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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the construction of a long low wooden building at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. The building appears nearly complete. Workers are shown laying material for railroad bed beside it. The clean-up of the surrounding area is in progress. The left side of building has moveable doors that run the entire length of the building. The roof has wind-directional air vents. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22568-7-02-18. 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 the construction of the transfer bed outside of Building "B" at the Ford River Rouge Complex. Material is stockpiled in the foreground. A train is visible in the background. The photo is captioned "Buildings nearing completion, with work underway on transfer bed (foreground)" on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22223-5-27-18. 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 exterior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development under construction. A water tower visable on the left. Two cranes and railroad cars are in the background. Foreground shows foundation layout and mounting blocks for rail system used transport ships to launch area. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22077-5-11-18. 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 workers fabricating beam to be installed inside of the Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B," during its construction. Plate connectors are stored on floor in the foreground. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22104-5-16-18. 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 construction at the Ford River Rouge Complex. Workers frame a lean-to wing to the side of a factory. Roof trusses are placed with a pulley system. Ladders, wheelbarrows, and a wagon carrying lumber are all in the scene. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22250-5-29-18. 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 Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B," under construction. Men are picturing installing glazing on the sides of the building near the building's front. Workers are present. Verso: Building front with glazing in progress (16 May 1918)". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22101-5-16-18. 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 exterior of a factory under construction at the Ford River Rouge development. Cranes mounted on rail cars are setting trusses and other steel structures in place to build the assembly building. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22029-5-8-18. 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 of a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit under construction at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers rivet cross pieces in place as other workers attend to the tower. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22606-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the steel framework of view of Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B" during its construction. The foreground shows the foundation and rails for the transfer bed. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22064-5-13-18. 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 the construction of the elevator for launching Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A crane moves a large wooden log while another crane sets metal beams. A steam shovel is excavating in the background. Workers and stored materials are also in view. The caption "Pit complete, elevator under construction," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22525-6-26-18. 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 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken along the railroad tracks which run through a newly created gap through what was previously a single building at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. A kneeling worker inspects a switch along the tracks, while another works on the windows overlooking the left side of the gap from a ladder. "27033-6-23-19," 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 showing the exterior of a factory building at the Ford Motor Company River Rouge development with Pennsylvania Lines railroad cars loaded with material in the foreground. The factory is of brick and glass construction. Workers are working on the building and are off loading material onto trailers in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22001-5-4-18. 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. Workers fill in the strips along the center of the aisles where the tracks that supported the boat's carriages ran, so that they can be replaced with tracks for automotive assembly lines. Piles of dirt and wood run along the open strips. "26782-5-27-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto, and "3C-2," 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 steel framing structure of the assembly building, under construction at the Ford River Rouge development. Workers are present. Verso: "Framing complete." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22072-5-11-18. 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 framework of factory while under construction. Three cranes are shown; one is setting trusses. Workers are present. The name on side of crane reads, "American Bridge Company." The lean-to section of factory is shown. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22075-5-11-18. Time of photo taken: Noon. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers remove wooden foundation forms. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22609-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers digging a trench and a pile driver setting wooden posts in place during the construction of Ford Rouge Factory Complex. The steel work for Building "B" is being erected in background. Cranes and rail cars are visible in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21998-5-04-18. 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 a crane mounted on a railcar and workers working on excavation and foundations for the elevators used to launch the Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A steam shovel is at work in background. Verso: "Concrete elevator piers are built as pit excavation is deepened". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22462-6-18-18. 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 two cranes with clam buckets mounted on railcars and workers working on excavation and foundations for the elevators used to launch the Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A steam shovel at work on the left. Several concrete piers are nearly completed. The caption "Digging continues" is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22463-6-18-18. 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 an elevated view of rail cars off loading material inside Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B," during its construction. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22107-5-16-18. 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 outer aisles of the building, has been mostly filled with dirt, with regularly spaced divots left in it. The adjacent strips visible in the background on the right, are still being filled in. A worker driving a tractor pulls a trailer carrying wooden boxes, one of which is being handled by another worker. "26784-5-27-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto, and "3C-3," 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 of a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit at the Ford Rouge Eagle Boat Factory Complex. Large wooden beams and other foundation forms in place. The concrete floor and sides appear complete. The caption, "View from floor of near-complete pit," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22612-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the construction of the warehouse beside the riverside docks of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers are present. Another long warehouse building stands on the opposite side of the canal. