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A Busy Factory Floor, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
W. F. & John Barnes Company employees work at various machines on both sides of an aisle where one man holds a control unit.
A Machine at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A black and white photograph showing three employees observing the workings of a large machine at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. The man in the middle is Carl Erbe, who was an engineer for the company.
A Roomful of Men and Machines at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
This scene depicts a large, high-ceilinged space at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. with employees working along the left side and angled machines and their workers busy at the right. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather…
A Worker at the Controls, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A man stands at the controls of a tall machine labeled "W.F. & John Barnes." In the lower right corner is printed "2285 / F.0.618C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Barnes Co. Interior.
This sepia-tone photograph depicts the Barnes Co. interior and several employees. "Dad at work" is handwritten in the edges on the front of the photo. There is a blue pen mark over the head of the second worker from the right, indicating that this…
Dept. 14, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A view looking into a narrow space at the W. F. & John Barnes Company. Labeled as "Dept. 14," there are several workers at machines along the right side of the room and what could possibly be a foreman or supervisor on the left. This photograph is…
Dept. 18, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A bench (lower center of the photograph) is stenciled with "Dept. 18" where employees seem to be working on small parts. Workers on the right side utilize vises. This photo is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Employee Photo, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Three rows of men in business suits, representing W. F. & John Barnes Company employees, pose for this black and white photograph. Carl Erbe, an engineer for the company, is third from the right in the back row. The other men are unidentified.
Employees at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Eleven employees of the W. F. & John Barnes Co. pose for this black and white photograph. The men's names are listed on the photo's back: Front Row (L to R) Marv Stafford; Floyd Karp; Fred Johnson; John Girardin; Bill Doty. Back Row (L to R) Carl…
Employees at Work, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A scene looking down at workers and machines on the floor of the W. F. & John Barnes Company. One machine (center top) is marked "Cincinnati Hypro" and another (right) is labeled "Gray."
Inner Workings of W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A bird's-eye view of the huge machines at work within the W. F. & John Barnes Co. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Interior Shot at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
The two-story high wall of windows lets light in on the workers at the W. F. & John Barnes Company in this scene. Notice the U.S. flag displayed at the extreme right of the picture. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather…
Machine Operator at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
An operator stands ready at the controls of a long horizontal machine marked "W.F. & John Barnes." In the lower right corner is printed "2363 / F.O.643-C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Machinery at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A photograph showing a worker in a lab coat at the controls of a large machine marked with "W.F. & John Barnes." In the lower right corner is printed "2471 / F.0705C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Machines at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
An expansive work space filled with windows and machines but no workers. Note the large U.S. flag hanging in the upper middle portion of the photograph, which may indicate that this represents military production during WWII. This photo is part of a…
Man and Machine at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A worker stands at the controls of a large machine marked with "W.F. & John Barnes." In the lower right corner is printed "2447 / F.07.01C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Men and Machines at the W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A long view of the bustling factory floor at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. with busy workers sandwiched between machinery. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Men and Machines, Factory Floor at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A black and white photograph depicting the factory floor at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. with men working at machines. The two front machines (right) are stamped with "Milwaukee."
Men at Work, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
This scene displays a huge work space within the W. F. & John Barnes Co. with men working at their machines. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
On Both Sides of the Aisle at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A view looking up an aisle at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. with employees working at machines on both sides. The U.S. flags displayed on both sides and at the back of the space could indicate that this was military production during World War Two.…
Overseeing a Machine at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A worker oversees the operation of a large, angular machine at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. Note the "W.F. & John Barnes" imprinted stamp in the metal at the right end of the machine. In the lower right corner is printed "2251 / F.0.611C." This…
Plant Interior View, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A black and white interior view depicting the intricate network of machines in the W. F. & John Barnes Company.
Rifle Boring Machines, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A black and white photograph of rifle boring machines on the assembly line at the W. F. & John Barnes Company. This represents military manufacturing during WWII.
Shipping By Railway, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
Three unidentified men pose by a railroad flat car loaded with a covered machine readied for shipment. The side of the car is printed with "Northern Pacific."
Two Machines, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
The information included with this black and white photograph states, "Two machines built at the W. F. & John Barnes plant in 1983. The machine to the left is an indexing trunnion and the one on the right is an indexing rotary table for cast iron…
View of Factory Floor Machines, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
The information included with this black and white photograph states, "Two of the last four machines shipped from W.F. & John Barnes plant on S. Water St. Shipped to Watervliet Arsenal near Philadelphia PA [actually located on the west bank of the…
W. F. & John Barnes Co. Factory Floor.
An "aerial" shot depicting many men at their work stations on the W. F. & John Barnes Company factory floor. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
W. F. & John Barnes Co. Interior.
A black and white photograph portraying an employee at the controls of a huge machine in the W. F. & John Barnes Co. This photo is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
W. F. & John Barnes Co. Machine and Operator.
An operator stands at the controls of a machine marked "W.F. & John Barnes." In the lower right corner is printed "2500 / F.O.775C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
W. F. & John Barnes Co. Machine.
A worker stands at the helm of a large horizontal machine at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. In the lower right corner is printed "2446 / F.0.733C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
W. F. & John Barnes Co. Plant Exterior.
An exterior view of the W. F. & John Barnes Co., manufacturers of drilling and boring machinery, located at 301 S. Water St. by the Rock River.
W. F. & John Barnes Co. Pump.
A scene depicting a man in dirt and grease-stained work clothes leaning on a pump at the W. F. & John Barnes Co. The plate on the pump reads, "Ames Pump Company, New York."
Watching Over Production, W. F. & John Barnes Co.
An employee in a lab coat presides over the controls, watching the production of a huge machine at W. F. & John Barnes Co. In the lower right corner is printed "2320 / F0651C." This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.
Workers at W. F. & John Barnes Co.
A photograph looking down on several employees working at machines on the W. F. & John Barnes Company factory floor. This photograph is part of a collection bound in a black leather binder.