EDSEL AND ELEANOR FORD HOUSE

GROSSE POINTE, MI

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The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House is an iconic historic estate located in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. The house was built in 1929 for Edsel Ford, the son of Henry Ford, and his wife, Eleanor. Designed by renowned architect Albert Kahn, the house features a classic Georgian Revival style with a stunning brick exterior and elegant white columns.

The estate is situated on 87 acres of landscaped gardens, rolling lawns, and wooded areas, and overlooks Lake St. Clair. The property includes a main house, pool house, playhouse, garage, and several other outbuildings.

The interior of the house is decorated with luxurious furnishings and artwork, including pieces from the Ford family's extensive collection. Visitors can tour the house and see rooms such as the formal living room, dining room, and library, as well as the bedrooms and bathrooms on the second floor.

In addition to the house, the estate also includes a swimming pool, tennis court, and several other recreational areas. The Edsel and Eleanor Ford House is open to the public for tours and special events, and is considered a must-see destination for anyone interested in architecture, history, or the Ford family legacy.

EDSEL AND ELEANOR FORD HOUSE is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in GROSSE POINTE MI. US MID #8402600533

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Contact EDSEL AND ELEANOR FORD HOUSE

NORTHERN INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
1100 LAKE SHORE RD
GROSSE POINTE
MI
48236-4106

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EDSEL AND ELEANOR FORD HOUSE Information

MID # 8402600533
Name NORTHERN INDIANA HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name EDSEL AND ELEANOR FORD HOUSE
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 382218274
NTEECC A69
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201206
INCOME 23,172,504
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.453871, -82.873463
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 099
US Census Tract: 252200
US Census Block: 3000