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- John Burroughs with Clara and Henry Ford, Evangeline and Ray Dahlinger, and Clara Barrus, Dearborn, Michigan, 1920 - Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- 1920
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John Burroughs with Clara and Henry Ford, Evangeline and Ray Dahlinger, and Clara Barrus, Dearborn, Michigan, 1920
Henry Ford read and admired the works of John Burroughs. In the early 1910s, Ford sought out the internationally known naturalist and writer. The two bonded over their love of birds and nature and became friends. Ford and Burroughs often visited each another and went on extended vacations with family and other acquaintances.
- 1916 Curtiss Model F "Seagull" Flying Boat Biplane - The Model F "Seagull," developed by Glenn Curtiss, was among the first successful flying boats made in the United States. More than 150 of the craft were built, with many seeing service in the U.S. Navy. At a time when landing strips were rare but lakes were plentiful, floating aircraft were practical alternatives to wheeled planes.
- 1916
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1916 Curtiss Model F "Seagull" Flying Boat Biplane
The Model F "Seagull," developed by Glenn Curtiss, was among the first successful flying boats made in the United States. More than 150 of the craft were built, with many seeing service in the U.S. Navy. At a time when landing strips were rare but lakes were plentiful, floating aircraft were practical alternatives to wheeled planes.
- Mourners Paying Last Respects to Henry Ford, Lovett Hall, Dearborn, Michigan, April 9, 1947 - Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947, at his Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan. Thousands mourned his death. Before his funeral, Ford's body lay in repose in the lobby of what is now Lovett Hall near Greenfield Village. Many waited in a mile-long line to pay their last respects to the automotive pioneer.
- April 09, 1947
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Mourners Paying Last Respects to Henry Ford, Lovett Hall, Dearborn, Michigan, April 9, 1947
Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947, at his Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan. Thousands mourned his death. Before his funeral, Ford's body lay in repose in the lobby of what is now Lovett Hall near Greenfield Village. Many waited in a mile-long line to pay their last respects to the automotive pioneer.
- Mourners Paying Last Respects to Henry Ford, Lovett Hall, Dearborn, Michigan, April 9, 1947 - Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947, at his Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan. Thousands mourned his death. Before his funeral, Ford's body lay in repose in the lobby of what is now Lovett Hall near Greenfield Village. Many waited in a mile-long line to pay their last respects to the automotive pioneer.
- April 09, 1947
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Mourners Paying Last Respects to Henry Ford, Lovett Hall, Dearborn, Michigan, April 9, 1947
Henry Ford died on April 7, 1947, at his Fair Lane estate in Dearborn, Michigan. Thousands mourned his death. Before his funeral, Ford's body lay in repose in the lobby of what is now Lovett Hall near Greenfield Village. Many waited in a mile-long line to pay their last respects to the automotive pioneer.
- Henry Ford with Others at the Dedication Ceremony for USS Dearborn, September 1944 - The <em>USS Dearborn</em> was commissioned in September 1944, a year after its christening. The United States Coast Guard -- whose officers would operate the naval vessel -- presided over the commissioning ceremonies at Ford Field in Dearborn, Michigan. Among other guests attending the ceremonies were Vice Admiral Russell R. Waesche (center), Clara and Henry Ford (center right), and actor Victor Mature (right).
- September 17, 1944
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Henry Ford with Others at the Dedication Ceremony for USS Dearborn, September 1944
The USS Dearborn was commissioned in September 1944, a year after its christening. The United States Coast Guard -- whose officers would operate the naval vessel -- presided over the commissioning ceremonies at Ford Field in Dearborn, Michigan. Among other guests attending the ceremonies were Vice Admiral Russell R. Waesche (center), Clara and Henry Ford (center right), and actor Victor Mature (right).
- Luncheon Meeting at Eagle Tavern, Greenfield Village, circa 1931 - When Henry Ford restored the Clinton Inn in 1929, he installed a modern kitchen and added a large dining room to serve students of the Greenfield Village schools. Here, members of Ford's staff have lunch in the Clinton Inn dining room. Henry Ford relied especially on this group of employees to help oversee the schools and museum and village operations.
- circa 1931
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Luncheon Meeting at Eagle Tavern, Greenfield Village, circa 1931
When Henry Ford restored the Clinton Inn in 1929, he installed a modern kitchen and added a large dining room to serve students of the Greenfield Village schools. Here, members of Ford's staff have lunch in the Clinton Inn dining room. Henry Ford relied especially on this group of employees to help oversee the schools and museum and village operations.