Dearborn in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Fair Lane
Home of Clara & Henry Ford
— Est. 1915 —
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 2, 2023
1. Fair Lane Marker
Clara and Henry Ford built Fair Lane on 1,300 acres, a few miles from where they both were born. As Henry skyrocketed to global fame with the success of the Model T, Fair Lane was their sanctuary.
The estate along the Rouge River included a hydro-elecric powerhouse and dam, greenhouse, skating house, staff cottages, poultry house, and pony barn, as well as a private garage and laboratory for Henry.
Erected by Motor Cities National Heritage Area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.
Location. 42° 18.875′ N, 83° 13.882′ W. Marker is in Dearborn, Michigan, in Wayne County. Marker is on Fair Lane Drive near Richard Drive, on the right when traveling west. The marker is in the parking lot across the street from the Ford home. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Fair Lane Drive, Dearborn MI 48128, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Out in the Orchard (within shouting distance of this marker); From State Fair to Fair Lane/Peony Garden (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Fair Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Preserving Fair Lane — An Iconic American Estate (about
this page online
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 2, 2023
2. Fair Lane Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, March 2, 2023
3. Fair Lane
Credits. This page was last revised on March 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 3, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 77 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 3, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
