Dodge Brothers automobile factory, 1915 C014 / 2058
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Dodge Brothers automobile factory, 1915 C014 / 2058
Dodge Brothers automobile factory. Workers operating machinery in the pressed steel building of the Dodge Brothers Motor Car Company factory in Hamtramck, Wayne County, Michigan, USA. This car factory was founded in 1910 by US automobile manufacturing pioneers Horace Elgin Dodge (1868-1920) and John Francis Dodge (1864-1920). From 1903 to 1913, the Dodge brothers supplied parts for the Ford Motor Company, before developing their own designs, supplying vehicles for the US military during World War I. Photographed in 1915. This photograph is part of the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS)
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This print takes us back to the year 1915, offering a glimpse into the bustling Dodge Brothers automobile factory in Hamtramck, Michigan. In this historic image, we witness a group of dedicated workers operating machinery inside the pressed steel building of the renowned Dodge Brothers Motor Car Company. Founded by automotive pioneers Horace Elgin Dodge and John Francis Dodge in 1910, this factory played a pivotal role in shaping American car manufacturing. Having initially supplied parts for Ford Motor Company from 1903 to 1913, the Dodge brothers eventually ventured into creating their own designs. Their vehicles even served the US military during World War I. This photograph captures an era when skilled engineers and hardworking individuals collaborated on assembly lines to construct these remarkable automobiles. The monochrome composition highlights both the human element and industrial nature of this scene. Caucasian men can be seen meticulously tending to machines that are integral to producing these groundbreaking vehicles. The significance of this moment is further emphasized by its inclusion in the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), preserving an important chapter in American engineering history. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how far technology has advanced since then. Yet it is through images like these that we appreciate not only our progress but also pay homage to those who laid down the foundations for modern-day car manufacturing techniques.
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