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A Portion of the yard, Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?). Creator: Unknown
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A Portion of the yard, Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?). Creator: Unknown
A Portion of the yard, Great Lakes Engineering Works, Ecorse, Mich. (1906?)
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Arial View Chimney Chimneys Elevated View Railway Line Railway Track Railway Tracks Railways Rooftop Rooftops Ship Building Shipbuilding Shipyard Train Track Warehouse Warehouses Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Dry Plate Negative Glass 8 X 10 In Edwin H Husher William A Livingstone
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A captivating photograph captures a portion of the expansive yard at Great Lakes Engineering Works in Ecorse, Michigan, dating back to approximately 1906. The image, taken from an elevated view, showcases the vast industrial landscape with an intricate railway network weaving through the yard. The shipbuilding facility, a significant contributor to the region's economy during the 20th century, is filled with various structures, including warehouses and workshops. The photograph, which measures 8 x 10 inches and was captured on a dry plate negative, offers a glimpse into the past of the United States' industrial heartland. The image is teeming with activity as workers can be seen scattered throughout the yard, adding to the bustling atmosphere. The tall smokestacks of the factories, belching out plumes of smoke, add to the industrial grit and intensity of the scene. Great Lakes Engineering Works, also known as GLEW or simply as "Ecorse Works," was a prominent shipbuilding company in the Detroit Publishing Company's catalog. The company, which was located in Ecorse, Wayne County, Michigan, was a key player in the shipbuilding industry in the United States. The photograph, now part of the Library of Congress' collection, offers a unique perspective on the industrial heritage of the country and the critical role that industries like shipbuilding played in shaping the American landscape. The photograph's composition is striking, with the various rooftops and chimneys creating a mosaic of textures and shapes against the blue sky. The railway tracks, which crisscross the yard, add to the sense of movement and dynamism, making this photograph a captivating time capsule of a bygone era.
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