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Man Standing on Ladder

Date: 11 04 1943
Description: Man standing on folding ladder in Madison-Kipp Corp., with scene of factory floor in the background.
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Concrete Block Machine

Date: 03 12 1929
Description: Concrete block machine as seen from the front, at Madison Silo Co.
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Construction Equipment

Date: 1969
Description: Construction machinery at the construction site of the World Trade Center.
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Large Cement Kiln

Date: 08 24 1956
Description: Purchased by Allis Chalmers and used by the Marquette Cement Company, original Falk caption reads:"M.O. NO. 5541-0574 & 5520-7424. Type of Unit, 12 1/2 GDA...
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Early P&H 5-Ton Crane in Large Foundry

Date: 1910
Description: An early Pawling and Harnischfeger cab-operated crane with dial operated controllers and a 5-ton type "O" bridge with a type "A" trolley. The operator is i...
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Gravel Pit

Date: 01 19 1938
Description: A young man stands on a platform above an International PA-80 power unit (converted into a P-100) at a gravel pit owned by Mogg County.
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Print Shop Interior

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Description: Interior of print shop. The machinery, including printing presses, are belt-driven. The belts are driven by machines attached to the top of the high ceilin...
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Presses in Print Shop

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Description: Printing presses are towards the back of the long, narrow room, and in the foreground are tables with type laid out in form or frame for letterpress printi...
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International K-6 Truck

Date: 1941
Description: One of 18 International Model K-6 trucks owned and operated by Henderlong Lumber Company, Inc. A worker is operating one of three dump mechanisms to fill t...
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Workman on Ladder at Cranberry Company

Date: 11 21 1997
Description: A workman stands on a ladder at the Walker Cranberry Company. He appears to be fixing or adjusting a piece of machinery.
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Cleveland All-Purpose Tractor

Date: 1920
Description: A man uses the power take-off on the Cleveland All-Purpose crawler tractor. A belt is running off of the tractor into a barn. The caption reads: "The Cleve...
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View of Manufacturing Area at McCormick Works

Date: 1900
Description: Men working in a manufacturing area of the factory. Belt-driven machinery is attached to the high ceiling of the brick factory. Barrels are sitting on the...
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Manufacturing Area at McCormick Works

Date: 1900
Description: Men working in a manufacturing area at McCormick Works. The men are heating rods at a machine. On the floor beside the machine are more metal rods.
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Wash Room at McCormick Works

Date: 1900
Description: View of wash room at McCormick Works. In the middle of the room is a double row of wash sinks. In the background are lockers. On either side of the sinks a...
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Elevated View of Manufacturing Area

Date: 1930
Description: Slightly elevated view of factory floor at McCormick Works.
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Interior of Gisholt Factory

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Description: Interior view in the Gisholt factory of a large machinery part on a low stand. There are stacks of wood and lumber on the right, and windows are open in th...
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Workers in the Gisholt Department at the Buick Company Plant #1

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Description: Factory workers standing with their arms crossed on the plant floor in the Gisholt Department of the Buick Company Plant #1 alongside lathes, and machined ...
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Turbines at McCormick Works

Date: 02 28 1906
Description: Turbines inside plant at McCormick Works. A man is sitting on a set of steps on a platform above the floor.
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Turbines at McCormick Works

Date: 02 28 1906
Description: Turbines inside plant at McCormick Works.
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Turbines at McCormick Works

Date: 02 28 1906
Description: Turbines inside plant at McCormick Works. A man is standing near the turbines on the left.

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