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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 tied to the outfitting dock at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from the over the shore off its port quarter. The boat appears to be nearly complete. A large canvas awning covers the rear deck. Workers paint the hull near the port bow. "Eagle Boat - 1" is painted on the transom. The rail track running parallel to the river used by a rail-mounted crane to lift the turbine engine and other heavy material aboard is in view. U.S.Navy are posted outside of several buildings across the river. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22968-9-06-18 with a No. 1 above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 2 stationed at the outfitting dock of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The boat has its deck guns and cannon installed, and its anchor in place, and appears nearly done. Workers are visible. A floating platform is off of the boat's starboard side. A man in a small winch-powered ferry is visible near the boat's bow. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23307-10-11-18 with "No. 2" above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the newly launched Eagle Boat afloat in the Rouge River off of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of the boat's port bow. Workers stand on deck. A dredge, and two rowboats are in the river in the background. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22862-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white lantern slide depicting lily pads on the River Rouge, with cattails in the background. Handwritten label reads, " No.- 37, Bx.- 4, Neg.- Corwin, Sub. - Lily Pads River Rouge near Dix Rd." "E.W. Sprague, Detroit, Mich." 6 "Where the Water Lillies Bloom; E.W. Sprague."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view overlooking of the grounds of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex taken from across the Rouge River. Building "B" is under construction on the right. A warehouse is next to the canal, and Hulett cranes are visible in the background to the left. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22447-6-13-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing. Small crease in lower right corner of photo.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a completed Eagle Boat hull approaching the launch elevator and the elevator pit at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Workers and spectators are observing the process. In the background, Hulett Cranes are seen towering over the Rouge River. A dredge is in the river in the background. After launching, the boat will be moved to the outfitting station also located on the Rouge River. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22856-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- One map entitled "Detroit's Western Suburbs, 1892." The map is printed in black ink on white paper and shows an area of land located west of Livernois Avenue which includes portions of Springwells Township and Ecorse Township adjacent to the Rouge River. The map includes streets, street names, property lines, lot numbers, railroads, rivers and streams, and some company names. The map details were "compiled from actual surveys & records by Mason L. Brown, Civil Engineer & Surveyor, 22 & 23 Hodges Street, Detroit, Mich."
- Date Issued:
- 1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white lantern slide depicting the River Rouge lined with barren trees and stumps. Handwritten label reads, " No.- 37, Bx.- 4, Neg.- Corwin, Sub. - Near the River Rouge, Sand Hill." "E.W. Sprague, Detroit, Mich." 93 "Neg by GA Corwin."
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boats No. 2, 3, 4, and 5 stationed at the outfitting dock of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Behind boat No. 5, part of a railway crane is visible. Further in the background, a large conveyor spans the frame. Workers are in view, including two on a floating platform on the starboard side of boat No. 3 and 4. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 23161-9-27-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic postcard showing aerial view of the Ford Rouge complex. Printed on verso: THE ROUGE PLANT is one of the largest industrial centers in the world. It has an area of 1,906 acres, 14 miles of roadways, 92 miles of railway track and 1 1/3 miles of docks. It includes blast furnaces, open hearth and steel mill, glass plant, foundry, paper mill, cement plant, body plant, coke ovens, power plant and motor assembly plant where new Model A engines are built. Printed by The Garraway Company, Rutherford, New Jersey.
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
