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Metal Finishing Room at McCormick Reaper Works

Date: 1900
Description: Workers in the metal finishing room at the McCormick Reaper Works. In 1902 the factory became part of the International Harvester Company.
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Pouring Metal Into Molds at Plano Works

Date: 1919
Description: Factory workers pouring metal into molds at International Harvester's Plano Works. The factory was later known as "West Pullman Works."
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Men at Forge at McCormick Works

Date: 1900
Description: Men working with hot metal in what appears to be a forge at the McCormick Reaper Works factory.
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Grain Binder Assembly Room

Date: 1900
Description: Factory workers assemble grain binder parts at the McCormick Reaper Works. Metal machinery pieces are stacked at right and men work at tables to the left n...
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Men Working in Foundry at McCormick Works

Date: 02 12 1906
Description: Two men are bending over while working in the foundry area in McCormick Works. Other workers are in the background.
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Foundry Area

Date: 07 27 1906
Description: Foundry area at McCormick Works.
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Employee in Foundry Area at McCormick Works

Date: 09 1908
Description: Portrait of a male employee wearing overalls, standing in foundry area.
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Man Forming Metal

Date: 01 10 1912
Description: Man forming metal inside a factory building. A man is standing on the right holding up a sledgehammer.
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Man Forming Metal

Date: 01 10 1912
Description: Man forming metal inside a factory building.
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Workmen Posing in Forging Area

Date: 
Description: Two men are standing in the forging area at McCormick Works. Windows are along the wall in the background on the left.
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Forging Area at McCormick Works

Date: 06 20 1913
Description: Interior view of the forging area in the factory. Men are working in the background.
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Man Operating Metal Forming Machine

Date: 05 16 1914
Description: A man wearing a hat is operating a machine that is belt-driven from the ceiling.
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Manufacturing Area at McCormick Works

Date: 05 06 1918
Description: Men bending metal parts on factory floor.

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