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Workers at the Whitney Metal Tool Company Construction Site
Construction crews start work on the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Walls
The first walls of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois begin to rise. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Walls
The first walls of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois begin to rise. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Stock Room
An interior view of Whitney Metal Tool Company looking from the back of the building to front at the finished stock area. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Site on Huffman Boulevard
Site preparation for the construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard
The newly constructed Whitney Metal Tool Company plant at 2833 Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. The masonry part of the building in the foreground is the office part of the building April 1968 just after move in.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant Construction
Construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Parts Storage
An interior view of Whitney Metal Tool Company looking from the back of the building to front at the parts storage area. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company on Forbes Street
The front of the Whitney Metal Tool Company on Forbes Street. The taller company building to the left was built c. 1880. The center building with a mailman in front is Whitney's main building. The building on far right was torn down in later years…
Whitney Metal Tool Company Offices
An interior view of Whitney Metal Tool Company looking from the back of the building to front at the second floor office area. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Milling Department
An interior view of the Whitney Metal Tool Company Milling Department looking from the back of the building to front. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Material Storage
The interior of Whitney Metal Tool Company material storage area showing materials stockpiled for the company's bending machine. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Lathe Department
An interior view of the Whitney Metal Tool Company Lathe Department looking from the back of the building to front. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Huffman Boulevard Site
Site preparation for the construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Huffman Boulevard Plant Construction
Construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Huffman Boulevard Construction
Metal joists and beams are placed in the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Heat Treating Department
An interior view of the Whitney Metal Tool Company Heat Treatment Department. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Finishing Department
An interior view of Whitney Metal Tool Company looking from the back of the building to the front at the second floor finishing department. Milling machines can be seen on the left and punch machines are in the center. The factory was on Forbes…
Whitney Metal Tool Company Executives
Jack Makemson, Web Batton, and Mr. and Mrs. C. Lawrence Sherman at Christmastime. C. Lawrence Sherman was President of Whitney Metal Tool Company for 1966-1968. Upon his death Jack Makemson became President of the company. He remained President until…
Whitney Metal Tool Company Construction Site
Supplies are gathered for the construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in…
Whitney Metal Tool Company Construction
Construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Construction
Site work for the construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Bending Machines
An interior view of the Whitney Metal Tool Company looking from the back of the building to front. Bending Machines, a product of Whitney Metal Tool Company, are lined up in a row. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company at Christmastime
The newly constructed Whitney Metal Tool Company at 2833 Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois lit up with red and green lights. A Christmas tree stands on the roof.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Assembly Area
An interior view of Whitney Metal Tool Company looking from the back of the building to front at the assembly area. To the right is a Radial Drill. To the far right is a bending machine. The factory was on Forbes Street.
Whitney Metal Tool Company Administrative Office
The office area at Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Forbes Street. Pictured at front center is Betty Branning, at front right is Lorene Peterson, at left rear are Geraldine Connell and Irene Rusk, at left is Gail [Coneialde], and at right is …
Whitney Metal Tool Company
Whitney Metal Tool Company plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Whitney Employees Eating Lunch
Lunchtime at the Whitney Metal Tool Company Forbes Street plant. Pictured are Dianna Manning at left, Marion Dahlgren on the right, and an unknown employee in the center. Employee lockers are visible in the background.
Welding in the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A welder works on the interior construction of new Roper Whitney Company Plant located on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Walls for the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Workers survey progress on the walls of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
The Whitney Metal Tool Company Engineering Department
Employees of the Engineering Dept. at the Whitney Metal Tool Company Forbes Street plant gather around drafting tables. Pictured from left to right are D. McCammond, Dick Veltare, Don Peterson, Les Burgett, and Ecksten.
Site Preparation for Whitney Metal Tool Company
Site preparation for the construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Siding installation on the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet with six photos of the installation of metal walls around the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Shears
Whitney Metal Tool Company Shear No. 6 to cut straight metal.
Shear Gauges
Whitney Shear No. 6 gauges, used to set a shear machine in a specific position.
Roofing the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet with five views of the roofing process on the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Roofing the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet with five views of the roofing process on the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Rolling Machine
A Whitney Metal Tool Company Rolling Machine that will roll metal into a ring form.
Rolling Machine
A Whitney Metal Tool Company Rolling Machine that will roll metal into a ring form.
Rolling Machine
A Whitney Metal Tool Company Rolling Machine that will roll metal into a ring form.
Rolling Machine
A Whitney Metal Tool Company Rolling Machine that will roll metal into a ring form.
Reinforced Flooring for the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Interior construction of the new Roper Whitney Company building located on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. A worker appears to be working on reinforcing the concrete flooring.
Rear view of Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois from the back of the building The street in the foreground is likely to be Latham Street at Overdene Avenue.
Ratchet Brace
Ratchet Brace No. 2 developed and sold by Whitney Metal Tool Company.
Punch Tool Disassembled
Whitney Metal Tool Company Punch No. 20. The base is on the left and the punch is on the right.
Punch Tool Assembled
Whitney Metal Tool Company Punch No. 20 assembled.
Punch Tool
Whitney Metal Tool Company Punch No. 8.
Punch Tool
The standard Whitney Metal Tool Company Punch.
Punch for I-beams
A Whitney Metal Tool Company punch designed to move down an I-beam and punch as it went.
Pouring Concrete for Whitney Metal Tool Company
Concrete floors are poured in construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. Construction began in 1967 and was completed in April 1968. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in…