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22448-6-13-18. 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 the foundation for the Ford Rouge complex's transfer bed in place as steel work for Ford Rouge Factory Building "B" is being erected in the background Workers, cranes, and rail cars are visible. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21997-5-04-18. 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 construction of the elevator used to launch Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. The concrete forms have been removed. Workers work on the elevator towers. Wooden scaffolds surround each Tower. Two cranes are on site. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22586-7-05-18. 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 topside view of the Eagle Boat launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Final preparations are in progress to complete work on the launch elevator. The Eagle Boat factory, known as Building "B" is in the background. The Launch Control Building is shown located next to the transfer bed. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22613-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the excavation of a canal and elevator for launching Eagle Boats at the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development . Steam shovels are shown at work. Bracing for elevator and canal is in place. The Rouge River in background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22353-6-10-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing. Flap on left side with holes for mounting is binding.
- 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, with regularly spaced divots left in it. Workers use a ramp to carry wheelbarrows to what appears to be a small motorized cement mixer beside the strip. A pile of wood is in the foreground. One of the building's restrooms is visible on the left. "26788-5-27-19," 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 showing the construction of Buildings A and B--the Eagle Boat assembly buildings--at the Ford River Rouge Complex, taken at ground level. Workers and cranes mounted on rail cars work on the buildings. Left side of photograph shows extra rail dollies stored. Verso: " Steel structure work - "A" & "B" bldgs, (assembly plants for ship hulls)." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22030-5-8-18. 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 workers building forms for the foundation of the transfer bed on the grounds of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Pile drivers and two stopped locomotives with coupled rail cars are visible in the background. The caption "Forms are built for transfer bed foundations," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22449-6-13-18. 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 the construction of the Ford River Rouge Complex Transfer Bed. Workers pour concrete and place re-rod. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 2166-5-20-18. 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 men working on the foundations for the Ford River Rouge development. A transit is shown at left. Verso: "Foundations poured, track risers are placed for transfer table." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22035-5-8-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, under construction, beside a water tower. Cranes are working behind the building. A train runs on the far right. Men with horses are excavating the launch elevator site in the foreground. Verso: "While assembly bldgs and transfer bed are only half-complete, excavating is begun for launch elevator - foreground." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22028-5-8-18. 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 setting steel beams as part of the construction of the elevator, used to launch Eagle Boats, at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. In the foreground workers move lumber to be used in forming foundations. The caption, "Hydraulic elevators half-complete," is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo number and date of photo: 22569-7-02-18. 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 staged materials and cranes along a rail track being used in the construction of Building "B" at the Ford River Rouge Complex. A water tower stands on the left. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21988-5-04-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the group under preparation for the installation of a rail transfer system to launch ships from Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development. The assembly building is on the right. Hand carts are in the foreground. Several workers are present. Steam shovels are at work. A train with railcars is in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22364-6-10-18. 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 men working on a foundation at the Ford River Rouge development. Two mechanical post drivers are setting wooden posts in place. Men excavate trench footing. The Rouge River seen in background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22078-5-11-18. 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 showing a close-up view of construction of factory building at Ford Motor Company's River Rouge Complex. Steel supports are in place. A brick wall is being laid below. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22033-5-8-18. 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 Complex Building "B" and grounds. Pile drivers set the foundation in the foreground. Materials have been staged. Men are present. Building "B" is in the in background. Verso: "Elevator and transfer bed begun, assembly shops in background nearing completion." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22100-5-16-18. 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 exterior of factory, under construction at Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, with frame work in place. The main structure has two lean-to type wings. The foreground shows steel trusses and other metal work laying on a wooden floor. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22012-5-6-18. 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 peak of the tiled roof of Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B" during its construction. Piled tiles are waiting to be set. Material stockpiled for use on the ground below can be seen in the background. Verso: "Tile roofing on 1700 foot-long "B" bldg." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22103-5-16-18. 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 the elevator launch and pit at the at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. View of Elevator Launch and Pit. The elevator construction is now complete, and water is being pumped from the Rouge River through a long pipe to fill the pit. When filled, the earthen berm separating the pit from the river will be removed. A rail-mounted crane with its boom extended is near the launch tower. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22651-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers excavating between large beams that support the launch elevator within the Eagle Boat launch pit at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Hand saws, sledge hammer and other hand tools are shown. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22611-7-08-18. 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 from an elevated position overlooking construction materials stockpiled beside a building under construction at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Rail cars filled with materials are stopped beside the building. A sign reading, "This Heating System Designed, Installed, and Guaranteed by Johnson, Larsen and Co., Heating and Power Piping, Engineers and Contractors; 233-235 Monroe Ave., Detroit, Mich.," is posted on a small building among the building supplies. An open touring car is parked next to building. