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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of the installation of the bow section to the hull of Eagle Boat No. 44 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. The bow plates are suspended from the overhead crane, and ladders are leaned against the section. A worker is seated on a board spanning several pieces of framing along the boat's starboard side. A group of workers are constructing a keel for another Eagle Boat on the left. Yet another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. Coat racks, shelves, and piles of materials are along the wall on the right. "#44 2:42 P.M. 25868-2-20-19," is printed in the lower left corner of the recto. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the interior of the Ford Rouge Complex where dollies are being staged for the construction of an Eagle Boat keel in the foreground as workers begin plating the hull of another Eagle Boat in the background. An overhead crane is also visible in the background. Verso: "While another Eagle boat progresses (background) dolly 05 carriage is prepared for keel laying on assembly line tracks." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22288-6-03-18 with a number 6 written 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 manufacture of the Eagle Pattern Boat at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed from a point above its stern facing forward. An attached gangway is visible along the boat's port side near the bottom edge of the frame. The pattern boat was disassembled and taken to the Ford River Rouge Factory where each piece was used as template for manufacturing other Eagle Boats. A total of 60 Eagle Boats were built. Lower left hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22818-8-14-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print mounted on fabric depicting the pre-heating end of the Jeffery Dewitt Kiln under construction at the Champion Porcelain Co. Caption reads: This shows the original construction over the Dressler Kiln #1, looking north from the south end of the building. The building over Dressler Kiln #1 was not built until a much later date. This picture shows the original construction before much of the building was reinforced and steel columns used. Dated 3-28-1919
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of the "pattern" Eagle Boat, viewed from an elevetated position looking stern to bow, at the Ford Highland Park Factory. This boat served as the pattern for all other Eagle Boats to be manufactured at the Ford Rouge Complex. This boat, after completion, was then disassembled and each was part given a code number and then used as a template for the other Eagle Boats. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22482-6-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of progress made plating the hull of Eagle Boat No. 43 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its port bow. Several plates have been applied at the bow, as well as in a strip along its side. Workers are gathered beside the boat. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. Pieces of framing are piled along the wall on the left. "25835-2-18-19, #43" is printed in the lower left corner of the recto. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting several machines, mounted on rails, used to install the propeller drive shaft, beneath an Eagle Boat within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken below its port quarter. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22583-7-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Postcard featuring an illustration of the Peninsular Stove Company factory in Detroit on the recto. The card is addressed to "Mrs. Rosamund Kecuau" of Fairgrove, Michigan, and includes a handwritten recipe for a pineapple Jello dish on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers attaching plates to the keel of an Eagle Boat within Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B." Verso: "and grows".Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 2164-5-20-18 with number 2 written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers standing on ladders installing the upper plates on the hull of Eagle Boat No. 4, as taken from off its port quarter within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. The caption, "Sides nearing completion," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22497-6-22-18 with a number (4) written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
