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McCormick Reaper Works during Chicago Fire
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Elevated view of men and ships near the McCormick Works and the Chicago River during the Chicago Fire of 1871. The original caption reads: "Reproduction of photograph taken during the big Chicago fire, 1871. Photograph taken from south bank of river, east of Rush Street, showing McCormick Works in the center on the north bank of the river." The McCormick factory was ultimately destroyed in the fire.
1871
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Publication Information
| Creator | McCormick Harvesting Machine Company |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1871 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 18 x 25 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | McCormick Company visual materials, circa 1851-circa 1950 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | M2002-175 |
| Media Number | Box 2,Folder 2 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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