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Title
F.A. Hubel factory
Date
1883
Year
1883
Description
View of three-story brick building; a bearded man wearing hat poses with four children wearing hats and roller skates near front steps. Handwritten on back: "Capsule factory of F.A. Hubel, 1883, cor. Abbott & 4th Sts."
Format
1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4.5 x 7.5 in.
Identifier
DPA3234
Relation
Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Industries & business houses-Hubel, F.A.
Source
Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
Subject
Factories--Michigan--Detroit
Albumen prints
Photographic prints
Type
image
Filename
DPA3234.tif
Date Digitized
2006-10
Fileform
This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners
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    Title
    F.A. Hubel factory
    Date
    1883
    Year
    1883
    Description
    View of three-story brick building; a bearded man wearing hat poses with four children wearing hats and roller skates near front steps. Handwritten on back: "Capsule factory of F.A. Hubel, 1883, cor. Abbott & 4th Sts."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 4.5 x 7.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA3234
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Industries & business houses-Hubel, F.A.
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Factories--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA3234.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-10
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners
    JPEG, 72 dpi, 600 pixels on long edge
    Copyright
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    Title
    F.G. Clayton Company store
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View of F.G. Clayton Co. store on corner; windows display clothing and hats; two men wearing hats and overcoats stand outside. Recorded in ledger: "Clayton, F.G. & Co."
    Format
    1 negative : glass ; 8 x 10 in.
    Identifier
    EB02g125
    Relation
    BHC glass neg. no. 4264
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Clothing trade--Michigan--Detroit
    Men's clothing industry--Michigan--Detroit
    Glass negatives
    Type
    image
    Filename
    EB02g125.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-07
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 8-bit grayscale uncompressed image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners with transparency adapters
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    Title
    F.G. Clayton Company window display
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View of window display for men's clothing store; suits, hats and gloves; painting of men wearing suits behind display; sign below window: "F.G. Clayton Co." Recorded in ledger: "Clayton, F.G."
    Format
    1 negative : glass ; 8 x 10 in.
    Identifier
    EB02g089
    Relation
    BHC glass neg. no. 4219
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Show windows--Michigan--Detroit
    Clothing trade--Michigan--Detroit
    Men's clothing industry--Michigan--Detroit
    Glass negatives
    Type
    image
    Filename
    EB02g089.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-06
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 8-bit grayscale uncompressed image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners with transparency adapters
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    Title
    F.G. Clayton's clothing store interior
    Date
    c.1915
    Year
    1915
    Description
    View along aisle of F.G. Clayton's men's clothing store. Tables and chairs in aisle; suits on racks; canes in case; collars and other items in cabinets; hats and other items displayed. Electric lights. Sign reads: "The home of Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes."
    Format
    1 negative : glass ; 8 x 10 in.
    Identifier
    EB02f871
    Relation
    BHC glass neg. no. 3970
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Clothing trade--Michigan--Detroit
    Men's clothing--Michigan--Detroit
    Glass negatives
    Type
    image
    Filename
    EB02f871.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-06
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 8-bit grayscale uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and 1640 XL scanners with transparency adapters
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    Title
    F.G. Smith booth at Floral Exhibition
    Creator
    Holcombe & Metzen
    Date
    1889-04
    Year
    1889
    Description
    F.G. Smith, Sons [?] booth. Objects on shelves; empty glass case. Printed on card front: "Floral Exhibition, April, 1889, photo by Holcombe & Metzen, 222 Woodward Avenue."
    Format
    1 cabinet card ; image 4.75 x 7.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2315
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Exhibitions-Detroit Floral
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Flower shows--Michigan--Detroit
    Exhibit booths--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographers--Michigan--Detroit
    Cabinet photographs
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2315.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 600 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    F.M. Lillibridge residence
    Date
    1916
    Year
    1916
    Description
    Small brick house, with large front porch and small garden in front. Photo is set in mat board with small 1916 calendar in front. Handwritten on back: "F.M. Lillibridge residence, built by grandfather Lillibridge, Ferry Ave., Detroit."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 3.75 x 4.75 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2809
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Historic houses-F.M. Lillibridge
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Brick houses--Michigan--Detroit
    Architecture, Domestic--Michigan--Detroit
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2809.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-10
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Factories along Detroit River
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View of factory buildings with smokestacks on the Detroit River; boats moored next to docks.
    Format
    1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in.
    Identifier
    EB02g349
    Relation
    BHC glass neg. no. 4551
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Detroit River (Mich. and Ont.)
    Factories--Michigan--Detroit
    Boats and boating--Michigan--Detroit
    Glass negatives
    Type
    image
    Filename
    EB02g349.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-07
    Fileform
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    Title
    Factories and smokestacks
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Factories and smokestacks in unidentified area of Detroit. Glass negative is cracked.
    Format
    1 negative : glass ; 8 x 9.75 in.
    Identifier
    EB02f158
    Relation
    BHC glass neg. no. 2885
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Factories--Michigan--Detroit
    Chimneys--Michigan--Detroit
    Glass negatives
    Type
    image
    Filename
    EB02f158.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-05
    Fileform
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    Title
    Factory
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View of factory building with two smokestacks; small stone blocks mark edges of road. Printed on front of photograph: "57787-1/2"
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.5 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA3108
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Industries & business houses
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Factories--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA3108.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-10
    Fileform
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    Title
    Factory
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View of factory building with multiple paned windows; printed on front of photograph: "25161."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 7.5 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA3109
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Industries & business houses
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Factories--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA3109.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-10
    Fileform
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    Title
    Factory
    Date
    1914-11-18
    Year
    1914
    Description
    Complex of brick and glass factory buildings; workman stands outside center building with wheelbarrow. Printed on image: "Nov-18-1914." Recorded in ledger: "Foundry."
