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When America’s founding documents — the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, and the Bill of Rights — were under threat, one company was trusted to protect them: The Mosler Safe Company.In the shadow of the Cold War and the nuclear age, Mosler built a vault designed to safeguard the Charters of Freedom against bombs, fire, and time itself. This episode of Hardware History Files uncovers the story of how Mosler became the guardian of America’s most important treasures.🔑 What you’ll learn in this episode:How Mosler engineered a bomb-proof vault for the U.S. ConstitutionWhy the Charters of Freedom required Cold War protectionThe legacy of Mosler vaults in American historyIf you’re fascinated by safes, vaults, Cold War history, or the protection of America’s Constitution, this story shows how hardware and history collide.#Mosler #Vault #Constitution #ChartersOfFreedom #HardwareHistoryFiles

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 United States. It had furnished buildings all over the world: apartments, hotels, hospitals, colleges, embassies, and federal facilities. Its products were used in high-security government sites, including post offices, military installations, and even the U.S. Embassy in Havana. And perhaps most impressively, Lockwood hardware was installed in two of the most high-profile projects of the mid-century: the Atomic Energy Plant in Paducah, Kentucky—at the time, the largest contract ever awarded by the U.S. government—and the United Nations Headquarters in New York City. At the company’s 1952 sales convention, there was a sense of unstoppable momentum. Lockwood had survived the Great Depression, pivoted to war production during WWII, and emerged in the postwar boom stronger than ever. Yet today, more than seventy years later, the Lockwood name is a ghost in the American hardware industry. So, what happened? -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

Across the world, hundreds of millions of houses are broken into on a regular basis during the month of December, with most occurring just on one particular night. The means of how these family safe havens are violated remain the subject of much speculation. Some people believe it’s an open secret, while others have a more radical take. What’s clear is that no locking mechanism created in over a thousand years can keep the perpetrator out of our homes, even if we know exactly what night he’s coming.Is this some annual occurrence that society has became blind to over the years? Or is this a multi-national conspiracy to invade our homes? Could it be a coordinated attack based on good intentions?Stay tuned as we investigate how no door hardware has been able to keep out the most well-known secret of the holidays!-----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

Welcome to the Three Tumblers lock-shop of horror! Tonight, we will tell you three stories of intrigue, mystery, supernatural activity, and tales from beyond. Two of these stories will be based on actual occurrences. One will not. You will have to decide which ones are real, and which one isn’t. But don’t worry! We will be here to give you our expert opinions on the details of each story and at the conclusion of this episode, the truth will be revealed. Or will it? -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

Season Three is on the way!-----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

From ancient mythology, to modern public safety tools. Symbols of horrific history, to objects of pleasure. These restraints have been used for centuries! Today, we will provide the captivating details on one of the worlds oldest wearable locks! -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

Break-ins. Burglaries. Home invasions. Squatters. Long gone are the days of not locking the door when you leave your house for the day. Criminals brazenly enter homes that are not theirs, and violate the one place we should always feel safe in. The fear of having your home invaded by a stranger has lead to many innovations to make it more secure. But do they work? -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

In the early 60s, Americans were introduced to a new kind of crime threat. With cases beginning in Boston and California, police were investigating murders that had striking similarities. Newspapers and television stations would give nicknames to the killers and run them in the headlines, striking fear into the public about who would be next. Taking home security more seriously than ever before, people began doing whatever it would take to keep themselves safe at night. This included extra locks on every door. But with demand so high, could people get them installed before it was too late? -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

Wednesday, November 24th, 1971. The man wearing a dark suit, sunglasses, and a parachute stood at the back of the Northwest Orient Airlines plane. Steadying himself, he pulled the lever and lowered the rear airstairs on the Boeing 727. A couple minutes later and he was falling towards the ground. This hijacking spurred hundreds of theories, and changed the way aircraft were secured for decades after. -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

1718, Nassau, Bahamas. Famed pirate Edward Teach, better known as Blackbeard, uses his fleet of ships to blockade the settlement. Quickly, those in charge of the colony gave up what valuables they had to spare their lives. As Blackbeard and other pirates continued to plunder the eastern coast of North America, governors and citizens alike started taking action to protect their money and riches. Little did they know, the pirates were using the same technology to their advantage.-----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

Monday, September 13th, 1971. At the corner of Baker and Marylebone Streets in Westminster, London, the branch manager of Lloyd's Bank opened the vault at ten in the morning as usual. As the huge door swung away what he saw left him speechless. Chunks of concrete, wrecked safe deposit boxes, jewelry, and more compromising items were strewn across the floor. Was it really possible that criminals were able to break into a vault with thousands of tons of protection? Or were other elements at work?-----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

August, 1945. The United States drops atomic weapons on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan in a last ditch effort to stop the imperialist military dictators from killing more people. Soon, there is an arms race between America and the Soviet Union with both sides trying to prove to the other that their weapons are more powerful. With mutually assured destruction between nations, rouge actors were of the highest concern to the leaders. Could a simple set of keys stop World War Three?-----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

Weeks after family members report a young woman as missing, investigators find a ring of keys in her car. One key has seemingly random numbers and letters stamped on it. Will this code be able to lead detectives to solve the disappearance of a vibrant, young woman?-----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

Los Angeles California, Hollywood Hills. The year was 2008 and celebrities were living it up just as they had been for decades. Between nightlife, award shows, and parties, stars were rarely at home. This made their less than humble abodes appealing to people coveting that glamorous lifestyle.Obviously, celebs had top rate security preventing any thefts or break-ins. Right?-----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

The Chevrolet Corvette. One of America's defining sports cars experienced a boom in sales in the early 1980s. It also became one of the most popular cars for thieves to steal. Insurance companies charged owners of the car up to 40 percent more just because of the theft rates.Could a team of mechanics, engineers, and locksmiths put a stop to the likes of organized cars rings? Or would the bad guys stay one step ahead?-----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

For the past five months, The Three Tumblers have told you the tragic history that shaped how we interact doors today. Now, they bring you stories from ancient history to modern heists and those that could lead to potentially disastrous outcomes. Join Jeff Moss, Tyler J. Thomas, and Tim Coleman as they bring you these stories and more with the unique perspective of over thirty years of locksmithing and door hardware experience.New episodes beginning March 4th, 2024.-----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

Only three men involved in the Station nightclub fire are held legally responsible. But were there more to blame? Good comes out of darkness. Families and survivors band together to make sure the tragedy is never forgotten.-----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

In a matter of minutes, those still trapped inside the Station nightclub are on the verge of death. Can they still escape, or will they die trying? -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

A small nightclub built in the late 1940s transforms over the years into a popular, local venue for live music and good evenings with friends until one fateful night it burns to the ground and claims one-hundred lives. -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/

With over four hundred people dead and dying at the Cocoanut Grove club, someone had to be to blamed. While investigators look for a cause, others work to make sure that the tropical paradise in Boston didn’t burn in vane. -----Listen to The Three Tumblers anywhere you get your podcasts and, please, follow and give us a review! The Three Tumblers Podcast: https://threetumblers.comFollow Us On Twitter: https://twitter.com/3tumblerspod Follow Us On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thethreetumblerspod/