York Safe and Lock Company photographs
Creation: circa 1935Abstract
The York Safe and Lock Company manufactured safes and vaults. The firm was established in 1882 in York, Pennsylvania, by Israel Laucks (1827-1918). This small collection consists of five photographs of bank vault doors built by the York Safe & Lock Co. of York, Pennsylvania, in around 1935.
Dates
- Creation: circa 1935
Extent
5 item(s)
Physical Description
5 photographic prints : b&w ; 11 x 14 in.
Historical Note
The York Safe and Lock Company manufactured safes and vaults. The firm was established in 1882 in York, Pennsylvania, by Israel Laucks (1827-1918). Laucks' son, S. Forry Laucks (1870-1942), took over the business in 1891. The York Safe and Lock Company began construction of large elaborate vaults in the early 1900s; during World War II, it was involved in the production of firearms and other weapons.
Scope and Contents
Three photographs of a 10" bank vault door (opened and closed), built by the York Safe & Lock Co. of York, Pennsylvania, installed at the National City Bank in New York City. Two photographs of a 12" circular bank vault door (opened and closed), also built by the York Safe & Lock Co., installed at the First National Bank in Philadelphia. The First National Bank photographs are stamped on the back: "Joseph F. Kane, York Safe & Lock Co., 711 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa."
Language of Materials
English
Finding Aid & Administrative Information
- Title:
- York Safe and Lock Company photographs
- Description rules:
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description:
- English
- Script of description:
- Latin
Revision Statements
- 2024: Laurie Sather
Repository Details
Repository Details
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