Wheland Foundry being honored for war work

Item

Title
Wheland Foundry being honored for war work
Date Created
1917
Description
Wheland Foundry being honored for its work during World War I. Located on South Broad at 28th Street, Chattanooga, Tennessee, the foundry was originally established by George W. Wheland in 1866 in Athens, Tennessee. Moved to Chattanooga 1873. Acquired by Gordon P. Street in 1945, the foundry made sawmill components, oil field drilling equipment, steam engines, anchor windlasses, guns, shells and automotive casings. Closed 2002; demolished 2004. Mounted with 00005288.
Extent
1 photograph, b&w, 23 x 19 cm. (9 x 7 1/4 in.)
Collection
Picture File
Citation
Picture File. Chattanooga Public Library.
Identifier
00005287
Type
Still image
Item sets
Picture File

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