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Mowing Along Waterfront (League Island?)

Date: 1899
Description: A man in work clothes is operating a horse-drawn mower in a patch of grass along a waterfront, while another man wearing a hat and tie is looking on. Ships...
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North and South Harbor Tracts

Date: 06 14 1961
Description: Aerial view of North and South Harbor Tracts, looking north from South Pier No. 2. There are skyscrapers in the background. there are multiple items of mac...
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Man Driving Industrial Tractor on Wharf

Date: 09 13 1927
Description: Man driving industrial tractor pulling a long set of carts stacked with bales. On the right, men are standing on a large ship at dock.
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Bales of Manila Unloaded from Ship

Date: 09 13 1927
Description: View down dock towards bales of manila being unloaded from a ship. The building on the left has a sign that reads: "Poland Street Wharf." There is a ship a...
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Bales of Manila Unloaded from Ship

Date: 09 13 1927
Description: Bales of manila are lying on a dock after being unloaded from a ship, which is at dock on the right. The building on the left has a sign that reads: "Polan...
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Ships in Docks at McCormick Works

Date: 03 11 1909
Description: View across water towards ships in docks at McCormick Works. Lumber is in tall stacks along the wharf.
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Shipping Pier at McCormick Works

Date: 02 05 1912
Description: View across icy water towards men posing on a ship at a shipping pier at McCormick Works. Factory buildings are in the background.
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View of River from Docks

Date: 11 13 1914
Description: View of river from docks. Industrial buildings and a smokestack are on the far shoreline.

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