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- Saginaw County Macadam Road Construction Machinery, and Stone Spreading, 1905-1906 - The establishment of the Michigan State Highway Department in 1905 made state funding available to township and county road commissions for improvements and repairs. The State Highway Commissioner published biennial reports highlighting the progress of "reward roads"--projects funded by the state. These images from his first report illustrate some of the equipment and construction methods used in Saginaw County.
- 1905-1906
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Saginaw County Macadam Road Construction Machinery, and Stone Spreading, 1905-1906
The establishment of the Michigan State Highway Department in 1905 made state funding available to township and county road commissions for improvements and repairs. The State Highway Commissioner published biennial reports highlighting the progress of "reward roads"--projects funded by the state. These images from his first report illustrate some of the equipment and construction methods used in Saginaw County.
- Crash Testing at Ford Test Track, Dearborn, Michigan, 1955 - As automobiles grew larger and faster, dangers from accidents increased. Automakers began testing their vehicles in controlled collisions. In the 1950s, anthropomorphic dummies were added to the tests, to observe a crash's impact on the human body. More recently, dummies were equipped with highly sensitive instruments measuring the precise speeds and forces involved in a collision.
- August 16, 1955
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Crash Testing at Ford Test Track, Dearborn, Michigan, 1955
As automobiles grew larger and faster, dangers from accidents increased. Automakers began testing their vehicles in controlled collisions. In the 1950s, anthropomorphic dummies were added to the tests, to observe a crash's impact on the human body. More recently, dummies were equipped with highly sensitive instruments measuring the precise speeds and forces involved in a collision.
- Workmen on Mountain Road Construction, circa 1900 - "Roads of the Pacific" was part of the Ford Exhibit, the most popular attraction at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. Visitors rode in brand new Ford V-8s over 14 reproductions of famous roads from around the world. To construct a realistic, immersive experience, crews used reference photographs -- like this one -- to recreate sections of historic and modern routes.
- circa 1900
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Workmen on Mountain Road Construction, circa 1900
"Roads of the Pacific" was part of the Ford Exhibit, the most popular attraction at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. Visitors rode in brand new Ford V-8s over 14 reproductions of famous roads from around the world. To construct a realistic, immersive experience, crews used reference photographs -- like this one -- to recreate sections of historic and modern routes.
- Ford Model T in Bangkok, Siam, 1915 - First printed in 1908, <em>Ford Times</em> was published by Ford Motor Company and distributed to readers free of charge. Early issues targeted Ford dealers, but editors later broadened the magazine's content to appeal to Ford owners and potential buyers. These pages from the February 1915 issue show a Model T in Bangkok, Thailand (officially named Siam until 1939).
- 1915
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Ford Model T in Bangkok, Siam, 1915
First printed in 1908, Ford Times was published by Ford Motor Company and distributed to readers free of charge. Early issues targeted Ford dealers, but editors later broadened the magazine's content to appeal to Ford owners and potential buyers. These pages from the February 1915 issue show a Model T in Bangkok, Thailand (officially named Siam until 1939).
- Two Historic South American Roads, circa 1930 - "Roads of the Pacific" was part of the Ford Exhibit, the most popular attraction at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. Visitors rode in brand new Ford V-8s over 14 reproductions of famous roads. Crews used reference photographs to construct a realistic, immersive visitor experience. These images helped them recreate part of the Inca Road, which spanned the South American Andes.
- circa 1930
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Two Historic South American Roads, circa 1930
"Roads of the Pacific" was part of the Ford Exhibit, the most popular attraction at the 1935 California Pacific International Exposition. Visitors rode in brand new Ford V-8s over 14 reproductions of famous roads. Crews used reference photographs to construct a realistic, immersive visitor experience. These images helped them recreate part of the Inca Road, which spanned the South American Andes.
- 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.
- Fixing the Tire on an REO Automobile, 1900-1909 - Numerous tire blowouts plagued motorists on the poor roads of the early 20th century. The man in this photograph is either removing a tire for repair or replacing an already repaired tire. The REO Motor Car Company was a Lansing, Michigan-based company that began producing cars in 1905.
- 1912
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Fixing the Tire on an REO Automobile, 1900-1909
Numerous tire blowouts plagued motorists on the poor roads of the early 20th century. The man in this photograph is either removing a tire for repair or replacing an already repaired tire. The REO Motor Car Company was a Lansing, Michigan-based company that began producing cars in 1905.
- Ford Model T Parked by Farmhouse, Cherry Hill, Michigan, 1921 - The Ford Model T became a common sight on American farms in the 1920s. It was the first automobile big enough, good enough, and cheap enough for most families, and it was also versatile enough and dependable enough for daily farm life. Farmers could convert Model Ts into tractors or use their rear axles to power agricultural machinery.
- November 04, 1921
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Ford Model T Parked by Farmhouse, Cherry Hill, Michigan, 1921
The Ford Model T became a common sight on American farms in the 1920s. It was the first automobile big enough, good enough, and cheap enough for most families, and it was also versatile enough and dependable enough for daily farm life. Farmers could convert Model Ts into tractors or use their rear axles to power agricultural machinery.
- The Waterfront of Seattle, Washington, 1902 - For nearly thirty years, 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. This image shows steamboats and piers at the seaport city of Seattle, Washington.
- 1902
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The Waterfront of Seattle, Washington, 1902
For nearly thirty years, 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. This image shows steamboats and piers at the seaport city of Seattle, Washington.
- Tacoma, Washington and Mount Rainier, 1890-1910 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. Here, Mount Rainier looms behind the city of Tacoma on Washington's Puget Sound.
- 1890-1910
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Tacoma, Washington and Mount Rainier, 1890-1910
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. Here, Mount Rainier looms behind the city of Tacoma on Washington's Puget Sound.