Journey through the History of the Dearborn Inn

Oct. 13, 2011 - PRLog -- New from Arcadia Publishing’s Images of America series is Dearborn Inn. In over 200 vintage photographs, local author Jennifer Czerwick Ganem shares the history of the Dearborn Inn as it celebrates its 80th year. The book releases on Monday, October 24 and a special book launch and 80th anniversary event is set for November 10.

Henry Ford innovated the American automobile and the assembly line, but few know that Ford also applied his ingenuity to creating his ideal of a modern hotel. That vision combined with a touch of grandeur became the Dearborn Inn. Designed by noted architect Albert Kahn, with meticulous oversight by Henry Ford and his son Edsel, the inn opened in 1931 in Dearborn, Michigan.

The famous landmark, with the charming appointments of a New England inn, originally accommodated pilots and passengers from the Ford Airport as well as visitors to Dearborn. Designated as both a national and Michigan state historic site, the Georgian-style Dearborn Inn includes five historic cottages replicating homes of famous Americans. As renovations have brought updates to the facility, great care has been taken to preserve the original character and integrity Ford envisioned.

Follow the exciting journey from vacant land to airport hotel to world-class inn that still offers today’s visitors charming and hospitable lodgings as well as outstanding, memorable meals.

Join us for a book launch event!

80th Anniversary and book signing
November 10, 2011 from 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Dearborn Inn
20301 Oakwood Boulevard • Dearborn, Michigan 48124

Available at area bookstores, independent retailers, and online retailers, or through Arcadia Publishing at (888)-313-2665 or www.arcadiapublishing.com.

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