World War One Pyramidal Tent from Armbruster

Posted on August 5, 2014
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Armbruster Tentmaker is proud to be the only supplier of the the 1916 U.S. Pyramidal tent, as well as many other World War One tent models.  Armbruster now reproduces these tents to original specifications just like Armbruster hand crafted these tents 100 years ago.  New made in our plant in Springfield Illinois these tents are all the rage with the centennial of World War One upon us.  Featured above is a 1916 Pyramidal made for the USMC Parris Island Museum living history detachment displayed at the Midway Village Great War Event in Rockford, Illinois.  Armbruster manufacturers an entire line of period canvas tents which span from the Civil War through WWII and the Korean War.  Based on original drawings in our archives Armbruster is proud to recreate these historical tents....

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Custom Outdoor Sound Booth

Posted on June 11, 2014
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Custom 18x18 Outdoor Sound booth by Armbruster TentMaker.  Customer had a special request for a protective cover for the sound and lighting equipment located in the center of an amphitheater.  Had to be low profile, color that blended with surrounding grass, special inset legs to fit space, easy to install, easy to remove, take up minimal room when stored, and made from materials that were heavy duty to wind and rain.  What is the answer.Answer: Armbruster built the heavy duty 2" frame with 16 oz vinyl top in a way that easily installs and is easy to remove quickly.  Custom solutions for any of your special needs.Contact us today at www.armbrustertentmaker.com or 800-637-4326....

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Beach Shower Tent from Armbruster

Posted on June 9, 2014
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Need a custom shower tent for your beach house or summer home?  Armbruster solved the problem with a custom shower tent that works for all the guests of your home.  Made from premium Sunbrella fabric, with heavy duty 2" anodized aluminum frame, and zinc coated steel fittings.  The Armbruster shower tent holds up great to the elements.  Easily mounts to any wooden deck.  Built to take the winds and weather.  Based on our 90 mph engineered Celebration frame tent series.Armbruster makes custom frames in all shapes and sizes.  Need something covered and custom fit?  Call Armbruster today.  sales@armbrustertentmaker.com, 800-637-4326....

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The Lone Ranger Movie Tents from Armbruster

Posted on February 28, 2014
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One of the many Armbruster Tents you can see in the background in the movie (the white tent between them)Armbruster was chosen by Silver Bullet Productions to build period tents for various scenes of the Oscar nominated The Lone Ranger Movie remake. 3 different sizes were chosen by the set decorating department to enhance various scenes in the movie. The tent requirements were to be made in the style of 1860 encampment tents with materials and hardware from that time period. Armbruster, who has been making tents since 1875, went back to our techniques of tent manufacturing from that time period. Natural untreated canvas, cotton thread, cotton tape, wooden poles, and natural rope were materials used to ensure the tents were authentic. Once tent was...

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WWII US Army Canvas Tent Camp by Able Company, 502nd PIR, 101st Airborne, Texas

Posted on January 14, 2014
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Able Company, 502nd PIR, 101st AB (Living History Group) out of Texas had put together an incredible WWII era tent encampment.  The key feature of the camp our authentic Armbruster new made WWII Canvas Tents.  Under each tent is authentic gear and equipment that would be found in a camp like this during WWII.  This living history group does an outstanding job of telling the proud history of our WWII soldiers who sacrificed so much for the world.  Armbruster tentmaker is proud to reproduce these authentic tents to the same specifications as the models Armbruster produced during WWII.  Established in 1875, Armbruster has a proud history of making canvas tentage, especially during WWI, WWII and the Korean War.  More details at www.armbrustertentmaker.com or call us at 800-637-4326 for a quote...

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WWII German Truppenzelt (Troop Tent) from Armbruster

Posted on August 7, 2013
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Examples of WWII German Tents the Armbruster Tentmaker is now reproducing for living historians, museums, movie productions, ect.  Customer aged the canvas on this tent to give it more historic look.WWII German Truppenzelt:  $1400 Canvas/Ropes only                                             $600 Canvas FlyLength 6 MetersWidth 5 MetersRidge 2.5 MetersWall 1.2 Meters2 Door EndsWeight 90 lbsRopes and slides includedTies to roll up ends and sides includedWWII German Medical Tent - $1800 Canvas only with red cross ($1500 no red cross).  3M x 3M we make this tent in white, grey, or khaki canvas.  Fly can be made separate.Contact us for pricing on German WWII Mountain Tents which we now offer in both sizes:Contact sales@armbrustertentmaker.com...

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1890s Circus Tent for Whidbey Island Shakespeare Festival

Posted on July 27, 2013
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Armbruster Selected to build 1890s Circus Tent for the Whidbey Island Shakespeare Festival.  Below is a summary of the project.  This was the most beautiful hand made historic tent Armbruster has ever made.  Done in the style of tents of long ago, these is one unique tent unmatched in quality and authentic materials.Announcement of the tent project:http://www.southwhidbeyrecord.com/entertainment/204928611.html                                           Armbruster Tent right out of 1890s Catalog                                          Celebrating after tent installation first time!                                         ...

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