massive c. 1950's american made industrial freestanding diamond mesh factory locker designed and fabricated by the debourgh mfg. co., minneapolis, mn. the structurally sound and secure locker contains a three-unit configuration, consisting of long and narrow and spacious compartment. the oversized hinged doors are equipped with lockable turn handles and stamped steel plaques containing lightly incised numbers. the heavy gauge angled iron frame contains all-welded construction. original "factory green" exterior and interior finish. handles and hinges are fully functional. great overall condition. debourgh was established in 1909 as the “berg brothers” in minneapolis, mn. they were a small sheet metal shop specializing in poultry supplies, roofing, gutters, steel ceilings and light metal works. the business was renamed debourgh manufacturing in the early 1930's. defense work was prevalent during ww ii, and debourgh manufactured struts for the gliders for b24 bombers and rocking rollers for bailey bridges. in 1931, the university of minnesota contacted the berg brothers to have a new locker designed for easy maintenance, ventilation, and security. during the 1950's the "all american locker" gained widespread popularity through a large network of distributors. around this time, debourgh redesigned their locker, patented latching mechanisms and added a variety of sizes and options to the line. this was the beginning of the “all american locker” product still manufactured today. measures 54 x 16 x 78 inches.