Sepia-toned photograph of workers beginning to attach plates to the side of Eagle Boat No. 45

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

Subject Topic:

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

Rights:

No Copyright - United States

URL:

http://detroithistorical.pastperfectonline.com/photo/77D9A2F1-06CC-47B2-9C69-141498939128