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Ford Rotunda

Ford Rotunda
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General information
StatusDestroyed
Town or cityDearborn
CountryUnited States
Coordinates42°18′43.44″N 83°10′36.14″W / 42.3120667°N 83.1767056°W / 42.3120667; -83.1767056
Inaugurated1933
Destroyed1962
OwnerFord Motor Company
Design and construction
Architect(s)Albert Kahn

The Ford Rotunda was a tourist attraction that was originally located on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois, and later was relocated to Dearborn, Michigan. It was among the most popular tourist destinations in the United States, receiving more visits in the 1950s than the Statue of Liberty.[1] It was destroyed by a fire on November 9, 1962.

The Rotunda was built for the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago. After the World’s Fair, the Rotunda was dismantled and rebuilt in Dearborn, serving as the visitor center for what was then the equivalent of Ford Motor Company’s world headquarters. Albert Kahn, who designed the Rotunda for Ford’s exposition at the World’s Fair, was also called upon to update the design for its new purpose. Its ultramodern design, elaborate shows, and spectacular Christmas displays contributed to the Rotunda’s popularity among tourists during its existence.

  1. ^ Nolan, J. (June 1996). "When Flames Consumed a Christmas Fantasy". Detroit News.