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21999-5-04-18. 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 workers laying a foundation of large wooden beams for a structure for the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A steam shovel is being used in the background. A large water tower and a completed factory building are also in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22446-6-13-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, under construction. Its steel frame work is in place. The left side of the photograph shows a water tower. Railroad lines in run across the foreground and several dollies are stacked. The right side of photo shows where steel trusses were stored. Verso: "Building "B"." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22011-5-6-18. 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 workers assembling a pre-fab structure next to the Rouge River in the construction of the Ford River Rouge Complex. Small cement carts are visible. Men work on rail tracks on the right edge of the frame. Steam shovels are visible in the background. A smoke stack with "Ford" painted on it is visible adjacent to a large steel framed structure in the background on the left. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22266-5-31-18. 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 steam shovel at work excavating at the Ford River Rouge development. Workers are present. A small trench is visible in the foreground. Pile-driven footings are shown. Building "B" is visible in the background. Verso: "Steam shovels dig elevator pit". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22173-5-21-18. 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 shows material being staged for use in the construction at Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development. A crane boom is on the left side of the photo. Workers are present. A train is in the background. Verso: "Assembly of materials, basic construction underway." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22034-5-8-18. 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 the rails and foundation of the transfer Bed used to move Eagle Boats from the factory to the launch site at the Ford River Rouge Complex. Workers are present. Rail cars are visible in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22264-5-31-18. 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 scaffolding in place with workers laying brick during the construction of Building "B" of the Ford River Rouge development. Two teams of horses are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22172-5-21-18. 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 workers preparing large wooden beams and other foundation forms within the Eagle Boat Launch Pit at theFord Rouge Factory Complex. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22610-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the construction concluding for the elevator launch for Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex as taken looking toward the Rouge River. A rail-mounted crane with its boom extended is near the launch tower. Several workers are finishing work, while other workers appear to be taking their lunch break. The caption, "Elevator complete," is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22650-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers in front of Building 'B' of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex grading with a gravel-type of fill for the construction of the Eagle Boat transfer bed. Building "B" is on the right side of the photo. A crane works in the elevator area in the background. The elevator control building and several small sheds are also visible in the background on the left. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22577-1-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the Eagle Boat launch pit at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Several workers, with brooms and shovels, are cleaning up the bottom of the pit. The caption, "Launch pit complete," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22588-7-05-18. 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 framework of factory while under construction. Three cranes are shown; one is setting trusses. Workers are present. A photographer is shown with a movie camera on tripod. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22074-5-11-18. Time of photo taken: 11:30 a.m.. 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 Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B." Workers install glazing along the side of the assembly building. The lean-to is nearing completion. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22102-5-16-18. 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 the foundation work in progress on the transfer bed at the Ford River Rouge Complex. Train and rails cars are visible in the center of the photo. Launch elevators are visible in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22290-6-03-18. 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 of the central aisle within of building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex during its conversion from a space for the manufacture of Eagle Boats to that of automobiles. A second floor has been constructed along the sides of the building, while the central aisle remains open. Three sets of railroad tracks run through the central aisle, holding cars filled by a hopper at the level of the new second floor on the left, with gravel. "27036-6," 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 showing the interior of factory building at Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development. A cluster of men are gathered on the main floor near large opening in the wall, as men work on the ceiling from a catwalk above. A water cooler with extra bottles and a hat and coat rack with lunch pails are in view. Another building can be seen through the door opening. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22027-5-8-18. 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 Complex Power Plant. Workers are present. A rail track runs adjacent to building. The background shows workers and a team of horses. Verso: "Power plant under constn. [construction]." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22105-5-16-18. 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 workers presumably making final adjustments prior to the test of the transfer bed at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Building "B" is in the background. 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 depicting cranes and men working on the construction of the elevator pit on the grounds of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. The pit was used to house equipment necessary to aid in the launching of Eagle Boats manufactured at Building "B." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22502-6-22-18. 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 of a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit and elevators at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Wooden support beams are in place in the pit. Workers are present. U.S. Navy personnel observe from atop the launch platform. Excavation has not yet started from the launch pit to the Rouge River. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22608-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers presumably making final adjustments prior to the test of the transfer bed at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Building "B" is in the background. