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Railroad Repair Work

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Description: Group of men repairing railroad track near Racine.
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Interior of Repair Shop

Date: 1900
Description: Two men in a repair shop, probably the repair shop of Leslie Werner. Leslie Werner is identified as the man wearing the hat on the left.
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Street Work with International G-61 Truck

Date: 04 19 1921
Description: A man working on a residential street with a shovel and an International Model G-61 truck. The truck was operated by the Williams Brother's Concrete and Ce...
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Tar Wagon, West 181st Street

Date: 1968
Description: Close-up of tools on the back of a tar wagon on West 181st Street. Tar soaked brooms glisten in the sun and a pot of tar loosely covered with a hub cap si...
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Prisoners Working

Date: 1915
Description: View down road of a group of prisoners wearing striped jumpsuits doing road work while supervisors look on. A horse-drawn wagon is parked near a fence, and...
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International Truck in Service Station

Date: 02 04 1929
Description: An International truck is hoisted at an angle in the air by chains in a service shop, most likely at an International Harvester dealership. In the backgrou...
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International Truck Hoisted at Service Station

Date: 02 04 1929
Description: The undercarriage of an International truck can be seen as it is hoisted at an angle in the air by chain in a service shop, most likely at an International...
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Saving Energy with Insulation

Date: 1979
Description: During an energy tour of his district Congressman Obey visited various sites to observe projects to increase energy efficiency. Here a workman is preparing...
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Russians Working on Railroad

Date: 1918
Description: View down railroad tracks toward a group of Russian residents working to clear another set of railroad tracks running alongside. In the far distance are tr...
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Interior of Repair Shop

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Description: Interior view of a machine shop, possibly for wagon or vehicle repair. A wood burning stove is on the left. In the center is a bank of drawers and cubby ho...
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Machine Shop

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Description: Stereographic print of the interior of a machine shop. The drill press, engine lathe and power hacksaw are powered by a line shaft mounted on the ceiling. ...
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Interior of Bowar Bros. Garage

Date: 1915
Description: Interior view of the Bowar Bros. Garage. On two walls are banks of drawers and cubby holes for tools and parts. On the right are more shelves for tools. Am...
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Windows Washed at the Madison Inn

Date: 06 29 1961
Description: Madison Inn employee Allen Wheeler using a window-washing brush attached to 60-foot long handle with a thin hose which carries soap and water threaded thro...
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Windows Washed at the Madison Inn

Date: 06 29 1961
Description: Madison Inn employee Allen Wheeler using a window-washing brush attached to 60-foot long handle with a thin hose which carries soap and water threaded thro...
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Windows Washed at the Madison Inn

Date: 06 29 1961
Description: Madison Inn employee Allen Wheeler uses a window-washing brush attached to 60-foot long handle with a thin hose which carries soap and water threaded throu...
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Repair Shop at Dealership

Date: 06 29 1925
Description: Work table with tools in a repair shop. There are shelves behind the table.
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Repair Shop at Dealership

Date: 06 29 1925
Description: View of repair shop, with a piece of machinery on the left, and a vertical wood stand on wheels that is holding parts. In the background is a wall made of ...
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Repair Shop at Dealership

Date: 06 29 1925
Description: Wood tool rack in a repair shop at a dealership. The rack is four sided. In the background are small shelves, and on the right is wire fencing used as wall...
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Repair Shop at Dealership

Date: 06 29 1925
Description: Wood tool rack in a repair shop at a dealership. The rack is four sided. In the background are small shelves, and on the right is wire fencing used as wall...
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Repair Shop at Dealership

Date: 06 29 1925
Description: View of bench and rack against a brick wall. The bench is stacked with cans of grease and other supplies. The wood rack is holding hoses, ropes, chains, et...

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