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Photos of Equipment Made by Caterpillar.

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Photograph of a bulldozer made by Caterpillar. Photo of a grader being built at Caterpillar. Photo of a Jeep during WWII that was winterized by Cpl. Lloyd Webb who had been employed by Caterpillar Military Engine Company before the war.

Photos of Oakes Products Manufacturing Artillery Shells.

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Photographs of factory workers making artillery shells at Oakes Products, Div. of Houdaille-Hershey Corp. during WWII.

Photos of Oakes Products Interior Factory and Employees.

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Photographs of Factory Workers at Oakes Products, Div. of Houdaille-Hershey Corp., located at 800 E. Garfield Ave., Decatur, IL. Oakes Products produced auto parts and artillery for the Navy.

Photo of Interior of Allis Chalmers Plant

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Photograph of the Interior of the Allis Chalmers Manufacturing Plant located at 347 E. Main St., Decatur, IL.

Photo of Muhlenbruch Glove Co. Employees

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Photograph of Muhlenbruch Glove Co. Factory Located at 331 N. Main St., Decatur, IL.

Photo of Charles Kraft, Pres. of Decatur Chair Factory and interior photos.

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Photograph of "Charles J. F. Craft, President of the Decatur Chair Factory. The factory started here in 1904 but went bankrupt in 1906. After leaving Decatur he became ass't sales agent of the National Fireproofing Co. Photo ran Nov. 27, 1904."…

Photos of Crum-Wiley Manufacturing Co.

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Photographs of Crum-Wiley Mfg. Co. Building and Machinery. "Crum-Wiley Mfg. Co. 1911. This factory was located at 620 N. Union St. Photo ran Review Nov. 19, 1911."