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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the construction of the elevator used to launch Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers work on concrete forms and execavate by hand. A crane mounted on a rail car is on the right. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22582-7-03-18. 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 of overlooking the partial demolition of a strip through the center of a building at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, to create a path for railroad tracks. Workers are perched atop temporary wooden trusses which been set up bridging the gap in the center of the building. Wood is piled in the foreground on the left, and many other construction materials are piled on the opposite side of the building in the background. Also visible in the background are workers digging a trench for the tracks which will extend from the existing tracks. "26785-5-29-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting cranes setting the steel structure for Building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Complex. Rail tracks run from the foreground. A roof truss is waiting beside the structure to be set in place. Workers are visible throughout the scene. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21986-5-04-18. 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 cranes being used in the construction of Building "B"view at the Ford River Rouge Complex. Rail tracks run through the structures. Beams and trusses are staged for use. Workers are visible. Verso: "Steelwork in progress (4 May 1918)." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21987-5-04-18. 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 an elevated overview of the transfer bed at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex where workers are making final adjustments. A crane is mounted on a railcar in the foreground. Building "B" in background, and to the right the power house is producing smoke from it's stack. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22526-6-26-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photograph taken overlooking work to convert building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex from manufacture of Eagle Boats to that of automobiles. The strip at the center of the photo, in one of the inner aisles of the building, has been mostly filled with dirt, and regularly spaced wooden forms holding concrete slabs with lengths of rebar sticking out. Piles of wood and dirt run along the length of the strip. Workers have climb ladders up to the trusses that run between the building's columns. A worker is at the controls of the overhead crane in the adjacent aisle on the right. "26787-5-27-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto, and "Laying assembly-line track in 'B' bldg (27 May 1918)," is handwritten on the verso. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the exterior of a factory building at the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development. Pennsylvania Lines railroad cars loaded with material are in the foreground. Factory is of brick and glass construction, and construction men at work are visible inside. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22000-5-4-18. 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 crane and steam shovel involved in excavating and foundation work for the Ford River Rouge Complex. Teams of horses and Hulett Cranes are visible in the background. Workers appear to be on a lunch break. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22291-6-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the construction of the Ford River Rouge development Building "B" and grounds. A steam driven pile driver sets the foundation in the foreground. Men are present. Cranes set the steel framing for Building "B" in the background. Verso: "Pilings are driven for elevator foundation work." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22037-5-08-18. 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 overlooking the Rouge River and the launch elevator of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Building "B" is visible in the background in the early stages of its construction. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22834-8-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
