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Black and white photograph showing Rocky Marciano seated behind President Hollas' desk at the Holland Furnace headquarters in Holland, MI. He is reading a document while the Holland Furnace secretary Seane Tinholt writes on a note pad. Spring 1953.History
Seane Tinholt (1903-1974), daughter of Lambertus and Zwaantje Tinholt, attended Holland Christian Schools as well as Hope College. She worked as department supervisor for Holland Furnace for many years.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.