Russ Huber Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 (edited) Popular Mechanics - Google Books Edited November 15, 2022 by Russ Huber Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Trier Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 Great work Russ. That more or less settles it. Wish there was an address. There are still some, but not many, very old buildings in the center of town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 The factory must have been in someone's garage. If you notice on the far-right bottom of the advertisement in the link below references are given at the Waukee Savings Bank. 🙂 Popular Mechanics - Google Books Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor Andersen Posted November 15, 2022 Share Posted November 15, 2022 2 hours ago, John Trier said: Great work Russ. That more or less settles it. Wish there was an address. There are still some, but not many, very old buildings in the center of town. Back then the only buildings were on the square. I bet I can find a photo of it in some local archive or newspaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russ Huber Posted November 15, 2022 Author Share Posted November 15, 2022 I'm not taking any pats on the back. Thermo Engine Co. is a tough nut to crack. Who will be the nutcracker? 🙂 Keep in mind Lloyd Freeland patent holder for Lake Breeze fans was the Pres. for Thermo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brent Rowell Posted November 16, 2022 Share Posted November 16, 2022 Thanks Russ, for posting for me. After a couple false starts I think I'm properly registered now. I believe the key to the Thermo "nut" is Louis Kessler whose primary business was safety cans for gasoline, etc. I've studied him extensively and have even been in touch with his only living heir, but so far there is no direct connection (on paper that survives or has been archived) with Thermo Engine Co. That said, however, the large Thermo Engine Co. twin cylinder hot air engine I own uses the same parts (exact duplicates) as the single cylinder models made by Kessler's company. Most of the principals of the co. were lawyers from Delaware where the co. was incorporated for tax purposes. If anyone discovers the connection I would love to hear about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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