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Title
Concrete Fence Post
Description
This wooden fence was constructed using longer-lasting concrete fence posts.
Interpretation
When concrete became available in 1900, farmers used it in place of wood for strength. Concrete fence posts were cast around metal frames for fencing.
Inscription
Concrete fenceposts were cast around metal frames and lasted longer than wooden posts. (W.Walters)
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • Building a Better Home for the Three Little Pigs  
  • American Communities in History  
  • Communities and Geography  
  • How We Learn About Communities  
Learning Standards
  • 18 Social systems  
  • 16 History  
  • 15 Economics  
Author or Creator
McLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other Contributors
Walters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
Source
  • ISBN 0-943788-15-3 (1997)  
  • The Heart of the Cornbelt: An Illustrated History of Corn Farming in McLean County,' by William D. Walters Jr.  
Subject / Keywords
  • Fencing  
  • Construction  
  • Fences  
  • Concrete  
  • McLean County (Ill.)  
Temporal Coverage
1910~
Collection Publisher
McLean County Museum of History
Rights
Copyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
  • IL MCLEAN AGR WAL - Figure 5:17, p. 71
  • mch0299
Date Created
7-18-00
Collection Title
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
Collection
Teaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
TitleConcrete Fence Post
DescriptionThis wooden fence was constructed using longer-lasting concrete fence posts.
InterpretationWhen concrete became available in 1900, farmers used it in place of wood for strength. Concrete fence posts were cast around metal frames for fencing.
InscriptionConcrete fenceposts were cast around metal frames and lasted longer than wooden posts. (W.Walters)
Lesson Plans / Themes
  • Building a Better Home for the Three Little Pigs  
  • American Communities in History  
  • Communities and Geography  
  • How We Learn About Communities  
Learning Standards
  • 18 Social systems  
  • 16 History  
  • 15 Economics  
Author or CreatorMcLean County Historical Society, Bloomington, Ill.  
Other ContributorsWalters, William D, Jr., 1942-  
Source
  • ISBN 0-943788-15-3 (1997)  
  • The Heart of the Cornbelt: An Illustrated History of Corn Farming in McLean County,' by William D. Walters Jr.  
Subject / Keywords
  • Fencing  
  • Construction  
  • Fences  
  • Concrete  
  • McLean County (Ill.)  
Temporal Coverage1910~
Collection PublisherMcLean County Museum of History
RightsCopyright Not Evaluated
Resource Identifier
  • IL MCLEAN AGR WAL - Figure 5:17, p. 71
  • mch0299
Date Created7-18-00
Collection TitleTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)
CollectionTeaching with Digital Content (Cultural Heritage Community)

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