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Chicago River near McCormick Works

Date: 1910
Description: Chicago River near International Harvester's McCormick Works (factory). A sailboat, water tower, railroad cars and many industrial buildings line the shore...
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McCormick Reaper Works

Date: 1900
Description: Southeast panorama of the McCormick Reaper Works, rail yard and canal. The factory was owned by the McCormick Harvesting Machine company before 1902. In 19...
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McCormick-Deering 4-Can Milk (Water Cooler)

Date: 07 02 1936
Description: A man prepares to drink from a drinking fountain attached to a McCormick-Deering 4-can milk (water cooler), possibly at International Harvester's West Pull...
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McCormick Reaper Works and Rail Yard

Date: 1900
Description: McCormick Reaper Works and rail yard as seen from across a canal. The factory was owned by the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company until 1902 when it beca...
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Boat at Barge Terminal near McCormick Works

Date: 02 28 1935
Description: An Island Waterways Corporation boat docks by the North Pier River Barge Terminal near the McCormick Works (factory).
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McCormick Works Lumberyard

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Description: Elevated view of lumberyard at International Harvester's McCormick Works as seen from across the water. The original caption reads as follows: "We think of...
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Man with Camera Near McCormick Works

Date: 08 08 1914
Description: A photographer is standing near a camera on the bank of the Chicago River. He likely works for International Harvester Company and appears to be photograph...
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McCormick Reaper Works and Wood Stockyard

Date: 1900
Description: McCormick Reaper Works and wood shop stock yard as seen from across a canal. In the foreground is a rail yard with a small engine and rail cars. The factor...
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McCormick Reaper Works

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Description: Illustration of the McCormick Reaper and Mower Works of 1847. The factory was located on the north bank of the Chicago River, east of the Michigan Avenue B...
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Aerial View of Lumber Yard at McCormick Works

Date: 1900
Description: Aerial view of lumber yard at McCormick Works.
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Ships in Docks at McCormick Works

Date: 03 11 1909
Description: View across water towards ships in docks at McCormick Works. Lumber is in tall stacks along the wharf.
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McCormick Reaper Works Wood Stock Yard

Date: 1900
Description: Workers loading and unloading wood at the wood stock yard of the McCormick Reaper Works. Men are working on both sides of the Chicago River. Rail cars and ...
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Ships in Docks at McCormick Works

Date: 03 11 1909
Description: Elevated view across water towards ships at the docks at McCormick Works. Lumber is stacked along the shoreline on the left.
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McCormick Works Lumberyard and Riverfront

Date: 10 10 1906
Description: View of lumberyard and riverfront.
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View of Yard and Lumber at McCormick Works

Date: 1900
Description: View from shoreline across river towards a yard with lumber at McCormick Works. Men are working in the yard near horses and wagons.
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Early McCormick Works

Date: 1918
Description: Artist's rendering of early McCormick Works. In the foreground is a locomotive pulling railroad cars. A sign on one of the buildings reads: "Reapers and Mo...
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McCormick Reaper Works Factory and Rail Yard

Date: 1900
Description: Southwest panorama of the McCormick Reaper Works factory and rail yard as seen across a canal. Workers can be seen unloading wood.
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Men in Underwater Gear Oustide of McCormick Works in Chicago

Date: 1920
Description: A group of men assisting three men in diving gear on a boat on the Chicago River near the McCormick Works (factory).
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Clipper Ships at Waterfront

Date: 09 21 1907
Description: View of clipper ships at waterfront at McCormick Works. Stacks of lumber are near the wharf on the right.
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McCormick Works and Canal

Date: 1900
Description: View of what appears to be the McCormick Reaper Works, with the west fork of the south branch of the Chicago River in the foreground. Smokestacks, railroad...

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