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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken to document the effort to set a new record time for boat construction through the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 59, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, of workers installing the boat's deck fixtures as viewed from about its starboard quarter, facing toward the bow. Cowl vents, davits, and some of the cabin structure are in place. "#59, 26374-04-07-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto and "8A15," is 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development containing an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing upon rails. The boat's port side is show from its bow. A worker on a ladder installs plates. Its keel is marked with the number 4. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22348-6-10-18 the number 4 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of the pattern Eagle Boat at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed from a point above its bow, facing toward its stern. The boat appears near completion. A lifeboat is at the lower left. This pattern boat was later dismantled and used as a template for Eagle Boats to be manufactured at Ford's River Rouge Complex. The caption, "First study-model Eagle built at Ford Highland Park plant," is on the verso. Lower left hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22688-7-18-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting framing and plating being installed on the keel of Eagle Boat No. 3 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A worker stands in the foreground on the left, and several others are visible beyond, beside the hull. Men present. Verso: "First row plates complete". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22432-6-13-18 with a (3) over the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken to document the effort to set a new record time for boat construction through the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 59, of the boat completed and on the launch elevator at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port bow. A sign posted on the side of the boat reads, "Eagle No. 59, World Record, Built in 10 Days." "26404-04-12-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto and "'Ten Day' ship on launching elevator ready to be lowered into water," is typewritten on a strip of paper affixed to the verso. The photo is mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken of an Eagle Boat at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex's outfitting dock, as taken from across the water off of its starboard side. The boat appears nearly complete. Painters on suspended scaffolding are finishing their work. Both workers and U.S. Navy personnel are visible aboard. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23483-10-30-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting manufacture of an large spline gear assembly for a driveshaft at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, possibly used for an Eagle Boat or for the elevator system used to launch them. The gears are shown with a portion of the housing removed. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22481-6-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the steel framing structure of the assembly building, under construction at the Ford River Rouge development. Workers are present. Verso: "Framing complete." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22072-5-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- One sepia-toned photograph of the passenger ferry, SS Columbia, under tow after its launch at the Detroit Dry Dock Company. The view shows a port side view of the hull which is being towed away from the dock. The main deck is visible along with several structural columns to be used for completion of the upper decks and cabin structures. A flag with the name, "Columbia," can be seen at the bow of the ship. Docks are visible in the foreground and shorelines can be seen in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- 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. The caption, "Detail of elevator," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22607-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the steam powered Eagle Boat Turbine engine housing staged on the floor in front of metal mills within the Ford Highland Park Factory. Above the mills are chain-hoists used to lift the housing onto the mill. A large gear in a wooden block is in the foreground on the right. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22946-9-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting four people seated on a ledge outside the dancing pavilion on Bob-lo Island.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Negative, glass-plate. Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the starboard side of the freighter CALDERA. Several crew member is on deck near the stern. A tree-lined shoreline is visible in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the bow and port side of the Acme Transit Company freighter J.M. JENKS, under steam. A figure stands outside the pilot house, and six others are around the aft cabin. A tree-lined shoreline is visible in the background. The image is captioned with the date, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 1 at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex as viewed from of its port quarter. Bracing is supporting the hull, which appears nearly completed. Men are shown working on the deck. The chart house is visible on deck. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22527-6-26-18 with a number (1) written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the view of the first Eagle Boat backing out of it's construction bay as taken from the interior of Building "B" looking toward the Transfer Table off of the boat's bow. Many spectators are outside for the launch of the first Eagle Boat. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22616-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of the Eagle Pattern Boat at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed from a point above its stern facing forward. An attached gangway is visible along the boat's port side near the bottom edge of the frame. The pattern boat was disassembled and taken to the Ford River Rouge Factory where each piece was used as template for manufacturing other Eagle Boats. A total of 60 Eagle Boats were built. Lower left hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22818-8-14-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken of a large dial display within the room housing the hydraulic elevator machinery at the River Rouge Factory Complex. The large dial has four needles, and a scale that runs from 0 to 27, likely representing the displacement of the elevator in feet. A bell, a series of four numbered lights, and a small pressure gauge are located beneath the large dial display. A series of pipes and valves are in the foreground. "26399-04-11[?]-19," is printed in the lower right 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
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting one of the Detroit and Windsor Ferry Company passenger ferries, presumably the PROMISE, disembarking to cross the Detroit River, as taken from the shore off its starboard quarter. Dated 2-11-1918
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass plate negative of taken of a photograph, pinned in place on a wooden surface, of three boats moored at the Buffalo Dry Dock Company. The separated bow portion of the Pittsburgh Steamship Company freighter GERMAN is on the right. The GERMAN was cut in half by the Buffalo Dry Dock Company in 1917 to be moved through the Welland Canal, going on to serve as the YANKEE under the U.S. Shipping Board. The Lehigh Valley Transit Company freighter BETHLEHEM is to the left of the GERMAN. The BETHLEHEM was also cut in half here in 1917, to be moved to Montreal. A scow is off of the BETHLEHEM's port side. "Nov. 24/17" is printed in the lower left corner of the pictured photo.
