A Day in Detroit

Here we are in the Ford Model A

It is all about the history of the automobile here in Detroit, Michigan!  Having only one day to explore Detroit before we join our birding tour, we decide to concentrate on cars. Our first stop is at the Ford Piquette Plant where we meet with Lisa from Antique Touring Company.  She gives a ride around the area in a classic Ford Model A while she gives us the history of the beginning of the auto industry. 

We drove by a number of the assembly plants that are now abandoned. We learned about Henry Ford, Mr. Olds, the Dodge Bothers and more.

Old Packard Plant

Henry Ford became successful when he designed the affordable Model T for the family and  perfected the assembly line. The first Model T’s were made in the Piquette Plant. We were able to tour the plant and see where the cars were made. It is now a museum showcasing the various models of Fords. 

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We ended the day in downtown Detroit along the Detroit River with views of Windsor, Canada across the river.