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Construction of "Borrow Pit"

Date: 02 22 1919
Description: Workers using a steam shovel to dig a "borrow pit" for the no. 2 mine. The shovel is loading soil onto a rail car on a narrow gauge railroad track. Benham ...
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Quinn Construction Company Steam Shovel

Date: 10 03 1928
Description: Quinn Construction Company steam shovel excavating for the First Congregational Church, 1609 University Avenue. There is a house in the background.
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Orpheum Theater Under Construction

Date: 04 03 1926
Description: Orpheum Theater construction, 216 State Street, looking north, with steam shovel and other equipment. Also shows Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 128 W. John...
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Orpheum Theater Under Construction

Date: 03 03 1926
Description: Orpheum Theater under construction, 216 State Street, looking west. Also shows Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 128 W. Johnson Street, Holy Redeemer Rectory,...
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Madison Housing Authority Project

Date: 11 23 1948
Description: This ceremony at Truax Field signaled the start of construction of the 120-unit apartment project for war veterans by the Madison Housing Authority. Henry ...
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Earthmover Used in Road Repair

Date: 09 22 1927
Description: View down road towards a man using an earthmover for road repair. There is a truck parked on the roadside on the left, and a stack of pipes is near the roa...
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Earthmover Used in Road Repair

Date: 09 22 1927
Description: View down road towards a man using an earthmover for road repair. There is a truck parked on the roadside on the left, and a stack of pipes is near the roa...

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