Underwood Typewriter (1930)

Interesting Facts: This 1930 Underwood Standard Portable Typewriter, owned by George E. McKenna, represents a pivotal era in communication history. Known for its portability and distinctive "piano keys," it reflects the innovation that made typewriters accessible to a broader population, supporting professionals and writers as they carried their craft between home and work during the early 20th century. 

Cash Register (1960)

Interesting Facts: This 1960 metal NCR cash register was a vital tool for local businesses in Hot Springs, MT, such as grocery stores and ice cream shops. With its ability to securely process transactions and dispense change, it supported the day-to-day operations of the town's thriving small-business community during the mid-20th century. 

Paymaster Checkwriter and Protector (1932)

Interesting Facts: This 1932 Paymaster Checkwriter, known for its durability and fraud-prevention features, played an essential role in small businesses during the mid-20th century. In Hot Springs, MT, devices like this were integral to local operations, ensuring secure paycheck distribution and symbolizing the practical tools that supported the town’s hardworking community. 

Woodstock Typewriter (1930-1950)

Interesting Facts: This mid-20th-century Woodstock Typewriter, known for its affordability and reliability, represents a significant chapter in typewriter history. Owned by Betty LaRue, a prominent figure in Hot Springs, this typewriter was won in a local contest and now stands as a symbol of the community's rich history and enduring spirit. 

Payphone (1940) - Hot Springs Telephone Company

Interesting Facts: This 1940s payphone, once operated by the Hot Springs Telephone Company, accepted 5, 10, and 25 cent coins and featured a rotary dial. Payphones were a lifeline for communication when away from home or work, often located in public spaces like train stations and gas stations. In Hot Springs, MT, this payphone served as a vital connection to the outside world, symbolizing a simpler era of public communication before the rise of mobile phones. 

Interesting Facts:

In 1928, a Red & White magazine started publication to facilitate communication with the “Family of Red & White stores.”

Interesting Facts:

Red & White was the first store brand of food and household supplies. In 1968, the name changed to the Federated Group due to FDA regulations.

It is not known how the Red & White brand came to the little slice of heaven we call Hot Springs, but if you have any information, please contact us.