Industry: Russel Wheel and Foundry Company, Detroit, MI

Brothers George, Walter and John Russel founded the Russel Wheel & Foundry Company in 1886. Their company mainly produced railcars designed to facilitate the logging industry that had expanded greatly in Michigan. They created an 8-wheel logging car that became an industry standard. By the end of the 1880's, about 40% of all railroad logging cars in the United States came from their factory.

The RW&F branched out to other sectors, which included architectural and structural iron. They spearheaded construction of the Detroit Iron & Steel plant, the Detroit Copper & Brass mill, and the superstructure for the Cadillac Tower.

Located at Joseph Campau Avenue and the MC Belt Line railroad.

Rail service: MC Belt Line.

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