- Date Issued:
- 1917-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the upper plates being installed on Hull Eagle Boat No. 3, as taken from off its starboard quarter, within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. An overhead crane is positioned above the hull. The caption "And growing" is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22496-6-22-18 with a number (3) written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of progress made in the construction of Eagle Boat No. 44 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. Workers on ladders and perched atop pieces of the frame position struts spanning several pieces of framing near the bow, as workers guide bulkheads suspended from the overhead crane into position near the stern. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. Shelves and crates of materials are in the adjacent aisle on the left, and coat racks, shelves, and piles of materials are along the wall on the right. "#44 10:32 A.M. 25864-2-20-19," 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the keel for Eagle Boat No. 8, as well as another Eagle Boat under construction in the background, within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Material and supplies are staged and stored on the floor in the foreground. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22500-6-22-18 with a number (8) written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photo of the Soo Locks, taken from atop the St. Mary's Locks Administration Building facing west. A small tugboat heads east into the Weitzel Lock on the left. On the right the Kinsman Transit Company freighter HENRY STEINBRENNER, and another freighter both share the Poe Lock, preparing to head east. Three other vessels wait in the canal, and numerous others are visible further in the distance. Several people watch from or walk around the space on the platform beneath the administration building. "018228. The Locks, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich. Copyright 1905 by Detroit Photographic Co." is printed along the bottom edge of the print.
- Date Issued:
- 1905-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the framework of factory while under construction. Three cranes are shown; one is setting trusses. Workers are present. The name on side of crane reads, "American Bridge Company." The lean-to section of factory is shown. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22075-5-11-18. Time of photo taken: Noon. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a worker and a large pump on a cart inside the flooded outfitting building at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The pump's suction pipe is submerged. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 26176-03-17-19. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a completed Eagle Boat in the launch elevator of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex having just been lowered into the Rouge River, as viewed from the water off of its port quarter. The boat has been dressed with its signal flags, and draped with banners. The towers of the launch elevator have also been draped with banners. Uniformed naval personnel stand on the boat's deck, and spectators watch from a walk way beside the elevator. "27539-8-15-19," is printed in the lower right 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the interior of a long low wooden building at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Rails run along concrete piers along the center of the building. A wooden job-site work box is shown in the foreground. The left side of the building has moveable doors that run entire length of the building. Workers assemble panels in the background. Metal panels are staged on the floor. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22567-7-02-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the transportation of workers for the Ford River Rouge Complex. Three open Ford Model T depot hack trucks, each pulling an open trailer, are being used to transport workers to the job site. Each truck and trailer has canvas top with rolled-up canvas sides. Shows men sitting on benches. Several men pose along side the vehicles. The top of a brick farmhouse can be seen in background. Photo taken on Miller Road. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22263-5-31-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph a carriage on rails on the Eagle Boat assembly line with the hull of Eagle Boat No. 9 being plated in the background, within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers are present. Plates are stored on the floor in the foreground. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22478-6-18-18 has number (9) written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the bow and port side of the Cleveland-Cliffs Steamship Company freighter GRAND ISLAND, under steam. Several figures are on deck at the stern. A tugboat pulling a barge equipped with a boom, heading in the opposite direction, and a tree-lined shoreline is visible in the background. The image is captioned with the year, "1916."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a completed Eagle Boat hull approaching the launch elevator and the elevator pit at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Workers and spectators are observing the process. In the background, Hulett Cranes are seen towering over the Rouge River. A dredge is in the river in the background. After launching, the boat will be moved to the outfitting station also located on the Rouge River. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22856-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken to document the effort to set a new record time for boat construction through the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 59. Workers inside of the hull install plates, rivet, and space the framing, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from above the boat's stern. The time of photo is 1:30 pm. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26300-04-02-19 with a #59 and 1:30 pm written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers remove wooden foundation forms. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22609-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of the starboard of a completed Eagle Boat, on the Rouge River, following its launch from the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. Men on board near the stern are taking down the boat's dressing of signal flags, and the banners draped along its side has been partially removed. A series of large silos, a smoke stack, and the frame of a building under construction are visible at the complex in the background. "27535-8-15-19," is printed in the lower right 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
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass plate negative taken of a woman posing beside a slip on the grounds of the Detroit Ship Building Company, with the nearly completed City of Detroit Fire Department fire tug JAMES BATTLE on a launch ramp on the opposite shore of the slip. Scaffolding supporting tracks and a crane stands in the background.
