Edison Institute School Students in Swimming Pool at Lovett Hall, 1938

Summary

Lovett Hall, located on the campus of The Henry Ford and originally called the Recreation or Education Building, was built for various purposes. It contained a library, classrooms, gymnasium, and even a swimming pool (seen here) for Henry Ford's school system. The building also housed a ballroom for Henry Ford's "Old Time" dancing parties.

Lovett Hall, located on the campus of The Henry Ford and originally called the Recreation or Education Building, was built for various purposes. It contained a library, classrooms, gymnasium, and even a swimming pool (seen here) for Henry Ford's school system. The building also housed a ballroom for Henry Ford's "Old Time" dancing parties.

Artifact

Photographic print

Date Made

06 January 1938

Subject Date

06 January 1938

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

EI.1929.P.188.22234

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 7.5 in  (not pulled to verify)

Width: 11 in  (not pulled to verify)

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