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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of progress made installing the bulkheads and framing on the keel of an Eagle Boat in one of the outer aisles of building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its port quarter. What appears to be a bench top riveter is on a stand atop the boat's propeller shaft tunnel. A group of workers are gathered beneath a ladder on the boat's port side. "25836-2-18-19" 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 4 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port quarter. Scaffolding is suspended from its side. Workers in the background, toward its bow, stand on another scaffold. Another Eagle Boat is being constructed in the background on the right. The caption, "Last plates at Stern," is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22530-6-26-18 number (4) written above the date. 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 the keel for an Eagle Boat within Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B." A box car is in background inside of the factory. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22065-5-13-18. 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 an elevated view of men working on the bottom plates of an Eagle Boat within Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B". Mobile work platforms are set up along the track. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22110-5-16-18. 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 a stern view of a Ford Eagle Boat hull under construction within Building B of the company's River Rouge development. In the background, a more complete boat is visible. Both boats are in stocks with bracing. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22310-6-5-18. "(1),'s is written above that 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 nearly complete frame for Eagle Boat No. 38 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its port bow. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. Crates and shelves of materials are visible in the adjacent aisles. "25609-2-1-19, #38" 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print mounted on fabric depicting the cooling end a Jeffery Dewitt Kiln under construction at the Champion Porcelain Co. Dated 5-9-1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Champion Spark Plug Co.
- 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 3-28-1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Champion Spark Plug Co.
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting a room of women operating turning machines at the Champion Spark Plug Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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 upper framing and more bulkheads are now in place, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The time of photo is 9:30 am. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26295-04-02-19 with a #59 and 9:30 am written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of an Eagle Boat steam turbine engine at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed facing one of its corners. Its controls are visible on the right. A sign mounted on top of the engine reads, "2,500 Horse Power, Steam Turbine Engine, Used in Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company." Other engines are in the background. Seventy-five engines were built with enough parts for 15 more. The caption, "Complete turbine power-plant assembly," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23873-12-02-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print mounted on board depicting a laboratory at the Champion Spark Plug Co. The image is highlighted for reproduction in publications.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- 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, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off the boat's port bow. Workers atop the hull are completing the deck plating. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26371-04-07-19 with a #59 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 photographic print mounted on fabric depicting the inside of a Jeffery Dewitt Kiln under construction at the Champion Porcelain Co., looking toward the head end. Dated July 7th 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Champion Spark Plug Co.
- Description:
- Black and white photograph of a photograph of Charles Sorenson (far left), Charles Kirby (second from the right, holding a hat), and Henry Ford (on the far right) posed with a group of workers above the keel of the "pattern" Eagle Boat in the room where it is being built within the Ford Highland Park Plant. "Olson #412," and "0-421" are both printed on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing upon rails. The boat is viewed from its bow. Its keel is installed. An overhead crane is visible in the background. The support beams for the factory's roof are numbered 5 through 19. The first beam is "X4." Material is staged on the floor. No workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22349-6-10-18 the number 5 appears above the date. 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:
- Black and white photographic print depicting a neon sign pointing toward a coffee shop and cocktail lounge inside Michigan Central Station.
- Date Issued:
- 1987-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo of the interior of Pullman Company's Model B, an experimental streetcar designed by John Hession, Jr. based on specifications from Dr. Clarence F. Hirshfeld of the Electric Railway Presidents' Conference Committee, taken facing the rear. Upholstered seating, cranks to open and close the windows, and overhead advertisements for Ivory Soap and the National Tea Company are visible within. A man in a boater hat is reflected in the mirror over the car's central door. Brick industrial buildings are visible in the background through the car's windows. "P.39036, L. 6445, 7-31-34, JP.V.V." is printed in the lower right corner. "Built by Pullman Car & Mfg. Corp., Chicago," is embossed in the bottom center of the photo.
- Date Issued:
- 1934-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing Eagle Boats in stocks with bracing upon rails. Shows ship in background [ Has number 3 written next to it]. A keel is being assembled in the foreground, and a more complete ship is being worked on in the background. The number 3 has been handwritten beside the keel in the foreground, and 7 has been handwritten beside the hull in the background. Many workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22351-6-10-18 the number 7 appears above the date. 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:
- Black and white photographic print mounted on fabric depicting the inside of a Jeffery Dewitt Kiln under construction at the Champion Porcelain Co. Dated July 18 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Champion Spark Plug Co.
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers installing plates for the hull of Eagle Boat No. 6 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Another Eagle Boat is being constructed in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22435-6-13-18 with a number (6) above the date. 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 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers, including two on suspended scaffolding working on the hull of Eagle Boat No. 1, as viewed off of its starboard quarter with the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Verso: "Plating complete". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22470-6-18-18 has 1 written 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 photograph of the living room at Fair Lane. Two chandeliers hang from the ceiling, a fire blazes in the stone fireplace, a vase, flowers, small statue, and two portraits sit on the mantel. Wooden designs are carved on the wall next to the fire place. A couch and three chairs are placed around a table with a bench seat.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Biographical
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the framing being added to the plated keel of an Eagle Boat No. 4, viewed from above its bow facing its stern, at the Ford River Rouge Complex. Additional material staged on floor. An overhead crane is visible in the background. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22248-5-29-18 with a number 4 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 photograph depicting workers and a crane working on the construction of the elevator used to launch the Eagle Boats during the construction of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. An elevated concrete shoot used to transfer material to the foundations is visible on the left. Workers in the background excavate by hand. The caption, "Elevator being framed, hydraulic lifts under construction in center," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22554-6-28-18. 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 progress made plating the hull of Eagle Boat No. 41 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. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. A row of workers are lined up at the tool crib in the adjacent aisle. "25725-2-10-19, #41" 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print mounted on fabric depicting a Jeffery Dewitt Kiln under construction at the Champion Porcelain Co. Dated 4-25-1919
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Champion Spark Plug Co.
