Sepia-toned photograph depicting a steam shovel at work excavating at the Ford River Rouge development

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Description:

Sepia-toned photograph depicting a steam shovel at work excavating at the Ford River Rouge development. Workers are present. A small trench is visible in the foreground. Pile-driven footings are shown. Building "B" is visible in the background. Verso: "Steam shovels dig elevator pit". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22173-5-21-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

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/71660A47-5A42-4719-99F4-494063052726