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Catalog Number
T92-1182
Description
Black and white photograph showing boxer Rocky Marciano trying his hand at manufacturing a furnace at the Holland Furnace Company.
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.