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McCormick Reaper Works
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Elevated view across canal of the McCormick Reaper Works, rail yard, and surrounding buildings. After 1902, the factory became International Harvester's McCormick Works.
1900
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
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McCormick Reaper Works Factory
1900
View across canal of the McCormick Reaper Works factory, rail yard, and surrounding buildings. Men in the foreground are stacking piles of lumber. After 1902, the factory became International Harve...
Factory Workers at IHC McCormick Works
1900
Slightly elevated view of factory workers working parts, most likely at the McCormick Reaper Works. After 1902, the factory became International Harvester's McCormick Works.
McCormick Works Foundry Yard
1900
Elevated view of yard behind the foundry at the McCormick Reaper Works. Several men and a horse are working among piles of parts and debris. The factory was owned by the McCormick Harvesting Machin...
McCormick Reaper Works Factory and Rail Yard
1900
Southwest panorama of the McCormick Reaper Works factory and rail yard as seen across a canal. Workers can be seen unloading wood.
Reaper in Factory Yard at McCormick Works
February 24, 1916
A Reaper is set-up in the factory yard in front of a small backdrop. The Reaper parts are numbered, and a sign on it reads: "Reaper Built 1851 Cut 24 Crops." In the background are railroad cars.
Reaper at McCormick Works
July 5, 1910
Reaper outdoors in a yard at McCormick Works.