Photograph - Massey Ferguson, Aerial View of North American Implement Plant and Executive Offices, Des Moines, Iowa, USA, 1960s

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Summary:: Image from a collection of photographs, moving film, artefacts, documents and trade literature relating to Massey Ferguson (Aust.) Ltd, agricultural implement manufacturer, importer and distributor, Sunshine, Victoria.
Description:: Black and white silver gelatin photograph.
Description Of Content:: Aerial view of North American implement plant and executive offices, Des Moines, Iowa, USA.
Acquisition Information:: Donation from Massey Ferguson Iseki Australia Ltd

Discipline:	Technology
Dimensions:	205 mm (Height), 259 mm (Width)

Tagged with:	industry, factories, buildings, water, roads, offices, cars, car parks, office buildings, factory branches, train lines
Themes this item is part of:	H.V. McKay Sunshine Collection, Images & Image Making Collection, Sustainable Futures Collection
Primary Classification:	MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
Secondary Classification:	Agricultural & Horticultural Equipment
Tertiary Classification:	factory exteriors
Inscriptions:	Printed in black ink on white paper attached to the back of photograph: 'North American Implement Plant and executive offices of Massey- / Ferguson Inc. The modern facilities are located on a 55-acre site / in the southwest sector of Des Moines, two miles from the city / center. The new MW facility includes a 570,000 square foot factory / and warehouse and a four-story office building. / Massey-Ferguson Inc. / Public Relations Dept. / 1901 Bell Avenue / Des Moines, Iowa'
Format:	Photograph: Black & White
Place & Date Depicted:	Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America, 1960s
Organisation Depicted:	Massey-Ferguson, Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America, 1960s