Fair Lane, The Henry Ford Estate in Dearborn, MI - Tour and lunch for two


Item Number: 172

Time Left: CLOSED

Value: $60

Online Close: May 31, 2008 6:00 PM EDT

Bid History: 11 bids - Item Sold!




Description

A guided tour for two of The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane and a complimentary lunch for two in the historic Pool Restaurant.

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.

Have lunch in the Estate restaurant, in the mansion's original swimming pool room, a unique and beautiful architectural space with the original steam heated marble benches. A wide selection of salads, sandwiches, entrees and deserts is available.

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.

 

Special Instructions

Not redeemable for cash. Gratuity not included. Expires October 31, 2008.

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Donated by

The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane