Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum
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Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum is located in Dearborn, MI.
Waymark Code: WMW4W
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 10/22/2006
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Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum were founded in Dearborn, Michigan by the late Henry Ford. The complex, originally known as The Edison Institute, was dedicated by President Herbert Hoover to Ford's longtime friend Thomas Edison on October 21, 1929 (the 50th anniversary of the invention of the incandescent light bulb). Today, the complex serves as one of southeast Michigans most popular tourist destinations. The collection contains many rare exhibits including John F. Kennedy's limosine, Abraham Lincoln's chair from Ford's Theater, the Rosa Parks bus, Thomas Edison's laboratory and the Wright Brothers' bicycle shop.
Street address:
20900 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI United States
48124
County / Borough / Parish: Wayne
Year listed: 1969
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event
Periods of significance: 1925-1949
Historic function: Recreation and culture
Current function: Recreation and culture
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2006 To: 12/31/2006
Hours of operation: From: 9:30 AM To: 5:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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