Special Tours
Fair Lane, The Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn, MI - Tour for 4
- Item Number
- 128
- Estimated Value
- 48 USD
- Sold
- 42 USD to sarah_w_ann
- Number of Bids
- 10 - Bid History
Item Description
Four guided tour passes for The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane.
The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane includes the residence of Clara and Henry Ford and his powerhouse consisting of not only his generators, but also his research laboratory and garage.
Constructed of Ohio Marblehead limestone the "Residence," as Mr. Ford liked to call it, contained over 31,000 square feet divided into 56 rooms. Its outer walls were from 18 to 24 inches thick. They surrounded seven bedrooms, fifteen baths, a kitchen, service and storage rooms, a "field "room, an indoor swimming pool, a bowling alley and a billiard room. Rare roseleaf mahogany paneling graced the home’s Palladian dining room, while heavy carved oak adorned its 25 foot tall main entry staircase. Light and airy sun porches extended the living spaces into the outdoors.
The Powerhouse is a testament to Ford's life long interest in water power, his desire for self-reliance and his wish to apply the methods of industry and agriculture in ways support of a decentralized rural society. With the advice of Mr. Edison, Mr. Ford planned and constructed the Powerhouse even before the residence was completed.
Item Special Note
Not redeemable for cash. Valid for guided tour times (see website for times) and not valid during the month of December. No expiration date listed on passes.
Explore this site at http://www.henryfordestate.org
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