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers digging a trench and a pile driver setting wooden posts in place during the construction of Ford Rouge Factory Complex. The steel work for Building "B" is being erected in background. Cranes and rail cars are visible in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21998-5-04-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit at the Ford Rouge Eagle Boat Factory Complex. Large wooden beams and other foundation forms in place. The concrete floor and sides appear complete. The caption, "View from floor of near-complete pit," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22612-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the construction of the Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B" and grounds. Pile drivers set the foundation in the foreground. Materials have been staged. Men are present. Building "B" is in the in background. Verso: "Elevator and transfer bed begun, assembly shops in background nearing completion." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22100-5-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the exterior of a factory building at the Ford Motor Company River Rouge development with Pennsylvania Lines railroad cars loaded with material in the foreground. The factory is of brick and glass construction. Workers are working on the building and are off loading material onto trailers in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22001-5-4-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of factory building at Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development. A cluster of men are gathered on the main floor near large opening in the wall, as men work on the ceiling from a catwalk above. A water cooler with extra bottles and a hat and coat rack with lunch pails are in view. Another building can be seen through the door opening. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22027-5-8-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B," under construction. Men are picturing installing glazing on the sides of the building near the building's front. Workers are present. Verso: Building front with glazing in progress (16 May 1918)". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22101-5-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the exterior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development under construction. A water tower visable on the left. Two cranes and railroad cars are in the background. Foreground shows foundation layout and mounting blocks for rail system used transport ships to launch area. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22077-5-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photograph of a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit under construction at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers rivet cross pieces in place as other workers attend to the tower. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22606-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the construction of the elevator for launching Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A crane moves a large wooden log while another crane sets metal beams. A steam shovel is excavating in the background. Workers and stored materials are also in view. The caption "Pit complete, elevator under construction," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22525-6-26-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Black and white photograph taken of the central aisle within of building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex during its conversion from a space for the manufacture of Eagle Boats to that of automobiles. A second floor has been constructed along the sides of the building, while the central aisle remains open. Three sets of railroad tracks run through the central aisle, holding cars filled by a hopper at the level of the new second floor on the left, with gravel. "27036-6," 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 showing the framework of factory while under construction. Three cranes are shown; one is setting trusses. Workers are present. The name on side of crane reads, "American Bridge Company." The lean-to section of factory is shown. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22075-5-11-18. Time of photo taken: Noon. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken from an elevated position overlooking construction materials stockpiled beside a building under construction at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Rail cars filled with materials are stopped beside the building. A sign reading, "This Heating System Designed, Installed, and Guaranteed by Johnson, Larsen and Co., Heating and Power Piping, Engineers and Contractors; 233-235 Monroe Ave., Detroit, Mich.," is posted on a small building among the building supplies. An open touring car is parked next to building. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21999-5-04-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, under construction, beside a water tower. Cranes are working behind the building. A train runs on the far right. Men with horses are excavating the launch elevator site in the foreground. Verso: "While assembly bldgs and transfer bed are only half-complete, excavating is begun for launch elevator - foreground." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22028-5-8-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a crane setting steel beams as part of the construction of the elevator, used to launch Eagle Boats, at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. In the foreground workers move lumber to be used in forming foundations. The caption, "Hydraulic elevators half-complete," is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo number and date of photo: 22569-7-02-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing an elevated view of rail cars off loading material inside Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B," during its construction. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22107-5-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers remove wooden foundation forms. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22609-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting two cranes with clam buckets mounted on railcars and workers working on excavation and foundations for the elevators used to launch the Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A steam shovel at work on the left. Several concrete piers are nearly completed. The caption "Digging continues" is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22463-6-18-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, under construction. Its steel frame work is in place. The left side of the photograph shows a water tower. Railroad lines in run across the foreground and several dollies are stacked. The right side of photo shows where steel trusses were stored. Verso: "Building "B"." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22011-5-6-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing framework of factory while under construction. Three cranes are shown; one is setting trusses. Workers are present. A photographer is shown with a movie camera on tripod. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22074-5-11-18. Time of photo taken: 11:30 a.m.. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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. Workers fill in the strips along the center of the aisles where the tracks that supported the boat's carriages ran, so that they can be replaced with tracks for automotive assembly lines. Piles of dirt and wood run along the open strips. "26782-5-27-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto, and "3C-2," 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the peak of the tiled roof of Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B" during its construction. Piled tiles are waiting to be set. Material stockpiled for use on the ground below can be seen in the background. Verso: "Tile roofing on 1700 foot-long "B" bldg." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22103-5-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing exterior of factory, under construction at Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, with frame work in place. The main structure has two lean-to type wings. The foreground shows steel trusses and other metal work laying on a wooden floor. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22012-5-6-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society