Henry Ford Estate adds outdoor information kiosk in Dearborn
The Henry Ford Estate is one of the most historic sites in Dearborn, and a new $10,000 kiosk will help visitors better appreciate it.The estate is a historic landmark on the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s campus. It served as the home for the legendary automotive pioneer and his wife Clara from its construction in 1915 until they died more than 30 years later.The kiosk is under a shelter near the entrance to the estate. There visitors will be able to learn about how the Fords lived their lives, the history behind the estate and what tours or special events are being held. The idea is to enhance the viability of the estate as a tourist location by making its history more tangible.The MotorCities National Heritage Area, part of the National Park Service, funded the $10,000 grant that made building the kiosk possible. The organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting Michigan’s automotive and labor heritage, The Estate matched the grant with contributions from donors as well as staff and volunteer labor. Source: University of Michigan-DearbornWriter: Jon Zemke
The Henry Ford Estate is one of the most historic sites in Dearborn, and a new $10,000 kiosk will help visitors better appreciate it.
The estate is a historic landmark on the University of Michigan-Dearborn’s campus. It served as the home for the legendary automotive pioneer and his wife Clara from its construction in 1915 until they died more than 30 years later.
The kiosk is under a shelter near the entrance to the estate. There visitors will be able to learn about how the Fords lived their lives, the history behind the estate and what tours or special events are being held. The idea is to enhance the viability of the estate as a tourist location by making its history more tangible.
The MotorCities National Heritage Area, part of the National Park Service, funded the $10,000 grant that made building the kiosk possible. The organization is dedicated to preserving and promoting Michigan’s automotive and labor heritage, The Estate matched the grant with contributions from donors as well as staff and volunteer labor.
Source: University of Michigan-Dearborn
Writer: Jon Zemke
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