Research forest once belonged to Ford
Source: Detroit Free Press
The tiny settlement of Alberta is now a Michigan Tech research site, but has its roots in Henry Ford’s industrial empire.
Excerpt: The site that sprang out of Henry Ford’s desire to produce wood for his automobiles continues on as a Michigan Technological University site for forest research.
The 60th anniversary of the site’s transfer to Michigan Tech was commemorated with a two-day celebration recently at the Ford Center.
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