Thatcher Garage Heaters

Published on January 18, 2023 | Comments

This excerpt from a May, 1931 Thatcher Boilers and Radiators booklet showcases the Thatcher Garage Heating System. It begins, "Experienced car owners will testify that the greatest expense in upkeep is the deterioration of the car in the winter; automobile repair men will confess that their principal source of income is derived from the same cause. That is why we suggest to our dealers that they canvass their territory in an effort to sell Thatcher Garage Heaters. There is good profit in it for you..."

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