artar Loc: Keene, TX

A few years ago I came across an old photo belonging to my Grandfather. Based on the information I could gather, I believe it is a photo of the workers at the Hygenic Food Company of Battle Creek Mi circa 1915. My grandfather is in the photo. I scanned the photo in in 6 sections using an Epson V500 scanner. Then I retouched all the dust marks, scratches, etc that I could (PSE10 at that time)before stitching the sections back together. One section had some significant emulsion damage...it had stuck to the glass when I removed the photo from the frame. Here is a copy of that section for you to do your magic with. I also included a copy of the original unretouched photo. I will post my attempt later

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Heirloom Tomato Loc: Oregon

My arm is aching and my hand is cramping. Thousands and thousands of scratches and spots, each one corrected one by one. I hope you like it. It took a long time.

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SonyA580 Loc: FL in the winter & MN in the summer

Did anyone notice this is a copyrighted photo? Is it OK to alter it? Reproduce it? I'm not sure.

artar Loc: Keene, TX

Since that company has long since closed and I only posted a section of the photo for educational purposes, I don't think there is any problem

artar Loc: Keene, TX

Very nice Heirloom. Yes I know the finger cramping. I did that to all six sections. I appreciate your time and "pain"

artar Loc: Keene, TX

Additional note: From what I can find on the internet, anything prior to 1923 is usually considered in the public domain and this was taken circa 1915 so I don't think there is any problem

Rick36203 Loc: Northeast Alabama

Well, if you find out you can't attempt to restore your image feel free to delete this edit with any others.

I don't care to do a lot of tedious dust and scratch work, so I used that portion of HT's version and pasted my edit of the main problem area over the top.

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Heirloom Tomato Loc: Oregon

Thanks for the acknowledgement. I consoled myself with the fact that it was interesting to see all those people and their clothing from a century ago.

artar Loc: Keene, TX

I like that. I was not expecting to have anyone go through and remove all dust and scratches, I was more interested in the different results in the damaged area. Thank you, it looks great

Travesty Loc: Chicago Burbs, USA

I find this photo so fascinating.... SO many expressions..The clothing. The hair.. So much raw soul in this..A time capsule in itself... I would love a copy of this!

artar Loc: Keene, TX

I will post my final version of the one section along with the full photo. Feel free to download it

Travesty Loc: Chicago Burbs, USA

Thank you so much..:) I always ask permission, would not feel right having a copy without it... I wish more people had respect for others images these days... I have had some of mine floating around online where my logo was removed. One guy was trying to pass an image off as his own even! I did start to do an edit on this, very tedious but can be done well if someone takes the time.. I just do not have the patience.. :) I look forward to the final edit.. I am also interested in knowing which one is your Grandfather if you choose to reveal...

Travesty Loc: Chicago Burbs, USA

Found this bit of history online.. Says the building was burned up in 1907 after Kellogg's bought it...

"The Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company
At age 46, W. K. Kellogg was finally free to establish his own company. On February 16, 1906, articles of association were drawn for the Battle Creek Toasted Corn Flake Company. The majority of the shares of stock in the new venture were acquired by Dr. Kellogg. But in less than a year W. K. purchased the outstanding shares and was the majority owner of his company.

W. K. moved across town and purchased the former Hygienic Food Company building on Bartlett Street. While that factory was being refurbished, Kellogg leased space in the Sanitas Food Company so that he could begin immediate production. In April he began advertising in regional newspapers, which produced promising results. A national advertising firm was hired and soon the small plant was manufacturing 1,000 cases a day and still falling behind on orders. In October 1906 Kellogg increased his production capacity by purchasing the nearby four-story former Norka cereal plant.

A year later 300 employees were producing almost 4,000 cases of corn flakes daily. Although there were at least eight other brands of corn flakes on the market at this time, W. K. Kellogg's new company was creating a niche for itself and growing rapidly.

Then, on the morning of July 4, 1907, fire, the scourge of manufacturing in this era, destroyed the Bartlett Street plant. By that afternoon, Kellogg had engaged the Chicago architect M. J. Morehouse to draw plans for a new factory. W. K. also made immediate arrangements to continue production. The capacity of the former Norka plant alone was not sufficient, so again he returned to the Sanitas Food Company and leased spaced while his new fireproof plant was under construction. Ground was broken for the new brick factory in August 1907."

http://www.heritagebattlecreek.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=97&Itemid=73


Wondering if you may get any more info on this photo by contacting the Historical Society in Battle Creek....
http://www.heritagebattlecreek.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=55&Itemid=13

artar Loc: Keene, TX

That is where I got some of my information but there is another link on that site that deals with the Mapl Flake/Hygenic Foods that was eventually purchased by Ralston.
http://www.heritagebattlecreek.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=120&Itemid=73
My grandfather actually worked for Ralston after that until he retired.
I actually plan on contacting the Historical Society there to see if they are interested in the photo

Travesty Loc: Chicago Burbs, USA

Thanks for that history.. :) I am sure the Historical Society would love this as a contribution!!