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Industry - Aerial Photo of Steel Mills on the Calumet RiverAerial photograph looking ESE from over South Deering toward steel mills on the Calumet River between 106th and 116th Streets. South Deering neighborhood and Bright School are in the foreground. Wisconsin Steel is located across the middle of the photo on the west side of the river. On the east side is Acme/Interlake Furnace Plant at left and Republic Steel at the top right. Subject: SCH_Waterways,_Calumet_River; SCH_South_Deering; Acme_Steel; Interlake_Iron_Corporation; SCH_East_Side; Wisconsin_Steel; Republic_Steel; LTV; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Industry - Irondale ElevatorTug W. L. Mercereau in Rock Island Slip on the west side of the Calumet River just south of 108th Street. Irondale Elevator in background. Slip was later filled in after purchase by Wisconsin Steel for expansion c1915. Subject: SCH_Waterways,_Calumet_River; SCH_South_Deering; SCH_Industry,_grain_elevators; Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin SteelIllustration from anniversary booklet "Roots in Chicago One Hundred Years Deep 1847-1947". Aerial view drawing "Wisconsin Steel Works, East 106th Street, Chicago was started by the Deering Harvester Company and developed by International Harvester after Deering joined in the formation of Harvester in 1902. Its blast furnaces, open hearth ovens, and mills provide pig iron and steel for many of the Company's operations. Its products are also sold to their iron and steel users. Wisconsin Steel occupies about 202 acres of land, has its own slips and docks for incoming raw materials, and employs about 5,000 people. Two company-owned ore boats, 'The Harvester' and 'The Internation' regularly transport ore from Lake Superior ore loading points to Wisconsin Steel." View northeast over Torrence Avenue. Calumet River at top in the distance. Subject: SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Wisconsin Steel "The Harvester"The Harvester, one of two lake boats owned by International Harvester, unloading ore at Wisconsin Steel North Slip off the Calumet River. Blast furnaces of Interlake Steel (Acme) can be seen across the Calumet River in the distance. Subject: SCH_Waterways,_Calumet_River; SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; Acme_Steel; Interlake_Iron_Corporation; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel - Aerial Photograph c1960Wisconsin Steel aerial view looking south. Torrence Avenue is at the top right of photo. 106th Street runs across middle of the photo. Calumet River is at left. On east bank (left) of the Calumet River are Interlake (Acme) Steel and Republic Steel. Interlake (Acme) Coke Plant is at top right. Acme coke conveyor crosses river. Subject: SCH_Waterways,_Calumet_River; SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; SCH_Bridges; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel - Blast Furnace Foremen 1919Standing, left to right: Davis, Peterson, Arnold, Adlam, Coan, L. Olson, Weber, Beach, Fielding, Hubbard, Mausen, Heuson. Sitting, left to right: Pallot, G. Olson, Mooney, Hoff, Howland, Brewster, Williams, Stock, Anderszak. Photo from 1920 Wisconsin Steel plant magazine, "The Magnet" Vol 1 No 1, June 1920. Subject: Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Printed Materials -- Periodicals |
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Wisconsin Steel - Coke Plant Employees, 1934Inscription on photograph reads "November 14, 1934. Men who have been employed at the Coke Plant Wisconsin Steel Works, for more than 10 years. Men seated on bench have been employed for 15 years." Subject: SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel - International Harvester Chicago Map 1947Early Chicago and Chicago map in 1947 showing various units of International Harvester's Chicago operations. Includes Wisconsin Steel Works (#15). Images from "Roots in Chicago One Hundred Years Deep 1847-1947" anniversary book. Subject: SCH_Transportation; SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel - PhotosWisconsin Steel - Photos Subject: SCH_Industry,_Wisconsin_Steel; SCH_South_Deering; SCH_Waterways,_Calumet_River; ; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel - Plat map Oct 1, 1967Plat showing standard and narrow gauge tracks on Wisconsin Steel Works property from 99th Street to 114th Street October 1, 1967. Also includes chart of acreage of land owned by Wisconsin Steel Works. Subject: SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; SCH_Industry,_Railroads; Format: Map |
