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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

Creator Notes

Drawing published in 1884 by S. Farmer & Co. in the book: History of Detroit and Wayne County and Early Michigan

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

View of the Berry Brothers Varnish Factory, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1884