Illustrated trade catalog of supplies for steam fitters, engineers, threshers, railroads, factories, and mines. Items include wrought iron pipe, brass and iron valves, cast and malleable fittings, belting, packing, and hoses.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Report has the report of the treasurer with all of the company's financial information. Also included is power generation statistics for the various geographical divisions managed by NSP. The Minneapolis Division was supplied by 4 hydroelectric power plants at St. Croix Falls, Coon Rapids, St. Anthony Falls and Wisota. They were supplemented by the Riverside steam station.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
The Board of Directors of Northern States Power Company
Date Created:
1916
Description:
The report contains a statement to the stockholders of Northern States Power Company focusing on the divisions of Sioux Falls, Grand Forks, Fargo, Minot, Galena, Stillwater, Minneapolis, St. Paul and Mankato Faribault serving Minnesota, Illinois, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas. The report includes consolidated earnings statement, balance sheets, and lists the names of the officers and directors. A summary of electrical power plant equipment with a map of the territory served by Northern States Power and narrative descriptions of the physical properties is also included.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
M.W. Savage Factories Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for the International Champion Sewing Machine. The advertisement attested to the versatility and quality of the machine. It came with a 60 day free trial offer. An illustration shows all the features of the sewing machine. International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog for various iron and wire products. Includes construction materials such as beams, brackets and columns, as well as decorative products including railings, fences, and benches.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
Advertisement for breakfast food sold by the International Stock Food Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The poster states the food is "a scientific blending of wheat, barley and rye, this is very easy to digest. It restores tired nerves, overworked brain and impaired digestion. It give rich blood, stronger nerves, enduring muscles and long life." International Stock Food Company was owned by Marion Savage, a Minnesota-based entrepreneur for whom the town of Savage, Minnesota, was named. Savage bought record-breaking harness race horse Dan Patch to help promote his business.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated catalog highlighting the V.S.V. (vapor, steam, and vacuum) heating system produced by RohaCompany Includes radiator operation, features, costs, and testimonials.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog of boilers and heating components including steam gauges, hot water thermometers, radiator valves, heat generators and regulators, radiator shields, and more.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog of Burnham Boilers manufactured by Lord & Burnham Co. (New York, New York), sold by Roberts Heating & Ventilating Company. Includes ratings, measurements, and notes on sectional, round, and junior or tank heaters.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog of furniture hardware and supplies including casters, seats, upholstery needles and threads, brackets, knobs, keys, and more.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog advertising farm equipment, tools, and supplies. Includes livestock stalls, windmills, pumps, tanks, pitchforks, and other tools and products.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog of seals, stencils, badges, and stamps. Includes police badges, dog tags, alphabet rubber stamp sets, stock stamps, self-inking stamps, and more.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog highlighting Minnesota Sandstone (Kettle River Sandstone) and its uses for sills, steps, ashlar, paving, curbing, flagging, mill blocks, and bridge and building stone. Includes statements from men who used the sandstone for prominent Minneapolis buildings.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated catalog featuring homes and buildings fitted with Whitney Windows, producers of casement windows that open out. Minneapolis residences include those of architect W.G. Purcell, Professor E.W. Olmsted, W.B. Chandler, Karl DeLaittre, B.M. Weisberg, and architect C.A. Boehme. Architectural window drawings included.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog featuring a variety of boilers manufactured by the William Brothers Boiler and Manufacturing Company. Includes models and dimensions as well as price lists.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog of the various Corliss Engines produced by the Twin City Iron Works. Also includes steam boilers, hot water heaters, and pumps and condensers.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog featuring parts and accessories for power plants. Includes feed and vacuum pumps, jet condensers, oiling systems and devices, boiler regulators, heaters, and meters.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog of toilets and toilet parts produced by the Crane Company, 400 3rd Avenue North, Minneapolis. Features six models: Corsyn, Saneto, Winto, Okolona, Mauretania, and Illini.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated catalog featuring descriptions and prices for clothing for men, women, and children. Includes suits, overcoats, vests, shirts, collars and cuffs, hosiery, fine furs, hats, shoes, and more.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog featuring buildings and homes throughout the country that have used Paul J. Kalman Company concrete reinforcement. Minneapolis buildings include Pillsbury Flour Mills Company warehouse and rye Mills, Soo Line Terminal Elevator, Post office building, Minneapolis Art Museum, City Hospital Contagious Ward, Fairview Hospital, Great Northern Station, and the Pillsbury residence among others.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
International Stock Food Company (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1905?
Description:
A poster of an International Stock Foods cupboard contains Grape Cream Baking Powder, Minneapolis Breakfast Food, International Lemon Flavoring Extract, International Quick Cleaner and International Washing Powder.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog of elevating, conveying, and power transmitting machinery including conveyors, pulleys, belts, buckets, gears, and other parts.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog featuring firebox boilers. Includes models, components, and dimensions as well as price lists. Also includes illustration of the company's Nicollet Island plant and general offices and East Hennepin plant.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog explaining the ten styles and types of Floral City Furnaces. Includes warm air and combination furnaces, and hot water and steam boilers.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog featuring hot water heaters produced by the Richmond Stove Company, sold by Pond and Hasey Co., Heating Engineers. Includes facts about the apparatus and process, directions for use, and customer testimonials.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog featuring steam heaters produced by the Richmond Stove Company, sold by Pond and Hasey Co., Heating Engineers. Includes facts about the apparatus and process, directions for use, and customer testimonials.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Illustrated trade catalog describes the three machines necessary to "insure your crop against poor seed." Includes the fanning mill, smut cleaner, and corn grader.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library