Edsel B. Ford House built by Albert Kahn in 1927. Research of quaint Cotswold houses of Worcestershire resulted in duplication of original building with additions built through the years and centuries to give characteristic rambling appearance. Faced with Briar Hill sandstone and roof stones imported from England along with workmen to properly place them. Interior includes imported weathered oak, huge fireplaces, paneling etc… hundreds of years old.
Edsel B. Ford House built by Albert Kahn in 1927.
Object ID: 2002-001-876
Collection: Biography, Walnut LakeSubjects: iceboat, photographic, print
Albert Kahn House (1906)
Object ID: 2002-001-875
Date: 1906
Collection: Biography, Walnut LakeSubjects: iceboat, photographic, print
Albert Kahn House (1906), built by Kahn, located on the southeast corner of Mack Avenue and John R. Notes: Oppressive souvenirs of Middle Ages all but vanished, windows grouped according to internal needs, and contrasting materials on different floor levels provides horizontal emphasis.
Howard House – Pine Lake
Object ID: 2002-001-874
Collection: Biography, Pine LakeSubjects: iceboat, photographic, print
Howard House – Pine Lake