Why Henry Ford imported a Cotswold cottage to Michigan

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Why Henry Ford imported a Cotswold cottage to Michigan
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In 1930 the billionaire picked a limestone home in Chedworth as his souvenir of England.

"It was without doubt the most expensive project at Greenfield Village," said Mr Johnson.

Stonemason Tom Troughton and carpenter William H. Ratcliffe, were sent to the USA to oversee rebuilding the house.Image source,"This was a big adventure for him, he was sent in a first-class cabin on the RMS Homeric and he stayed there for six and a half months," she said."It was a huge job and a real honour for him to go out there. His family was really proud of the work he did," said Mrs Ratcliffe.

Now visited by millions every year, the Chedworth cottage is popular with Americans looking to explore the Cotswolds in a setting closer to home.

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