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- Henry Ford, Clara Ford and Henry Ford II at Gaukler Point, Michigan, April 1943 - Henry Ford II posed with his grandparents, Henry and Clara Ford. The young Ford served in the U.S. Navy during World War II but, following the death of his father Edsel Ford in May 1943, he was released from duty to return to Ford Motor Company. Henry Ford II was appointed company president in September 1945, after his ailing grandfather resigned.
- April 01, 1943
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Henry Ford, Clara Ford and Henry Ford II at Gaukler Point, Michigan, April 1943
Henry Ford II posed with his grandparents, Henry and Clara Ford. The young Ford served in the U.S. Navy during World War II but, following the death of his father Edsel Ford in May 1943, he was released from duty to return to Ford Motor Company. Henry Ford II was appointed company president in September 1945, after his ailing grandfather resigned.
- "Pirate Ship" Decoration for Henry Ford II's 21st Birthday Party, September 1938 - Henry Ford II, oldest child of Edsel and Eleanor Ford (and oldest grandchild of Henry and Clara Ford), turned 21 on September 4, 1938. The family's home at Gaukler Pointe, near Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, was lavishly decorated for the milestone-birthday party -- complete with a scaled-down sailing ship in the estate's lagoon.
- September 12, 1938
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"Pirate Ship" Decoration for Henry Ford II's 21st Birthday Party, September 1938
Henry Ford II, oldest child of Edsel and Eleanor Ford (and oldest grandchild of Henry and Clara Ford), turned 21 on September 4, 1938. The family's home at Gaukler Pointe, near Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, was lavishly decorated for the milestone-birthday party -- complete with a scaled-down sailing ship in the estate's lagoon.
- "Pirate Ship" Decoration for Henry Ford II's 21st Birthday Party, September 1938 - Henry Ford II, oldest child of Edsel and Eleanor Ford (and oldest grandchild of Henry and Clara Ford), turned 21 on September 4, 1938. The family's home at Gaukler Pointe, near Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, was lavishly decorated for the milestone-birthday party -- complete with a scaled-down sailing ship in the estate's lagoon.
- September 12, 1938
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"Pirate Ship" Decoration for Henry Ford II's 21st Birthday Party, September 1938
Henry Ford II, oldest child of Edsel and Eleanor Ford (and oldest grandchild of Henry and Clara Ford), turned 21 on September 4, 1938. The family's home at Gaukler Pointe, near Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, was lavishly decorated for the milestone-birthday party -- complete with a scaled-down sailing ship in the estate's lagoon.
- Country Club, Grosse Pointe, Detroit, Michigan -
- circa 1910
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Country Club, Grosse Pointe, Detroit, Michigan
- Passengers Boarding Ford V-8 Bus Operated by Lake Shore Coach Lines, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, July 29, 1937 - In November 1936, Ford Motor Company introduced a "forward control" chassis for transit and school buses. The layout placed the engine underneath the driver's area rather than out front. The resulting flat-nosed design made it easier for the driver to see passengers or students crossing in front of the bus while loading or unloading.
- July 29, 1937
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Passengers Boarding Ford V-8 Bus Operated by Lake Shore Coach Lines, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, July 29, 1937
In November 1936, Ford Motor Company introduced a "forward control" chassis for transit and school buses. The layout placed the engine underneath the driver's area rather than out front. The resulting flat-nosed design made it easier for the driver to see passengers or students crossing in front of the bus while loading or unloading.
- Henry Ford with His Grandchildren, William, Henry II, Josephine, and Benson, circa 1935 - Henry Ford doted on his four grandchildren. Here he is posing with the four of them about 1935. From left to right, they are William, Henry II, Josephine and Benson.
- circa 1935
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Henry Ford with His Grandchildren, William, Henry II, Josephine, and Benson, circa 1935
Henry Ford doted on his four grandchildren. Here he is posing with the four of them about 1935. From left to right, they are William, Henry II, Josephine and Benson.
- Grosse Pointe Race Track, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, circa 1901 - The one-mile race track at Grosse Pointe, Michigan, opened in 1895 as a horse-racing facility. Soon, the turns were banked for auto racing and the track became home to the Detroit Driving Club. On October 10, 1901, an up-and-coming Henry Ford won a ten-mile car race at the track. It closed about 1905 and was replaced by a housing development.
- circa 1901
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Grosse Pointe Race Track, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, circa 1901
The one-mile race track at Grosse Pointe, Michigan, opened in 1895 as a horse-racing facility. Soon, the turns were banked for auto racing and the track became home to the Detroit Driving Club. On October 10, 1901, an up-and-coming Henry Ford won a ten-mile car race at the track. It closed about 1905 and was replaced by a housing development.
- Ford Family Having a Meal, circa 1935 -
- circa 1935
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Ford Family Having a Meal, circa 1935
- Drawing of Canopy/Tent for Henry and Clara Ford's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration, 1938 - Henry and Clara Ford commemorated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 11, 1938. Their son, Edsel, and daughter-in-law, Eleanor, hosted a celebration in their honor at the younger Fords' home. The festivities included music, elaborate decorations, and a magnificent multi-tiered cake.
- April 11, 1938
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Drawing of Canopy/Tent for Henry and Clara Ford's 50th Wedding Anniversary Celebration, 1938
Henry and Clara Ford commemorated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 11, 1938. Their son, Edsel, and daughter-in-law, Eleanor, hosted a celebration in their honor at the younger Fords' home. The festivities included music, elaborate decorations, and a magnificent multi-tiered cake.
- House on Gaukler Pointe, 1916, before the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House was Built - By the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford needed more privacy and security than their Detroit home could provide. They bought property at Gaukler Pointe, about 15 miles northeast of Detroit, with thoughts of moving there. Instead, Henry and Clara built their Fair Lane estate in Dearborn. Their son, Edsel Ford, bought Gaukler Pointe for his own family's home in 1925.
- circa 1916
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House on Gaukler Pointe, 1916, before the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House was Built
By the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford needed more privacy and security than their Detroit home could provide. They bought property at Gaukler Pointe, about 15 miles northeast of Detroit, with thoughts of moving there. Instead, Henry and Clara built their Fair Lane estate in Dearborn. Their son, Edsel Ford, bought Gaukler Pointe for his own family's home in 1925.