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By Linda L. Meabon,George B. Duke

The Zippo production corporation used to be based in 1932 in Bradford by way of George G. Blaisdell, who designed the 1st Zippo lighter in 1933; because then, Zippo has produced approximately 400 million lighters. The product line finally accelerated to incorporate tape measures and pocket knives. Zippo entered the strong point advertisements marketplace in 1935, while the Kendall Refinery ordered lighters that displayed its identify. The Zippo lighter has turn into a commemorative exhibit for company trademarks, designated occasions, and recognized locations in the course of the usa and round the world.

Zippo has been owned and operated by means of the Blaisdell relations for greater than seventy years. Zippo production corporation comprises photos of the Blaisdells, the Zippo Riders, the Zippo ski slope, the Zippo vehicle, special-edition lighters, and scenes from town of Bradford. Zippo files and personal collections have yielded infrequent photos of Zippo staff at paintings, corporation and collector occasions, and different highlights within the company's history.

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