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Molding Mower Wheels

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Workers removing mower wheels from casts inside Foundry no. 1 at the McCormick Reaper Works. The factory was owned by the McCormick Harvesting Machine company before 1902. In 1902 it became the McCormick Works of the International Harvester Company. The factory was located at Blue Island and Western Avenues in the Chicago subdivision called "Canalport". It was closed in 1961.

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company

Publication Information

Creator McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 34 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Call Number MCC MSS 7Z, album 90, pg. 104

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W012WEX
Legacy ID
WHi 9783

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