Video Parts (2)
This clip is Part 1 of a 2-part film.
Tug Pulling Freighter / Dynamic Detroit Part 1
Description
The original catalog description provided by the Ford Motor Company reads as follows: a. Tugboat pulling freighter in harbor, through open draw bridge, past ships at docks - waterfront. [1926] b. “Detroit began with a small French settlement on the west bank of the Detroit River early in the 18th century. This desirous site in 1763 passed into the hands of the English, during whose control Pontiac’s siege of 11 months took place. Americans took possession in 1783.” Sun shining on river - waterfront from river. “What Cadillac saw in this location over two centuries ago has been heeded by thousands of followers and today Detroit stretches along 16.65 miles of river frontage.” Ships at docks. “Its natural harbor makes Detroit the best port along the entire chain of Great Lakes, and has the opportunity of causing more tonnage to stop at Detroit than any other port in the world.” Freighters under way. [1921]
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