Baker Wire Co.
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Sanborn map image of Baker Wire Co. Text:
Baker Wire Co. Heat: Steam. 1 stove in off.
Wood work'g rm. Fuel: coal
Shavings. Lights: Gas
2 Water tanks 2d/20' hose.
Water B'B'LS. 1 HyD
1 Night & Sunday Watchman
40 Wire Mach's
Build'g supported by tiers of wood posts.
Wire Reel Mak'g 2d
Areas drawn:
2 Off
Wire Storage
Pitching Wire
Pitch Kettle 2d
Boiler Pump
Coal
Shav'g Vault
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Baker Barb Wire vs. Knights of Labor
George C. Baker of Polk City, Iowa, invented Baker Barbed Wire, manufactured it in Des Moines, and before too long it was the world’s largest manufacturer of barbed wire. Barbed wire was a significant revolution for farmers. Prior to the use of…