10 Most Impressive Uses Of Old Architecture

8. Old-world shipping vessel turns vacation home

image18 Originally built by Henry Ford in 1924, the Benson Ford shipped coal for 50 tireless years before being decommissioned in the early 80€™s. The majestic structure then found its new home in Put-in-Bay, Ohio, where it juts out across the lake to overlook the island€™s rocky cliffs. The striking residence has gained notoriety and has starred on MTV Extreme Cribs and Home & Garden TV€™s Extreme Homes, as well as featuring in various publications.
 
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