- Date Issued:
- 1900-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass plate negative taken of either the Chicago, Duluth and Georgian Bay Transit Company passenger steamers NORTH AMERICAN or SOUTH AMERICAN, a trio of tug boats, and a freighter outfitted with self-unloading equipment passing each other, as viewed from a long distance in the vacinity of Algonac. A tree lined shoreline is visible in the background. "Algonac 9-3-16," was handwritten on the envelope which previously held the negative.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers digging a trench and a pile driver setting wooden posts in place during the construction of Ford Rouge Factory Complex. The steel work for Building "B" is being erected in background. Cranes and rail cars are visible in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21998-5-04-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a crane mounted on a railcar and workers working on excavation and foundations for the elevators used to launch the Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A steam shovel is at work in background. Verso: "Concrete elevator piers are built as pit excavation is deepened". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22462-6-18-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a close-up of workers working beside the propeller shaft beneath an Eagle Boat within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from near its stern. The threaded end of the shaft is awaiting installation of propeller. A portion of the rudder is also visible. The caption, "Propeller shaft in place." is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22585-7-05-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting two cranes with clam buckets mounted on railcars and workers working on excavation and foundations for the elevators used to launch the Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A steam shovel at work on the left. Several concrete piers are nearly completed. The caption "Digging continues" is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22463-6-18-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers constructing the keel of Eagle Boat No. 8 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22437-6-13-18 with a number (8) above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boats No. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex's outfitting dock. Eagle Boat No. 2 has a different paint scheme than the others. A small winch-powered ferry is seen at the Bow of Eagle No. 2. The cable is barely visible in the river. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23423-10-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of progress made in the plating of the hull of Eagle Boat No. 44 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. A strip of plates have been installed along the boat's starboard side. The overhead crane is being used to lower a bulkhead near the boat's midsection. Meanwhile another group of workers is constructing 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 1:42 A.M. 25867-2-20-19," 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
- Description:
- Negative, glass-plate. Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the port side of the Mahoning Steamship Company freighter WILLIAM H. DONNER, under steam. Several crew members are on the flying bridge while several more work near an open hatch midship. A tree-lined shoreline is visible in the background. The image is captioned, "1916."
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the starboard side of the Kinsman Transit Company freighter PHILIP MINCH, under steam. A tree-lined shoreline is visible in the background. The image is captioned with the year, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers laying the keel for Eagle Boat No. 8 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. A large wagon is positioned beside the keel. A coat rack is visible to the right of the center. Another Eagle Boat is being plated in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22477-6-18-18 has number (8) written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of an Eagle Boat within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of its port quarter. Several machines, mounted on rails, used to install the propeller drive shaft are beneath the boat. Make-shift scaffolding is suspended from the stern. Ladders and a mobile work platform are along the boats port side. The caption "After deck house complete, machine places shaft thru stern tube," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22584-7-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photo of a group of women engaged in a foot race in Tashmoo Park. A woman in a light colored blouse and dark skirt is in the lead. A crowd of spectators watch from the side of the track. "Race at Tashmoo 1915," is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a completed Eagle Boat hull being lowered into the water by the launch elevator while spectators observe from the Launch Control Building of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken off of the boat's port bow. Workers and Navy personnel are present. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22861-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of Eagle Boats No. 2 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its starboard side. Scaffolding attached to the side of the boat, and workers attach its upper plating. A small car loaded with plates is in the foreground. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22528-6-26-18 with a number (2) written above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing an elevated view of rail cars off loading material inside Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B," during its construction. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22107-5-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photograph taken overlooking work to convert building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex from manufacture of Eagle Boats to that of automobiles. The strip at the center of the photo, in one of the outer aisles of the building, has been mostly filled with dirt, with regularly spaced divots left in it. The adjacent strips visible in the background on the right, are still being filled in. A worker driving a tractor pulls a trailer carrying wooden boxes, one of which is being handled by another worker. "26784-5-27-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto, and "3C-3," is 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of progress made plating the hull of Eagle Boat No. 43 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its port bow. Several plates have been applied at the bow, as well as in a strip along its side. Workers are gathered beside the boat. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. Pieces of framing are piled along the wall on the left. "25835-2-18-19, #43" 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
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the starboard side of the LINDEN, under steam with a deck-load of lumber. A figure stands on the flying bridge, and two are on the aftcastle. A tree-lined shoreline is visible in the background. The image is captioned with the year, 1915.
