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
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