Highland Park Ford Plant
Historic Ford factory in Highland Park, Michigan, where the Model T was made and the moving assembly line was invented, now a National Historic Landmark.

πŸ“œ Historic former Ford Motor Company factory in Highland Park, Michigan, opened in 1910, and a National Historic Landmark since 1978. πŸ” First factory in history to assemble automobiles on a moving assembly line and the birthplace of Model T production.

Why Go

πŸš— See where the Model T was made
βš™οΈ Explore the site where the assembly line was invented
πŸ›οΈ Visit a significant industrial history landmark
🚢 Take a guided tour "In the Steps of Henry"

Why Avoid

🚧 Parts of the original factory have been demolished
🏒 Some buildings are now used for storage or other businesses
πŸ˜” Not a fully preserved historical site

Tips

πŸ—£οΈ A local Highland Park association offers tours through some factory buildings.
πŸ›οΈ The former factory is now partially a mall (Model-T-Plaza) and industrial center.
πŸ—ΊοΈ The Woodward Avenue Action Association plans a visitor center at the site.

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