Black and white photograph depicting workers and a crane working on the construction of the elevator used to launch the Eagle Boats during the construction of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex

Description:

Black and white photograph depicting workers and a crane working on the construction of the elevator used to launch the Eagle Boats during the construction of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. An elevated concrete shoot used to transfer material to the foundations is visible on the left. Workers in the background excavate by hand. The caption, "Elevator being framed, hydraulic lifts under construction in center," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22554-6-28-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

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

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/404C81FC-C1CF-49FD-9332-264034561271