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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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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.

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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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The Pup's Our Furnace Man

Here is a cute ad from Bryant Heater, which appeared in National Geographic. Thanks to Scott Massart.

Published on 06/12/2014 10:37 AM

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The Testimony of a Great Statesman Is Added To The Praising of Oil-O-Matic Heat

Here is a vintage ad for Williams Oil-O-Matic Heating, featuring the Rt. Hon. Sir Robert L.

Published on 06/12/2014 10:34 AM

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They Smile Now at Their Timidity Over Oil Heat

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

Published on 06/12/2014 10:31 AM

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This Puts Heat in the Same Class with Light and Water

An early ad from Williams Oil-O-Matic, which appeared in National Geographic. Thanks to Scott Massart

Published on 06/12/2014 10:15 AM

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Carlin Oil Burners and Water Heater Handbook (1966)

Here is a Carlin Oil Burners and Water Heater Handbook from 1966. Thanks to Bob Craig for sharing this handbook with us.

Published on 06/12/2014 10:12 AM

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