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Walking Dragline

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Walking dragline that was later purchased by Marion Power Shovel Company. Falk caption reads, "130 yard power dragline propel crank. Pattern 261C17. Casting weight of 87,700 pounds." Male employee in photograph is Robert Streich.

Date Created:
February 22, 1967

Publication Information

Date Created February 22, 1967

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 photograph
Dimensions 26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Falk Corporation photographs, 1954-1994
Call Number PH 6524, EG 43399
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/9911126548102121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06524

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W012GDB
Legacy ID
WHi 50426

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