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2421. Black and white photograph, printed on a postcard, showing a portion of the facade of the Motor Products Corporation building used by William Bushnell Stout

Description:
Black and white photograph, printed on a postcard, showing a portion of the facade of the Motor Products Corporation building used by William Bushnell Stout. A man is standing to the left.
Date Issued:
1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Stout, William Bushnell

2422. The Bathers at Beller's

Description:
Black and white lantern slide depicting bathers around a dock at Beller's Bath House. In the background is the Ph. Kling Brewing Co. Handwritten label reads, "No.- 10, Bx.- 3, Neg.- R.A. Field, Sub. - The Bathers at Beller's, Detroit." "E.W. Sprague, Detroit, Mich."
Date Issued:
1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Detroit Views

2423. Sepia-toned photograph depicting a portside view of the completed hull of Eagle Boat No. 1 at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph depicting a portside view of the completed hull of Eagle Boat No. 1 at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers are on scaffolding along the side of the boat. Wooden stairs connect the scaffolding to rail flatcar decking. The caption, "Competed hull," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22493-6-22-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
Date Issued:
1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Maritime

2424. Black and white photographic print depicting a Testimonial Banquet given by Detroit Fans to Ty Cobb at the Statler Hotel

Description:
Black and white photographic print depicting a Testimonial Banquet given by Detroit Fans to Ty Cobb at the Statler Hotel. Dated Feb 1, 1921. Cobb is seated just left of center in the image.
Date Issued:
1921-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Sports

2425. Sepia-toned photograph of workers beginning to plate the hull of Eagle Boat No. 44 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph of workers beginning to plate the hull of Eagle Boat No. 44 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. Several plates have been installed near the boat's bow through the combined efforts of a group of workers on the boat's carriage and the overhead crane. Meanwhile another group of workers begins the construction of 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 12:42 A.M. 25866-2-20-19," 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
Collection:
Maritime

2426. Black and white photographic print on fabric backing depicting a sign advertising The Business Institute

Description:
Black and white photographic print on fabric backing depicting a sign advertising The Business Institute that reads, "The Business Institute, 163-9 Cass Ave. Detroit, Largest Business Training School in Michigan… Make a Sure Foundation for your Business, Particulars on Request". The sign is mounted to a metal gate. In the background is a field.
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Business/Stores/Retail

2427. Michigan Central Train Depot, Mens Lounge

Description:
Black & white photographic print depicting a white man and a black man sitting next to each other on a wooden bench inside Michigan Central Station. Dated January 1959.
Date Issued:
1959-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Transportation

2428. Sepia-toned photograph taken overlooking stacks of barrels of rivets within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from on deck of an Eagle Boat under construction in the building

Description:
Sepia-toned photograph taken overlooking stacks of barrels of rivets within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from on deck of an Eagle Boat under construction in the building. Four other Eagle Boats are also under construction in adjacent aisles in the background. "27141-7-8-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto, and "Rivets," and "13," are 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

2429. An Easy Job, Palmer Park

Description:
Black and white lantern slide depicting a man on a swing in Palmer Park. Handwritten label reads, "No.- 36, Bx.- 3, Neg.- film, Sub. - An Easy Job, Palmer Park, Detroit." "E.W. Sprague, Detroit, Mich."
Date Issued:
1898-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Detroit Views

2430. Sepia-toned photo showing the new and old railroad bridges over the Rouge River

Description:
Photograph. Sepia-toned photo showing the new and old railroad bridges over the Rouge River. The view looks southeastward across the Rouge River and shows the new bascule bridge (raised) on the left and the old railroad swing bridge on the right. Many workmen are standing on the railroad tracks near the center of the photo.
Date Issued:
1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
Data Provider:
Detroit Historical Society
Collection:
Municipal Services