Historic Sites


Henry Ford's vision of a super-efficient manufacturing complex was realized in the Rouge complex, now updated into a lean and sustainable manufacturing model for the 21st century.


 

Ford Motor Company's Highland Park plant was the site of what is perhaps the company’s most important automotive innovation—the moving assembly line—in 1913.

 

Henry and Clara Ford's final home, Fair Lane, included a hydroelectric powerhouse and nature areas and is still a landmark today.

 

Dearborn Truck Plant is the flagship of Ford's next generation of lean and flexible plants—and of the company's vision of sustainable manufacturing.

 

As aviation began to take off, Henry and Edsel Ford were interested enough in the new industry to develop an airport, Henry then built one of the first airport hotels.

 

Henry Ford II's commitment to developing the Renaissance Center brought people, businesses and new hope to Detroit following the 1967 riots.

 

 
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