Freight Station at Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Depot, Ironton, Ohio, circa 1923
THF121436 / Freight Station at Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad Depot, Ironton, Ohio, circa 1923
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Artifact Overview
When Henry Ford purchased the Detroit, Toledo & Ironton Railroad in 1920, the line was in rough shape. He spent $15 million on improvements. Ford rebuilt track with heavier rail; repaired or replaced bridges; and improved stations, warehouses and roundhouses. This freight station served Ironton, Ohio, at the DT&I's southern terminus.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1923
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.O.17681
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8 in
Width: 9.75 in
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