Hawthorn Farm Construction records, 1914-1916.

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Hawthorn Farm Construction records, 1914-1916.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/701558202

The Hawthorn Farm Construction Records span the main construction years of 1914 to 1916 and contain correspondence, product samples, daily log books, subcontractor work logs, payroll books, time sheets, freight notices, general notes, blueprints, and agreements.

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