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Plant Contruction at Rock Island
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Men from contractor J.H. Hunzinger & Co. work on construction of the "Micro-Westco, Inc. plant addition." The addition may be part of International Harvester's Quad Cities Tank Arsenal.
April 23, 1942
International Harvester Company
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Quad-Cities Tank Arsenal Construction
May 16, 1942
Men use a crane to work on the "Micro-Westco Addition" at International Harvester's Quad-Cities Tank Arsenal. The text on the crane reads: "Universal; Excavating, Back Filling, Car Unloading, Steel...
Watch House at Quad Cities Tank Arsenal
November 20, 1942
Men constructing guard towers at International Harvester's Quad Cities Tank Arsenal. Buildings and a vehicle are in the background.
Quad Cities Tank Arsenal Construction
September 18, 1942
Two men are standing on ladders while working on the side of a building at International Harvester's Quad Cities Tank Arsenal. Another man is standing nearby on the ground.
Quad-Cities Tank Arsenal 23rd Street Entrance
April 29, 1942
Men are walking along railroad tracks near the 23rd Street entrance at International Harvester's Quad-Cities Tank Arsenal.
General Office Building at Quad Cities Tank Arsenal
1942
Exterior view of the southeast side of the General Office building of International Harvester's Quad-Cities Tank Arsenal. The building has an American flag flying from its roof.
Building Construction
July 3, 1942
Men work on the interior of a partially constructed building at International Harvester's Quad Cities Tank Arsenal.
