Soldiers constructing the Ordnance Building, made entirely of pressed and structural steel, can be seen in the background of the photo. The location is Bordeaux, St. Sulpice Izon, France, taken on August 26, 1918. The photograph was approved by the censor, and its assigned number is 23251.

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Photo credit: © piemags/NSC / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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