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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the portside bow of Eagle Boat No. 6, under construction within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. An overhead crane moves bulkhead framing into place. Workers are visible. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22475-6-18-18 has number (6) written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the elevator launch and pit at the at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. View of Elevator Launch and Pit. The elevator construction is now complete, and water is being pumped from the Rouge River through a long pipe to fill the pit. When filled, the earthen berm separating the pit from the river will be removed. A rail-mounted crane with its boom extended is near the launch tower. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22651-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers excavating between large beams that support the launch elevator within the Eagle Boat launch pit at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Hand saws, sledge hammer and other hand tools are shown. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22611-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacturing of the pattern Eagle Boat at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed from a point above its stern looking toward its bow. This pattern boat was later dismantled and used as a template for Eagle Boats to be manufactured at Ford's River Rouge Complex. The caption, "Study or test hull complete. (later dismantled)," is on the verso. Lower left hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22687-7-18-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-Toned photograph depicting workers assembling a keel in the construction of an Eagle Boat inside the Ford River Rouge Complex. The right edge of photo shows an open-cab truck with canvas sides. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22199-5-23-18 with a 3 above of the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the port side of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Transportation Company freighter JOHN LAMBERT, under steam. Two figures are on the flying bridge, and two others are near the stern. A tree-lined shoreline is visible in the background. The image is captioned with the year, 1916. "63-13-#2, 3194," was handwritten on the non-archival envelope which previously held the plate.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned mounted photo of the workers of Great Lakes Engineering Works' Pipefitting Department posed outside of the complex's Pipefitting Department building. The workers are predominately clad in overalls and caps, and they pose among valves and pipes beneath the building's stenciled "Pipefitting Dept." sign. "10-10-1918," is printed in the bottom center of the photo. The photo is mounted on beige cardboard with a decorative brown border. "Fred Mogk, Photographer, 23 Henry St. River Rouge - Michigan," is stamped on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers attaching Plates to Eagle Boat No. 3 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. The workers standing on ladders and elevated platforms to rivet. The stern of another Eagle Boat is being manufactured in the background. The caption "Last plates at bow," is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22657-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken from an elevated position overlooking construction materials stockpiled beside a building under construction at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Rail cars filled with materials are stopped beside the building. A sign reading, "This Heating System Designed, Installed, and Guaranteed by Johnson, Larsen and Co., Heating and Power Piping, Engineers and Contractors; 233-235 Monroe Ave., Detroit, Mich.," is posted on a small building among the building supplies. An open touring car is parked next to building. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21999-5-04-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a close-up view of twin winches on the rear of an Eagle Boat at the outfitting dock of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Several workers observe from the background. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23477-10-30-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
