Sepia-toned photograph taken from an elevated position overlooking construction materials stockpiled beside a building under construction at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex

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Description:

Sepia-toned photograph taken from an elevated position overlooking construction materials stockpiled beside a building under construction at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Rail cars filled with materials are stopped beside the building. A sign reading, "This Heating System Designed, Installed, and Guaranteed by Johnson, Larsen and Co., Heating and Power Piping, Engineers and Contractors; 233-235 Monroe Ave., Detroit, Mich.," is posted on a small building among the building supplies. An open touring car is parked next to building. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21999-5-04-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company, Factories, Ford River Rouge Complex, and Construction

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/910660D0-209E-4351-ABBE-111649223471