Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum
@PiquettePlant
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One of Detroit's most treasured historic gems - the birthplace of Henry Ford's Model T.
Detroit, Michigan
Joined April 2015
Scan the QR code below to donate today. Every little bit counts. Donations help support general operations, historic building preservation and maintenance, and public programming. #autmotivehistory #historymuseum #preservation #NonProfitOrganization #Donation #support #Detroit
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#OTD in 1908, Henry Ford finished production of the 1st Model T at @FordPlant building on Piquette Ave in Detroit. The idea for the Model T came from a desire for a durable, low cost car for the common man, but making a Model T by hand took about 12 hours. #ThisDayInAutoHeritage
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EV exhibit shows what's old is new again at Ford Piquette Avenue Plant Museum https://t.co/xX22IL8h8q via @freep
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Sponsored by Henry Ford III and his wife, Emily, the exhibit shows Detroit’s role in production and innovation of EVs over the past 100 years.
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Friday, July 28, “Under the Hood Day” will feature EV owners and their vehicle’s operating systems and provenance. The antique EV exhibit will be located on the first floor of the museum, an area of the #Historic Landmark building that has not been open to the public for decades
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Vehicles such as roadsters offered two seats in front for a sportier vehicle.This seat has come to be known jokingly as a mother-in-law seat. #funfacts #autoindustry #carmuseum #roadster #roadtrip #summer #convertable #antique #vehcile #car #carenthusiast #thingstodoindetroit
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“EVs: Then and Now” will explore the history of EV automotive tech. July 28th-30th. Day Passes Fri- Sun from 10-4 are $25 for adults and $15 for students. https://t.co/KPYFkcE2S1
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A special look at the 1905 Ford Model C Tonneau #ModelC #Motorcar #MuseumMoment #carenthusiast #car #tonneau #antiquevehicles #motorcity #auto #automotive #autoindustry
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EVs Then and Now – July 28-30 On the anniversary of Henry Ford's 160th birthday, a special exhibit will showcase a unique collection of antique electric vehicles from the 1900’s through the 1920’s. Friday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets on website.
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Make this year's #FathersDay celebration unique with a memorable outing in the Motor City. Bring #Dad down to one of the world's oldest standing automotive heritage sites to celebrate his special day. #Gift certificates and #Family #Memberships also make great presents.
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Model B for baby onesies are now available in the museum store. #merch
#museumstore #modelb #souveneir #grandparents #newparents #thingdtodoindetroit #tourism
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#OTD in 1896, Henry Ford unveiled his first vehicle, the Quadricycle, in Detroit. Weighing 500 lbs, the ethanol-powered auto’s 2-cylinder engine produced 4 hp, with a top speed of 20 mph, 2 gears (no reverse), 4 bike tires & a tiller steering mechanism. #ThisDayInAutoHeritage
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Motor City Origins Tour Saturday, May 6 Tickets: $30 Members: $20 w/ support for @MotorCities The Model T: The Mechanical Cockroach Thursday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m. General Admission: $25 Members: $15 https://t.co/KPYFkcDv2t
#thingstodoindetroit #events #musuem #automotive
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WEEKEND ALERT - This Saturday night at 6 p.m., the @PiquettePlant hosts an evening with automotive author & host of the popular TV show “Barn Find Hunter” Tom Cotter presenting “Stories in Steel.” For more information & tickets, click https://t.co/76nz6MrbI6
#ExploreMotorCities
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