Photograph
"McCormick Day" in Owatonna
| 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. |
| Image ID: | 77432 |
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| Creation Date: | circa 1899 |
| Creator Name: | McCormick Harvesting Machine Company |
| City: | Owatonna |
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| 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 |
| 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." |
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| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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