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The LINCOLN LINK LINKINGThe TOGETHER LINCOLN ALL ELEMENTS OF THE LINCOLN MOTORLINK CAR HERITAGE IN THIS ISSUE 3 In the Nick of Time: Lincoln Stonework Rescued and Unveiled 10 Moving the Lincoln Plant to Wayne Darryl Hazel, vice president of Ford Motor 12 A Capable Home Company and president of Lincoln-Mercury, speaks at the May 22, 2004, unveiling of the for Our Collection Lincoln name limestone blocks, rescued from the former Warren Avenue Lincoln plant. 14 Collecting Lincoln Ads published semi-yearly Volume ii, number 2 • fall, 2004 ONE COMES DOWN, One’S On the way— . The [Detroit Edison] company did help history buffs salvage huge blocks from the façade that spell L-I-N-C-O-L-N . The land of Lincoln ■ Section of Lincoln Motor factory preserved at Jerome-Duncan museum. “We had originally offered to store it but it later turned out that the Foundation expressed interest in storing them so people could see them,” [Duncan] said. “Out of that grew the concept for what I call the 'Lincoln Phone call saves historic sign Courtyard,' that people can visit on BY PHIL SKINNER Thursdays and enjoy a big piece of history of . Mike Skinner was met with the news that the building the Lincoln Motor Car Co. .” was set for demolition within the next few days. TheThe PressPress WasWas Interested...Interested... PRESERVATION CONNECTION lincoln lore reset in stone Car dealer's display recalls the beginning . “Things like this are a manifestation of our Eby estimated that it took more than $50,000 worth past, and it's difficult to explain our story to of donated labor to remove the stones and assemble young people without this type of thing to show the new exhibit—and a little bit of luck. them,” [Jack Eby] said. LINCOLn’s heritAGE OF Factory Facade Key Element of Ford Marqueʼs History ELEGANCE IS CARVED IN STONE Duncan Museum Adds Lincoln Piece J. SMYTHE . But before the wrecking ball could strike, a group of Lincoln . In 2002, the Foundation found unexpected and enthusiasts and local business leaders saved the piece of the willing partners in preservation when members of the facade that spells “Lincoln.” . Detroit business community—many of whom donated their time and expertise—came together to save the Lincoln stonework, a defining symbol of Americaʼs industrial heritage. 2 volume II, number 2 Ford Motor Company Vice President Darryl Hazel (left) and Lincoln Motor Car Foundation Chairman John T. Eby unveil the rescued LINCOLN limestone blocks in a special ceremony on May 22, 2004, at Jerome-Duncan Ford, Sterling Heights, Michigan. In the Nick of Time! he “lintel” stonework of Lincoln automobiles that were the entire Lincoln administration the Leland-built Lincoln carefully posed for a portrait in building, taken of the assembly Warren Avenue plant, front of this famous doorway to of people gathered on that grey positioned over the front the administration building of February morning in 1922 to entrance, was saved just the Lincoln plant. Five of these witness the sale of the Lincoln Tbefore the whole facility was blocks carried the Lincoln name Motor Company to Ford. This razed, as described by John T. and two flanking blocks were weatherproof photo montage Eby in the previous issue of The carved with decorative oak leaf and the limestone blocks Lincoln Link. Nicely cleaned and clusters. This is a durable and are placed mounted on purpose built heavy exquisite memento of an era of out- wooden frames, these historic achievements and of purposeful limestone blocks were intro- men who built precision Liberty duced to the public during a aircraft engines and high qual- presentation on May 22, 2004. ity automobiles over a 35-year The honored name of period. LINCOLN was carved into these The limestone blocks are blocks and appeared in the hun- now positioned in front of a A celebratory dreds of photographs taken of very large photograph of handshake 3 the lincoln link Dick Duncan (far right) with Darryl Hazel and Jack Eby at the unveiling of the LINCOLN name blocks at his Ford dealership, May, 2004. Dick Duncan, Serving People ichard J. Duncan is a hard work, the dealership pros- has served as president of his custodial member of pered to a degree beyond Dick’s Lions club, is a partner in the the preservation team wildest dreams. This dealership New Utica organization, was who saved the Lincoln is the top Ford dealer in cofounder of the local Chamber name blocks from the Michigan and has been the sec- of Commerce and president of Rold Lincoln factory front door. ond largest Ford dealership in the Detroit Auto Dealers He created a suitable interim the nation. Larry Jerome passed Association. He is also a retired home for the public display of away in 1971, but Dick retains trustee