Wall of Electrical Controls at the Ford Motor Company Highland Park Plant Powerhouse, 1913-1940

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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company opened its Highland Park plant in 1910. It was here that Ford produced most of its 15 million Model T cars, developed its moving assembly line, and instituted its Five Dollar Day. The plant's electricity was supplied by an on-site powerhouse with generators connected to nine gas-steam hybrid engines. Together, the nine engines produced 53,000 horsepower.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Photographic print

Subject Date

1913-1940

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.1.1655.1

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gelatin silver process

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 8 in
Width: 10.125 in

Wall of Electrical Controls at the Ford Motor Company Highland Park Plant Powerhouse, 1913-1940