Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing Eagle Boats in stocks with bracing upon rails

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Description:

Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing Eagle Boats in stocks with bracing upon rails. The photo shows one of the Eagle Boats under construction, as taken from the floor looking head-on from the bow to the stern. The keel is being manufactured. An overhead crane is visible in the background. Several workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22350-6-10-18 the number 6 appears above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing with flap on left side with holes for binding.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

Eagle Boats, Ford Motor Company, Factories, United States Navy, Interiors, Ford River Rouge Complex, and World War I

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/9688497A-2ABD-4706-9832-829140726390