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Uniroyal - Construction photos

The addition along East Jefferson under construction in February 1921.

The addition along East Jefferson, designed by Albert Kahn, under construction in September 1920.

The addition along East Jefferson Avenue under construction in 1920.

The addition along East Jefferson under construction on Oct. 20, 1920.

Construction continues along East Jefferson on Sept. 1, 1920

The former site of the Michigan Stove Co. property, along the Douglas MacArthur Bridge to Belle Isle, is filled in on March 3, 1959, following the old plant's demolition. The plant later known as Uniroyal, would expand to include this land, as well.

View looking east of the new powerhouse. Building 10 is in the background. In the upper right in the distance is the first, wooden Belle Isle Bridge, which burned in 1915.

Start of construction on the powerhouse (Buildings No. 43 and 44). This view is looking west toward Building No. 3. Building No. 23 is on the left.

Construction of the Morgan & Wright plant on Oct. 28, 1920