Continental Gin Company Cotton Gin exhibit in General Motors Powerama show in 1955 in Chicago.

Continental Gin Company Cotton Gin exhibit in General Motors Powerama show in 1955 in Chicago.

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Format:	Electronic
Published:	Autauga County Heritage Association
Subjects:	Autauga County
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