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- 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 above the boat's stern. Workers prepare the framing for the decking. "59," is stenciled on the stern, and interior work lights are in use. The time of photo is 3:30 pm. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26319-04-03-19 with a #59 and 3:30 pm written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" to the transfer bed at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side. The transfer-tug has cleared the boat from the building and is positioning it for travel to the Launch Elevators. A U.S flag is being flown from its stern. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel are shown. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22622-7-11-18. 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 interior of factory in Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development. The center bay shown looking toward the side bay. Workers are present. Material is staged. A photographer stands on an elevated platform with a camera mounted on a tripod. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22080-5-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of an Eagle Boat within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of its port quarter. Several machines, mounted on rails, used to install the propeller drive shaft are beneath the boat. Make-shift scaffolding is suspended from the stern. Ladders and a mobile work platform are along the boats port side. The caption "After deck house complete, machine places shaft thru stern tube," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22584-7-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph 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 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, of the boat's port bow. Scaffolding is set up along the boat's hull, and a sign that reads, "The World Record for building and launching a boat is 14 days held by Great Lakes Engineering Co. Target for Ford Eagle Builders is 10 Days. Can we beat it?" is posted on the carriage beneath the boat. "#59, 26373-04-07-19," is printed in the lower left corner of the recto and "8A9, Note sign," 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
