Antique Hoffman Water Heater
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This water Heater was believed to have been locatedĀ in the industry room, which means it was probably the one in the Old Post Office in Lorain, Ohio.
Approximate Measurements: 22" D X 40" H
See pictures and research below for more information.
Hoffman Gas & Electric Heater Co. Water Heater No. 37 Research:
https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/118651/antique-hoffman-water-heater
http://www.waterheaterrescue.com/FunStuff/water-heater-museum-home.html
The Hoffman Heater Company in Lorain - manual displays cross sections and identifies parts of water heater. (1905) https://archive.org/details/TheHoffmanHeaterCompanyLorainOhioManufacturersOfInstantaneous_19/page/n7/mode/2up
https://forum.heatinghelp.com/discussion/118651/antique-hoffman-water-heater
Description of heater from 1940s: ?It was quite something at that time to have a tankless heater, and the heater wasn?t without its challenges as the water could be overheated and get to a scalding temperature. The heater resembled a small wood burning stove but was fueled by natural gas.?
Digital copy of the Manufacturer?s Catalog c 1905
?The Hoffman Heater COmpany which started in business six years ago has made wonderful strides in the manufacturing business, and today stands among the leaders in the manufacturing of Water Heaters and other Gas Appliances. In fact, can furnish you with the most complete line of Water Heaters of any manufacturer in the business today.?
The Hoffman Heater Co President: B F Koch
The Hoffman Heater Co is represented by all the leading supply Houses throughout the United States and Canada. Executive Office & Works, Washington Ave., and N Y C & St. L R R.
The Plumbers Trade Journal, Volume 73 (Screen shots) 1922 ***see folder for more screen shots!!!
American Gas Journal 1919
Book: Images of America Lorain, Ohio
?The Hoffman Heater Co. offices and factory were at the Nickel Plate Railroad and Washington Ave. The first hot-water heater was made on January 19, 1905. When the hot-water faucet was turned on, a large gas flame in the center of a copper coil would heat the water for as long as the faucet was on. Mr. Thomas McGeachie had the franchise to sell the HOffman Heaters at 324 Fourth Street. The water heaters were priced from $15 up to $100.?