American Locker Co. - North American Background Vignette - 1940's dated Stock Certificate

General Stock. Bald eagle vignette and woman retrieving luggage from locker in a map of US. Rare!!! Please specify color.

Historically, lockers have been a space to store personal belongings secured by various locking mechanisms. The earliest modern lockers were simple ‘box with a lock’ type device likely used for sporting purposes. The ‘locker room’ was a place for athletes to store their clothing, belongings and equipment temporarily. People could retrieve their items by using their specific key assigned to them when they selected the locker space. As lockers became more commonplace, they started appearing in educational facilities, hospitals, gymnasiums and in the workplace.

Lockers initially were cabinet-like and made of wood and later made of steel and metal. Lockers have since evolved with peoples needs and breakthrough technologies. Today lockers can be manufactured out of various materials and to suit the décor of the environment they are in. Metal, steel, plastic, wood and fabricated wood are all popular materials that are used.

The lock mechanism on a locker has especially evolved with the induction of new technologies. The movement from a large padlock and key to an electronic system, illustrates how lockers have adopted smart technology. Smart technology allows lockers to be digital, flexible in use and equipped with various features to improve the user experience.

Smart lockers are digitally managed storage banks which makes the experience of acquiring and using a locker fast and efficient. Whether it's controlled by a mobile phone app or a touchless kiosk, the technology allows for automation throughout the entire process/workflow.