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Pit Silo

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View of a silo readied for winter storage with straw held against the outer walls with wire netting.

Date Created:
1917
Creator:
International Harvester Company

Publication Information

Creator International Harvester Company
Date Created 1917

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 13 x 16 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection International Harvester Company, Agricultural Extension Department photograph albums, 1902-1935
Call Number MCC MSS 13Z, Album 76
Media Number Box 37

Copyright Information

Copyright Status IN COPYRIGHT
Unique ID
W0130NM
Legacy ID
WHi 78653

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Moving Silage

Moving Silage

1917

A derrick is moving a box full of silage from a pit silo on an International Harvester Company farm.

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Preparation for Pit Silo

Preparation for Pit Silo

1915

Three men working at a site for a new pit silo on an International Harvester demonstration farm.

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Straw Shed with Pit Silo

Straw Shed with Pit Silo

June 1, 1915

Interior view of a straw shed connected to a pit silo.

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Pit Silo with Derrick

Pit Silo with Derrick

1917

Pit silo with derrick in a snow-covered farm yard. Cows stand behind the silage box.

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Pit Silo Derrick

Pit Silo Derrick

1915

Pit silo derrick with self dumping skip attached.

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Irrigation Ditch

Irrigation Ditch

1917

Irrigation ditch with a silo and farm buildings in the background. Original caption reads: "Union Pacific Silo Special Trip; irrigation ditch, Mrs. Caroline B. Haig."

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