Ford Rouge Plant Panorama, March 1920
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Artifact Overview
The massive size of Ford Motor Company's Rouge plant was captured in this panoramic photo from 1920. Work on the complex began in 1917, and the first products manufactured there were Eagle anti-submarine boats for World War I. After the war, Ford converted the plant first to the production of tractors, and then to motor vehicles.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Date Made
23 March 1920
Subject Date
23 March 1920
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
78.300.1389.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Linen (Material)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 47.5 in (WHEN OPENED OUT; 9.5" WHEN CLOSED)
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