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Clock Room at McCormick Works
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Four men inside the clock and ticker room at International Harvester's McCormick Works. A Chicago White Sox pennant is hanging between two of the clocks. The McCormick Works was built by Cyrus McCormick in 1873 and became part of International Harvester in 1902. The factory was located at Blue Island and Western Avenues in the Chicago subdivision called "Canalport." It was closed in 1961.
November 9, 1914
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
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| Date Created | November 9, 1914 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 26 x 21 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965 |
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| Call Number | MCC MSS 7Z, Album 91, pg. 53 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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