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Chicago and Northwestern Train

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Description: Chicago and Northwestern train with the Chicago skyline in the background.
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McCormick Reaper Works

Date: 1868
Description: Engraved illustration of an elevated view of the "McCormick Reaper & Mower Works." Ships are on Lake Michigan in the background.
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Northern Railway Locomotive

Date: 1905
Description: A locomotive for the Northern Railway sits on railroad tracks, probably on the grounds of the McCormick Works. The side of the locomotive reads: "Northern ...
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Flag Raising Ceremony

Date: 1917
Description: Elevated view of crowd at flag raising ceremony at Western Avenue. A group of people are standing on a stage or platform decorated with flags, and a large ...
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Elevated View of McCormick Works

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of McCormick Works. In the foreground are powerlines, and beyond are railroad tracks and a locomotive pulling railroad cars. Near the factory...
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Railroad Yard at McCormick Works

Date: 1920
Description: Railroad yard at McCormick Works. A man is looking out the window of the locomotive on the right, and there are stacks of lumber on the small, open railroa...
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Railroad Yard at McCormick Works

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Description: View of the railroad yard at McCormick Works. Railroad tracks are in the foreground, and there is a locomotive near a railroad track turnaround. There is a...
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Illinois Northern Rail Road Train

Date: 07 1907
Description: Illinois Northern rail road train, with two engines, a coal car and a car with front wall burst out, at McCormick Works. There are commercial buildings in ...
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Railroad Crossing on Road

Date: 03 1907
Description: View down dirt road towards a railroad crossing. A man is standing near a fence on the left. A brick factory building is behind the fence, and more buildin...
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Illinois Northern Railroad Train

Date: 07 1907
Description: View towards the side of an Illinois Northern railroad train, with two engines, a coal car and a car with the front wall burst out. At McCormick Works. The...

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