Ford Portland Cement sacks...
 

I have two Ford Portland Cement sacks.

Does anyone have any information on Ford's cement factory and just what does the designation "A-36" or "A-38" mean on the top of the sack?

Thanks.

Pluck

STILL LOOKING FOR A FORD MOTOR COMPANY FLOUR SACK.

Re: Ford Portland Cement sacks...
 

There's a small chapter regarding Ford's cement plant in the book, "Rouge, Pictured in It's Prime", by Ford R. Byron.

No mention of the designation on the bags; perhaps reference to year of manufacture?

Re: Ford Portland Cement sacks...
 

Just a guess.....

Ford and Edison were friends for many years. Edison produced a number of Portland Cement patents and had some all concrete homes made in the New York area.

Maybe Ford got into the cement game via his friendship with Edison ?

Marc

Re: Ford Portland Cement sacks...
 

"Although Henry Ford purchased Portland cement by the trainload from Thomas Edison in the initial building of the Rouge, after his balst furnaces were operating, he had the great advantage of making Portland cement for himself from blast-furnace slag."

"The first kiln in the Rouge cement plant was lighted in April 1924, the second kiln in August 1925."

Rouge, Pictured in It's Prime", by Ford R. Byron.