Title
Council Bluffs' has own 'jaws'
Subject
local news
Description
A giant shredding machine at Alter Co., 2603 Ninth Ave. capable of tearing up more than 1,000 old automobiles a day is ready for operation. Looking into the heart of the machine workmen are installing the 22 hammers that do the shredding, each hammer weighs 500 pounds and must be replaced after a week's use. This shot is from the platform of the operating tower with the safety hood swung to the left.
Creator
Nonpareil photos
Source
Alter Company
Publisher
Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil Archives
Date
1976-07-31
Format
Black and white photograph
Type
Photograph
Identifier
Alter_Company_07_31_1976_02.jpg
Coverage
Council Bluffs, Iowa
Rights
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Original Format
Photograph
Physical Dimensions
9.5 x 7 in