Freelan O. Stanley Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
FREELAN O. STANLEY
Born: June 1, 1849 in Kingfield, Maine
Died: October 2, 1940 in Newton, Massachusetts
Died: October 2, 1940 in Newton, Massachusetts
Freelan O. Stanley (1849-1940) and his brother Francis E. Stanley became businessmen who developed the Stanley Motor Carriage Company, eventually building the Stanley Steamer. Their steam-powered automobiles grew extremely popular, although it was eventually superseded by the Model T. Steam engine vehicles gradually became obsolete technologically. After Stanley was diagnosed with a life-threatening case of tuberculosis in 1903, Stanley resolved to get some fresh air. Until his death in 1940, Stanley for the most part resided in Estes Park, Colorado. Through his investment in the fledgling town, Estes Park grew significantly. Stanley designed a hotel which cost half a million dollars, installed a power plant to provide electricity, built a water pipe system to bring running water to the hotel from the surrounding mountains, and installed telephones in every room (luxuries in those days). In a two-month period in 1911, some 2,500 guests visited his hotel, driven up the mountain in 13 Stanley Steamer buses. The hotel remains a popular attraction, and "modern day" guests have included Stephen King, who formed the frame for his chilling novel, The Shining (1977), in Room 217.
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FREELAN O. STANLEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 01/23/1900 - HFSID 276014The inventor (with his brother) of the Stanley Steamer automobile discusses his vegetarian diet and his new "daisy" of an engine which "beats any thing up to date." Autograph Letter signed: "F. O. Stanley", 2p (front and verso), 6x9¼.
Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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FREELAN O. STANLEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 09/10/1911 - HFSID 265765The Stanley Motor Carriage Company founder sends letter to colleague discussing financial matters from his home in Estes Park, Colorado, the sight of the famed Stanley Hotel, signs his name in black ink. Extremely rare! Autograph letter signed: "F.O.…"
Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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FREELAN O. STANLEY - AUTOGRAPH LETTER SIGNED 12/03/1888 - HFSID 346676The American businessman and inventor signed this handwritten letter Autograph Letter Signed: 'F. O. Stanley" and "F. O. S.". Two pages of text on double-sided sheet. 5½x9. Dated December 3, 1888. Letterhead from the Stanley Dry Plate Company.…"
Sale Price $3,187.50
$3,750.00
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FREELAN O. STANLEY - TYPED LETTER SIGNED 10/09/1911 - HFSID 347967The businessman signed this letter that's beautifully framed with an image of him! Typed Letter Signed: "F. O. Stanley" on an 8½x11 sheet of paper (8¼x10 visible). One page. Dated October 9, 1911. Message in Part: "I am enclosing checks amounting to $3000.…"
Sale Price $3,612.50
$4,250.00