Springfield, IL  (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – The legacy of Armbruster Manufacturing, a Springfield company that shaped industries ranging from military supply to Hollywood productions for nearly 150 years, is showcased in a new exhibit at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The collection features tools, photos, and artifacts that show the company’s evolution from crafting wagon covers for pioneers to making tents for state fairs, movie sets, and military operations.

Armbruster picture showing U.S. Defense on side of large trailer.

The company was started in 1875 by German immigrant Rudolf Herman Armbruster, the business closed earlier this year, and its archives were donated. The exhibit is included with regular museum admission and will be on display through April 8.