of the National these historic blocks and helped the Jerome name in memory of Automotive History Collection in countless ways during the res- the man he admired so much. and board member and past cue operation. The blocks are Dick retired in 1995 and president of the Utica Schools positioned next to Dick’s own turned over the dealership oper- Foundation for Educational private museum and restoration ation to daughter Gail. He then Excellence. Dick helped this workshop at his Jerome-Duncan spent more time with his hobby foundation raise $250,000 for Ford dealership in Sterling cars, developing a storage and classroom programs and scholar- Heights, Michigan. restoration shop at the dealership. ships. He is so admired and Dick appreciates Ford Motor This grew into a small museum respected by the Utica District Company lore, having been born of 25 cars and much Ford mem- School Board and teaching staff in the Ford Hospital and grow- orabilia called Memories, Ford that in 2002 a large new elemen- ing up near Oakwood Avenue in History Collection. A yearly swap tary school was named after him. Dearborn, in the shadow of the meet and several monthly car He regularly visits “his” school. Ford airport and the mighty club meetings are held there, Dick and Barbara have two Rouge plant, and riding in the and the museum is open to the sons and two daughters and five family Lincoln Zephyrs. After a public every Thursday. In 2001, grandchildren, all girls. They live stint in the Navy, Dick studied Dick won the “Friend of Ford” in the quiet country near Mechanical Engineering at the award from the Henry Ford Rochester, Michigan, 30 min- University of Detroit and started Heritage Association, to honor utes from the dealership. The with a Ford dealer in 1947 his work with Ford old car clubs family all live nearby. Dick’s under a co-op program. In and in preserving Ford history. exemplary life has been one of 1956, he teamed with veteran He is a member of the Lincoln service to family, church, com- Ford dealer Larry Jerome to start Zephyr Owners Club and the munity, customers and friends. the Jerome-Ford dealership in Lincoln Continental Owners The Lincoln Motor Car Utica, Michigan. Twelve years Club and is restoring a 1940 Foundation is enriched and hon- later, Dick built a new facility Lincoln Zephyr Continental. ored by Dick Duncan’s continu- two miles down the road on a Always concerned with com- ing friendship and his efforts to 20-acre plot in Sterling Heights munity well-being, Dick has help preserve the rich heritage of Township. This was the right long been active in the St. Ford Motor Company products location, and, with time and Lawrence Catholic Church. He and traditions. 4 volume II, number 2 doors at the Jerome-Duncan opportunity to be a part of this reminds us that people from Ford dealership in Sterling fine effort to preserve a signifi- many walks of life find common Heights, Michigan. They are at cant piece of Lincoln history, value and resonance in saving a the rear of the dealership, adja- and invited everyone to enjoy piece of the past for posterity. cent to the Old Garage, a the moment and the museum. Many volunteered time and delightful small museum and res- Jack Eby then introduced resources to rescue part of a toration shop that serves the old- Darryl Hazel, President of building that changed the way car hobby needs of Richard J. Lincoln Mercury. “The major the world viewed cars in the (“Dick”) Duncan. Popular as a support for the Foundation early 20th century. Lincoln cars meeting place with local old-car comes from Lincoln Mercury,” signaled a shift from utilitarian enthusiasts, the museum is open Eby noted. “It is the history and transportation to a reflection of to the public on Thursdays. You heritage of the Lincoln motor personal style and self-expres- can drive to the Jerome-Duncan car that the Foundation labors to sion. Luxury and elegance were dealership, ask for directions to preserve, celebrate and dissemi- the Lincoln’s hallmarks. the museum and view these nate. Our most important and “Today’s and tomorrow’s famous Lincoln name blocks, consistent cheerleader is Darryl Lincolns will be the collectibles and even photograph your own Hazel, President of Lincoln of the future. The Foundation, car with the photo mural as a Mercury.” along with collectors and histori- backdrop. Mr. Hazel took the rostrum. ans everywhere, illustrates the The rescued Lincoln blocks “On behalf of the Ford family, passion Lincoln has inspired over were unveiled by Lincoln Mercury Ford Motor Company and the years, and each one of you Division General Manager and Lincoln Mercury, I offer special contributes to that. We are grate- Ford Motor Company Vice thanks to the Lincoln Motor Car ful for the efforts you put forth.