Medbury Park in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
At The Height Of His Powers
The Early Years of Henry Ford
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 5, 2021
1. At The Height Of His Powers Marker
Inscription.
At The Height Of His Powers. The Early Years of Henry Ford. Henry Ford was only 41 years old when the new Ford Motor Company moved to Piquette Avenue in lat 1904. Despite two earlier corporate failures, he was a gifted and self-taught engineer, a decisive risk-taker. And he was able to envision the new world that was emerging. During his years at the Piquette plant (1904-1910), Henry Ford achieved large-scale production of automobiles and the application of industry to agriculture. Significantly, in 1906 he was a charter member of the Wayne County Road Commission which created the world's first modern highways., You Auto Know , A younger Henry Ford worked as an engineer at Edison Illuminating, and in later success became a close friend of Thomas Edison.
Henry Ford was only 41 years old when the new Ford Motor Company moved to Piquette Avenue in lat 1904. Despite two earlier corporate failures, he was a gifted and self-taught engineer, a decisive risk-taker. And he was able to envision the new world that was emerging. During his years at the Piquette plant (1904-1910), Henry Ford achieved large-scale production of automobiles and the application of industry to agriculture. Significantly, in 1906 he was a charter member of the Wayne County Road Commission which created the world's first modern highways.
You Auto Know
A younger Henry Ford worked as an engineer at Edison Illuminating, and in later success became a close friend of Thomas Edison.
Erected by MotorCities National Heritage Area, National Park Service.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 42° 22.099′ N, 83° 3.917′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Medbury Park. Marker is at the intersection of Piquette Avenue and Beaubien Boulevard, on the right when traveling east on Piquette Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 461 Piquette Ave, Detroit MI 48202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, May 5, 2021
2. At The Height Of His Powers Marker
Second from left
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 140 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
