Seen at the The Henry Ford Museum. 1939 Douglas DC-3 Airplane. The Douglas DC-3, introduced in 1936, carried 21 passengers -- enough to fly profitably without relying on subsidies from air mail contracts. While the DC-3's economy appealed to airlines, its rugged construction and comfortable cabin attracted passengers. More than any other aircraft, the DC-3 ushered in the era of dependable, long-distance air travel in the United States.—Summary from thehenryford.org The Henry Ford (also known as the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village, and as the Edison Institute) is a large indoor and outdoor history museum complex and a National Historic Landmark in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Michigan. It is the largest indoor-outdoor museum complex in the United States and is visited by over 1.7 million people each year. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1981.—Wikipedia—This image was processed as an HDR (High Dynamic Range) composition.
Seen at the The Henry Ford Museum. Let your imagination take off as you explore the early days of flight from a completely fresh perspective. This newly enhanced museum experience has risen to new heights with more opportunities for you to immerse yourself in stories of the sky’s earliest explorers. Discover the science and enterprise of flight through hands-on, multisensory experiences that allow you to get an inside look at the vessels that propelled the world upward. Travel through more than 50 years of flight’s evolution as you sit inside authentically re-created fuselages of a Boeing 40, Ford Tri-Motor, Douglas DC-3 and Boeing 737. Let the replica Wright Flyer transport you to Kitty Hawk as you surround yourself with the sights and sounds of the Wright brothers' first flight. Soar through the sky on the wing of a plane in our heightened flight simulation, which puts you in the shoes of legendary wing walkers. Get inspired by those who shot for the sky when the concept of flight was just getting off the ground — and discover what’s possible when you reach higher.—Summary from thehenryford.org The Henry Ford (also known as the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village, and as the Edison Institute) is a large indoor and outdoor history museum complex and a National Historic Landmark in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Michigan. It is the largest indoor-outdoor museum complex in the United States and is visited by over 1.7 million people each year. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1981.—Wikipedia—This image was processed as an HDR (High Dynamic Range) composition.
Seen at the The Henry Ford Museum. 1956 Ford Thunderbird Convertible. The Thunderbird recalled the early days of automobiling, when cars were more fun than functional. Thunderbirds and other small two-seaters were sold as "personal cars" -- often second cars -- in which motorists could enjoy driving for its own sake. This Thunderbird's owner, Ford engineer William Burnett, had a uniquely personal relationship with it -- he supervised the development of the first Thunderbird. Merritt Parkway Tollbooth, circa 1950. Scenic, park-like roadways for carriages, horses, and bicycles led to experiments with urban "parkways" for automobiles. But these roads, intended for pleasure driving, were soon dominated by suburban commuters. One such road was the Merritt Parkway, created in the 1930s to relieve traffic congestion on busy U.S. Route 1 between the New York state line and Milford, Connecticut.—Summary from thehenryford.org The Henry Ford (also known as the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and Greenfield Village, and as the Edison Institute) is a large indoor and outdoor history museum complex and a National Historic Landmark in the Detroit suburb of Dearborn, Michigan. It is the largest indoor-outdoor museum complex in the United States and is visited by over 1.7 million people each year. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969 and designated a National Historic Landmark in 1981.—Wikipedia—This image was processed as an HDR (High Dynamic Range) composition.