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print mounted on fabric depicting a Jeffery Dewitt Kiln under construction at the Champion Porcelain Co. In the background are workers. Dated 4-18-1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Champion Spark Plug Co.
- 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 of workers beginning to attach plates to the side of Eagle Boat No. 45 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. A single piece of plate near the bow, and a wooden brace running the length of the boat have been installed. Workers are on ladders and boards spanning the tops of the framing pieces. A large piece of plating leans against a column on the right. Shelves and crates of materials, and a tool crib are visible in the adjacent aisle to the right."#45 1:46 P.M. 25860-2-20-19," 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers installing additional plating to a keel during the manufacture of an Eagle Boat inside of the Ford River Rouge development. Verso: "Further plating is added." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 2169-5-21-18 with a number 2 written above.. 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 rows of Eagle Boat turbine engines and components staged on the floor of the Ford Highland Park Factory, as taken from above. Milling machines line both walls of the long narrow room. These engines were manufactured for Ford's Eagle Boats being produced at Ford's River Rouge Complex. The engines produced 2,500 hp. Seventy-five engines were completed with parts enough for 15 more. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23420-10-21-18. 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 John Kar, his wife Helen Kar, and two men in hats posed around the bar inside of the John Kar Saloon at 2166 West Jefferson Avenue in Delray. "John Kar Saloon, 2166 W. Jefferson, Anderson and Solvay entrance. 1910. Front of Solvay. Mr. Kar and Wife Helen. 3 Children: Edward, John, Irene," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print mounted on fabric depicting the cooling end a Jeffery Dewitt Kiln under construction at the Champion Porcelain Co. Dated June 23rd 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Champion Spark Plug Co.
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print mounted on fabric depicting equipment in the Electrical Laboratory at the Champion Spark Plug Co.
- Date Issued:
- 1922-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Champion Spark Plug Co.
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing men working on the assembly of an Eagle Boat keel within Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B." Verso: "Assembly turned over to complete rivetting[sic] on bottom."Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22109-5-16-18. 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 of John Kar, standing behind the bar of the John Kar Saloon at 2166 West Jefferson Avenue in Delray, as identified on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Business/Stores/Retail
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of workers positioning the bow plating of Eagle Boat No. 45 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. The piece is suspended front the overhead crane, as workers standing on the boat's carriage hold it in position. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. Shelves and crates of materials are visible in the adjacent aisle to the right."#45 2:46 P.M. 25861-2-20-19," 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken overlooking workers riveting pieces of plating for the hull of an Eagle Boat within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The metal sheets are propped up on sawhorses. A frame of an Eagle Boat awaits the plating in the background at the upper right. Another group of workers is also working on prefabricating plating in one of the neighboring aisles in the background on the left. "25610-2-1-19" is printed in the lower right corner of the recto, and "5A4, Prefabrication on large components," 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 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers installing plates, frames, and bulkheads onto the keel of Eagle Boat No. 5 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. The caption "First frames are set in place" is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22434-6-13-18 with a number (5) 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 a Jeffery Dewitt Kiln under construction at the Champion Porcelain Co. Dated 4-25-1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Champion Spark Plug Co.
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers attaching plates to the keel of Eagle Boat No. 3 at the Ford River Rouge Complex. The photo is captioned "Hull grows" on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22221-5-27-18. Has a number 3 written above the date. 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 portside view of the completed hull of Eagle Boat No. 1 at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers are on scaffolding along the side of the boat. Wooden stairs connect the scaffolding to rail flatcar decking. The caption, "Competed hull," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22493-6-22-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting a Testimonial Banquet given by Detroit Fans to Ty Cobb at the Statler Hotel. Dated Feb 1, 1921. Cobb is seated just left of center in the image.
- Date Issued:
- 1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Sports
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of workers beginning to plate the hull of Eagle Boat No. 44 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. Several plates have been installed near the boat's bow through the combined efforts of a group of workers on the boat's carriage and the overhead crane. Meanwhile another group of workers begins the construction of 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 12:42 A.M. 25866-2-20-19," 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black & white photographic print depicting a white man and a black man sitting next to each other on a wooden bench inside Michigan Central Station. Dated January 1959.
- Date Issued:
- 1959-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Transportation
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken overlooking stacks of barrels of rivets within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from on deck of an Eagle Boat under construction in the building. Four other Eagle Boats are also under construction in adjacent aisles in the background. "27141-7-8-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto, and "Rivets," and "13," are 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