"McCormick Day" in Owatonna | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

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"McCormick Day" in Owatonna

"McCormick Day" in Owatonna | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Elevated view of a large crowd gathered on a dirt road in front of a strip of commercial buildings to celebrate the arrival of a McCormick agricultural equipment shipment. Men in the foreground hold musical instruments, and men and children stand behind them among horse-drawn wagons loaded with machinery. These events, sometimes referred to as "McCormick Day", were organized by McCormick dealers for publicity.
DESCRIPTION
Elevated view of a large crowd gathered on a dirt road in front of a strip of commercial buildings to celebrate the arrival of a McCormick agricultural equipment shipment. Men in the foreground hold musical instruments, and men and children stand behind them among horse-drawn wagons loaded with machinery. These events, sometimes referred to as "McCormick Day", were organized by McCormick dealers for publicity.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:77432
Creation Date:circa 1899
Creator Name:McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
City:Owatonna
County:
State:Minnesota
Collection Name:International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:MCC MSS 7Z, Album 113, Pg.39
Original Dimensions:17 x 14 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The awnings and signs on the buildings in the background read: "Shea & Deviny Clothing," "Golden Eagle Clothing House," Holland & Eddy Groceries & Chockery," and "Auction Sale." The label on the back of the photograph reads: "Negative Case No.: Special. Town: Owotonna. State or Country: Minn-. Agency Maukato, Minn. Remarks: J.C. Rice."
SUBJECTS
Agricultural implements
Agricultural machinery
Horses
Bands (Music)
Musical instruments
Clothing and dress
Dresses
Hats
Suits (Clothing)
Umbrellas
Uniforms
Central business districts
Cities and towns
Agricultural machinery industry
Children
Crowds
Men
Women
Storefronts
Stores, Retail
Delivery of goods
Signs and signboards
Horse-drawn vehicles
Wagons

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