| SPENDING - $35,000,000 GOES FOR FORD PLANT (aka FORD FIGHTS DEPRESSION) Henry Ford employs men to expand his factory at the Ford Motors River Rouge Plant. | ||
|---|---|---|
| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6379 |
| Catalog #: | 258418 | |
| Clip Number: | 258418-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 38/54 | |
| Timecode: | 01:22:00 - 01:22:47 | |
| Location: | Dearborn, Michigan | |
| Year Shot: | 1938 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CONSTRUCTION: Factories LOCATIONS/NORTH AMERICA: USA, Michigan PERSONALITIES: Ford, Henry | |
| Description: | SPENDING - $35,000,000 GOES FOR FORD PLANT (aka FORD FIGHTS DEPRESSION) River Rouge Plant, Dearborn, Michigan, United States of America. At the Ford Motors River Rouge Plant we see construction work being carried out in a remodelling and expansion program. Henry Ford is seen at the plant with some other men in suits. Several good shots of men working on the new factory building. Commentator describes the program as "a $35 million private war on the depression". | |
WPA FILM LIBRARY
