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2401. Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view along the transfer bed rails of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex with the bow of a completed Eagle Boat hull positioned on the launch elevator in the distance

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view along the transfer bed rails of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex with the bow of a completed Eagle Boat hull positioned on the launch elevator in the distance. A newsreel cameraman is directly in front of the boat ready to film the launch. Workers and spectators are observing the process. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22859-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

2402. Sepia-toned photograph depicting the interior of the Ford Rouge Complex where dollies are being staged for the construction of an Eagle Boat keel in the foreground as workers begin plating the hull of another Eagle Boat in the background

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting the interior of the Ford Rouge Complex where dollies are being staged for the construction of an Eagle Boat keel in the foreground as workers begin plating the hull of another Eagle Boat in the background. An overhead crane is also visible in the background. Verso: "While another Eagle boat progresses (background) dolly 05 carriage is prepared for keel laying on assembly line tracks." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22288-6-03-18 with a number 6 written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

2403. Sepia-toned photograph taken overlooking workers riveting pieces of plating for the hull of an Eagle Boat within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph taken overlooking workers riveting pieces of plating for the hull of an Eagle Boat within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The metal sheets are propped up on sawhorses. A frame of an Eagle Boat awaits the plating in the background at the upper right. Another group of workers is also working on prefabricating plating in one of the neighboring aisles in the background on the left. "25610-2-1-19" is printed in the lower right corner of the recto, and "5A4, Prefabrication on large components," 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
Collection:
Maritime

2404. Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the starboard side of the Pittsburgh Steamship Company barge MAIDA, under tow by an out-of-frame vessel

Description:
Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the starboard side of the Pittsburgh Steamship Company barge MAIDA, under tow by an out-of-frame vessel. A person is on deck near the bow. A tree-lined shore is visible in the background. The image is captioned with the year, 1915.
Date Issued:
1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

2405. Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of its starboard quarter

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of its starboard quarter. A U.S Flag is being flown from its stern. "Eagle-1" is painted on the stern. Tow cable is laying on the ground. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel are shown. The caption, "First hull complete, ready to go," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22617-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

2406. Sepia-toned photograph depicting several machines, mounted on rails, used to install the propeller drive shaft, beneath an Eagle Boat within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken below its port quarter

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting several machines, mounted on rails, used to install the propeller drive shaft, beneath an Eagle Boat within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken below its port quarter. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22583-7-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

2407. Black and white photographic print, taken from an elevated vantage point, depicts the construction of the Shaw Building addition of the Newcomb-Endicott Company at the Corner of Woodward and Grand River Avenues

Description:
Print. Black and white photographic print, taken from an elevated vantage point, depicts the construction of the Shaw Building addition of the Newcomb-Endicott Company at the Corner of Woodward and Grand River Avenues. Pedestrians are visible on the neighboring sidewalk and thoroughfare; automobiles are also parked along Woodward Avenue. Rayl's Hardware and Liggett's Drug Store are visible in the left foreground, and The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store is visible in the background, south of the construction. The name of the photography studio and the geographic location are embossed on the recto, "Manning Bros., Detroit."
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail

2408. Sepia-toned photo showing the top portion of a caisson that was used for the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River

Description:
Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the top portion of a caisson that was used for the construction of a railroad bridge over the Rouge River. Printed text on the upper and lower edges of the photo shows "Caisson #1" and "Apr. 18, 1919." The view shows the top of the caisson including circular scaffolding, various pieces of equipment, piping, and reinforcing bars. Two workmen are standing inside the top of the caisson scaffolding.
Date Issued:
1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Municipal Services

2409. Black and white photograph of a woman and man posed in front of a wooden house on 12th Street

Description:
Black and white photograph of a woman and man posed in front of a wooden house on 12th Street. Several boards have been used to patch portions of the house's exterior. Flowers and tall bushes grow in the foreground. "#173, The Old Homestead, out 12th Street, 7/1900" is handwritten in pen on the verso.
Date Issued:
1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Architecture

2410. Car #1544 Overhaul

Description:
Black and white photographic print depicting Detroit United Railway streetcar #1544 marked for overhaul at repair shop. Image from page 81 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