Dave Mellor NJ Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I found this on HAMB's "Vintage shots of days gone by". It looks like a strike but there aren't any picket signs. Maybe just a day in front of the factory. By Raceron1120. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 I recall this or another similar picture from a while ago. The reason the workers were gathered together was because of a strike, but not an auto workers strike. There was a transit strike going on and Hudson couldn't be without it's work force, so they acquired buses to get the guys to and from work. If I'm right, these guys are waiting for a pending bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 Thanks for the info, Hudsy. I wondered why you picked that handle, now I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Looks like clocking out time at the old auto plant. Everybody waiting for the bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon37 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 However, I believe there was a strike in 1941, and the displayed Hudsons are (I think) 1941 models. I'm not sure why the guys would be carrying a large American flag at clock-out time, so maybe "something's up". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Yeah, on second thought, I may be entirely wrong in my assessment. Besides the flag, there appears to be a number of guys wearing ties, so maybe these aren't necessarily the rank and file assemblers waiting for a bus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I don't see anyone carrying the flag. It appears to be on a flag pole stuck in the flower bed. No picket signs. It looks more like they are walking to the parking lot to get their cars, or waiting for the bus.Is that a Model A roaster speeding by in the curb lane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 For that many fares they should have a bus ready when the shift changes. Maybe the bus is unexpectedly late but why are some walking in the other direction? They do have a cab waiting, like the driver knew the bus isn't coming. It does look like a transit strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Is that a Model A roaster speeding by in the curb lane?I do not think so. It looks like two distinct separations between the hood louvers. Model A's did not have that feature. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE A Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Doesn't seem to be an antagonistic situation. The majority seem to know the picture is being taken and more than a few smiles and a wave or 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hudsy Wudsy Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Doesn't seem to be an antagonistic situation. The majority seem to know the picture is being taken and more than a few smiles and a wave or 2.In general, Hudson guys do tend to be a happy lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Is that factory building still standing? Which city? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richasco Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 The speeding roadster looks like a 1930 DeSoto K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rons49 Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Wayne, answer is no. it is a huge empty semi paved lot( parking lot) at the corner of Jefferson And Conner in Detroit. Three years ago the only thing still there was a towering smoke stack with Continental on it,( Engine plant). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R W Burgess Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 Thanks Ron. Different AACA regions/chapters have tours of empty factory buildings every year or so, buildings with famous names from the past still visible on their walls. Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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