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This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.
Ford Dealers Visit Ford Plants Part 1
Description
The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: “Detroit, Michigan. Ford dealers served by Cincinnati and Atlanta branches visit Ford plants. Atlanta sent 100 and Cincinnati 135 to see the wonders of the River Rouge plant.” Dealers entering plant - watch machinery in operation - large group walking from building to building. “Detroit, Michigan. Ford dealers served by Denver, Washington, Norfolk, and Salt Lake City branches visit Ford plant. Denver sent 56, Washington 115. Norfolk 100 and Salt Lake 9 to view the wonders of River Rouge plant.” Dealers board buses. “Detroit, Michigan. Ford dealers served by Philadelphia branches visit Ford plant. 309 representatives view the wonders of this vast organization.” “The Rouge plant.” Busloads of dealers - dealers watch railroad gondola being loaded with coke. [1926]
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