The Rochester Hills Public Library welcome Author Alan Naldrett to share the story of the very first days of the Ford Motor Company on Thursday, February 21. Naldrett will share the story of C. Harold Wills, Henry Ford’s very first employee and one of the unsung heroes of the auto world. Wills designed the Model T when he worked as Ford’s right-hand man. Later, he founded his own company to produce the legendary Wills Sainte Claire. “C. Harold Wills contributed so much to the world of … [Read more...]
The Beginnings of the Ford Empire at the Rochester Hills Public Library
February 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
How the Safety Bicycle and the Model T got Farmers out of the Mud
November 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Smart Towns: The Good Roads Movement in Michigan, 1888-1926 – How the Safety Bicycle and the Model T got Farmers out of the Mud Date: Tuesday, November 13 Time: 7:00 p.m. Admission: Museum Members Free; $5 Public Registration required at www.rochesterhills.org/musprograms Light Refreshments The Model T is considered Michigan’s most significant contribution bringing change to the world. The model T revolutionized travel in the United States and was constructed to make car … [Read more...]
