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McCormick Grain and Corn Binders at Dealership

Date: 07 20 1935
Description: Elevated view of a group of men posing outdoors with McCormick-Deering grain binders and corn binders outside Kilborne Bros., Inc., an International Harves...
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Two Men Sitting Underneath a Parts Display

Date: 1910
Description: Two factory workers dressed in dark work clothes, light aprons, and dark hats sit on a crate below a numbered display of parts, most likely at Internationa...
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Interior View of Osbourne Factory with Parts (Painting Room?)

Date: 10 09 1907
Description: A view of the center aisle of a factory, (painting room?), with large windows, wooden rafters, and a wooden floor. Hanging from the ceiling from large hook...
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Four Men Transport Cargo in a Cart

Date: 1907
Description: Four men are transporting a cart of goods from a railroad car to a loading dock. The men are most likely employees of the International Harvester Osbourne ...
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Men with Large Machinery at Osborne Works

Date: 1907
Description: Two factory workers in dark work clothes and hats stand near large, belt-driven manufacturing equipment at International Harvester's Osborne Works (later k...
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Man Sitting on a Cart in a Factory

Date: 1910
Description: A factory worker is sitting on a cart on at International Harvester's Osborne Works. Behind him are stacked pieces of lumber. Hooks hang from the ceiling. ...
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Fire Wagon with Tanks and Pump

Date: 1910
Description: A horse-drawn wagon, possibly a fire wagon, with engine and tank parked on a street. The wagon is equipped with a large tank with hoses attached to it, and...
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Man Driving an Automobile in Snow

Date: 1909
Description: A man is sitting in the driver's seat of a vehicle that appears to be stopped in deep snow. There is a canvas covering over the top of the vehicle. In the ...
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Department of Public Works Truck

Date: 1910
Description: Two men are sitting in a truck with an empty flatbed and large wheels. The men are both wearing suits and hats. The sign on the side of the vehicle reads: ...
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Knox-Romig Delivery Truck

Date: 1911
Description: A delivery truck with the store name: "Knox-Romig Furniture Co." is parked in front of the Knox-Romig storefront. There is a covered piece of furniture, pr...
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Worker Resting Against Cart

Date: 08 15 1911
Description: A man dressed in light overalls and a stripped button-up shirt is leaning against a cart in a factory yard at International Harvester's Osborne Works (late...
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Man Next to Large Machinery at Osbourne Works

Date: 02 29 1912
Description: A man dressed in a suit and hat is standing next to a crane lifting machine crated for delivery. The wood building has tall ceilings and is filled with sta...
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Men Harvesting with a Vertical Stationary Engine

Date: 1911
Description: A man on the right is standing and leaning against a large cart which contains a vertical stationary engine. Three men on the left are working in the backg...
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Man with Push Cart at Osborne Works

Date: 07 30 1913
Description: An elderly factory worker dressed in pants, a striped shirt, suspenders and a hat is posing with a large push cart at International Harvester's Osborne Wor...
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Men Working with Metal Forming Machinery

Date: 11 24 1913
Description: A man is standing with his back to the camera working with a large piece of metal forming machinery. To his right another man is pushing a cart. The men ar...
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Men in a Freight Elevator

Date: 03 20 1914
Description: One man wearing a jacket and hat is standing in a freight elevator with a partially open door, while a second man is pushing a cart of parts toward the el...
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Furnace Oven in Foundry at Auburn Works

Date: 11 26 1923
Description: View down a large, open factory space towards a furnace oven. Parts are stacked on the floor. There are skylights in the ceiling.
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Parts Hanging in Manufacturing Area

Date: 03 16 1933
Description: Parts are hangng in a room at Auburn Works. On the wall in the background are controls set in boxes with glass doors.
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Trucks and Twine on Display Under Tent

Date: 07 27 1935
Description: McCormick-Deering twine, trucks, and other equipment on display under an open-sided tent. Banners and flags are hanging above the equipment. Groups of men ...
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Red Star Express Lines

Date: 09 20 1935
Description: View across street towards a truck. The sign painted on the side of the truck reads: "Red Star Express Lines." The truck is parked along the curb in front ...

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