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Brackelsberg Furnace at McCormick Works

Date: 1939
Description: Factory workers take samples from the 8-ton Brackelsberg Furnace at McCormick Works. The original caption reads: "Furnace has three tap spouts. Large insul...
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Furnace in Schoolhouse

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Description: Wood burning furnace at the rear of a schoolhouse classroom. In addition, students are sitting at their desks reading.
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C.W. McNally Company Building

Date: 1910
Description: C.W. McNally Company building at 197-199 Water Street, located just south of the intersection with Chicago Street. This Greek Revival style building was er...
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J. Robert Taylor Cleaning Furnace

Date: 10 01 1938
Description: J. Robert Taylor cleaning a furnace. He has a broom and a small brush in hand, a pipe in his mouth, and a dirty rag placed on his head. He is reading a doc...
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Kiln Boiler and Chimney

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Description: View of a kiln boiler and chimney placed on a wooden bench.
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Regent Street Businesses on 1300 Block

Date: 03 25 1949
Description: Three busineses located on the 1300 block of Regent Street. Looking south are Pharo Plumbing, 1302 Regent; Badger Bus Lines, 1313 Regent across the street ...
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Automatic Heating and Air Conditioning Truck

Date: 12 06 1949
Description: A fuel oil truck parks in front of a building labeled "General Heating" at 506 University Avenue.
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Evenaire Company

Date: 12 13 1949
Description: Two company trucks parked in front of the Evenaire Company "Controlled Temperature" building, located at 1976 Atwood Avenue. Photograph used in an advertis...
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Buffalo Street Pipe Installation

Date: 10 1914
Description: Buffalo Street construction, showing heating pipes being installed under the cut pavement. A boy is bent over in near a pile of dirt in the background look...
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Research Products Corporation

Date: 11 24 1950
Description: Three men look at the millionth filter produced by the Research Products Corporation, located at 1015 East Main Street. They are, from left to right: R.E....
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Midwest Iron Fireman Company

Date: 12 13 1950
Description: A group of men and women stand in front of the Midwest Iron Fireman Company at 440 West Gorham Street.
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Man in Metro Truck near The Sievert Corp.

Date: 05 1949
Description: Man in driver's seat inside International Metro truck parked outside the Sievert Corp.
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Inland Heating Company Showroom

Date: 05 1949
Description: Two men inside the Inland Heating Company with an International KB-3 Metro truck parked outside a large plate glass window.
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Fleet of Four Trucks

Date: 1940
Description: A fleet of four pickup trucks of various makes and a larger truck, all advertising L.C. Welch Plumbing and Heating on the door. They are parked on a reside...
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Historical Library Doors

Date: 1914
Description: Detail view of the two doors at the north end of the Wisconsin Historical Society Library reading room which provided access to the separate periodical rea...
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Hot Water Heater

Date: 06 1923
Description: Kerosene hot water heater. Larger tanks are behind the heater.
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Mechanical Apprentice Award

Date: 11 09 1953
Description: F.R. Badeau (left), president of the Madison Mechanical Contractors Association, presents an award to Damon Bryant who was selected as the outstanding mech...
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American Plumbing & Heating Company

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Description: A group portrait of workers in the American Plumbing & Heating Company.
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Ventilation Fans

Date: 12 12 1944
Description: Three men stand near ventilation fans for cementing machines on the roof of Building #3.
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Duct Work

Date: 06 05 1947
Description: A view of the duct work in the passenger tire press room on the third floor of Building 7.

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