Tag Archives: Clara and Henry Ford Estate

Fabulous Fair Lane in the Fall.

Posted on October 6, 2024 by Linda Schaub

I’ve taken a lot of walks this year, but not as many as anticipated after retiring on March 29th.  With seemingly endless hours of newfound free time, I had a running list in my head for my longer excursions agenda, … Continue reading →

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A perfect pose, then a photobomb! #Wordless Wednesday #Sneaky Goose

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Linda Schaub

Wordless Wednesday – allow your photo(s) to tell the story.

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Rambling on – more words, photos and steps.

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Linda Schaub

I don’t usually do back-to-back posts but, as I kept adding paragraphs and photos, yesterday’s post begged to be divided … so I did. When part one of this seemingly endless walk concluded yesterday, I had already trekked through the … Continue reading →

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Over the river and through the woods …

Posted on July 17, 2023 by Linda Schaub

… to grandmother’s house we go. Who knows if Henry and Clara Ford’s grandchildren sang this song while riding in a horse-drawn sleigh, enroute to visit Fair Lane, their famous grandparents’ home? Here is a 1935 photo that I’m permitted … Continue reading →

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Breathe in deeply …

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Linda Schaub

… as you stop to smell the Lilacs. Yes, this sentence is a twist from the usual phrase “Don’t forget to stop and smell the roses” and a worthy reminder from Walter Hagen. In the two months since I visited … Continue reading →

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Meandering around Fair Lane Estate – Part I

Posted on April 25, 2022 by Linda Schaub

Fair Lane Estate in Dearborn, Michigan was the home of Henry and Clara Ford from 1915 until Clara’s death in 1950; (Henry died three years earlier). This extensive venue is also referred to as the Clara and Henry Ford Estate … Continue reading →

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