OUR LECTURES

The Ford Motor Company operated an assembly plant in Mahwah from 1955 to 1980.  At the time of its completion, it was the largest motor vehicle assembly plant in the United States.  The Ford Plant, along with other businesses, such as, American Brake Shoe and Foundry Company, helped contribute to the economic development of the town of Mahwah.  Through a visual presentation and narrative of its history, Tom O’Brien will relive the planning, development, operations and demise of the plant, including the impressions and experiences of people who worked there.  Mr. O’Brien has served as the president of the Mahwah Regional Chamber of Commerce and is currently a member of the Mahwah Museum Society Board of Trustees.