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Problem Solved

Date: 01 04 1978
Description: A man on a ladder is using a snow rake to rake his roof. The ladder is propped against the portico of his house. Caption reads: "PROBLEM SOLVED — Homeowner...
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Smashed Store Windows on State Street

Date: 07 16 1958
Description: Glass workers repair damage to 14 store windows on State Street after John O'Connor smashed them during the night and stole items from Goodman's Jewelry St...
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Painting Norbert Anderson's Home

Date: 08 16 1958
Description: View through window of Norbert Anderson's friends who pitched in to help paint his home at 1522 Jefferson Street. At right is James Karns who is standing o...
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Turbines at McCormick Works

Date: 02 28 1906
Description: Turbines inside plant at McCormick Works. A man is sitting on a set of steps on a platform above the floor.
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New House

Date: 1905
Description: Three men, identified on the negative envelope as "Mr. Miller, Boots, and Lavine," are posing on the roof of a large two-story cement block house under con...
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Manufacturing Area at McCormick Works

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Description: View looking up towards the ceiling inside a factory building. Bricks are stacked on the floor near the base of a ladder propped against a steel beam. Ther...
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Manufacturing Area at McCormick Works

Date: 01 06 1911
Description: Manufacturing area in a factory. A ladder is propped up against a beam near the ceiling. Windows line the wall along the right. Machinery is belt-driven.
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Policemen Paint Injured Officer's Home

Date: 08 18 1967
Description: Several men, many wearing T-shirts, are gathered on the lawn outside a house, with some men standing on ladders. One man is lying on the roof and painting ...
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Cleveland Branch House

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Description: Interior view of display of tools and other products arranged on shelves. The shelves are tilted down to display the parts, which are held in place by pins...
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Sandblasting Facade of Fess Hotel

Date: 11 18 1974
Description: View of a man standing on a ladder and sandblasting the brick facade of the Fess Hotel. He is wearing a protective hood, and is working on the right side o...
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Sandblasting Facade of Fess Hotel

Date: 11 18 1974
Description: View from sidewalk of a man standing on a ladder and sandblasting the facade on the right side of the Fess Hotel.
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West Side of Slave Cabin — Walnut Grove

Date: 03 26 1938
Description: View towards side of slave log cabin which has a peaked roof. A ladder is set up for access to the roof. Scaffolding is on the left and right ends of the b...

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