Grounds of "The Mangoes," Winter Estate of Henry and Clara Ford, circa 1920

Summary

In 1916, Henry and Clara Ford purchased "The Mangoes." The Fort Myers, Florida, property adjoined the winter home of Thomas Edison -- Henry's friend and mentor. The estate featured a Craftsman bungalow and grounds lush with citrus trees and tropical plants. This image shows some of the buildings and landscaping found at the Fords' winter retreat.

In 1916, Henry and Clara Ford purchased "The Mangoes." The Fort Myers, Florida, property adjoined the winter home of Thomas Edison -- Henry's friend and mentor. The estate featured a Craftsman bungalow and grounds lush with citrus trees and tropical plants. This image shows some of the buildings and landscaping found at the Fords' winter retreat.

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

circa 1920

Creators

Unknown

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

00.1334.243

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 3.25 in

Width: 4.375 in

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