Sepia-toned photograph of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, under construction, beside a water tower

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, under construction, beside a water tower. Cranes are working behind the building. A train runs on the far right. Men with horses are excavating the launch elevator site in the foreground. Verso: "While assembly bldgs and transfer bed are only half-complete, excavating is begun for launch elevator - foreground." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22028-5-8-18. 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/FB6E67D0-AEBB-4710-8473-341427667870