View of the Berry Brothers Varnish Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1884
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Artifact Overview
Before it was the Motor City, Detroit had a diversified industrial economy. Its waterway and railroad access made Detroit a prime location for manufacturing. The Berry Brothers Varnish Factory and office was built in 1861 on the corner of Leib and Wight Streets. The company made varnish used by other industries, including railroad cars, carriages, wagons, furniture and farm implements.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
circa 1884
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Drawing published in 1884 by S. Farmer & Co. in the book: History of Detroit and Wayne County and Early Michigan
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.1.1660.P.O.5129
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: 8.25 in
Width: 10 in
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