Historical Air Cooling Unit

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Posted by John C. Riazzi

16 years ago

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Description Charles Kettering was an inventor and he still holds a significant # of patents related to the automobile industry and manufacturing/producer durables industry. He was a founder of Fridaire and invented air cooling and refrigeration devices. This unit, we believe is one of the first home air cooling units ever built and it remains in our basement, disconected and out of service for a long time but still in very good condition. I can send pictures if you need them.

Category General Antiques and Collectibles

Medium original air conditioning unit created by Charles Kettering

Distinguishing marks called "DELCO FLOWSERVE"

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 2X3

Date Period 1928-1932

Weight ~200

History We purchased the historical original home of Charles F Kettering, inventor and founder of Dayton Electric Company (DELCO) and one of the most senior officers of General Motors in the 30's. This unit is in the basement of his original house

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