Ford Rotunda, Architectural structure in Dearborn, United States.
The Ford Rotunda featured a geodesic dome and limestone exterior across from the Ford Administration Building at the River Rouge Plant complex.
Originally built for the 1934 Chicago World's Fair, the structure was dismantled and reconstructed in Dearborn in 1936 as a visitor center.
The facility presented automotive displays, innovations, and yearly Christmas Fantasy events that drew more visitors than the Statue of Liberty during the 1950s.
The 13.5-acre complex incorporated a theater, exhibition spaces, and touring facilities that welcomed approximately one million visitors annually until 1962.
The structure met its end when a fire started during roof waterproofing works, causing the plastic dome to collapse and destroying the building within minutes.
Location: Dearborn
Architects: Albert Kahn
GPS coordinates: 42.31207,-83.17671
Latest update: May 14, 2025 22:56
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