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photograph depicting the Ford Motor Company center assembly line for World War I Eagle Boats at Building B in the company's River Rouge development. There is a keel being laid in foreground. In the background a partially completed Eagle Boat hull is visible. Several workers are also in the scene. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22663-7-8-18. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of the installation of the bow section to the hull of Eagle Boat No. 44 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. The bow plates are suspended from the overhead crane, and ladders are leaned against the section. A worker is seated on a board spanning several pieces of framing along the boat's starboard side. A group of workers are constructing 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 2:42 P.M. 25868-2-20-19," 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
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print depicting five people posing in front of a decorative planting on Bob-lo Island.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a bent stabilizer fin on the port side of an Eagle Boat, supported on the assembly line carriage within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed facing toward its stern. "Boat #6" has been written on the side of the hull. The pneumatic hose couplers on the floor beneath the assembly line's rails are visible. Scaffolding stands beside the boat on the right side of the frame. "27390-7-31-19," 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
- Description:
- Black and white photographic print mounted on cardboard depicting the lavishly decorated grand salon in the steamer CITY OF CLEVELAND. In the center is a fireplace and in the foreground is seating.
- Date Issued:
- 1908-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken overlooking a room containing Eagle Boat steam turbine engine parts staged on floor for assembly at the Ford Highland Park Factory. Windows like the wall on the right, and the short wall at the end of the room in the background. On the left wall is a row of metal mills. On the right wall, work benches with attached vises are shown. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22945-9-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the bow and starboard side of the Pittsburgh Steamship Company barge MANDA, under tow by an out-of-frame vessel. Several small buildings along a tree-lined shoreline are visible in the background. The image is captioned with the year, 1916.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken of the interior of the flooded outfitting building at the Ford River Rouge Workers in boots are standing in ankle-deep water. Stockpiled parts hung on the walls. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 26170-03-17-19. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Negative, glass-plate. Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the starboard side of the Pittsburgh Steamship Company freighter GERMAN, under steam. A crew member stands at the bow, another on the flying bridge, and a third at the stern. A tree-lined shoreline, dotted with houses, is visible in the background. The image is captioned, "1915."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the interior of the Elevator Control Building at the Ford River Rouge Complex. This machinery is used to control the elevators used in launching the Eagle Boats. The caption, "Interior of elevator-control building," is printed on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22643-7-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of workers beginning to attach plates to the side of Eagle Boat No. 45 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. A group of workers position a plate suspended by the overhead crane near the boat's bow. Workers continue to attach the framing near the boat's midsection. Another Eagle Boat is being plated in the background. A large piece of plating leans against a column on the right. Shelves and crates of materials, and a tool crib are visible in the adjacent aisle to the right."#45 12:46 P.M. 25859-2-20-19," 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the port side of Eagle Boat No. 5 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers have installed the bulkheads, framing, and one row of plates. Mobile elevated platforms are on the right side of the image along with materials are staged for use. Workers are present. The caption, "Stem in place, 2nd row plates being attached." is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22659-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers completing the keel of an Eagle Boat within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. The caption, "Keel complete, ready for first plates," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22436-6-13-18 with a number (7) above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of the workers beginning to rivet plating on the side of the complete frame for Eagle Boat No. 43 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its port bow. The photo has been labeled with a "1" on one of the bulkheads near the bow. Another Eagle Boat is under construction in the background. Pieces of framing are piled along the wall on the left. "25831-2-17-19, #43" 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of progress attaching the framing and bulkheads to the keel of Eagle Boat No. 45 within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as taken from above its starboard bow. Workers standing on the boat's carriage position a frame near the bow, as a group of workers work near the boat's midsection on its port side work from atop a board spanning the top of several frame pieces. Another Eagle Boat is being plated in the background. A large piece of plating leans against a column on the right. Shelves and crates of materials, and a tool crib are visible in the adjacent aisle to the right."#45 11:46 A.M. 25858-2-20-19," is printed in the lower left corner of the recto, and "framing at bow nearing completion," is 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
- Description:
- Negative, glass-plate. Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the starboard side of the Republic Transportation Company freighter MARY C. ELPHICKE, under steam. Two crew members are on the flying bridge. A tree-lined shoreline is visible in the background. The image is captioned "1915."
