2012.032.115
Print, Photographic
Black and white photographic print depicting two men working in the Dodge Main plant at very large machinery stamping car fenders. The machinery is labeled "Hamilton", and in the background a sign reads "Shaw-Box Crane & Hoist Company, Inc., Muskegon, Michigan; Capacity 15 tons".
Caption reads: A "Valley of Giants." Steel stampings for Plymouth fenders are made in this "Valley of Giants" in the Chrysler Motors Central Manufacturing Division. The huge presses range from 10 to 35 feet in height and weigh as much as 400 tons. They are imbedded in steel and concrete foundations 15 feet deep.
From: Press Bureau, J. Sterling Getchell, Inc., New Center Bldg., Detroit
