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Mill Gears

Date: 10 09 1956
Description: Original Falk caption reads: "Mill Gears, 21 or 22.289T, 1 1/2 DP, 26 inch F. 100 hp, 18.3 rpm mills." Purchaser was Allis Chalmers and it was used by the ...
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The Edison Portland Ceent Company Plant

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Description: Aerial view of the Edison Portland Cement Company, founded by Thomas A. Edison in 1902. The company introduced the use of long kilns. Caption reads: "Plant...
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Northwestern States Portland Cement Company

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Description: Elevated view of many factories of the "Cowham System," part of the Northwestern States Portland Cement Company, which began operations in 1908 and has a y...
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Carter Ice & Fuel Company Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Carter Ice & Fuel Company, suppliers of ice, fuel, and building products in Menomonie, Wisconsin, with a three-quarter view of a one-stor...
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Miracle Pressed Stone Co. Letterhead

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Description: Letterhead of the Miracle Pressed Stone Company, with a three-quarter view of a cement building block, nestled in the curve of the decorative capital "M" o...
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Manitowoc Shipyard & Manitowoc Portland Cement Company

Date: 01 08 1958
Description: Elevated view over icy water towards ships in the shipyard on the left, and the cement company in the background. Cranes and industrial buildings are in th...
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Cement Truck

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Description: "Redi-Mix" cement truck owned by Findorff Lumber & Supply Company.
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Pouring Cement

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Description: Two men are standing and watching as a construction crew is pouring cement at the Hill Farms State Office Building.

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