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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of progress made in the construction of Eagle Boat No. 44 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. Workers on ladders and perched atop pieces of the frame position struts spanning several pieces of framing near the bow, as workers guide bulkheads suspended from the overhead crane into position near the stern. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. Shelves and crates of materials are in the adjacent aisle on the left, and coat racks, shelves, and piles of materials are along the wall on the right. "#44 10:32 A.M. 25864-2-20-19," 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 of the interior of the flooded outfitting building at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Pipefitting benches, a small boiler used for heat, and tools are in view. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 26177-03-17-19. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Puritan Machine Company from Lafayette Boulevard near 10th Street, with two automobiles parked alongside. Sign on the building reads "All Parts for All Cars." Printed on recto is an order receipt. Postmarked Sep 21, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting an elevated view of the Columbia Mills. Trains, with a locomotive, pedestrians and horse-drawn wagons in front. Signs read "Arrow Department", "Warehouse", "Window Shade Factories", "Window Shades", and "Star & Arrow Department". Printed on verso: Our salesman will call in a few days with a complete line of Columbia Window Shades and Columbia Lace Curtains. Yours truly, Columbia Shade Cloth Co. Keep this card - it is one of several showing the magnitude of our mills. Postmarked Jun 7, 1911.
- Date Issued:
- 1911-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Spietz & Worch Co. factory from E Forest Avenue, near Flower Court, with a streetcar, automobile and pedestrians in front. An inset image depicts a can of cigars. Printed on recto: The Home of Best & Russell's Co's. Handmade 5 Cent Cigars. Each Can a Humidor. Printed on verso: The Home of Best & Russell's Co's Handmade 5 Cent Cigar. Spietz & Worch Co's Cigar Factory located at 722-732 Forest Ave. E., Detroit Mich. Is America's largest building devoted exclusively to the manufacture of cigars, it accommodates 2,000 employees, and in it are manufactured 2,000,000 cigars per week. A cordial invitation is extended to all to inspect this plant. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Oct 5, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting offices of the Michigan Alkali Company on Biddle Avenue in Wyandotte. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 10, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a worn Eagle Boat's propeller taken at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex when the boat was in dry dock, supported on a timber frame. A heavy rope is partially wrapped around the propeller. "Boat #6. Do not touch or take off this propeller or cable. - Mr. Whiting, A.M." is written on one of the propeller's blades. "27387-7-31-19," 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:
- Black and white photographic print mounted on fabric depicting the cooling end of a Jeffery Dewitt Kiln under construction at the Champion Porcelain Co. Dated Apr.-5-1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
