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Analyzing Composition of Cement

Date: 09 20 1956
Description: Katharine Mather of the Corps of Engineers Waterways Experiment Station checks a computer analysis of the composition of cement.
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Concrete Block Machine

Date: 03 12 1929
Description: View of a machine that makes concrete blocks at Madison Silo Company.
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Concrete Block Machine

Date: 03 12 1929
Description: Concrete block machine as seen from the front, at Madison Silo Co.
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Large Cement Kiln

Date: 08 24 1956
Description: Purchased by Allis Chalmers and used by the Marquette Cement Company, original Falk caption reads:"M.O. NO. 5541-0574 & 5520-7424. Type of Unit, 12 1/2 GDA...
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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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Naranja Rock Company Incorporated

Date: 05 12 1939
Description: Men loading cement blocks onto rolling carts in an open-air building at Naranja Rock Company Incorporated. An International Model 200 power unit was used t...
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Engine Powered Concrete Mixer

Date: 02 09 1906
Description: Men at a construction site using an International stationary engine to power a concrete mixer. Two of the men have wheelbarrows filled with concrete.
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Men Pouring Cement for Silo Construction

Date: 1915
Description: Four men working at a site for the construction of a silo. They are pouring cement for its foundation.
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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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Airports — TD-9

Date: 1950
Description: View of men working with concrete mixer. Subject: "Airports — TD-9." Where Taken: "MidW." Information with photograph reads: "TD-9 Tractor loading sand int...
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Shoot the Chute

Date: 1953
Description: The chute is equipped with rail for the carts that haul the limestone at the Lime Kiln.

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