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Conklin & Sons

Date: 1916
Description: People pose outside of Conklin & Sons store. According to the sign, they sold wood, lime, cement, tile, and brick.
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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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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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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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