The Ford Homes: Assembling a Neighborhood by L. Glenn O’KrayMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
Between 1919-1921, Henry Ford commissioned the architect Albert Wood to develop plans for homes to be built in West Dearborn. The majority of these houses were sold to Ford Motor employees upon their completion.
Wood was the original architect for both Henry Ford Hospital and Masonic Temple prior to Ford's project. Eventually, 250 homes were built in West Dearborn using 6 different plans (A-F), and sold for $7,000-$10,000 each. Each house contained a living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms and one bathroom. The Ford Homes Historic District was created in 1979.
This is a wonderful "coffee table book" covering the Historic Ford Homes in Dearborn. There are pictures of each of the 250 original houses, along with articles and information about many of the current residents. It is obvious that this is a close-knit community neighborhood, with block parties, Halloween celebrations, Christmas lights and more. As someone who has spent much of my life in Dearborn, it was wonderful to read about this neighborhood community. I have frequently walked through this neighborhood, spent time at their local businesses, and most importantly, spent my student teaching in the 4th grade at the local Duvall Elementary School. Such a wonderful tribute to a fantastic neighborhood!
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