Ford’s Mack Avenue plant is a historical icon, but much of the popular lore surrounding it is wrong—including where it was located and what it really looked like. Here’s a more accurate version, we hope. Continue reading
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Five more forgotten Motor City landmarks
In Detroit, you can find automotive history on almost every corner—you need only know where to look. Here are five more little-known landmarks of the Motor City. Continue reading
Eight Things Worth Knowing About Henry Ford and the Five-Dollar Day
With the 100th anniversary of the five-dollar day this past week, Henry Ford’s revolutionary move was back in the news, briefly. Here’s a little more to the story. Continue reading
Video: Inside the Ford Willow Run Bomber Plant
Presenting another amazing story of the Motor City’s contribution in World War II: the Ford B-24 bomber plant at Willow Run. Here’s a great old newsreel and some lesser-known facts. Continue reading
Henry Ford’s Square House
Built in 1888-89, Henry Ford’s Square House is one of the automaker’s earliest personal artifacts—and it’s still around today. MCG pays a visit. Continue reading
Video: Henry Ford’s 999 racer
Here’s a nice little video put together by the Henry Ford Museum people that features one of their most prized possessions: the 999 racer. Continue reading
Henry Ford’s Airport
As noted earlier at Mac’s Motor City Garage, Henry Ford liked to own things. In 1924 he even built his own airport in Dearborn, Michigan—and in its day, it was one of the most modern facilities in America. Here’s a brief look. Continue reading