- Date Issued:
- 1915-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting Eagle Boat No. 1 backing out of its construction bay at Building "B" to the transfer bed at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side. The transfer-tug has cleared the boat from the building and is positioning it for travel to the Launch Elevators. A U.S flag is being flown from its stern. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel are shown. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22622-7-11-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken to document the effort to set a new record time for boat construction through the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 59, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from above the boat's port bow. Workers on scaffolds rivet the hull's plates, while other workers installing Bilge Plates. Two more rows of plating remain to be installed. A sign posted on the boat's bow reads, "The Worlds Record for Boat Building and Launching is 14 Days Held by Great Lakes Engineering Co., Target for Ford Eagle Builders: 10 Days, CAN WE BEAT IT?" The time of photo is 3:00 pm. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26318-04-03-19 with a #59 and 3:00 pm written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass-plate negative from the studio of Louis James Pesha depicting the starboard side of the Port Huron and Duluth Steamship Company steamer LAKEPORT, under steam along a frozen waterway. Figures are visible on board at the bow, outside the pilot house, and outside the aft cabin. Several buildings along a tree-lined shoreline are in the background. The image is captioned with the date, 1914. The non-archival envelope which previously housed the plate included the following hand-written details: 3140 - BOSTON blt 1880 Wyandotte 1294 gr., 643 n, 240' x 36.4' x15.6 still in register 1938 in gravel trade Buffalo, N.Y. 2742
- Date Issued:
- 1914-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers assembling pre-fab panels on a long low building next to the Rouge River at the Ford River Rouge Complex. Rail track run through the foreground. A Hulett crane is in the background. Building "B" is on the right. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22289-6-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo of the Wyandotte Transportation Company freighter WYANDOTTE, in drydock undergoing a lengthening at Great Lakes Engineering Works, taken peering inside of the hull from where the removed bow would have been. The photo is mounted on beige cardboard with a decorative brown border. "Fred Mogk, Photographer, 23 Henry St. River Rouge - Michigan," is stamped, and "Str. Wyandotte, Lengthened in 1910, Great Lakes Engineering Works" is handwritten on the verso.
- Date Issued:
- 1910-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken of a starboard quarter of a Eagle Boat parade float, believed to have been built at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The mast is laying flat on the rear deck. Painted canvas hangs from the hull simulating waves. The Boat is stored in a warehouse building. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23866-12-02-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the Eagle Boat Engine testing station at the Ford Highland Park Factory. An operator poses beside the controls. A large shaft is running from the engine turbine to what appears to be generator in the background. Electrical type gauges attached to a panel near the generator are in view. Overhead chain-hoists are visible. Each Eagle Boat engine was tested before being transported to Ford's River Rouge Factory. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22958-9-05-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a close-up of the Eagle Boat launch pit at the Ford Rouge Eagle Boat Factory Complex. Large wooden beams and other foundation forms in place. The concrete floor and sides appear complete. The caption, "View from floor of near-complete pit," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22612-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a crane setting beams for a transfer table during the construction of the Ford River Rouge Complex. Workers are present. Background shows railcars with additional equipment and men working. Verso: "Rails in place, transfer table being constructed (center)." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22171-5-21-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of Eagle Boat No. 1 at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex's outfitting dock, taken from across the water off of its port side. The boat appears complete. Both workers and U.S. Navy personnel are visible aboard. The caption, "Ready to sail" is on the verso. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23432-10-22-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing Ford River Rouge Complex Building "B" nearing completion. Transfer bed rails are in the foreground. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22106-5-16-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a view overlooking of the grounds of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex taken from across the Rouge River. Building "B" is under construction on the right. A warehouse is next to the canal, and Hulett cranes are visible in the background to the left. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22447-6-13-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing. Small crease in lower right corner of photo.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers attaching framing and bulkheads to the hull of Eagle Boat No. 5 within the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed off of the boat's starboard bow. Plates are staged on the floor and an overhead crane is visible. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22474-6-18-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of the interior of the flooded outfitting building. A time card rack and time clock are on the right. Below, elevated boards allowing workers to access their time cards have been set up. Overalls hang from a the coat rack in the background on the left. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 26175-03-17-19. