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2321. Mounted sepia-toned photographic print of a parade of canoes on one of Belle Isle's lakes

Description:
Mounted sepia-toned photographic print of a parade of canoes on one of Belle Isle's lakes. A chain of tied-together canoes passes heading toward the right edge of the frame. These canoes are wrapped in fabric, and decorated with streamers and garland. A group of other canoeists are gathered on the banks of the island on the right. A crowd of spectators line the periphery of the lake on the left, extending from the foreground toward a small dock in the background. A figure on the on the shore in the background near the center of the image appears to be aiding in raising or taking down a tent. "1906," is handwritten on the verso.
Date Issued:
1906-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
General History

2322. 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

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

2323. 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

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

2324. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River

Description:
Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text in the upper left corner of the photo shows the number, "31," and "M.C.R.R. River Rouge Bascule Bridge; Superstructure; Cutting Falsework to Set 1st Steel; Photo W. B. James, Br. Inspt.; Dec. 17, 1919." The view looks northward. Steel truss beams are lying on the ground in the foreground and the Rouge River is visible in the left background. Two groups of workmen are removing the existing railroad tracks and a track-mounted construction crane can be seen on the right side of the photo. The ground is lightly covered with snow.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Municipal Services

2325. Car No. 3072

Description:
Black and white photographic print depicting Detroit United Railway streetcar #3072 with a destination sign reading, "Woodward, House". Image from page 27 of D.U.R. Photographs to Accompany Report of C.H. Fessenden, Sept. 3, 1921.
Date Issued:
1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Transportation

2326. Black and white photograph of the construction of the addition to the State Savings Bank Building, located on the northeast corner of Shelby and W Congress Streets

Description:
Black and white photograph of the construction of the addition to the State Savings Bank Building, located on the northeast corner of Shelby and W Congress Streets. In the background are the Penobscot Building and Ford Building. Printed on the left corner of the recto, "Peoples State Bank, Geo. A. Fuller Co. Builders, Nov. 15, 1914. Donaldson & Meier Arch'ts."
Date Issued:
1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Detroit Views

2327. Sepia-toned portrait photograph of Mamie Moross, seated holding an ostrich feather fan, wearing a beaded dress and pearl necklace

Description:
Sepia-toned portrait photograph of Mamie Moross, seated holding an ostrich feather fan, wearing a beaded dress and pearl necklace. The photo is embossedd with the "Boyé, San Francisco." A Boyé display folder is included.
Date Issued:
1892-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Biographical

2328. West. K11 Controller

Description:
Black and white photographic print depicting electrical equipment in a Detroit United Railway repair shop. Image from page 94 of D.U.R. Photographs to Accompany Report of C.H. Fessenden, Sept. 3, 1921.
Date Issued:
1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Transportation

2329. Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the port side of the Western Navigation Company freighter J.S. KEEFE, under steam

Description:
Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the port side of the Western Navigation Company freighter J.S. KEEFE, under steam. Two figures stand on the flying bridge. Several small buildings along a tree-lined shoreline are visible in the background. The image is captioned with the date, 1916.
Date Issued:
1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

2330. Michigan Central Train Depot, Cotton Belt

Description:
Black & white photographic print depicting a freight car labeled "Cotton Belt" with Michigan Central Station in the background.
Date Issued:
1987-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Transportation