Prior to the 1800's, storage and transportation of grains, seed, and animal feed was difficult task. Barrels held most products, from nails to grain, but making barrels was labor intensive; the wood was expensive and required a year to cure before it could be shaped.
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“I Love New York” is one of the most recognized icons around the world. This simple logo was created in 1975 by the legendary graphic designer Milton Glaser Even if Glaser’s name is little known outside the design industry, his work has become a part of our visual culture. A poster of the rainbow-haired Bob Dylan came to embody the spirit of the 1960’s in a single illustration.

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It’s the 1960s and swinging bachelor Bernard couldn’t
be happier. He has a flat in Paris and three gorgeous
stewardesses all engaged to him without knowing about
each other. Unexpected schedule changes bring all three
fiancées to the Paris apartment at the same time!
How can he remember which lie was told to which girl?

Located in the small, rural community of Blairstown, New Jersey, Gallery 23 (named for the street address) is an artist’s co-op for fine artists and craftsmen that live and work in Warren County. Situated in a storefront in this quaint historic village, it has thrived for seven years.
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In 1925, Burma-Shave was on the brink of bankruptcy with an unknown product. With an insufficient budget for large billboards, the founder’s son had the idea to create a series of small signs positioned several hundred feet apart. The message would be strung together and read by passing motorists. The promotional effort was so successful that sales went from non-existent to what today would be a profit of over 1-million dollars in the first year. Burma-Vita Co. incorporated and sold 49% of their stock within three weeks.

Do you like a really good murder mystery? Then don’t miss Fort Findlay Playhouse’s production of the longest running play ever… 60 consecutive years! Mousetrap features a group of strangers stranded in a boarding house during a snow storm. One of them is a murderer! This Agatha Christie mystery will keep you on the edge of your seat!