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Western Lime and Cement Company

Date: 1910
Description: A construction crew at work on the Western Lime and Cement company's factory, which is located between McDonald Street and the west bank of the Fox River.
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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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Marquette Cement Company

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Description: Cape Girardeau Cement Company began construction on The Marquette Cement Plant in 1909. The plant produced over 1.2 million tons of cement annually.
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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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Oklahoma Portland Cement Company

Date: 1920
Description: The Oklahoma Portland Cement Company, built in 1906, had a capacity of 12 cars a day. Caption reads: "Oklahoma Portland Cement Co. Capacity 12 cars a day, ...

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