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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.

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Plumber and Steam Fitter Magazine

Here is the June 17, 1921 issue of Plumber and Steam Fitter Magazine that contains some interesting articles and advertisements.

Published on 06/12/2014 11:01 AM

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American Radiator Company's "American Ideals"

This advertisement for American Radiator Company's Ideal series is from 1923 and features Robert E. Lee.

Published on 06/12/2014 10:57 AM

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Gold's "Mattress" Radiator

Gold's Mattress Radiator was invented in 1854. It is in its final days here in this 1898 Heating and Ventilating magazine ad.

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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.

Published on 06/12/2014 10:42 AM

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Minneapolis Heat Regulator

Thanks to Kyle Kubs for finding this vintage ad from Minneapolis Heat Regulator before they joined up with Mark Honeywell's company.

Published on 06/12/2014 10:41 AM

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