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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Clara and Henry Ford at Their Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration, 1938 - Clara and Henry Ford pose for their photograph portrait during their golden wedding anniversary celebration in April 1938. Behind them are enlarged portraits of themselves taken between 1886 and 1888, prior to their wedding. The celebration was held at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Edsel and Eleanor Ford in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan.
- April 01, 1938
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Clara and Henry Ford at Their Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration, 1938
Clara and Henry Ford pose for their photograph portrait during their golden wedding anniversary celebration in April 1938. Behind them are enlarged portraits of themselves taken between 1886 and 1888, prior to their wedding. The celebration was held at the home of their son and daughter-in-law, Edsel and Eleanor Ford in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan.
- Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, 1929 - The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club was formed in 1914. Its clubhouse, seen in this photograph, was designed by Boston architect Guy Lowell and dedicated on Independence Day in 1929. Edsel and Eleanor Ford were active members of the club. The clubhouse still stands and is located on Lake St. Clair about 12 miles northeast of Detroit, Michigan.
- 1929
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Grosse Pointe Yacht Club, 1929
The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club was formed in 1914. Its clubhouse, seen in this photograph, was designed by Boston architect Guy Lowell and dedicated on Independence Day in 1929. Edsel and Eleanor Ford were active members of the club. The clubhouse still stands and is located on Lake St. Clair about 12 miles northeast of Detroit, Michigan.
- Ford Family at Edsel and Eleanor Ford's Residence, Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, April 1943 - Members of the growing Ford family posed for this portrait at Edsel and Eleanor Ford's Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, home in 1943. Clara Ford and Henry Ford sit in front with their great-granddaughter, Charlotte Ford. Standing behind them are (left to right) Henry Ford II, Eleanor Clay Ford, an unidentified girl, Anne McDonnell Ford, Josephine Ford, and Edsel Ford.
- April 22, 1943
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Ford Family at Edsel and Eleanor Ford's Residence, Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, April 1943
Members of the growing Ford family posed for this portrait at Edsel and Eleanor Ford's Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan, home in 1943. Clara Ford and Henry Ford sit in front with their great-granddaughter, Charlotte Ford. Standing behind them are (left to right) Henry Ford II, Eleanor Clay Ford, an unidentified girl, Anne McDonnell Ford, Josephine Ford, and Edsel Ford.