Fordlandia’s Forgotten Past Finally Protected
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- Published
- May 30, 2026
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- 1:44
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- May 30, 2026
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A Brazilian court has ordered the preservation of Fordlandia, Henry Ford’s abandoned jungle city built in 1927 to fuel his rubber empire, declaring its historical, cultural, and architectural value undeniable—even without official heritage status. After a decade-long legal battle, the ruling mandates federal and local officials to create a restoration pla…
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A Brazilian court has ordered the preservation of Fordlandia, Henry Ford’s abandoned jungle city built in 1927 to fuel his rubber empire, declaring its historical, cultural, and architectural value undeniable—even without official heritage status. After a decade-long legal battle, the ruling mandates federal and local officials to create a restoration plan or face penalties, reviving hopes to save this forgotten slice of American industrial history from oblivion. Support the show:Get a discount
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