Photochrom Print, "The Locks, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan," 1905
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From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. This colorful image shows the locks at Sault Ste. Marie. They helped freighters and other ships navigate the 21-foot drop between Lake Superior and Lake Huron.
From 1895 to 1924, the Detroit Publishing Company was one of the major image publishers in the world. The company had a wide-ranging stock of original photographs, including many scenes from across North America. This colorful image shows the locks at Sault Ste. Marie. They helped freighters and other ships navigate the 21-foot drop between Lake Superior and Lake Huron.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1905
Keywords
United States, Michigan, Sault Sainte Marie
United States, Michigan, Sault Sainte Marie Canals
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
37.102.77
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photolithography
Mounting
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 12 in
Width: 13.875 in
Inscriptions
On lower edge: 54147 THE LOCKS, SAULT STE. MARIE, MICH. COPYRIGHT 1905 BY DETROIT PHOTOGRAPHIC CO.
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