Henry Ford Estate
The building material used to build Henry Ford's final estate in 1914 is Limestone from Kelley's Island in Ohio. Glaciers carved out this island exposing many fossils which can be seen in the walls of the the estate. For more information on Kelley's Island and its rich natural history please visit the Kelley's Island Natural History webpage. The Natural Area is located on the grounds of the Henry Ford Estate. Henry Ford helped to create and shape this landscape in the early 1900's. To learn more about the Estate, please visit the Henry Ford Estate official website.
This
waterfall on the Rouge River was used by Henry Ford to generate electricity
for his home. The Estate's Powerhouse still generates electricity
today. In 1914, Thomas Edison laid the cornerstone for the
Powerhouse. Can you find the Cornerstone that he laid?
Scavenger Hunt Question:
Can you find the cornerstone on the powerhouse near the waterfall behind the Estate? It was laid on _________ October, 1914.