1940s ALCOA Aluminum Industry Ad – U.S. Bauxite Map & Industrial Challenges
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| Management number | 7253396 | Release Date | 2025/08/20 | List Price | $8.39 | Model Number | 7253396 | ||
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Original vintage advertisement by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) highlighting the logistical and geographical challenges of producing aluminum in the United States.
This ad features a striking illustrated map tracing the multi-step process of aluminum production—from bauxite mining in Arkansas and Dutch Guiana, to refining, smelting, and alloying across various U.S. locations. Red, blue, and black lines indicate routes for transporting raw bauxite, alumina, and finished aluminum, respectively.
The ad explains how geography and the demand for enormous electrical power force manufacturers to build infrastructure like dams and powerhouses in remote locations. It’s a fascinating piece that blends American industry, wartime resource planning, and supply chain history.
Approximately 6 x 10 inches.
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Paper ephemera > Advertisement |
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| Size | N/A |
| Brand | Unique Vintage |
| Condition | Like new |
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