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Cleaning the floors at Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
An African-American man using an industrial sweeper to clean the floors of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Finishing the Concrete work for Whitney Metal Tool Company
A man uses a smoothing machine on fresh concrete during construction of the Whitney Metal Tool Company building located on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961.
Framing out the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet with two views of the framing of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Framing out the Huffman Boulevard Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet with two views of the framing of 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.
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.
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.
Concrete Work for the Whitney Metal Tool Company
A proof sheet of twelve photos of walls being built and concrete being smoothed at the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Construction of the Whitney Metal Tool Company Huffman Boulevard Plant
A proof sheet of twelve photos of the construction of the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Laying Pipe for the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet of twelve photos of the pipelaying for the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Construction work for the Whitney Metal Tool Company Plant
A proof sheet of eleven photos of trench digging, pipelaying, and concrete pouring for the new Whitney Metal Tool Company building on Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois.
Employees Gathered at Whitney Metal Tool Company
Employees at the Whitney Metal Tool Company on Forbes Street. From left to right are an unknown woman, Lorene Peterson, Diana Manning, Irene Rask, Carol Gustafson, Geraldine Connell, Harry (last name unknown), Ellen Perry, [Murice Freshing], and…
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 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.
Aerial of Whitney Metal Tool Company
Aerial view of the Whitney Metal Tool Company at 2833 Huffman Boulevard in Rockford, Illinois. The company became a subsidiary of Roper Industries in 1961 and changed its name to Roper Whitney Inc. in 1970. To the left is Overdene Street. Behind…
A Drawing of the Whitney Metal Tool Company Facility
The Whitney Metal Tool Company location on Forbes Street . Also shows more of industrial downtown in background.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Demonstrating a Bending Machine
Whitney Metal Tool Company President C. Lawrence Sherman demonstrating the bending machine.
A Celebration among Coworkers
Several employees of Whitney Metal Tool Company enjoy cake while the woman in the foreground serves it. They are dressed in work aprons and are eating at a workbench. Related to 2017.43.1212.
Cut-off Saw
Cut-off saw used to cut metal with a ceramic blade. Developed by the Whitney Metal Tool Company.
Cut-off Saw
Cut-off saw used to cut metal with a ceramic blade. Developed by the Whitney Metal Tool Company.
Ratchet Brace
Ratchet Brace No. 2 developed and sold by Whitney Metal Tool Company.
Ball bearing Punches and Shears
Ball bearing punches and shears developed by W.A. Whitney before 1912, as well as punches developed by the Whitney Metal Tool after Whitney sold the company in 1912.
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.
Notching Tool
Hand tools made by the Whitney Metal Tool Company. To the left is a bending tool; on the right is Whitney Metal Tool Company's Notcher No. 50.
Bender
Whitney Metal Tool Company bender for bending metal.
Angle Iron Shear
Whitney Metal Tool Company Shear No. 4, an Angle Iron Shear.
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.
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
The standard Whitney Metal Tool Company Punch.
Imperial Punch No. 8
Whitney Metal Tool Company Imperial Punch No. 8. The punch was patented in 1923.
Imperial Punch No. 8
Whitney Metal Tool Company Imperial Punch No. 8. The punch was patented in 1923. This close up shows the punch being removed from the base.
Punch Tool
Whitney Metal Tool Company Punch No. 8.
Demonstrating a Punch Tool
Demonstration of how to use the Whitney Metal Tool Company Punch No. 8.
Metalworking Punch Tool
An updated version of the Whitney Metal Tool Company Punch No. 8.