Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers assembling a pre-fab structure next to the Rouge River in the construction of the Ford River Rouge Complex

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers assembling a pre-fab structure next to the Rouge River in the construction of the Ford River Rouge Complex. Small cement carts are visible. Men work on rail tracks on the right edge of the frame. Steam shovels are visible in the background. A smoke stack with "Ford" painted on it is visible adjacent to a large steel framed structure in the background on the left. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22266-5-31-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company, Factories, Construction, and Ford River Rouge Complex

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/DE2FFAF6-1455-4ACF-B9F6-272141002950