Richmond Hill Plantation, Stable/Garage, East of Richmond Hill on Ford Neck Road, Richmond Hill

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This building was originally Henry Ford's garage which housed his personal vehicles. Description: The Stable is located about south of the Ford Mansion. It measures 12' x and is subdivided into four 12' square horse stalls. The Stable has a full width engaged front porch with concrete floor; it measures 1O' x There is also a small 12' x 12' office/tack storage addition with toilet on the building's northeast end. History: This building was constructed around 193 7 as a four car garage. Two chauffeurs (the Fords referred to them as "drivers") were on staff. Reportedly, Ford preferred a Lincoln while Henry Ford always rode in a Ford.

When the adjacent equestrian riding ring (commonly called the paddock) was built in for Gaith Pharaon, the building was converted into a four stall horse stable with a workroom addition.

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