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Books, etc. Sale/Open House
September 12, 2009
Buy Automotive Literature, Posters, Lithographs, Old and Rare Books and More
Back by popular demand, the Benson Ford Research Center of The Henry Ford is selling its oversupply of automotive literature plus a wide variety of fascinating non-automotive items: photographs and lithographs all ready for framing, plus some great new posters and books for kids and adults, Disney collectibles and Ford racing shirts. Even a selection of old and rare books, deaccessioned from our historic collections. And all at great prices to help celebrate the 80th anniversary of The Henry Ford.

After your shopping, visit the BFRC Reading Room Open House. Learn about the tremendous variety of resources available to the public on Tuesdays through Fridays, 9am-5pm.

All proceeds from the sale will benefit the education and collections programs of The Henry Ford. All sales are final.
   

directions/maps
The Henry Ford is located in Dearborn, Michigan on the corner of Village Road and Oakwood Boulevard, just west of the Southfield Freeway (M-39) and south of Michigan Avenue (US-12).
The Henry Ford
20900 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, MI 48124-4088
From the East or West via I-94:
Take I-94 to the Oakwood Blvd exit; go north on Oakwood. The Henry Ford is 2.5 miles from the exit on the corner of Village Rd and Oakwood Blvd.
From the South via I-75:
Exit to northbound Southfield Freeway (M-39), drive 4.1 miles to Oakwood Boulevard (Exit 4). Left on Oakwood and drive 1.8 miles.
From the North via Southfield Road (or I-96):
Take Southfield Freeway (M-39) South 4.5 miles past I-96 and exit at Michigan avenue (Exit 6). Continue on the Southfield service drive (veer left) for .5 miles. At the first stop light, turn right onto Village Road (through the iron gates) and drive 3/4 miles.
Metro-Detroit often has major construction projects. Please check the following sites for the latest on construction areas and road closures.
Michigan Department of Transportation
AAA Traffic & Construction Report