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Construction Workers Excavating for NYC Subway

Date: 08 19 1925
Description: Workers are removing dirt for the construction of the New York City subway with a Bucyrus shovel loader and an International truck. The workers are below s...
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Power House Excavation

Date: 05 05 1919
Description: Workers preparing the power house for the addition of a 1250 k.w. turbo generator. A man in the foreground is taking a drink of water from a pail. Benham w...
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Clearing Trees with International TD-24 Crawler

Date: 1949
Description: Construction worker clears trees along a hillside with an International diesel TD-24 TracTracTor (crawler tractor).
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Quad-Cities Tank Arsenal Construction

Date: 05 16 1942
Description: Men use a crane to work on the "Micro-Westco Addition" at International Harvester's Quad-Cities Tank Arsenal. The text on the crane reads: "Universal; Exca...
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Watch House at Quad Cities Tank Arsenal

Date: 11 20 1942
Description: Men constructing guard towers at International Harvester's Quad Cities Tank Arsenal. Buildings and a vehicle are in the background.
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International Model M Truck at Construction Site

Date: 1914
Description: A man is standing at the back of an International truck holding a small chest or case. Behind him a group of construction workers are working near the scaf...
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Houses on a Rural Road

Date: 05 30 1916
Description: View down center of rural dirt road with houses along both sides in Black Hawk County. A man and horse are in a field on the left, near a sign that says: "...
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International Harvester Scout in Construction Site

Date: 10 05 1972
Description: International Harvester Scout in construction site. Original caption reads: "Photo # W-6965-- Scout vehicle from International Trucks offers many construct...
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International Model 1110 Pickup

Date: 1971
Description: Three-quarter view from front of passenger side of 1110 Model half-ton pickup. Long wheel base, and 8 foot box. I-beam front axle. A man is holding a piece...
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Twine Mill Under Construction

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of a twine mill under construction.
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Twine Mill Under Construction

Date: 1900
Description: View from across street of a twine mill under construction.
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Twine Mill Under Construction

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of twine mill under construction. Men are standing on and near many sets of railroad tracks. There is a large smokestack on the right.
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Twine Mill Under Construction

Date: 1900
Description: Slightly elevated view of a twine mill under construction. Railroad cars are on railroad tracks running along the buildings under construction. Men are wor...
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Twine Mill Under Construction

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of a twine mill under construction. Railroad cars are on tracks in the foreground. A large smokestack is in the center.
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Man with Construction Truck

Date: 03 10 1928
Description: A man is standing at the front of a construction truck with his thumbs hooked in the beltloops of his pants. There are large rocks in the bed of the truck....
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Delivery Truck

Date: 05 03 1928
Description: View across street towards the driver's side of a delivery truck parked along a curb. The sign painted on the truck reads: "Marion Coal & Supply Co."
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Truck Making Delivery to Construction Site

Date: 08 23 1928
Description: View towards a truck parked near a house, with a man sitting in the driver's seat. The side yard is a construction site. A man is working in the yard among...

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