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Silo Filling
TitleSilo Filling
Date1920
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Farms--Ahrens Farm
DescriptionShows tractor and belt apparatus leading to silo and barn on Ahrens farm.
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Muscovy Ducks on Ahrens roof
TitleMuscovy Ducks on Ahrens roof
Date1935
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Farms--Ahrens Farm
Description4 Muscovy ducks line up on roof on lean-to extension on Ahrens home.
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Outdoor Pump on Ahrens Farm
TitleOutdoor Pump on Ahrens Farm
Date1940-1949
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Farms--Ahrens Farm
DescriptionOutdoor water pump on Ahrens farm showing farm outbuildings and the backs of 3 young girls in backgr...
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Old straw stack with children
TitleOld straw stack with children
Date1954
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Farms--Ahrens Farm
DescriptionJoyce, Terry, and Dennis Pozehl on Ahrens farm standing in front of a huge stack of straw.
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Ahrens smokehouse in winter
TitleAhrens smokehouse in winter
Date1940-1949
SubjectSterling Heights (Mich.)--History--Farms--Ahrens Farm
DescriptionSnow covered scene showing smokehouse, shed, and wheeled milk cart.
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