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- Description:
- Black and white photographic print mounted on fabric depicting the preheat end a Jeffery Dewitt Kiln under construction at the Champion Porcelain Co. Dated May 25th 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print. Black and white photographic print of The J.L. Hudson Company Department Store under construction on Woodward Avenue. The construction occurring is joining the two Hudson's buildings together where Himelhoch's Department Store was once located. A series of intricate scaffolding is visible atop the sidewalk and in front of the structure. Automobiles are parked along Woodward Avenue in front of Hudson's, and The Newcomb-Endicott Company in the background. The date, and photographic sequence number are printed on the bottom of the recto, "Aug - 20 - 23; 55803." Also, the name of the photography studio, and their geographic location are embossed on the bottom of the recto, "Manning Bros., Detroit."
- Date Issued:
- 1923-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Print. Black and white photographic print, taken from an elevated vantage point features the enormous Smith, Hinchman and Grylls addition to The J.L. Hudson Company Building, under construction on Woodward Avenue. A series of automobiles are visible parked in the street below. Pedestrians are visible admiring the construction from the opposing sidewalk. Construction workers are also visible at the foot of the building. The name of the photography studio, and geographic location are embossed on the bottom of the recto, "Manning Bros., Detroit." Also, the date is hand-written on the verso, "6-29-25."
- Date Issued:
- 1925-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph showing exterior of factory, under construction at Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development, with frame work in place. The main structure has two lean-to type wings. The foreground shows steel trusses and other metal work laying on a wooden floor. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22012-5-6-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting the elevator launch and pit at the at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex. View of Elevator Launch and Pit. The elevator construction is now complete, and water is being pumped from the Rouge River through a long pipe to fill the pit. When filled, the earthen berm separating the pit from the river will be removed. A rail-mounted crane with its boom extended is near the launch tower. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22651-7-08-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photo of a pile of pipe in front of a large framework of wooden beams at a construction site. Snow covers the ground. Streetcar tracks and a road run along the foreground. "Feb. 16, 1918," is handwritten in the lower right corner of the photo.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting workers in front of Building 'B' of the Ford Rouge Factory Complex grading with a gravel-type of fill for the construction of the Eagle Boat transfer bed. Building "B" is on the right side of the photo. A crane works in the elevator area in the background. The elevator control building and several small sheds are also visible in the background on the left. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22577-1-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- 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
- Description:
- Black and white photo of the eastern side of one of the floors inside the Edison Building on the southeast corner of Washington Boulevard and State Street, taken during its conversion from the Edison Illuminating Company's Station A to the company's offices. An arch-shaped portion of a continuous current generator is in the center of frame. Ladders, rope, crates, and tools are scattered around it. A platform for an overhead rolling system is near the upper right corner of frame. "State St. Sta. E. Wall," and "M-4456 7-3-16." are printed along the bottom edge of the image.
- Date Issued:
- 1916-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph, mounted on board, of a plank sidewalk under construction. A small child stands beside a picket fence and a bicycle rests against a plank fence. Foliage aligns the plank walk-way which is adjacent to a house. Written in script on the verso, "Dec. 6th 1902, Joseph Busch, northeast cor., Orleans & Superior St., Looking North. F.S.Q."
- Date Issued:
- 1902-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
