Landscape Architecture Drawing for Fair Lane, "The original Location of Residence and Garage," January 1914
THF155889 / Landscape Architecture Drawing for Fair Lane, "The original Location of Residence and Garage," January 1914
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Artifact Overview
Henry and Clara Ford hired landscape architect Jens Jensen to design the grounds surrounding Fair Lane -- the Fords' 1300-acre Rouge River estate. This drawing shows Jensen's starting point. Jensen envisioned and built naturalistic meadows, gardens, orchards, grottoes, and wandering paths throughout the grounds. Jensen's landscaping provided enjoyment for the nature-loving couple for the rest of their lives.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Blueline print
Subject Date
January 1914
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.797.2.29
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Blueprint process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Blue
Dark green
Dimensions
Height: 16.25 in
Width: 29 in
Height: 167.5 in (Overall)
Width: 38.5 in (Overall)
Inscriptions
Embossed on lower spine in gold: 29
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