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- Description:
- Black and white photographic print mounted on fabric depicting the head end of a Jeffery Dewitt Kiln under construction at the Champion Porcelain Co. Dated July 7th 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Champion Spark Plug Co.
- 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 bow facing aft. Small two-wheeled carts are along its starboard side. Along its port side near the bottom of the frame is a worker at a desk. 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: 22817-8-14-18. 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 hull plates being attached to the framing of Eagle Boat No. 2, viewed off of its starboard quarter, at the Ford River Rouge Complex. Additional plates are laying on floor. Workers are present. The photo is captioned, "First plate rivetted[sic] at side," on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22246-5-29-18 with a number 2 above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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
- Collection:
- Champion Spark Plug Co.
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken to document the effort to set a new record time for boat construction through the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 59. Workers work on the keel, which now has the framing and some bulkheads are now in place, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The time of photo is 8:30 am. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26294-04-02-19 with a #59 and 8:30 am written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photograph of the cafe within the Russell House. A partially open wooden door with a leaded glass window is on the left. Against the wall to the right of the door is a dining table beneath a white table cloth. Glassware and plates are on the table. The table is surrounded by two chairs with leather upholstery on the seat and backrest, as well as a third chair with a triangular seat, and a semi-circular piece that extends around the chair to serve both as the arm rests and the back rest. The walls consist of tiled panels between wooden molding. Above the molding, a mounted deer's head, a mirror, and painted banner motifs bearing the text, "Bid them cover the table, serve in the meat," decorate the upper portions of the wall. The recto is signed with the initials, "F.S." "Russell House," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The port side of the boat is show, and materials are staged on the floor below. An overhead crane is visible. Two support beams for the factory are marked "X5." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22342-6-10-18, has a 2 above number. Photo mounted on a linen backing with flap on left side with holes for binding.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of the interior of the flooded outfitting building at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. A lone worker is shown observing the flooded conditions near the foreground. Supplies and equipment have been removed from the floor and placed on tables and benches. A large bandsaw is in the background. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 26179-03-17-19. Photo 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 bow and port side view of a Ford Eagle Boat hull and keel during construction within Building B of the company's River Rouge development. The boat is in stocks with bracing, on a set of rails. The factory also contains an overhead crane and several men working. Keel has a large number 1 visible on bow. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22311-6-5-18. Above the number is a small "(1)." Photo mounted on a linen backing with flap on left side with holes for binding.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken to document the effort to set a new record time for boat construction through the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 59. Workers work on the keel, which now has upper framing and bulkheads are riveted in place, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The time of photo is 9:45 am. The caption, "Bulkheads spaced and rivitted [sic] in place," is on the verso. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26296-04-02-19 with a #59 and 9:45 am written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
