Swiss Chalet
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The Swiss Chalet structure was built in 1935 in Greenfield Village as a watchmaker's workshop where fine watches and clocks were made and repaired. The building is currently used for staff purposes. Henry Ford was fascinated with the craft of watchmaking and tinkered with timepieces throughout his life--he saw this building as a way to share his interest with the public.
The Swiss Chalet structure was built in 1935 in Greenfield Village as a watchmaker's workshop where fine watches and clocks were made and repaired. The building is currently used for staff purposes. Henry Ford was fascinated with the craft of watchmaking and tinkered with timepieces throughout his life--he saw this building as a way to share his interest with the public.
Artifact
Chalet
Date Made
1935
Subject Date
circa 1850
Creators
Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village
Cutler, Edward James, 1882-1961
Place of Creation
United States, Michigan, Dearborn
Creator Notes
The Swiss Chalet was built in Greenfield Village in 1935 under the direction of architect Edward J. Cutler. It is patterned after a mid 19th century home-workshop typical in western Switzerland based on designs by Pierre Cartier.
On Exhibit
at Greenfield Village in Porches and Parlors District
Object ID
35.900.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Stone (Worked rock)
Wood (Plant material)
Glass (Material)
Iron (Metal)
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