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Stone yard, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
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Stone yard, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Stone yard, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915
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Employee Employment Local Industry Michigan United States Of America Stonemason Yard Company Detroit Publishing Detroit Publishing Co Detroit Publishing Company Dry Plate Negative Glass 8 X 10 In Edwin H Husher Group Portrait William A Livingstone
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This photograph, taken between 1905 and 1915, showcases a group of stonemasons at work in Detroit, Michigan. The image, captured by an unknown photographer, offers a glimpse into the local industry that played a significant role in the city's growth during the early 20th century. The scene unfolds in an outdoor stone yard, where the men are seen engaged in their daily tasks. Their focused expressions and determined postures convey the physical demands and concentration required for their craft. The setting is filled with the raw materials of their trade - large slabs of stone, tools, and machinery. The photograph, which is believed to have been taken by an employee of Detroit Publishing Company, likely for the company's archives, offers a valuable historical record of the city's industrial heritage. The men, dressed in work clothes and wearing protective gear, appear to be in their element, demonstrating their skills and expertise. The photograph, which is a dry plate negative glass 8 x 10 inches in size, is now part of the collections at the Library of Congress. It offers a poignant reminder of the hardworking men and women who contributed to Detroit's rich industrial history, and the importance of preserving the past for future generations. Detroit, Michigan, was once a hub for various industries, including automobile manufacturing, steel, and construction. The stonemasons in this photograph represent the local workforce that played a crucial role in shaping the city's built environment. Their legacy continues to inspire and inform our understanding of the past, and the importance of the trades in building and maintaining communities.
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