Round Oak Baseball Club, Dowagiac, Michigan, 1888
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The Round Oak Stove Company in Dowagiac, Michigan, thrived at the turn of the 20th century. Round Oak founder Philo D. Beckwith shared this success with his employees and the surrounding community. Among other philanthropic activities, Beckwith held dances, organized a band, and built a theatre. Here is Dowagiac's semi-professional baseball team, also sponsored by Round Oak.
The Round Oak Stove Company in Dowagiac, Michigan, thrived at the turn of the 20th century. Round Oak founder Philo D. Beckwith shared this success with his employees and the surrounding community. Among other philanthropic activities, Beckwith held dances, organized a band, and built a theatre. Here is Dowagiac's semi-professional baseball team, also sponsored by Round Oak.
Artifact
Photographic print
Subject Date
24 May 1888
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2002.138.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cardboard
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Mounting
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 12 in
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