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Catalog Number
T92-1182
Description
Black and white photograph showing boxer Rocky Marciano visiting the Holland Furnace Co. in Holland, MI.  This particular photo shows Rocky riding on the back of Oscar the goat.
History
Holland Furnace began in 1906, founded by John P. Kolla (1860-1933) and his son-in-law, August H. Landwehr (1880-1937). By 1948, the company had a branch in 48 states with sales reaching $41 million. Holland Furnace ceased production in 1962.