Heating Museum → Old Ads & Magazines Help Topics

Take a stroll through HVAC history in our Heating Museum. This section of our website preserves history and answers that so-important question: What the heck is that thing? Whenever you run across anything unusual, chances are you’ll find the old literature about it right here.

Heating for Delicate Women

This advertisement appeared in McClure's in the early days of the 20th Century when central heating was still new. Check out the prices.

Published on 06/12/2014 10:53 AM

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Johns-Manville Improved Asbestocel Advertisement

Back in the day (1924), when asbestos was still a good thing, this ad appeared. It makes an excellent case for why pipes and boilers need to be insulated.

Published on 06/12/2014 10:50 AM

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June Comfort from Capitol Boilers

Here is a vintage advertisement from Capitol Boilers and United States Radiators that appeared in National Geographic. Thanks to Scott Massart for sharing this with us.

Published on 06/12/2014 10:49 AM

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Let the Gas Company Banish Your Heating Cares

This vintage ad from Bryant Gas Heating appeared in National Geographic. Thanks to Scott Massart for sharing this ad with us.

Published on 06/12/2014 10:47 AM

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Men Can Be So Stubborn About a Thing Like Oil Heat

Here is an ad for Williams Oil-O-Matic, which appeared in National Geographic. Thanks to Scott Marssart.

Published on 06/12/2014 10:45 AM

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Men May Buy The Coal, But Women Pay For It

Here is a persuasive 1930s ad from Williams Oil-O-Matic.