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- The Thomas Flyer Team aboard the SS Shawmut, Journeying to Japan, New York to Paris Race, 1908 - In early April, officials for the 1908 New York to Paris race decided that the remaining teams should ship their vehicles from the west coast of the United States to Asia. Instead of crossing the Bering Strait from Alaska into Russia, the race would begin again in Vladivostok. The now-trailing American team crossed the Pacific on the SS <em>Shawmut</em>.
- 1908
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The Thomas Flyer Team aboard the SS Shawmut, Journeying to Japan, New York to Paris Race, 1908
In early April, officials for the 1908 New York to Paris race decided that the remaining teams should ship their vehicles from the west coast of the United States to Asia. Instead of crossing the Bering Strait from Alaska into Russia, the race would begin again in Vladivostok. The now-trailing American team crossed the Pacific on the SS Shawmut.
- Ford Model T Race Cars during the New York to Seattle Transcontinental Race, June 1909 - These Ford Model Ts are headed from New York to Seattle in America's first transcontinental race. Six cars battled over 4,106 miles of bad roads, trails, and wilderness. The Model Ts took first and third (though one was later disqualified for an illegal mid-race axle change), illustrating their hardy ability to surmount deep ruts, big rocks, and muddy terrain.
- June 01, 1909
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Ford Model T Race Cars during the New York to Seattle Transcontinental Race, June 1909
These Ford Model Ts are headed from New York to Seattle in America's first transcontinental race. Six cars battled over 4,106 miles of bad roads, trails, and wilderness. The Model Ts took first and third (though one was later disqualified for an illegal mid-race axle change), illustrating their hardy ability to surmount deep ruts, big rocks, and muddy terrain.
- View from "The Mangoes" Toward the Ocean, circa 1920 - This is the view from Henry and Clara Ford's vacation home along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, Florida. Ford purchased the property, which neighbored his friend Thomas Edison's winter retreat, in 1916. The Fords named the estate "The Mangoes" and surrounded their newly built bungalow with tropical landscaping, including citrus trees and the palms and pond seen here.
- circa 1920
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View from "The Mangoes" Toward the Ocean, circa 1920
This is the view from Henry and Clara Ford's vacation home along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, Florida. Ford purchased the property, which neighbored his friend Thomas Edison's winter retreat, in 1916. The Fords named the estate "The Mangoes" and surrounded their newly built bungalow with tropical landscaping, including citrus trees and the palms and pond seen here.
- "United States Lines, Sailings To and From Europe," January 3, 1938 - United States Lines was formed in 1921 and operated transatlantic passenger ocean liners until 1969. In the 1930s, when this brochure was printed, the company built two new liners: <em>Manhattan</em> and <em>Washington</em>. The arrival of transatlantic jet airliners in the late 1950s -- which cut travel time from days to hours -- ended the age of ocean liners.
- January 03, 1938
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"United States Lines, Sailings To and From Europe," January 3, 1938
United States Lines was formed in 1921 and operated transatlantic passenger ocean liners until 1969. In the 1930s, when this brochure was printed, the company built two new liners: Manhattan and Washington. The arrival of transatlantic jet airliners in the late 1950s -- which cut travel time from days to hours -- ended the age of ocean liners.
- Passenger List for SS African Endeavor, Farrell Lines, Cape Town to New York, 1954 - Launched in 1939, SS <em>Delbrasil</em> ran between New Orleans and South America. During World War II, the ship became a U.S. Navy troop transport under the name USS <em>George F. Elliott</em>. Following the war, American South African Lines -- later, Farrell Lines -- acquired the ship, rechristened it SS <em>African Endeavor</em>, and operated it between New York City and Cape Town, South Africa.
- 1954
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Passenger List for SS African Endeavor, Farrell Lines, Cape Town to New York, 1954
Launched in 1939, SS Delbrasil ran between New Orleans and South America. During World War II, the ship became a U.S. Navy troop transport under the name USS George F. Elliott. Following the war, American South African Lines -- later, Farrell Lines -- acquired the ship, rechristened it SS African Endeavor, and operated it between New York City and Cape Town, South Africa.
- Emergency Hand-Crank Radio and Power Generator, circa 2010 - People who want to be prepared for disasters and power disruptions-or even for a post-oil society-can buy nonelectric, noncomputerized devices like this emergency radio. The radio is powered by a hand crank and includes a light and a cellphone charger.
- circa 2010
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Emergency Hand-Crank Radio and Power Generator, circa 2010
People who want to be prepared for disasters and power disruptions-or even for a post-oil society-can buy nonelectric, noncomputerized devices like this emergency radio. The radio is powered by a hand crank and includes a light and a cellphone charger.
- Menu from the SS African Endeavor, March 12, 1954 -
- March 12, 1954
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Menu from the SS African Endeavor, March 12, 1954
- Cliff House, San Francisco, California, circa 1905 - Millionaire and future San Francisco mayor Adolf Sutro opened this French chateau-inspired building in 1896. San Franciscans could dine, dance, or explore exhibit galleries in this elegant meeting place -- all while enjoying a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. This Detroit Publishing Company photograph shows the Cliff House from Ocean Beach.
- circa 1905
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Cliff House, San Francisco, California, circa 1905
Millionaire and future San Francisco mayor Adolf Sutro opened this French chateau-inspired building in 1896. San Franciscans could dine, dance, or explore exhibit galleries in this elegant meeting place -- all while enjoying a panoramic view of the Pacific Ocean. This Detroit Publishing Company photograph shows the Cliff House from Ocean Beach.
- Firestone Family's Return from Europe Prior to Wedding of Martha Firestone and William Clay Ford, June 1947 -
- June 09, 1947
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Firestone Family's Return from Europe Prior to Wedding of Martha Firestone and William Clay Ford, June 1947
- Photograph Album of Heinz Company Employees and Friends, 1880-1933 - Company scrapbooks are often reminders of the company's history, significant moments in time, and the employees who worked there. This album, compiled by the H. J. Heinz Company, includes photographs and portraits of H. J. Heinz, company sales personnel, employees, and friends of H. J. Heinz.
- 1880-1933
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Photograph Album of Heinz Company Employees and Friends, 1880-1933
Company scrapbooks are often reminders of the company's history, significant moments in time, and the employees who worked there. This album, compiled by the H. J. Heinz Company, includes photographs and portraits of H. J. Heinz, company sales personnel, employees, and friends of H. J. Heinz.