Wanted pics from AC plant Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Topic: Wanted pics from AC plant Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Posted By: RCourtney
Subject: Wanted pics from AC plant Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2026 at 8:47am
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My father worked at AC in Cedar Rapids before they were bought by Harnischfeger and moved from 1St Avenue to SW side of town. I know it is a long shot, but anyone have pics? The buildings have long since been torn down.
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Posted By: Ray54
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2026 at 10:28am
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I would suggest you put this in Farm Equipment and the general discussion as well. Wishing you well on finding pictures.
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Posted By: DrAllis
Date Posted: 14 Aug 2026 at 12:49pm
| I just googled: Pictures of LaPlant Choate factory in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Right away a FaceBook site came up with pics and a history of what went on there. Easy to find. |
Posted By: RCourtney
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2026 at 11:22am
From the Gazette article:  |
Posted By: RCourtney
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2026 at 11:44am
| I have fond memories of delivering my father his dinner on a few occasions when he had to work late. My task was to run around to the side of the office building and tap on his window so that he could let us in. |
Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2026 at 5:34pm
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here is what GOOGLE says....... --------- AI Overview After acquiring the LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company in 1952, https://mycompanies.fandom.com/wiki/La_Plant-Choate_Manufacturing_Company" rel="nofollow - used the Cedar Rapids factory to produce heavy earthmoving and construction machinery, primarily focusing on large rubber-tired motor scrapers and motor wagons. Equipment Produced
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Posted By: steve(ill)
Date Posted: 18 Aug 2026 at 5:39pm
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https://contractormag.co.nz/classic-machines/forgotten-companies/ts-300-motor-scraper/%20" rel="nofollow - https://contractormag.co.nz/classic-machines/forgotten-companies/ts-300-motor-scraper/
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Posted By: ecosse23
Date Posted: 19 Aug 2026 at 12:46pm
I came across some great photos on Facebook which were taken a few years ago while it was empty and awaiting demolition - http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.725085667521130&type=3" rel="nofollow - https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.725085667521130&type=3 For images of the factory while still in use, it might be worth getting in touch with your local library/ archives as they're usually a good starting point when looking for historic photos. I don't know your area, but after a quick search these guys might have some material connected to A-C and LaPlant-Choate - https://www.historycenter.org/library" rel="nofollow - https://www.historycenter.org/library
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RCourtney wrote:Posted By: RCourtney
Date Posted: 20 Aug 2026 at 4:38pm
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In case anyone is interested: Back then the Main Office and Credit Union phone number was 364-1521 and Shipping Dept was 363-0708 Source: 1963 directory from Northwestern Bell Telephone Co.
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