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Gisholt Foundry
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View of two workers pouring molten metal on the floor of the Gisholt plant. There are two massive chain hoists, suspended from a bridge crane, that are holding the vats of liquified metal being poured into molds. Tracks in the floor are for moving supplies and casts.
circa 1930-1939
Publication Information
| Date Created | circa 1930-1939 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 photograph |
| Dimensions | 13 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Gisholt Machine Company negatives and photographs, circa 1900-circa 1960 |
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| Call Number | PH 7114 Box 4, Sleeve 7 |
| Media Number | Box 4 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9912822334202121 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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Gisholt Machine Company Plant
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