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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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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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Barellis Concrete Works

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Description: Workers stand in a wooded area around blocks of concrete from Barellis Concrete Works. Caption reads: "Barellis Concrete Works, Covington, LA."
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Cement Works, Harlem River

Date: 1968
Description: An excavation bucket hanging by cables from a crane at the Harlem River cement works. A cloudy sky forms the background and dirt falls from the bucket.
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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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International Heavy S-2 Cement Mixer

Date: 1984
Description: An International heavy S-2 cement mixer painted orange is at the top of a hill. In the background is a highway, part of which is under construction.
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Man Giving Directions to Truck Driver

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Description: A man identified as R.S. Wilson, Jr., who is wearing a hat and a suit, gives directions to a truck driver working for Big Rock Stone & Material Co. The ori...
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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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Buildex Company

Date: 04 08 1954
Description: Sample of a concrete block carport. Building materials were available at the Buildex Company, 4519 West Beltline Highway.
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Buildex Company

Date: 04 08 1954
Description: Sample fence made of concrete blocks from the Buildex Company, 4519 Beltline Highway.
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Man with International A-5 Concrete Truck

Date: 1931
Description: A man is standing on top of an International A-5 truck which is parked beneath a concrete spout to fill the tank on the truck bed.
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Pouring Concrete Into International A-5 Truck

Date: 1931
Description: A man is standing on top of an International A-5 truck, filling a tank with concrete. A man wearing a hat is standing above him looking out of a window in ...
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Cement Truck

Date: 1931
Description: A man loading cement into the back of an International Model A-5 truck. The automobile is marked on the driver's side door with the words: "Cayll & Barrett...
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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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