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Wisconsin Steel - Profit Sharing Chart 1920Chart describing profit sharing participants at Wisconsin Steel Works. Chart shows that there were 2153 employees and breaks the numbers down by depatment. Photo from 1920 Wisconsin Steel plant magazine, "The Magnet" Vol 1 No 2, July 1920. Subject: Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel - Site Panorama c1990Panorama of Wisconsin Steel site after closure. View is west from Acme Furnace Plant. To left is north slip and location of blast furnaces. Calumet River is in the foreground. Subject: SCH_Waterways,_Calumet_River; SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel - Slips Along Calumet River c1966Wisconsin Steel - Slips Along Calumet River c1966 Subject: SCH_Industry,_Wisconsin_Steel; SCH_Waterways,_Calumet_River; ; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel - Steel-Making ProcessWisconsin Steel - Steel-Making Process Subject: SCH_Industry,_Wisconsin_Steel; SCH_South_Deering; ; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel - Unloading OrePostcard of view of ship unloading at Wisconsin Steel Works, South Chicago, IL, slip on the Calumet River. View shows ore boat, ore bridge (crane), and blast furnaces. Dated April 19, 1915. Subject: SCH_Transportation; SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Postcard |
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Wisconsin Steel - World War II DeadWisconsin Steel - World War II Dead Subject: SCH_Industry,_Wisconsin_Steel; World_War_II; ; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel Blast FurnacesThree blast furnaces at Wisconsin Steel Works produce about 2,100 tons of iron a day. Coke, iron ore and limestone are poured into the furnaces at the top. Molten iron is drained off at the bottom. Information published in East Side Cenennial Commemoration booklet, "History and Progress of East Side 1851-1951 July 5, 6, 7 and 8 Chicago 17, Illinois" Subject: SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel Company - Blast FurnaceView of blast furnace area looking NNE. Number 1 mill building at top left. Four cables in picture are support cables for hopper on ore bridge. Subject: Wisconsin_Steel; SCH_South_Deering; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel HistoryWisconsin Steel plant history up to 1951. Information published in the East Side Centennial Commemoration booklet "History and Progress of East Side 1851-1951 July 5,6,7 and 8 Chicago 17, Illinois" Subject: SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Printed Materials - Publications |
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Wisconsin Steel No. 5 Merchant MillConstruction photo of No. 5 Merchant Mill looking southwest. Subject: SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel No. 5 Merchant Mill 1925Construction photo of No. 5 Merchant Mill looking northeast. Subject: SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel Old "A" Blast FurnaceThe old "A" blast furnace was of great historical significance. Erected in 1879, it was the first built in the Chicago territory. It had a capacity of 300 tons a day and was replaced in 1930. Published in the East Side Centennial Commemoration booklet, "History and Progress of East Side 1851-1951 July 5, 6, 7 and 8 Chicago 17, Illinois" Subject: SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; SCH_East_Side; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel Works Early Aerial ViewAerial view of Wisconsin Steel Works. View west from Calumet River north slip at left, Torrence Avenue at the top, Calumet River at the bottom. Subject: Wisconsin_Steel; SCH_South_Deering; SCH_Waterways,_Lake_Calumet; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel Works General ViewAerial view of Wisconsin Steel. View WNW from Calumet River toward South Deering. North Slip at left. Torrence Avenue at top, Calmet River at bottom, Irondale Elevator and Rock Island Slip at lower right. Subject: SCH_Waterways,_Calumet_River; SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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Wisconsin Steel Works, Aerial View, c1948Aerial view of Wisconsin Steel Works c1948. View south, intersection of 106th and Torrence Avenue at lower right. Calumet river at upper right, mill was located in South Deering community. Subject: SCH_Waterways,_Calumet_River; SCH_South_Deering; Wisconsin_Steel; Format: Photograph (all forms) |
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