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- Description:
- Color postcard depicting the Chalmers Motor Company, with a large lawn in the foreground. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Aug 26, 1912.
- Date Issued:
- 1912-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Color postcard depicting offices of the Michigan Alkali Company on Biddle Avenue in Wyandotte, with two people standing on the front steps. Handwritten message on verso, postmarked Jul 2, 1913.
- Date Issued:
- 1913-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting framing and plating being installed on Eagle Boat No. 2 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22431-6-13-18 with a (2) over the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of the "pattern boat" at the Ford Highland Park Factory, viewed from a point overlooking its starboard quarter. A caption on the verso reads, "EAGLE SHIP under construction at the Highland Park plant, miles away from water. This experimental model was dismantled and used the parts incorporated into various later production ships." Stamped; "Credit: Dossin Great Lakes Museum, Do not reproduce without written permission". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22503-6-24-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 stationed at the outfitting dock of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The boat is complete, and U.S. Navy personnel are taking control. The port side life ring is stenciled with, "U.S.S. EAGLE - 1." Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23476-10-30-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a close-up view of twin winches on the rear of an Eagle Boat at the outfitting dock of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Several workers observe from the background. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23477-10-30-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting rows of Eagle Boat turbine engines on the floor of the Ford Highland Park Factory. These Turbine Engines were manufactured for Ford's Eagle Boats being constructed at Ford's River Rouge Complex. The engines produced 2,500 hp. Seventy-five engines were built with parts enough for 15 more. On the Verso: "Powerplants at H.P." Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23418-10-21-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of progress made in the plating of the hull of Eagle Boat No. 44 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. A strip of plates have been installed along the boat's starboard side. The overhead crane is being used to lower a bulkhead near the boat's midsection. Meanwhile another group of workers is constructing 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 1:42 A.M. 25867-2-20-19," 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
