Henry Ford's Amazonian city, Fordlandia, to be restored

May 30, 2026 · 3:51 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 28 views

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A Brazilian court has mandated the restoration of Fordlandia, a city founded by Henry Ford nearly a century ago. Once a thriving rubber-tapping settlement, it fell into decline and became a ghost town. The ruling is seen as a significant step in preserving the site's historical and cultural heritage.

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▪Fordlandia was established in 1927 by the Ford Motor Company in the Amazon rainforest.
▪The city was intended to secure a steady supply of natural rubber for tires and was designed to resemble an American suburb.
▪After its abandonment due to disease and other factors, the Brazilian government acquired the site in 1945.

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