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Cement Works, Harlem River

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An excavation bucket hanging by cables from a crane at the Harlem River cement works. A cloudy sky forms the background and dirt falls from the bucket.

Date Created:
1968
Creator:
Quinney, Richard

Publication Information

Creator
Quinney, Richard
Date Created
1968

Physical Description

Format
Image

Collection Information

Call Number
1003000028

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Unique ID
W013DTS
Legacy ID
WHi 74467

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