Sepia-toned photograph showing the excavation of a canal and elevator for launching Eagle Boats at the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development

Description:

Sepia-toned photograph showing the excavation of a canal and elevator for launching Eagle Boats at the Ford Motor Company's River Rouge development . Steam shovels are shown at work. Bracing for elevator and canal is in place. The Rouge River in background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22353-6-10-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing. Flap on left side with holes for mounting is binding.

Date Issued:

1918-01-01T00:00:00Z

Data Provider:

Detroit Historical Society

Collection:

Maritime

Subject Topic:

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

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/B46D0738-4C9A-4BE3-A591-894453527838