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McCormick Works

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View across river towards the McCormick Works. Railroad cars are on railroad tracks near the factory buildings. Stacks of lumber are stacked in front of the railroad cars. A man is walking on a path in the foreground, and a group of men are on a boat at the near shoreline.

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image

Collection Information

Source Collection Glass negative series, circa 1900-1939

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012IKL
Legacy ID
WHi 115286

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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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