Sepia-toned photograph depicting the Eagle Boat Engine testing station at the Ford Highland Park Factory

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting the Eagle Boat Engine testing station at the Ford Highland Park Factory. An operator poses beside the controls. A large shaft is running from the engine turbine to what appears to be generator in the background. Electrical type gauges attached to a panel near the generator are in view. Overhead chain-hoists are visible. Each Eagle Boat engine was tested before being transported to Ford's River Rouge Factory. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22958-9-05-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company, Factories, Interiors, and Ford Highland Park Plant

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/9180CAC0-3131-4887-80CB-341840830544