ford piquette plant history

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(588) · Museum in Detroit, United States
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National Association of Automobile Museums The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is a member of the National Association of Automobile Museums, …

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Feb 4, 2025
It is truly amazing that this is the place where Ford and his engineers created the Model T. There is so much history packed into this unassuming place located on a side street in downtown Detroit. S…Full review by Deb R
Jan 7, 2025
This is an excellent museum to visit . Make sure you book a tour with a guide as you will learn so much about the history , small stories and details and this makes the visit very interactive . So gl…Full review by Jerome D
Dec 1, 2024
The tour with Jerry was so interesting and full of insights about the history and the technology used in the different Ford models. Visiting the plant with the tour is definitely worth it!! Would de…Full review by Romuho

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Construction completed:1904
Architectural style:Late Victorian

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Hi, I thought the Ford Rouge plant was the original Model T plant but Trip Advisor says the Piquette is. Please clarify. …
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Hi, I thought the Ford Rouge plant was the original Model T plant but Trip Advisor says the Piquette is. Please clarify. Thank you, PJ
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The Ford Piquette Avenue is the Original, not Ford Rouge which came After.
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Please tell me more about the cars. Are they mainly Model Ts and Model As? Are there very many newer cars from the …
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Please tell me more about the cars. Are they mainly Model Ts and Model As? Are there very many newer cars from the 1950s on? Please tell me more about the movies? The length and the topics. Many thanks, Bob
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There are very few stock model Ts and model As. The collection of vehicles includes early models of cars that you really don't see anywhere else, many early brands other than Ford. …
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There are very few stock model Ts and model As. The collection of vehicles includes early models of cars that you really don't see anywhere else, many early brands other than Ford. Many are commercially modified for unusual uses, like snow tracks, etc.
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How long is the tour?
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About an hour. Our tour group also had box lunches catered in so we were able to use the hall area that is rented out for occasions
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Is this museum kid friendly,(ages 6-12)?
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Kids are more than welcome, but it is adult oriented. Kids would not be allowed on cars and displays. A six to 12 year old would appreciate the displays it they are interested in cars.
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Hi! We're going to be in Detroit in August on a Tuesday and Wednesday and I know my Dad would absolutely love this …
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Hi! We're going to be in Detroit in August on a Tuesday and Wednesday and I know my Dad would absolutely love this museum- as its the summer, will the museum be open then?
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I agree with the others. It is staffed by volunteers so I would check the website or call in advance. It is worth the visit
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