects. Around 1845, Mark painted this work depicting the ruins of New York's historic Fort Ticonderoga.
- circa 1845
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Oil Painting, Fort Ticonderoga by George Washington Mark, circa 1845
George Washington Mark was a successful house, sign, and furniture painter in Greenfield, Massachusetts, in the early 1800s. Sometime in the 1830s and 40s, he tried his hand at more artistic endeavors creating paintings of local interest -- generally landscapes and historic subjects. Around 1845, Mark painted this work depicting the ruins of New York's historic Fort Ticonderoga.
- Engraving, "Yale College, New Haven," 1838 - This 1838 engraving of New Haven, Connecticut, features a two-wheeled New England ox cart in the foreground. The picturesque print also features people strolling through town, with Yale College buildings in the background.
- 1838
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Engraving, "Yale College, New Haven," 1838
This 1838 engraving of New Haven, Connecticut, features a two-wheeled New England ox cart in the foreground. The picturesque print also features people strolling through town, with Yale College buildings in the background.
- Advertisement for Stage Wagon and Boat Transportation Between Philadelphia and New York City, circa 1840 - Originally printed March 8, 1759, in the <em>Weekly Mercury</em>, this advertisement features a wood engraving of John Butler's stage wagon. This stage line ran between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New York City.
- March 08, 1759
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Advertisement for Stage Wagon and Boat Transportation Between Philadelphia and New York City, circa 1840
Originally printed March 8, 1759, in the Weekly Mercury, this advertisement features a wood engraving of John Butler's stage wagon. This stage line ran between Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New York City.
- Henry Ford Carrying Grandson Henry Ford II at Fair Lane, Dearborn, Michigan, 1919 - In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They called the estate Fair Lane. Surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved, Henry and Clara found this home a peaceful respite. Here they could wander the landscaped grounds, entertain guests, and play with grandchildren.
- 1919
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Henry Ford Carrying Grandson Henry Ford II at Fair Lane, Dearborn, Michigan, 1919
In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They called the estate Fair Lane. Surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved, Henry and Clara found this home a peaceful respite. Here they could wander the landscaped grounds, entertain guests, and play with grandchildren.
- Racing Suit Worn by Bob Summers While Winning New Land Speed Record, 1965 - Bob Summers of Ontario, California, wore this racing suit when he achieved a new wheel-driven land speed record of 409.277 miles per hour on November 12, 1965. Summers was in Goldenrod, the sleek four-engine car he built with his brother Bill. The Summers brothers' record stood until 1991.
- November 12, 1965
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Racing Suit Worn by Bob Summers While Winning New Land Speed Record, 1965
Bob Summers of Ontario, California, wore this racing suit when he achieved a new wheel-driven land speed record of 409.277 miles per hour on November 12, 1965. Summers was in Goldenrod, the sleek four-engine car he built with his brother Bill. The Summers brothers' record stood until 1991.
- Henry Ford and Clara Ford with Group on the Grounds of Fair Lane, 1932 - In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They called the estate Fair Lane. Surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved, Henry and Clara found this home a peaceful respite. Here they could wander the landscaped grounds, entertain guests, and play with grandchildren.
- July 09, 1932
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Henry Ford and Clara Ford with Group on the Grounds of Fair Lane, 1932
In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They called the estate Fair Lane. Surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved, Henry and Clara found this home a peaceful respite. Here they could wander the landscaped grounds, entertain guests, and play with grandchildren.
- Henry Ford on His 80th Birthday, U. S. Naval Training School at the Ford Rouge Plant, July 1943 - Personnel at the United States Naval Training School in Dearborn, Michigan, invited Henry Ford to celebrate his 80th birthday at the base. Ford was feted with gifts, a military drill, and a large cake modeled after the school buildings. The school -- built on land at Ford's Rouge Plant and leased to the Navy -- trained thousands of recruits in various skilled trades during World War II.
- July 28, 1943
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Henry Ford on His 80th Birthday, U. S. Naval Training School at the Ford Rouge Plant, July 1943
Personnel at the United States Naval Training School in Dearborn, Michigan, invited Henry Ford to celebrate his 80th birthday at the base. Ford was feted with gifts, a military drill, and a large cake modeled after the school buildings. The school -- built on land at Ford's Rouge Plant and leased to the Navy -- trained thousands of recruits in various skilled trades during World War II.