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UW-Madison Mechanical Engineering Building Construction

Date: 09 07 1930
Description: University of Wisconsin-Madison Mechanical Engineering Building at 1513 University Avenue under construction. Men are working on the steel framework. A mas...
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Construction of Lubertzy Works

Date: 1910
Description: Construction workers on a building site at International Harvester's Lubertzy Works in Russia.
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Concrete Mixer and East Shore Abutment at Power Dam

Date: 04 13 1912
Description: The concrete mixer standing near the newly poured east shore abutment while men are working nearby. Reinforcing rods protrude from the abutment.
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Joys Building and Surrounding Construction

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Description: Elevated view of west side of N. Water Street between E. Buffalo and E. Chicago Streets, featuring the Joys Building, with a contruction area in foreground...
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Excavating for New Building

Date: 07 1908
Description: Workmen with teams of horses excavate for the new Mercantile Store, later the M.M. Smart Store. A woman is walking on the street nearby, and a boy or man w...
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Excavating for New Building

Date: 07 1908
Description: Workmen with teams of horses excavate for the new Mercantile Store, later the M.M. Smart Store.
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Bettendorf Tank Arsenal Construction

Date: 10 27 1942
Description: Stacks of lumber used in the construction of what is probably International Harvester's Bettendorf Tank Arsenal (factory). The lumber is sitting on the gro...
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Hagen Materials Company Truck

Date: 1947
Description: A man stacks building materials on the bed of an International KBS-5 truck with a 159-inch wheelbase owned by the Hagen Materials Company. The truck is par...
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Twine Mill Construction Site

Date: 1900
Description: Elevated view of a construction site surrounded by buildings in what appears to be an industrial area. A sign on the building on the left side of reads: "W...
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Winnebago County Agricultural School Construction

Date: 1907
Description: Three-quarter view of front and side of the almost-completed Winnebago School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy. Construction workers are on the building...
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TD-20C Crawler Dozer and H-90E Pay Loader

Date: 1971
Description: A man is driving a TD-20C Crawler Dozer on the left, and in the background another man is driving an H-90E Pay Loader. They are moving earth near the side ...
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Man Operating International

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Description: Man operating International construction equipment to raise building materials along the side of a brick building.
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Man Operating TD-25

Date: 1972
Description: Slightly elevated view of a man operating a TD-25 on work site for the Blue Plains Water Pollution Plant. "Excavation Construction, Inc., has prime contrac...
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Construction Site

Date: 08 19 1925
Description: Elevated view looking down at men driving dump trucks and operating a steam shovel and a crane below ground level at a construction site. On the opposite s...
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New Ranger Station

Date: 06 19 1936
Description: One man is working on a ladder near the side door of a one and one half story, masonry block building with five garage bays. There are two men on the right...
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Construction Site

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Description: A construction site with a view of the excavated foundation and the street level. At the street level are buildings, people, and horse-drawn wagons. One ma...
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Construction Site

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Description: A construction site with a view of the excavated foundation and the street level. At the street level are buildings, people, a crane, construction shacks, ...
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Construction Site

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Description: A construction site with a view of the excavated foundation and the street level. At the street level are buildings, people, a crane, construction shacks, ...
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Glander Art Studio, Future Home

Date: 1914
Description: View across street towards a group of children standing in front of the Glander Building under construction on the northeast corner of S. 9th and Washingto...
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Construction Site

Date: 09 11 1914
Description: View of construction site of factory building. Metal parts are stacked in the foreground, and men are sitting in a railroad car on the left. A man is at th...

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