White Lake Township in White Lake charter Township in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Haven Hill Carriage House
The Lodge's "Little Brother"
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 22, 2016
1. Haven Hill Carriage House: The Lodge's "Little Brother" Marker
It was a garage and a playhouse.
The Carriage House was planned to be the chauffeur's home and to shelter Ford family vehicles. But the chauffeur moved into the Lodge, and the Carriage House became a playhouse for the Ford children — Henry II, Benson, Josephine, and William Clay. Self-sufficiency was important at the estate, as it was in Ford's automobile factories. Building logs came from the same northern Michigan timber holdings used for early Ford vehicle bodies. Model T parts were used in pulling logs up the hill and in a backup power generation system near the Carriage House.
You Auto Know
The electrical power system at Haven Hill was placed underground to maintain the natural appearance throughout the estate.
Erected by Motorcities National Heritage Area, National Park Service.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the MotorCities National Heritage Area series list.
Location. 42° 38.426′ N, 83° 33.762′ W. Marker is in White Lake charter Township, Michigan, in Oakland County. It is in White Lake Township. Marker can be reached from Haven Road, 1.2 miles south of Highland
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Haven Hill Lodge (within shouting distance of this marker); Edsel Ford's Leadership (within shouting distance of this marker); The Haven Hill Getaway (within shouting distance of this marker); Haven Hill Farm (approx. 0.4 miles away); Haven Hill (approx. half a mile away); Many Friends, Many Flags (approx. half a mile away); Haven Hill Barn (approx. 0.7 miles away); Haven Hill Gatehouse (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White Lake charter Township.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 22, 2016
2. Upper image
The Carriage House in the woods near the Lodge, with the garage doors at the left. The Carriage House was often called the "Little Brother of the Lodge," sharing the same cedar log construction. Photo courtesy of Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 22, 2016
3. Lower left image
The Carriage House along the ridge at the right, below the Lodge to the left. Photo courtesy of Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 22, 2016
4. Haven Hill Carriage House Marker
The chimney at the Carriage House, like all fireplaces and chimneys at the Lodge, was made of Vermont stone.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 22, 2016
5. Haven Hill Carriage House Marker
Log construction at the corner of the Carriage House. To maintain the logs, fresh cedar bark would occasionally be secured to them with zigzag wires.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, October 22, 2016
6. Haven Hill Carriage House: The Lodge's "Little Brother" and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 343 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on October 25, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
