Ford Village Industries, Newburgh Drill Plant, Livonia, Michigan, 1942
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Henry Ford began setting up small-scale factories in towns throughout southeast Michigan in the 1920s. These "Village Industries" -- usually located at the site of an old mill -- employed local residents and supplied Ford with parts, tools and equipment. Newburgh Mill -- situated along the Middle Rouge River -- opened in 1935 and made most of the twist drills used in Ford's operations.
Henry Ford began setting up small-scale factories in towns throughout southeast Michigan in the 1920s. These "Village Industries" -- usually located at the site of an old mill -- employed local residents and supplied Ford with parts, tools and equipment. Newburgh Mill -- situated along the Middle Rouge River -- opened in 1935 and made most of the twist drills used in Ford's operations.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
19 May 1942
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
64.167.188.P.70274
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 11 in
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