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Hardware History Files: The Vault That Protected America’s Constitution | Mosler and the Charters of Freedom

In the United States, few documents possess greater historical and symbolic significance than the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights—collectively known as the Charters of Freedom. Ratified in 1776, 1788, and 1791 respectively, these foundational texts … Continue reading

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Hardware History Files: What Happened to Lockwood?

If you were in the door hardware industry in 1952, you knew the name Lockwood. It stood for prestige, quality, and American industrial might. The Lockwood Hardware Manufacturing Company operated five regional sales offices and six manufacturing plants across the … Continue reading

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