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Photographs

Machine Shop

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Workers turn out metal parts in a machine shop.

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Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 23 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Call Number CF 6219

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012A62
Legacy ID
WHi 11209

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100-Ton Hydraulic Press

100-Ton Hydraulic Press

Workers operate a hydraulic press and make stacks of mass-produced metal parts.

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Metal Spinning

Metal Spinning

1958

Elevated view of a machine shop, where several people are standing and working at lathes. Around the shop are piles of machined parts, all of which are cylindrical or conical.

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Machine Shop Workers

Machine Shop Workers

Four men in aprons and a boy stand outside a machine shop.

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Machine Shop Worker

Machine Shop Worker

A man wearing safety goggles and an apron while working in a machine shop. He may be part of a safety program.

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Punch Pressing Handles

Punch Pressing Handles

November 27, 1967

A machinist running a punch press at Res Manufacturing Company.

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Big Machines on the Factory Floor

Big Machines on the Factory Floor

June 10, 1924

Worker stands on a Nordberg machine on the floor of what is likely a plant owned by Republic Iron & Steel Co.

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