Photograph
Machine Shop at Akron Works
Workers in a machine shop(?) at International Harvester's Akron Works. The factory was devoted primarily to the manufacture of trucks. The works originally belonged to the Aultman & Miller Buckeye Company until it was bought out by IHC in 1905. Retooled and modernized in 1907, the works unfortunately burned and was rebuilt in 1912. Occupying 11.5 land acres, the works closed in 1919 when truck manufacturing was moved to Springfield Works. Products manufactured: harvesters (Buckeyes, until 1906 or so), auto wagons, commercial cars, motor truck parts, tractors (until 1911). |
Image ID: | 7553 |
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Creation Date: | |
Creator Name: | International Harvester Company |
City: | Akron |
County: | |
State: | Ohio |
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 98, pg. 24 |
Original Dimensions: | 10 x 8 inches |
Blue collar workers |
Work clothes |
Men |
Factories |
Automobile industry and trade |
Machine shops |
Indoor photography |
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