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- Ford Motor Company Powerhouse, Milan, Michigan, June 1945 - In the early 1920s, Henry Ford began locating small hydroelectrically powered plants in rural southeast Michigan. These "Village Industries" employed local people who could maintain farms while working at the factory. The plant in Milan operated from 1938 until 1947. Workers there made ignition coils and ammeters for Ford Motor Company vehicles.
- June 14, 1945
- Collections - Artifact
Ford Motor Company Powerhouse, Milan, Michigan, June 1945
In the early 1920s, Henry Ford began locating small hydroelectrically powered plants in rural southeast Michigan. These "Village Industries" employed local people who could maintain farms while working at the factory. The plant in Milan operated from 1938 until 1947. Workers there made ignition coils and ammeters for Ford Motor Company vehicles.
- Leather Pants, circa 1968 - Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen wore this protective pair of leather pants when racing.
- circa 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Leather Pants, circa 1968
Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen wore this protective pair of leather pants when racing.
- Leather Boots, circa 1968 - Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen wore these protective leather boots when racing.
- circa 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Leather Boots, circa 1968
Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen wore these protective leather boots when racing.
- "Milan Dragway" T-Shirt, circa 1968 - Amateur competitors Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, raced their custom-built motorcycle "Revolution" in the late 1960s. It was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. This T-shirt was a souvenir of Milan Dragway, where Egen and Snyder competed. The track, about 16 miles northwest of Monroe, opened in 1964.
- circa 1968
- Collections - Artifact
"Milan Dragway" T-Shirt, circa 1968
Amateur competitors Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, raced their custom-built motorcycle "Revolution" in the late 1960s. It was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. This T-shirt was a souvenir of Milan Dragway, where Egen and Snyder competed. The track, about 16 miles northwest of Monroe, opened in 1964.
- Road near Milan, Michigan, 1934 - In 1913, Henry Ford established Ford Motor Company's photographic department. Though few internal records describe company photography, remaining photographs reveal a wide range of departmental activity. Ford photographers collected images and created new photographs, documenting -- among many other things -- a variety of road conditions. This photograph shows a rutted rural road in 1934.
- August 09, 1934
- Collections - Artifact
Road near Milan, Michigan, 1934
In 1913, Henry Ford established Ford Motor Company's photographic department. Though few internal records describe company photography, remaining photographs reveal a wide range of departmental activity. Ford photographers collected images and created new photographs, documenting -- among many other things -- a variety of road conditions. This photograph shows a rutted rural road in 1934.
- "Milan Dragway Class Winner" Trophy, 1968 - Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder won several trophies at Milan, including an impressive Competition Eliminator title in fall 1968.
- September 28, 1968
- Collections - Artifact
"Milan Dragway Class Winner" Trophy, 1968
Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder won several trophies at Milan, including an impressive Competition Eliminator title in fall 1968.
- Motorcycle Helmet, circa 1968 - Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder wore this BSA motorcycle helmet when racing.
- circa 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Motorcycle Helmet, circa 1968
Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder wore this BSA motorcycle helmet when racing.
- Leather Jacket, circa 1968 - Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen wore this protective leather jacket when racing.
- circa 1968
- Collections - Artifact
Leather Jacket, circa 1968
Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at nearby Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen wore this protective leather jacket when racing.
- "Milan Dragway" Trophy, 1968-1969 - Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder won several trophies at Milan, including an impressive Competition Eliminator title in fall 1968.
- 1968-1969
- Collections - Artifact
"Milan Dragway" Trophy, 1968-1969
Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder won several trophies at Milan, including an impressive Competition Eliminator title in fall 1968.
- "Milan Dragway Class Winner" Trophy, 1968 - Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder won several trophies at Milan, including an impressive Competition Eliminator title in fall 1968.
- 1968
- Collections - Artifact
"Milan Dragway Class Winner" Trophy, 1968
Amateur racers Barry Egen and Wayne Snyder of Monroe, Michigan, competed with their custom-built motorcycle at Milan Dragway in the late 1960s. The bike, named "Revolution," was powered by a 350-cubic-centimeter, straight-twin Honda engine and posted race times in the low 12-second range. Egen and Snyder won several trophies at Milan, including an impressive Competition Eliminator title in fall 1968.