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Machine Shop at Akron Works
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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).
International Harvester Company
Publication Information
| Creator | International Harvester Company |
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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 98, pg. 24 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | IN COPYRIGHT |
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1920
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Man working on an inline truck engine at International Harvester's Akron Works. The factory was owned by the Aultman & Miller Buckeye Company until the company was purchased by International Harves...
