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Employees - Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA
The 36, 000 Employees of the Ford Motor Company, Detroit, Michigan, USA pose for a group photograph in front of the factory buildings. At the time, this was the largest group of employees ever gathered before a photographer at the (then) largest automobile works in the world - producing 1000 automobiles a day. (see: 10678694) Date: circa 1912
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Detroit Employee Employees Employment Ford Heads Jobs Massed Michigan Ranks Staff Thirty Thousand Vehicles
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In this historic photograph, taken circa 1912, the 36,000 employees of the Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Michigan, USA, come together for an unprecedented group portrait in front of the factory buildings. At the time, this was the largest gathering of employees before a photographer at the world's largest automobile production facility, which produced an impressive 1000 automobiles a day. The image captures the massed ranks of workers, their heads turned towards the camera, forming a sea of faces that reflect the spirit of industry and labor during the early 20th century. The photograph showcases the sheer scale of employment opportunities offered by the Ford Motor Company during this period. With thirty thousand people in attendance, it is a testament to the significant impact the automobile industry had on the American workforce and the economy. The employees, dressed in their work attire, stand in neat rows, their expressions conveying a sense of pride and camaraderie. The scene is a powerful reminder of the collective efforts that went into manufacturing the vehicles that transformed transportation and transport in the United States and beyond. The photograph, taken at the height of the industrial revolution, offers a unique glimpse into the lives of the ordinary men and women who contributed to the Ford Motor Company's success story. It is a poignant reminder of the importance of employment and the role it plays in shaping communities and societies. This image is an essential piece of history that continues to inspire and intrigue, offering a glimpse into the past while reminding us of the enduring power of human labor and determination.
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