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Working on Tractor Parts at Tractor Works

Date: 12 11 1924
Description: Factory worker tending to a crankshaft for a McCormick-Deering 10-20 tractor at International Harvester's Tractor Works.
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Welding a Wheel at IHC Tractor Works

Date: 1929
Description: Worker welding a steel tractor wheel in a shower of sparks at International Harvester's Tractor Works.
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Capital Buick Co. Machine Shop

Date: 11 07 1929
Description: The Capital Buick Co. machine shop, 750 E. Washington Avenue, with two mechanics repairing an automobile.
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Road Oil Spraying Tank Truck

Date: 01 25 1929
Description: A tank truck that sprays road oil is parked in front of Wisconsin Foundry & Machine Company, located at 613-629 East Main Street.
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Wind Leakage Testing

Date: 05 26 1926
Description: Machine for testing wind leakage through windows and doors, set up at Randall shops, and manufactured by Monarch Metal Products.
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Factory Worker at Osborne Works

Date: 02 24 1921
Description: Factory worker machining(?) parts at International Harvester's Osborne Works (later known as "Auburn Works").
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Factory Workers at Osborne Works

Date: 05 06 1924
Description: Factory workers posing near parts and machines at International Harvester's Osborne Works (later known as "Auburn Works").
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Rolling Aluminum

Date: 1923
Description: Men rolling aluminum by hand at the Mirro Aluminum Company.
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Eight Men

Date: 1925
Description: Seven men, five in work clothes and two wearing suits pose on the steps in front of a wooden building, which is a machine shop, with large paned windows. O...
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Parts Storage in Repair Shop at Dealership

Date: 07 21 1925
Description: Repair shop at a dealership, with tools, parts and workstations. On the left are tall shelves with compartments and cubbies for storing parts, with stacks ...
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Drills in Shop at Dealership

Date: 06 21 1926
Description: Shop interior with drills.
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Man Working at Bench

Date: 07 16 1926
Description: A man wearing a work coverall is working at bench building machine parts.
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Man Working at Bench

Date: 07 12 1926
Description: A man wearing a work coverall is working at bench building machine parts.
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Man Working on Machine Parts

Date: 07 16 1926
Description: A man wearing a work coverall is working on machine parts. In the background is a white backdrop.
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Man Working on Machine Parts

Date: 07 12 1926
Description: A man wearing a work coverall and a hat with a visor is working on machine parts. In the background is a white backdrop.
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Man Working on Machine Parts

Date: 07 12 1926
Description: A man wearing a work coverall is working on machine parts. In the background is a white backdrop.
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Man Working on Machine Parts

Date: 07 12 1926
Description: A man wearing a work coverall and a hat with a visor is working on machine parts. In the background is a white backdrop.
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Gisholt Automatic Turret Lathe

Date: 12 28 1920
Description: This automatic turret lathe, photographed inside the factory shop in front of a sweep, was manufactured in 20" and 30" sizes. Produced by 1920, promotional...
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Gisholt Automatic Saddle Lathe

Date: 09 03 1927
Description: Automatic saddle lathe in the factory shop. Promotional material for the Gisholt Machine Company states that "for duplication of machined castings and forg...

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