807 Comments for Studebaker Stamping Plant

Thanks, I didn't venture too close to the outside because there were people working right outside this building, but it looked empty.

Wow...it's massive!

I love your reflection shots! :0)

I guess it depends on what one considers interesting... looked like old work orders and receipts to me, nothing too fascinating...

This is a photo of the plant, not the museum, that's just their watermark on the photo.

Look at my post under the pic named Danger...

Motts...those being wood blocks makes me think back. I used to work at Pratt & Whitney, at their hardware helpdesk. The building I worked in was the 'H' building. It was where they dragged aircraft engines, on large skis, in and out with retro-fitted bulldozers. They used those same blocks, and painted them over with this black goopy stuff. They were more sturdy than anything else. They take a lot of weight. The only thing that affected them was water. They'd suck it up and buckle, just like these. And lemme tell ya, this building had LOTS of leaks!!! It makes me wonder just what this "walkway"(?) was used for....

Motts, did you go, or look into the tunnel? Was it empty? What a massive factory. I would love to see this place myself. As I have said before, too, I love the black & white shots. Great work, Motts!

WOW!!!! I was hoping for more cars and/or car parts, but still a fascinating tour.

Thanks for sharing!!!

Founded in 1928, Active Tool and Manufacturing Co. now has three stamping plants--one each in Elkton, MI, Sebewaing, MI, and Marion, IN. It also has an engineering and administration center located in Roseville, MI, and a tooling center in Detroit. Active is building a fourth stamping plant in Clinton Township, MI. This new facility will feature six 212-in. Schuler presses with the latest automation equipment. Active Tool and Manufacturing Co. has more than 2000 employees, including 750 at the Elkton plant.

How long do you suppose they've been there?

I see headlights!! It's ghosts driving a '57 Golden Hawk!!

Maybe underneath those blocks there's a tree trying to break through.

I've never seen blocks buckle like this. Wood, yes. Brick, no.

"I was feeling kinda seasick, the crowd yelled out for more..."

I'ld like to read those papers that David left behind.