Fair Lane - Home of Clara & Henry Ford (Dearborn, Michigan)

Last home of Henry Ford and place of his death in 1947. The original boundaries of the estate included over 2600 acres and extended north of Ford Road, east to Greenfield and south to Outer Drive.

The adjacent Ford Motor Headquarters was built in 1956, but much of the land remained vacant until the 1970s when Ford Motor Land Development began constructing office buildings, shopping centers, hotels and residential units.

www.henryfordestate.org/
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 museumNRHP - National Register of Historic Places
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fair_Lane
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Coordinates:  42°18'46"N 83°14'0"W

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  • "The historic buildings on the Estate are currently closed for restoration. However, the grounds remain open year-round for the general public to explore and discover. Maps highlighting walking loops of the Jens Jensen landscape are available on site. The grounds are open Monday through Friday until 6 p.m. Admittance to the grounds and on-site parking are free of charge. "The historic buildings of the Estate will be opened on a limited basis for pre-arranged group tours. To inquire about availability for a group tour, contact Donna Buchanan or 313.453.2036."--henryfordestate.org, Visiting the Estate tab
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