Historic Sites

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Ford's Rouge Complex Is Known as an Industrial Trend-setter in Both the 20th and 21st Centuries
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.
Detroit Renaissance Center Helped Revitalize Detroit
Henry Ford II's commitment to developing the Renaissance Center brought people, businesses and new hope to Detroit following the 1967 riots.
The Moving Assembly Line Debuted at the Highland Park Plant
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.
Fair Lane: Where Henry and Clara Ford Called “Home”
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 a Model of Flexible and Sustainable Manufacturing
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.
The Dearborn Inn
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.