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Rock Crusher

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Truck-pulled rock crusher manufactured by Wisconsin Foundry & Machine Company, 623 East Main Street. Left rear view of the unit parked along railroad tracks. In the background is the International Harvester Company of America building, 301 South Blount Street, and a Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad boxcar.

Date Created:
June 18, 1940
Creator:
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957

Publication Information

Creator
Waste, Elwin G., 1902-1957
Date Created
June 18, 1940

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 6058.A0007

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013BWL
Legacy ID
WHi 14288

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