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Flo-Co Furnaces: The Vintage History of Floral City Heater Company
In the golden era of American home heating, Flo-Co stood out as a trusted and innovative brand. Manufactured by the Floral City Heater Company, Flo-Co specialized in oil, gas, and coal furnaces, offering homeowners a reliable path through the evolution of domestic heating in the mid-20th century. Based in Monroe, Michigan, Flo-Co designed products built…
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The History of Bethlehem Dynatherm Boilers and Heating Systems
The roots of Bethlehem’s heating legacy go all the way back to 1832, when a man named Ernst Lehman started a small brass foundry and coppersmith shop in the heart of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. His son, B.E. Lehman, helped grow that little shop into something bigger, the Bethlehem Foundry & Machine Company, officially established around 1863…
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HVAC History: United States Radiator Corporation
The American Radiator Company was officially formed in 1892 through the merger of five heating-related companies, most notably the Detroit Radiator Company. The goal was to unify the growing radiator and boiler manufacturing industry, which was becoming vital for heating homes, schools, and office buildings during the industrial expansion of the late 19th century. By…
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HVAC History: The History of Stewart-Warner Furnaces
When most people hear “Stewart-Warner,” they think of classic cars and dashboard gauges, but the company also had a surprising role in heating American homes. Starting in the 1920s and ’30s, Stewart-Warner expanded into HVAC, producing oil and gas furnaces under names like “Heatmaster.” These units were modern for their time: compact, automatic, and built…
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