Group of foundry workiers in front of foundry at the Daniel Pratt Gin Company in Prattville, AL.

Group of foundry workiers in front of foundry at the Daniel Pratt Gin Company in Prattville, AL.

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Format:	Electronic
Published:	Autauga County Heritage Association
Subjects:	Autauga County
Online Access:	http://cdm17217.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/p17217coll2/id/73

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