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- Portrait of Clara Bryant Ford, 1941 - In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They called the estate Fair Lane. Surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved, Henry and Clara found this home a peaceful respite. Here they could wander the landscaped grounds, entertain guests, and play with grandchildren.
- 1941
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Portrait of Clara Bryant Ford, 1941
In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They called the estate Fair Lane. Surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved, Henry and Clara found this home a peaceful respite. Here they could wander the landscaped grounds, entertain guests, and play with grandchildren.
- North Terrace at Fair Lane, Home of Henry Ford, circa 1928 - In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1,300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They would call the estate Fair Lane. In 1916 the couple moved into the newly constructed, 56-room mansion. Henry and Clara would find their new home a peaceful respite -- surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved.
- circa 1928
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North Terrace at Fair Lane, Home of Henry Ford, circa 1928
In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1,300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They would call the estate Fair Lane. In 1916 the couple moved into the newly constructed, 56-room mansion. Henry and Clara would find their new home a peaceful respite -- surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved.
- South Terrace of the Ford Building as Seen from the 'Roads of the Pacific' Exhibit, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935 - Ford Motor Company poured resources into what became the most popular exhibition at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. In addition to educational demonstrations and exhibits, the Ford Exhibit offered free entertainment and comfortable places for visitors to rest. On the south terrace of the Ford Building, fairgoers could relax while watching cars on the "Roads of the Pacific" experience.
- 1935
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South Terrace of the Ford Building as Seen from the 'Roads of the Pacific' Exhibit, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935
Ford Motor Company poured resources into what became the most popular exhibition at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. In addition to educational demonstrations and exhibits, the Ford Exhibit offered free entertainment and comfortable places for visitors to rest. On the south terrace of the Ford Building, fairgoers could relax while watching cars on the "Roads of the Pacific" experience.
- Terrace of Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, 1935 - Ford Motor Company poured resources into what became the most popular exhibition at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. In addition to educational demonstrations and exhibits, the Ford Exhibit offered free entertainment and comfortable places for visitors to rest. On the south terrace of the Ford Building, fairgoers could relax while watching cars on the "Roads of the Pacific" experience.
- 1935
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Terrace of Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, 1935
Ford Motor Company poured resources into what became the most popular exhibition at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. In addition to educational demonstrations and exhibits, the Ford Exhibit offered free entertainment and comfortable places for visitors to rest. On the south terrace of the Ford Building, fairgoers could relax while watching cars on the "Roads of the Pacific" experience.
- Aerial View of the Ford Building and 'Roads of the Pacific', California Pacific International Exposition, 1935 - "Roads of the Pacific" was part of the Ford Exhibit, the most popular attraction at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. Visitors to the experience rode in brand new Ford V-8s over 14 reproductions of historic and modern roadways. This aerial photograph shows the Ford Building surrounded by the meandering "Roads of the Pacific."
- 1935
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Aerial View of the Ford Building and 'Roads of the Pacific', California Pacific International Exposition, 1935
"Roads of the Pacific" was part of the Ford Exhibit, the most popular attraction at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. Visitors to the experience rode in brand new Ford V-8s over 14 reproductions of historic and modern roadways. This aerial photograph shows the Ford Building surrounded by the meandering "Roads of the Pacific."
- Pacific Terrace Hotel Card Key, 2000-2010 - In many hotels and motels, electronic room keys replaced traditional metal keys attached to tags. These programmable plastic keycards can be reused, and there is no need for guests to return them if they are accidently taken home. Guests at the San Diego, California, Pacific Terrace Hotel used this convenient credit card-sized keycard in the 2000s.
- 2000-2010
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Pacific Terrace Hotel Card Key, 2000-2010
In many hotels and motels, electronic room keys replaced traditional metal keys attached to tags. These programmable plastic keycards can be reused, and there is no need for guests to return them if they are accidently taken home. Guests at the San Diego, California, Pacific Terrace Hotel used this convenient credit card-sized keycard in the 2000s.
- California Lieutenant Governor George Hatfield and Family on Terrace of the Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935 - Ford Motor Company was the major exhibitor at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego. The Ford Building, Music Bowl, and outdoor "Roads of the Pacific" experience composed the Exposition's largest and most popular attraction. Ford hosted the Lieutenant Governor of California and his family, who numbered among the reported 2.5 million fairgoers to visit the Ford Exhibit.
- June 27, 1935
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California Lieutenant Governor George Hatfield and Family on Terrace of the Ford Building, California Pacific International Exposition, San Diego, 1935
Ford Motor Company was the major exhibitor at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition in San Diego. The Ford Building, Music Bowl, and outdoor "Roads of the Pacific" experience composed the Exposition's largest and most popular attraction. Ford hosted the Lieutenant Governor of California and his family, who numbered among the reported 2.5 million fairgoers to visit the Ford Exhibit.
- Henry Ford and Thomas Edsion on Terrace at Fair Lane Estate, Dearborn, Michigan, 1923 - In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They called the estate Fair Lane. Surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved, Henry and Clara found this home a peaceful respite. Here they could wander the landscaped grounds, entertain guests, and play with grandchildren.
- 1923
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Henry Ford and Thomas Edsion on Terrace at Fair Lane Estate, Dearborn, Michigan, 1923
In the early 1910s, Henry and Clara Ford selected 1300 acres of farmland in Dearborn, Michigan, as the site for a new home. They called the estate Fair Lane. Surrounded by woods, meadows, gardens, and the nature they loved, Henry and Clara found this home a peaceful respite. Here they could wander the landscaped grounds, entertain guests, and play with grandchildren.
- The Yuma Road, Part of the Ford Motor Company's Exhibit, 'Roads of the Pacific,' California Pacific International Exposition, 1935 - "Roads of the Pacific" was part of the Ford Exhibit, the most popular attraction at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. Visitors rode in brand new Ford V-8s over 14 reproductions of famous roads. This section representing a plank road that negotiated sand dunes between Yuma, Arizona, and San Diego, California, contributed to the immersive "Roads of the Pacific" experience.
- 1935
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The Yuma Road, Part of the Ford Motor Company's Exhibit, 'Roads of the Pacific,' California Pacific International Exposition, 1935
"Roads of the Pacific" was part of the Ford Exhibit, the most popular attraction at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. Visitors rode in brand new Ford V-8s over 14 reproductions of famous roads. This section representing a plank road that negotiated sand dunes between Yuma, Arizona, and San Diego, California, contributed to the immersive "Roads of the Pacific" experience.