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Worker Hauling Metal Bars at McCormick Works
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Man standing holding up the front of a wooden cart loaded with metal parts outside International Harvester's McCormick Works. The McCormick Works was built by Cyrus McCormick in 1873 and became part of International Harvester in 1902. The factory was located at Blue Island and Western Avenues in the Chicago subdivision called "Canalport." It was closed in 1961.
February 17, 1916
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
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| Date Created | February 17, 1916 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Glass negative series, circa 1900-1939 |
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| Call Number | IHMC-4109 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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