The Standard Radiator Manufacturing Company (1898)
Here are some beautiful radiators from The Standard Radiator Manufacturing Co. based in Buffalo, NY. This catalog dates back to 1898.
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Capitol Boilers and Radiators Catalog (1934)
Here is a Capitol Boilers and Radiators catalog from the United States Radiator Corporation, printed in 1934. It features the Capitol Red Top Boilers (A Series, B Series,...
Carton Steam and Hot Water Heaters (1897)
The Carton Furnace Company is located in Utica, NY and began making boilers in 1847. This is a catalog of Carton Steam and Hot Water Heaters.
Clow Gasteam Heating Systems (1929)
Click here to access this catalog for Clow Gasteam Heating Systems from James B. Clow & Sons, published in 1929.
Steam vs. Hot-Water Heating
It was a real battle in the early days of heating. There were steamfitters and then there were the hot water people. I have a wonderful old ad from Honeywell that goes ba...
The Air We Breathe
I have an old book on my shelf that came to me by way of my friend Paul Yunnie. Paul lives in England and is Chairman of the ASHRAE Historical Committee. I time-travel wi...
Antique Air Vents
Here is a chapter about air valves for heating systems from Alfred King's, Practical Heating and Ventilation, 1928.
Atmospheric Pressure or So Called "Vapor" Systems
This document about Atmospheric Pressure and Vapor Systems is from Audel's Plumber's and Steamfitter's Guide No. 3, which appeared in 1925.
Attaining Maximum Efficiency & Economy from Low-Pressure Steam Heating Systems
Walter S. Finken sold KEK, a boiler cleaner. In this treatise, he explains how dirty water leads to wet steam and plenty of system problems. Thanks to Alex Marx for scann...
Bishop & Babcock Vacuum Vapor System of Steam Circulation
This document from the Bishop & Babcock Manufacturing Company showcases their vacuum vapor system of steam circulation. Thanks to Patrick Linhardt for scanning and sharin...