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- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing the group under preparation for the installation of a rail transfer system to launch ships from Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development. The assembly building is on the right. Hand carts are in the foreground. Several workers are present. Steam shovels are at work. A train with railcars is in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22364-6-10-18. 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 the interior of the room housing the hydraulic elevator machinery at the River Rouge Factory Complex. A large room heating furnace and an electrical generator are on the right. In the background, near the room's windows, a series of pipes and valves surround a large dial display. "26397-04-11-19," is printed in the lower right corner of the recto, and "Hydraulic elevator machinery," 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 the assembly of an Eagle Boat's frame and keel inside the Ford River Rouge Complex. Verso: "Framing progress". Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22196-5-23-18 with a 1 above of 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 of the interior of the flooded outfitting building at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex. A water pump is set up in the room. Elevated planks have been laid allowing workers access to their time cards and time clock on the left. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 26173-03-17-19. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting men at work stations attaching plates to the hull of Eagle Boat No. 1, viewed from its port bow, within the Ford River Rouge Complex. An overhead crane and operator are visible. Additional plates and material are laying on the floor. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22283-6-03-18 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 Eagle Boat No. 6 under construction at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex as viewed from off its port bow. Workers have installed the bulkheads and one row of plates. A group of several men are in conference, near its bow, and other workers present beyond. The caption, "Upper frames not yet set," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22660-7-08-18 with the number (6) 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 rows of Eagle Boat turbine engines on the floor of the Ford Highland Park Factory. These Turbine Engines were manufactured for Ford's Eagle Boats being constructed at Ford's River Rouge Complex. The engines produced 2,500 hp. Seventy-five engines were built with parts enough for 15 more. On the Verso: "Powerplants at H.P." Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23418-10-21-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing men working on a foundation at the Ford River Rouge development. Two mechanical post drivers are setting wooden posts in place. Men excavate trench footing. The Rouge River seen in background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22078-5-11-18. 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 workers setting large wooden beam onto rail dollies used to move Eagle Boats during construction within the Ford River Rouge Complex. The caption, "squaring and leveling carriage frames," is on the verso. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21990-5-04-18. 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 the side of a worn Eagle Boat's propeller taken at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex when the boat was in dry dock, supported on a timber frame. A heavy rope is partially wrapped around the propeller. "No. 7," is handwritten, and the letters "DO[...]" are stenciled on a beam at the bottom of the frame. "27388-7-31-19," 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
