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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 the boat's port bow. Scaffolding is set up along the boat's hull, and a sign that reads, "The World Record for building and launching a boat is 14 days held by Great Lakes Engineering Co. Target for Ford Eagle Builders is 10 Days. Can we beat it?" is posted on the carriage beneath the boat. "#59, 26373-04-07-19," is printed in the lower left corner of the recto and "8A9, Note sign," 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 steam powered Eagle Boat Turbine engine parts staged on the floor of the Ford Highland Park Factory. A large machine is surfacing a housing on the right. Small step-platforms are positioned on each side of the machine. Through the windows on the right, workers are visible having lunch. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22948-9-03-18. Photo mounted on a linen backing.
- Date Issued:
- 1918-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned 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's pilothouse being put on after it has been partially rolled out the door of building "B" at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from the ground off of its starboard side. The boat with the pilothouse would exceed the clearance of the door, so it is held above where it is to be attached by posts through its portholes connect to two poles which are anchored by ropes to the ground and the side of the building. A group of spectators watch the workers from below. A sign posted on the side of the boat reads, "Eagle No. 59, World Record, Built in 10 Days." "8B1," and "26406," are 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 taken to document the effort to set a new record time for boat construction through the manufacture of Eagle Boat No. 59. Workers, assisted by an overhead crane set the top plates onto the hull, within building "B" of the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off the boat's port bow. Workers on ladders spacing the framing along the boat's port side. The time of photo is 12:30 pm. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 26299-04-02-19 with a #59 and 12:30 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 taken of Eagle Boat No. 2 moored at the Ford River Rouge Factory Complex's outfitting dock, taken from the shore off of its port quarter. The boat appears nearly complete. Painters are touching up the rear deck. A man walks along the gangway with a fuel hose over his shoulder. Lower right hand corner show number and date of photo: 23481-10-30-18. 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 mounted on fabric depicting the preheating end a Jeffery Dewitt Kiln under construction at the Champion Porcelain Co. Dated June 23rd 1919.
- Date Issued:
- 1919-01-01T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Detroit Historical Society
- Collection:
- Champion Spark Plug Co.
- 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
- Collection:
- Maritime
- Description:
- Sepia-toned photograph depicting a large steel building and two wooden buildings under construction at the Ford River Rouge Complex. The wooden buildings appear near completion. Rail dollies are gathered beside the tracks in the foreground. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 21992-5-04-18. 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 Eagle Boat No. 1 being positioned on the launch elevator at the Ford Rouge Factory Complex, as viewed from off its port side. Men are standing on the deck of the boat. Workers are atop the elevator towers. The boat appears ready to be lowered. Spectators and U.S. Navy personnel look on. Lower right hand corner of photo has number and date of photo: 22625-7-11-18. 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 two men looking at the supply inventory laying on the floor within the Ford River Rouge Complex. Workers attach plates to the hull and framing near a bulkhead of an Eagle Boat in the background. Lower right hand corner shows photo number and date of photo: 22282-5-31-18 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
