Allis Chalmers Plant | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Allis Chalmers Plant

Allis Chalmers Plant | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Vines are growing on the facade of the Allis Chalmers factory which extends the full width of this view. There are automobiles and a street car in the background, where a woman wearing high heels pulls a coaster wagon. There are men and a woman near a lamp post in the foreground.  On the reverse of the print is written, "One of the world's largest makers of machines that can't be made — Allis Chalmers."
DESCRIPTION
Vines are growing on the facade of the Allis Chalmers factory which extends the full width of this view. There are automobiles and a street car in the background, where a woman wearing high heels pulls a coaster wagon. There are men and a woman near a lamp post in the foreground. On the reverse of the print is written, "One of the world's largest makers of machines that can't be made — Allis Chalmers."
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:131296
Creation Date:circa 1935
Creator Name:Wisconsin. Department of Agriculture and Markets.
City:West Allis
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Wisconsin Conservation Department photographs and films, 1930-1957
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:photographic print, b&w
Original Format Number:PH Series 2375.1.16
Original Dimensions:5 x 4 inches
SUBJECTS
Machinery industry
Automobiles
Streetcars
Coats
Hats
Shoes
Factories
Clothing and dress
Foliage
Brickwork
Buildings

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