T-PLEX celebrates 100 years of the Model T, unveils new facade

The historic Ford Piquette Avenue Plant has a completely renewed facade. The facelift was unveiled Sept. 27, on the 100th Anniversary of the Model T, appropriate because the first 12,000 Model Ts were assembled at the Ford Piquette site.

The front facade has undergone extensive work to return it to its original 1904 appearance, including window and masonry repair and replacement and the restoration of the original arched entryway that had been replaced by a garage door.

The restoration efforts were handled by architects Quinn Evans of Ann Arbor and contractor Grunwell-Cashero of Detroit. Work went on throughout the summer, and was funded by a $250,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Transportation.

The anniversary was commemorated by a parade of 50 Model T's that also proceeded to Ford World headquarters, Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, The Henry Ford Estate - Fair Lane and The Henry Ford.

Source: Pat Liebler, Liebler Group and Marcia Pilliciotti, T-Plex
Writer: Kelli B. Kavanaugh
Photo by Marvin Shaouni

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