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River Rouge

In 1914, Henry Ford ordered the construction of a small plant at the confluence of the River Rouge and Detroit River in what was then the rural community of Dearborn, just outside of Detroit. Eventually, that small pilot plant grew into the gigantic 1,100-acre River Rouge Complex, the most famous auto factory of the twentieth century, renowned as the home of Ford's vertical integration.
River Rouge: Ford's Industrial Colossus

Rolls-Royce

Frederick Henry Royce was born near Peterborough, in Cambridgeshire, England on 27th March 1863. His interest in engineering was sparked, when he started an apprenticeship at the nearby Great Northern Railway Works. By 19 Frederick Henry Royce had already started his own manufacturing company, with friend Ernest Claremont.
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Rolls-Royce: Magic of a Name

The Magic of a Name tells the fascinating story of the first forty years of Britain's most prestigious manufacturer - Rolls-Royce - a company whose record of achievements is part of the history of the twentieth century. The book begins with the historic meeting in May 1904 of two great men, Henry Royce and the Honorable C.S. Rolls. Their instant rapport led to an agreement whereby Royce would design 'the best cars in the world' and Rolls would advertise and sell them. In 1906, Rolls-Royce Limited was formed. Claude Johnson joined the company as a visionary Managing Director, and the legendary Silver Ghost, 'the best car in the world', was born.
Rolls-Royce: Magic of a Name