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According to two November 1956 articles from the Boating Industry magazine, Plaza Craft began in 1956 at Dixon, Missouri. Production included runabouts and houseboats hulls (cabins were supplied by [[White Water|Schenkel Bros]] of Brookville, Indiana).
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According to two November 1956 articles from the Boating Industry magazine, Plaza Craft began in 1956 at Dixon, Missouri. Production included runabouts and houseboats hulls (cabins were supplied by [[White Water|Schenkel Bros]] of Brookville, Indiana)]. Al Harding was president of the newly formed company, Orval Heywood secretary. Orval was to be in charge of design and production while Al took sales. Their 80' x 225' factory was formerly occupied by the Brown Shoe Co.
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A 1957 brochure has been found with a stamp indicating Michigan Marine Co. of N. Hosmer & Vine Sts., Lansing, MI to have been a distributor. Images of this brochure will be added when made available.
 
A 1957 brochure has been found with a stamp indicating Michigan Marine Co. of N. Hosmer & Vine Sts., Lansing, MI to have been a distributor. Images of this brochure will be added when made available.
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File:Plazacrafta57001.jpg|1957 Plaza Craft Craft-De-Ville Houseboat Ad
 
File:Plazacrafta57001.jpg|1957 Plaza Craft Craft-De-Ville Houseboat Ad
 
File:Plazacrafta57002.jpg|1957 Plaza Craft Sea Rocket Ad
 
File:Plazacrafta57002.jpg|1957 Plaza Craft Sea Rocket Ad
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File:Plazacrafta57003.jpg|1957 Plaza Craft Article
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File:Plazacrafta57004.jpg|1957 Plaza Craft "Marlin" Ad
 
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'''1958 Information'''
 
'''1958 Information'''
 
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File:Plazacrafta58002.jpg|1958 Plaza Craft Admiral Super Deluxe Ad
 
File:Plazacrafta58001.jpg|1958 Plaza Craft Sea Rocket Deluxe Ad
 
File:Plazacrafta58001.jpg|1958 Plaza Craft Sea Rocket Deluxe Ad
 
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Plaza Craft Quality Aluminum Boats

Plaza Craft Boat Mfg. Co.

Camdenton, Missouri


According to two November 1956 articles from the Boating Industry magazine, Plaza Craft began in 1956 at Dixon, Missouri. Production included runabouts and houseboats hulls (cabins were supplied by Schenkel Bros of Brookville, Indiana)]. Al Harding was president of the newly formed company, Orval Heywood secretary. Orval was to be in charge of design and production while Al took sales. Their 80' x 225' factory was formerly occupied by the Brown Shoe Co.


A 1957 brochure has been found with a stamp indicating Michigan Marine Co. of N. Hosmer & Vine Sts., Lansing, MI to have been a distributor. Images of this brochure will be added when made available.


1956 Information


1957 Information


1958 Information


Plaza Craft Boats in Use


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