Historic Ford Hangar

09/04/2026

Did you miss the Hangar on WJOB? FEAR NOT! We have them all here for you!
https://fordhangar100.org/the-historic-ford-hangar-on-wjob/

09/04/2026

The Hangar is poised to play a big role in the future of aviation education and outreach here in the Chicago Southland. James McCoy of Flight Line System tells WJOB all about it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zE6orIfHP0

Chicago Southland Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce

09/03/2026

WGN Radio came out to find out more about our 100th Anniversary Weekend! We're so excited about this!!

Chicago Southland AIA Chicago Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation Landmarks Illinois Dacy Airshows Patriot Parachute Team Illinois Aviation Academy

09/02/2026

Thank you so much to Montana & Welch, LLC for their generous Entertainment sponsorship of the Historic Ford Hangar Gala!
You can learn more about this law firm by visiting https://montanawelch.com/

09/02/2026

Wayne Babiak from JMA Architects recently spoke with WJOB about the innovations of the Historic Ford Hangar and his own personal connection as a resident, an architect and a pilot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zE6orIfHP0

AIA Chicago Landmarks Illinois Albert Kahn Associates Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation

09/01/2026

Display your Classic Ford at the Expo & Aviation Showcase on Saturday September 19! Be a part of the 100th Anniversary of the Hangar and submit your application today!

https://www.eventeny.com/events/applications/application/?id=9467
Ford Motor Company Car shows Illinois Chicago-area Classic Car Show Schedule Car Shows & Cruise Nights Illinois

08/31/2026

Why is the Historic Ford Hangar such a big deal architecturally? Find out from one of the world's foremost Kahn experts, Chris Meister - and then buy your Gala tickets to discover the Hangar's future!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zE6orIfHP0

AIA Chicago Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation Chicago Southland Landmarks Illinois

08/27/2026

In 1937, Henry Ford was abandoning the Hammond (now Lansing) Airport and was planning on destroying the Hangar.
Cue heroic music!
Guy Amick offered Ford $250 a month to lease 100 acres and keep the airport open and preserve the Hangar.
Thankfully, Ford accepted and a masterpiece of architectural innovation was saved!
Landmarks Illinois

08/26/2026

Psst... want a peak at a few of the original Albert Kahn architectural drawings of the Historic Ford Hangar?
You'll see these and more enlarged at the Gala and the Open House! Have you purchased your tickets?
https://fordhangar100.org/original-architectural-drawings/
AIA Chicago Landmarks Illinois Albert Kahn Legacy Foundation Chicago Southland

Albert Kahn created just 14 drawings to direct the craftsmen who were building the Historic Ford Hangar in 1926. Wayne Babiak, Associate Architect with JMA Architects (working on the restoration and renovation), says, “That’s just incredible!” Babiak explains that Kahn would need many more lay...

08/24/2026

Thank you so much to Robinson Engineering LTD for their Gala Dinner Sponsorship! Have you purchased your tickets to the Gala yet? Seats are filled fast and are limited!