Air Reduction Sales interior of plant. In 1942 Air Reduction Sales Co. opened up a oxygen gas production plant. Oxygen gas is used in large quantities for cutting steel plates in ship building and it is also used in welding. The plant will be able to support the war effort by producing the chemical necessary for government vessels, and making it available locally.

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Air Reduction Sales interior of plant. In 1942 Air Reduction Sales Co. opened up a oxygen gas production plant. Oxygen gas is used in large quantities for cutting steel plates in ship building and it is also used in welding. The plant will be able to support the war effort by producing the chemical necessary for government vessels, and making it available locally. View of laborer in background.

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Air Reduction Sales interior of plant. In 1942 Air Reduction Sales Co. opened up a oxygen gas production plant. Oxygen gas is used in large quantities for cutting steel plates in ship building and it is also used in welding. The plant will be able to support the war effort by producing the chemical necessary for government vessels, and making it available locally.

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Air Reduction Sales Co., an oxygen producer. Pipes lead into a horizontal tank which is attached to two tanks above. The larger tanks are sealed with heavy latches. Dials are viewed at the top and shut off valves are located along pipes to the right.

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Air Reduction Sales Co., an oxygen producer. A series of pipes, ranging in size, stand vertically against a wall. Chains, levers and shut-off valves are located along the pipes. A grating covers the floor area. Steps are seen at the left leading to an upper work area.

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Air Reduction Sales Co., an oxygen producer. Four tanks, two smaller than the others, stand side-by-side. Shut-off valves, faucets, pipes, guages and a hose are attached to the tanks. The smallest pipes lead through the floor to another location.

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