photograph
Catalog Number
2019.1.141
Description
Black and white photograph of drivers for Holland Furnace Co. posing with their trucks. The Holland Furnace Company was founded in 1906. One of their former buildings now houses Black River Public School on Columbia Ave.
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.
Gift of
Mary Vande Water, in honor of her husband Randy Vande Water.
