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Workers Erecting Billboard

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Construction workers erecting a billboard for Hines Lumber using a crane mounted on the back of an International heavy-duty truck. The billboard is sitting atop a line of shops at the corner of Milwaukee and Ashland streets.

Date Created:
1955
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1955

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 21 x 26 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company corporate archives central file (documented series), 1819-1998
Call Number M2001-125
Media Number Box 66,Folder 15

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012T14
Legacy ID
WHi 25370

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