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McCormick Reaper Works
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Engraving of the McCormick Reaper Works as it appeared in 1847. The factory was located on the north bank of the Chicago River, east of the Michigan Avenue Bridge. The factory was built in 1847 by Cyrus McCormick and his partner Charles M. Gray. The factory was destroyed in the Chicago Fire of October 8-9, 1871.
1847
Joseph, Herbert
Publication Information
| Creator | Joseph, Herbert |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1847 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998 |
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| Call Number | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 333, pg. 34 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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