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The "First Farmall Tractor"
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Farmall Regular tractor on display, likely at International Harvester's "100 Years in Chicago" celebration in Chicago. A sign identifies the tractor as the "First Farmall."
1947
International Harvester Company
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W012XTO
WHi 59370
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Elevated view of men and women inspecting tractors and engines on display at International Harvester's "100 Years in Chicago" celebration. The exhibition was held at the south end of Soldier Field.
Crowd at International Harvester's "100 Years in Chicago" Celebration
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Elevated view of a large crowd at International Harvester's "100 Years in Chicago" celebration, held at Soldier Field.
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