Click above images to enlarge Plymouth Mill 230 Wilcox Road, Plymouth Township - Wayne County Other Names Wilcox Yard Property Type factory Historic Use INDUSTRY/PROCESSING/EXTRACTION/manufacturing facility Current Use GOVERNMENT Style Other Architect/Builder Henry Ford Significant Person Henry Ford Narrative Description The Plymouth Mill is a rectangular, flat-roofed, concrete structure with one-story above grade facing north, and two stories above grade facing south. The north and south elevations are regulated by seven equal bays of window panels. The east facade is composed of two bays of windows, while the west facade features the main entrance of the building, flanked on either side by rectangular windows of equal proportion and asymmetrically placed. Statement of Significance The Plymouth Mill was the fourth village industry site established by Henry Ford. Ford purchased and razed the old mill in 1922 and built a new factory in 1923. The mill produced taps (used to make screws); then, during World War II, it also produced small airplane parts. Shortly after the end of the war, all operations at the mill ceased. Period of Significance 1901-1930 Significant Date(s) 1901-1945 Registry Type(s) 09/21/1989 State Register listed Site ID# P25390