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken to document the effort to set a new record time for boat construction through the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 59. A large work gang poses beside the keel, which has some bilge plates attached, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The time of photo is 7:30 am. Three overhead cranes are positioned to assist in the record try. The crane in the foreground has a sign, that reads, "Pawling & Harnischfeler Co., Milwaukee, Wis., 5 ton, No.5444." Material is staged on the floor. The next bay is being used to stockpile kegs of rivets. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26293-04-02-19 with a #59 and 7:30 am written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a completed Eagle Boat hull on the transfer bed at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The boat is being moved to the launch elevator, seen in the background. Workers and spectators are observing the process. After launching, the boat will be moved to the outfitting station, also located on the Rouge River. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22855-8-19-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the construction of the warehouse beside the riverside docks of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Workers are present. Another long warehouse building stands on the opposite side of the canal. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22448-6-13-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Monochromatic glass plate negative taken of two fisherman clad in waders setting the sein aboard the boat HAZEL, taken in Rogers City in July 1916, according to the handwritten note on the envelope which previously held the negative.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Black and white photo of the christening of the race powerboat, MISS DETROIT V. The photo shows a starboard side bow view of the boat which has a painted deck and varnished topsides. A large crowd of spectators is standing on the dock in the background and a young girl is smashing a bottle of champagne at the bow of the boat. One man is standing near the girl and is holding a DYC (Detroit Yacht Club) burgee in his left hand. The photo may have been taken at the Detroit Yacht Club.
- Date Issued:
- 1920-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting an Eagle Boat tied to the outfitting dock at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, where the boats are finished and their turbine engine installed. The charthouse and mast are being completed. Workers are visible. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22903-8-29-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the manufacture of the Eagle Pattern Boat at the Ford Highland Park Factory, as viewed from a point above its bow facing aft. Small two-wheeled carts are along its starboard side. Along its port side near the bottom of the frame is a worker at a desk. The pattern boat was disassembled and taken to the Ford River Rouge Factory where each piece was used as template for manufacturing other Eagle Boats. A total of 60 Eagle Boats were built. Lower left hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22817-8-14-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the foundation for the Ford Rouge complex's transfer bed in place as steel work for Ford Rouge Factory Building "B" is being erected in the background Workers, cranes, and rail cars are visible. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21997-5-04-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of a small locomotive, stenciled with the number "1," pulling three cars of construction debris away from the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, which is visible in the background. "27127-7-3-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto, and "Transportation facilities for moving salvage as blast furnace," is 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting hull plates being attached to the framing of Eagle Boat No. 2, viewed off of its starboard quarter, at the Ford River Rouge Complex. Additional plates are laying on floor. Workers are present. The photo is captioned, "First plate rivetted[sic] at side," on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22246-5-29-18 with a number 2 above the date. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting construction of the elevator used to launch Eagle Boats at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. The concrete forms have been removed. Workers work on the elevator towers. Wooden scaffolds surround each Tower. Two cranes are on site. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22586-7-05-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a topside view of the Eagle Boat launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. Final preparations are in progress to complete work on the launch elevator. The Eagle Boat factory, known as Building "B" is in the background. The Launch Control Building is shown located next to the transfer bed. Workers are present. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22613-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph taken to document the effort to set a new record time for boat construction through the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 59. Workers work on the keel, which now has the framing and some bulkheads are now in place, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. The time of photo is 8:30 am. Lower left hand corner show number and date of photo: 26294-04-02-19 with a #59 and 8:30 am written above. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the interior of Building B of the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development with an Eagle Boat in stocks with bracing atop rails. The port side of the boat is show, and materials are staged on the floor below. An overhead crane is visible. Two support beams for the factory are marked "X5." Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22342-6-10-18, has a 2 above number. 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
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph of the interior of the flooded outfitting building at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. A lone worker is shown observing the flooded conditions near the foreground. Supplies and equipment have been removed from the floor and placed on tables and benches. A large bandsaw is in the background. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 26179-03-17-19. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime