Sepia-toned photograph of progress made in the construction of Eagle Boat No. 44

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

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company, Factories, Ford River Rouge Complex, and Interiors

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/D3DA5E1B-EF11-48FC-B585-367344519771