Vtg 1920s Panoramic Photo Shop Workers Whiting Foundry Equipment Chicago
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Product details
| Management number | 11810877 | Release Date | 2025/09/16 | List Price | $132.00 | Model Number | 11810877 | ||
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Original vintage panoramic photograph of an early 20th century machine shop interior. The image captures dozens of workers surrounded by heavy machinery, gears, and lathes, with an overhead crane clearly marked:
“Whiting Foundry Equipment Co. – Harvey, Illinois, U.S.A. – Chicago Office – Capy. 50 Tons.”
This striking factory view shows the scale of American industrial production in the 1910s–1930s. The photograph measures approx. 19.5” wide × 9.5” tall and is printed on original period paper.
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Condition
• Small missing piece at the right top corner.
• Some edge wear, light tears, stains, and curling from long-term storage.
• Despite flaws, the central image is sharp and detailed, making this an impressive display piece.
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Notes
A rare industrial history photograph connected to Whiting Foundry Equipment Co., a major Chicago-area manufacturer of cranes and foundry machinery. Excellent subject matter for collectors of vintage labor, factory, or Illinois history photograp
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| Condition | Poor |
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