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Power House Excavation
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Workers preparing the power house for the addition of a 1250 k.w. turbo generator. A man in the foreground is taking a drink of water from a pail. Benham was a "company town" created by International Harvester for the workers of the Wisconsin Steel Company. Wisconsin Steel was a subsidiary of International Harvester and operated coal mines at Benham.
May 5, 1919
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | May 5, 1919 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 22 x 17 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | MCC MSS 6Z |
| Media Number | Box 943,Folder 17, Folder 16997 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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