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McCormick Reaper Works Forge Shop

Date: 1902
Description: Men working in the forge shop of the McCormick Reaper Works. The factory was owned by the McCormick Harvesting Machine Company. In 1902 it became the McCor...
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International 8-16 Tractors on Assembly Line

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Description: Workers tending to International 8-16 tractors on an assembly line at International Harvester's Tractor Works. The factory was located at 2600 West 1st Blv...
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Hamilton Works Tool Room

Date: 08 1909
Description: Workers using a large industrial press to manufacture parts in the tool room of International Harvester's Hamilton Works in Ontario, Canada.
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Dipping Mower Wheels at Deering Works

Date: 1919
Description: Two workers dipping mower wheels in paint at International Harvester's Deering Works. The factory was owned by the Deering Harvester Company before 1902. I...
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Completion of 1st Tractor at Neuss Works, Germany

Date: 03 15 1937
Description: Several men, most likely factory and company managers gathered to celebrate the completion of the first tractor manufactured at International Harvester's N...
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Core Room at Deering Works Foundry

Date: 07 13 1905
Description: Workers in the core room at the Grey Iron Foundry at International Harvester's Deering Works (factory).
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Assembling Corn Pickers at Chatham Works

Date: 10 01 1943
Description: Male and female factory workers assemble corn pickers at Chatham Works. According to the original caption, the work was "lightened" by a roller-conveyor as...
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Painting A-100 "Golden Jubilee" Trucks at Springfield Works

Date: 1957
Description: A painter uses a hose to paint parts for International A-100 "Golden Jubilee" trucks at International Harvester's Springfield Works.
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Loading Red Diamond Engine

Date: 1948
Description: Factory workers loading a Red Diamond engine with an overhead pulley and crane system at International Harvester's Indianapolis Works.
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Mounting Cab at Springfield Works

Date: 1937
Description: A factory worker standing by a truck cab as it is lowered onto the assembly line at International Harvester's Springfield Works. Another man near a railing...
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Factory Worker Stacking Bundles at Osborne Twine Mill

Date: 09 29 1913
Description: A factory worker stacks wrapped and tied bundles of twine into a large pile in the Twine Mill at Osborne Works (later known as Auburn Works). Behind the ma...
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Factory Workers at Fort Wayne Works

Date: 1930
Description: Elevated view of factory workers with machines and parts at International Harvester's Ft. Wayne Works.
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Foundry at McCormick Works

Date: 1900
Description: Slightly elevated view of men working in a foundry.
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Men in Foundry Area of McCormick Works

Date: 1900
Description: Men working at what appears to be a forge in the foundry area of McCormick Works. A pile of materials is in the foreground.
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Manufacturing Area — Bolt Department

Date: 1900
Description: Interior view of men working in the bolt department at McCormick Works.
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Foundry Area

Date: 1915
Description: Elevated view of men working in the foundry area of a plant.
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Men Working in Manufacturing Area of Factory

Date: 03 29 1923
Description: Men working in a manufacturing area of a factory.
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Men Working in Manufacturing Area of Factory

Date: 03 29 1923
Description: Elevated view of men working a manufacturing area of a factory.
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Large Room at Large Dealership

Date: 01 14 1929
Description: Elevated view of a large room at a dealership. The ceiling rafters are exposed, and there are skylights. Men are working at work tables on the right, and t...
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Man Working on Assembly of Part for Cultivator

Date: 01 26 1921
Description: A man is working on assembling a part for a cultivator in a large factory area. Other men are working in the background. Parts are stacked on the right.

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