    Format
    1 negative : glass ; 8 x 10 in.
    Identifier
    EB02g415
    Relation
    BHC glass neg. no. 4642
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Factories--Michigan--Detroit
    Foundries--Michigan--Detroit
    Glass negatives
    Type
    image
    Filename
    EB02g415.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-06
    Fileform
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    Title
    Factory and bridge
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View down a bridge with a factory on right and buildings in background.
    Format
    1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in.
    Identifier
    EB02e086
    Relation
    BHC glass neg. no. 1553
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Bridges--Michigan--Detroit
    Factories--Michigan--Detroit
    Glass negatives
    Type
    image
    Filename
    EB02e086.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-04
    Fileform
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    Title
    Factory buildings along the Detroit River
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    View of factory buildings and machinery along river, possibly the Detroit River. Negative is out of focus.
    Format
    1 negative : glass ; 4 x 5 in.
    Identifier
    EB02g494
    Relation
    BHC glass neg. no. 4808
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Factories--Michigan--Detroit
    Detroit River (Mich. and Ont.)
    Glass negatives
    Type
    image
    Filename
    EB02g494.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-07
    Fileform
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    Title
    Factory buildings in Mount Clemens
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Aerial view of brick factory building with smokestack; derricks; building with stone facade and smokestack; fields in background.
    Format
    1 negative : glass ; 8 x 10 in.
    Identifier
    EB02m977
    Relation
    BHC glass neg. no. 3934
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Factories--Michigan--Mount Clemens
    Glass negatives
    Type
    image
    Filename
    EB02m977.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-06
    Fileform
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    Title
    Factory floor
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Factory floor with bright light coming in through tall arched windows. Pulley power transmission system to individual work stations. Handwritten on photograph back: "447." Photograph folded across and on corners.
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 7.25 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA3103
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Industries & business houses
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Power transmission--Michigan--Detroit
    Factories--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA3103.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-10
    Fileform
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    Title
    Factory floor
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Factory floor with bright light coming in through windows at far end. Rails from door at end onto floor; metal wheels in foreground; machinery on sides. Skylights and windows on side. Handwritten on photograph back: "486." Photograph torn at corners.
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 7.25 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA3104
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Industries & business houses
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Factories--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA3104.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-10
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 400 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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    Title
    Factory floor
    Date
    unknown
    Description
    Two-level factory floor with railroad tracks from double door at end, bright light through tall windows, and skylights. Men on floor and on railroad car. Handwritten on photograph back: "380." Photograph ragged on edges.
    Format
    1 photographic print ; 7.25 x 9.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA3106
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Industries & business houses
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Lathes--Michigan--Detroit
    Factories--Michigan--Detroit
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA3106.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-10
    Fileform
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    Title
    Faculty (?) of Detroit Business University
    Date
    c.1905
    Year
    1905
    Description
    Group of men and women in front of glass doors flanked by elaborate columns. Chalkboard reads: "Rev. Mandus (?) Scott will speak at the Y.W.C.A. meeting today - [remainder blocked]." Handwritten on photograph front: "Clara Hyde." Handwritten on mat front: "Prof. Jewell's Business University, Detroit." Handwritten on mat back: "Detroit Business University." 1915 City Guide says 65 years, at 61-69 West Grand River. Corners of mat cut off; bend in mat and photograph.
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board ; image 6.25 x 8.25 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2169
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Colleges & universities-Detroit Business University
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Business schools--Michigan--Detroit
    Business teachers--Michigan--Detroit
    Portraits, Group--Michigan--Detroit
    Hyde, Clara
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2169.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
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    Title
    Fairbanks, Morse & Co. on W. Jefferson Avenue
    Date
    c.1905
    Year
    1905
    Description
    Buildings located on the west side of Jefferson at Wayne include Fairbanks, Morse & Co., manufactures of gas and gasoline engines, dynamos, motors etc...., B. Mark & Son, and Ideal Furnace Co.
    Format
    1 negative : glass ; 8 x 10 in.
    Identifier
    EB02e250
    Relation
    BHC glass neg. no. 1737
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    Fairbanks, Morse and Company
    Business establishments--Michigan--Detroit
    Glass negatives
    Type
    image
    Filename
    EB02e250.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-03
    Fileform
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    Title
    Fairgrounds for Christian Endeavor meeting
    Date
    1899-07
    Year
    1899
    Description
    View from upper floor across school fields. Houses beyond. Handwritten on mat back: "View of C.E. grounds from high school. July."
    Format
    1 photographic print mounted on mat board; image 3.75 x 4.5 in.
    Identifier
    DPA2201
    Relation
    Filed in BHC photo collection as D/Conventions-Christian Endeavour, 1899
    Source
    Reproduction of photograph from the Burton Historical Collection
    Subject
    United Society of Christian Endeavor
    Christian education of teenagers
    Camp meetings
    Albumen prints
    Photographic prints
    Type
    image
    Filename
    DPA2201.tif
    Date Digitized
    2006-09
    Fileform
    This file is derived from a 600 dpi, 24-bit color uncompressed TIFF image, scanned from the original using Epson Expression 1680 and Epson Expression 1640XL scanners
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