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- Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge and Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, 1908 -
- 1910
- Collections - Artifact
Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge and Dr. Alexander Graham Bell, 1908
- Composite of X-Ray Images of a Unimate Industrial Robot, 1962-1975 -
- 1962-1975
- Collections - Artifact
Composite of X-Ray Images of a Unimate Industrial Robot, 1962-1975
- Model of a Unimate Industrial Robot Working with Turret Lathes, circa 1964 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This photograph, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- circa 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Model of a Unimate Industrial Robot Working with Turret Lathes, circa 1964
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This photograph, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- Model of a Unimate Industrial Robot Working with Two Lathes, circa 1964 - George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This photograph, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- circa 1964
- Collections - Artifact
Model of a Unimate Industrial Robot Working with Two Lathes, circa 1964
George Devol revolutionized manufacturing with his invention of the Unimate -- the world's first industrial robot. These rugged programmable units were designed to perform repetitive, arduous and hazardous tasks. The first Unimate was installed in a General Motors plant in 1961. This photograph, part of a larger archival collection documenting Devol's work, illustrates the functions and uses of his innovative idea.
- Amana Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Designed by Mel Boldt & Associates, 1988 -
- December 15, 1988
- Collections - Artifact
Amana Side-by-Side Refrigerator, Designed by Mel Boldt & Associates, 1988
- Bobby Unser, 1960 - Bobby Unser became one of America's most successful racing drivers. He earned two USAC National Championships, one IROC Championship, three Indianapolis 500 victories, and 13 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb wins. He raced Indy cars, sprint cars, stock cars, and midgets in a career that spanned 32 years. The Unser clan is regarded as the "First Family of American Racing."
- 1960
- Collections - Artifact
Bobby Unser, 1960
Bobby Unser became one of America's most successful racing drivers. He earned two USAC National Championships, one IROC Championship, three Indianapolis 500 victories, and 13 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb wins. He raced Indy cars, sprint cars, stock cars, and midgets in a career that spanned 32 years. The Unser clan is regarded as the "First Family of American Racing."
- Ford GT40 in 24 Hours of Le Mans Race, June 1969 - For the fourth year in a row, a Ford car won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1969. In fact, it was the second year in a row for the same car -- GT40 chassis #1075, racing as #6. Drivers Jacky Ickx of Belgium and Jackie Oliver of Great Britain finished just a few seconds ahead of the second-place Porsche.
- 14 June 1969 - 15 June 1969
- Collections - Artifact
Ford GT40 in 24 Hours of Le Mans Race, June 1969
For the fourth year in a row, a Ford car won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1969. In fact, it was the second year in a row for the same car -- GT40 chassis #1075, racing as #6. Drivers Jacky Ickx of Belgium and Jackie Oliver of Great Britain finished just a few seconds ahead of the second-place Porsche.
- Ford Women's Basketball Teams Playing at Lowery School, Dearborn, Michigan, February 1944 -
- February 15, 1944
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Women's Basketball Teams Playing at Lowery School, Dearborn, Michigan, February 1944
- Coney Island, New York, circa 1905 - From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the world's major image publishers. Its wide-ranging stock of original photographs included scenes from around the globe. Coney Island had been a popular seaside getaway for New Yorkers since the 1850s. About 1900, it became home to three of America's first true amusement parks: Steeplechase Park, Luna Park, and Dreamland.
- circa 1905
- Collections - Artifact
Coney Island, New York, circa 1905
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the world's major image publishers. Its wide-ranging stock of original photographs included scenes from around the globe. Coney Island had been a popular seaside getaway for New Yorkers since the 1850s. About 1900, it became home to three of America's first true amusement parks: Steeplechase Park, Luna Park, and Dreamland.
- Ford Basketball Team Playing at Lowery School, Dearborn, Michigan, March 1944 -
- March 17, 1944
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Basketball Team Playing at Lowery School, Dearborn, Michigan, March 1944