This shows the Buick Powerhouse being built in 1920. Filling the background is the foundry #20. Building #15 off to the right is the Pattern & die shop. Complete story. |
This north-west view from the Pere Marquette overpass on Leith street shows factory #20 beyond factory #15 in the foreground. Factory #11 engine plant is in the extreme distance. |
This photo is the exact opposite direction as shown below (this is north-east). This is the intersection of Leith and Division streets. The bridge is for bringing finished engine blocks to factory #11 for machining. The date is September 24, 1924. This foundry was built in 1916. It was demolished between 1931- 1932. This was the location of building #85 where I hired in during 1972. |
This south-west view of factory #20 shows the area for reclaiming the sand for the cores. Excuse the reflection from the Mylar. This is not a building under construction. |
Aerial view which shows the direction that the photo above was taken. Photos are from the Buick Research Gallery. |
Leith Street Revisited.
Factory #20
Buick 1932
Charles Nash Testing Vehicle
Factory #20 Foundry Inside
Factory #20 Foundry |
The sand for making molds comes from Memphis, Michigan. |
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