Black and white photograph of a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit and elevators at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex

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Description:

Black and white photograph of a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit and elevators at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Wooden support beams are in place in the pit. Workers are present. U.S. Navy personnel observe from atop the launch platform. Excavation has not yet started from the launch pit to the Rouge River. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22608-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Subject Topic:

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

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/26075C86-F3B4-440C-B683-714763549778