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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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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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International Model F Coal Company Truck

Date: 1917
Description: A man drives an International Model F (or 31) truck operated by H.E. Chapman Coal Company and Lehigh Cement.
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Shooting Concrete from Elevated Road at Power Dam

Date: 05 17 1912
Description: Workmen pouring concrete from the elevated railroad into forms below.
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Northeast View of Interior of Power House Coffer Dam

Date: 09 30 1912
Description: Pile drivers working within the confines of the coffer dam. Men are on the high trestle constructing chutes for pouring concrete.
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Concrete Mixers and Hoisting Crane, East End of Power Dam

Date: 10 17 1912
Description: Concrete plant at east end of the dam, showing the mixers, crane, and a rail car at the abutment.
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Two Men at Work with Cement

Date: 1919
Description: Two men, possibly farmers, work with a wheelbarrow, shovel and cement mixer. One man is dressed in overalls, and both have hats and gloves.
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Putting in Concrete for Apron of Power Dam

Date: 05 17 1912
Description: Elevated view of workers using shovels to level fresh concrete at the base of the chutes from the high trestle. The steam powered pile driver is at work in...
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Runway Through Dam

Date: 07 01 1912
Description: A view through the runway (tunnel) cast into the concrete structure of the power dam at Prairie du Sac.
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Men with Concrete Mixer

Date: 1915
Description: Two men posing at a construction site with an International stationary engine and concrete mixer. One of the men is wearing a work apron from Botsford Lumb...
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Barn and Wooden Silo

Date: 1915
Description: Exterior view of square wooden silo next to a barn at "Mr Fox's Farm".
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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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Man Spreading Cement on Silo Wall

Date: 1915
Description: Man spreading cement on the wall of a silo.
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Cement Work

Date: 1915
Description: A wooden chest with a sign "[illegible] Cement Work" stands on West Dayton Street near its intersection with Wisconsin Avenue. There is a bucket nearby, an...
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New Dam

Date: 1913
Description: View looking down on construction site of a dam. Two pulley-operated hoists are erect. Men pose from the top of the dam.

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