Henry Ford's Amazonian city, Fordlandia, to be restored
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.
- ▪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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NewsWorldAmericasGhost town ‘Fordlandia’ that was created by Henry Ford 100 years ago deep in the rainforest must be restored, court rulesIt was meant to mimic an idyllic American suburb before it was dramatically abandonedGabriela Sá Pessoa Friday 29 May 2026 20:34 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2986195To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/fordlandia-henry-ford-amazon-ghost-town-brazil-court-b2986218.html","title":"Abandoned city ‘Fordlandia’ set to be restored decades after its downfall"}}open image in…
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