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“Birthplace of a revolution”
It might look old-fashioned now, but in 1908, the Model T was revolutionary. Inexpensive, lightweight, durable, and easy to drive and repair, it was a great value for ordinary families. It quickly became the most popular car on the planet. The Model T changed not only what we drove then, but how we live today. And it was conceived, developed, and built right here. Today, you can visit the birthplace of the Model T. The Ford Piquette Avenue Plant is again open and evolving into a symbol of Detroit’s ability to invent, innovate, and rebound.
I wasn't sure what to expect from a tour of the Ford Piquette plant...it's a fairly small building and doesn't get a ton of publicity compared to other museums in the area. Also, I'm not really a... Read more
This place was spectacular. Our tour guide was so incredibly enthusiastic, he sucked you in. You start with a short video about the history of the spot and the origins of driving around 1900. They... Read more
We have been here twice now and really enjoyed it both times! The docents are passionate volunteers and most are former Ford employees and/or car and history enthusiasts. I think it is a fun intro... Read more
Ford Piquette Avenue Plant
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- Sun, Wed - Sat: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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