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McCormick Reaper Works and Rail Yard

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McCormick Reaper Works and rail yard as seen from across a canal. The factory was owned by the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company until 1902 when it became the International Harvester Company's "McCormick Works". The factory was located at Blue Island and Western Avenues in the Chicago subdivision called "Canalport". It was closed in 1961.

Date Created:
1900
Creator:
McCormick Harvesting Machine Company

Publication Information

Creator McCormick Harvesting Machine Company
Date Created 1900

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 35 x 27 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company photo albums, circa 1899-1965
Call Number MCC MSS 7Z, album 90, pg. 122

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W012WDI
Legacy ID
WHi 9793

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