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MR. BLAISDELL'S BIRTHDAY
Mr. George Blaisdell was the inventor of the original Zippo lighter and he was born in Bradford, Pennsylvania on June 5, 1895. -
First Building
Zippo occupied the Rickerson & Pryde factory. This became Zippo's first building. -
First Patent
Zippo's first patent number 203269 for the Zippo windproof lighter was granted. -
First Building Purchase
The first building that Zippo purchased was on Barbour Street on March 27 1938 -
First National Ad
The first national ad for Zippo appeared in Esquire magazine. -
Pantograh Engraving Introduced
Pantograph engraved initials replaced metallic initials on the lighters. -
All Production To The Military
Zippo's newspaper ad announced that all production is dedicated to the armed forces overseas. -
A Letter from Gen. Eisenhower
A letter to George Blaisdell from General Dwight D. Eisenhower read, "It's the only lighter I've got that will light at all times." -
War Correspondent Ernie Pyle Writes About Zippo
War correspondent Ernie Pyle devoted a national newspaper column to Zippo lighters and George Blaisdell. -
Zippo is there on D-Day
Walter Nadler inscribed a lighter while making the D-Day crossing. The lighter is currently displayed in Zippo museum. -
A Letter From Gen. Macarthur
A letter to Mr. Blaisdell from General Douglas MacArthur read, "It is a real work of art which I shall use constantly." -
First Zippo Car
The original Zippo car was purchased by George Blaisdell. -
Zippo Plant Canada
Zippo opened a plant in Canada. -
Town and Country Imprint Introduced
The Town and Country imprint process was introduced. -
Philo and Sara Blaisdell Foundation
Zippo founder, George G. Blaisdell established the Philo and Sara Blaisdell Foundation in honor of his parents. -
Table Lighter Introduced
Zippo's Lady Bradford table lighter introduced. -
2nd Patent Introduced
Second lighter patent number 2517191 was introduced. -
Zippo Introduces New Products
The introduction of two unusual Zippo products: Zip Slip zipper lubricant and Zireen skin ointment. -
New Building
George Blaisdell announces plans to construct that 3 story office building on Barbour Street. -
Zippo Table Lighter on "I Love Lucy"
Zippo introduced the table lighter that was featured on 82nd Episode of the sitcom "I Love Lucy". -
New Offices
The new office building at 33 Barbour Street became the new corporate office. -
Open House
Open House for the grand opening of the new Zippo headquarters located on 33 Barbour Street. -
Introduction of the Slim Lighter
Zippo's Slim lighters were introduced. -
Etch/Paint imprint process
Zippo introduces the Etch/Paint imprint process -
Zippo's 25th Anniversary
Zippo celebrates its 25th Anniversary. -
Date Codes Introduced
Zippo starts stamping date codes on the bottom of the lighter. -
MODERNE AND CORINTHIAN TABLE LIGHTERS
Zippo introduced the Moderne and Corinthian table lighters. -
Zippo rule
Zippo's Rule was a 6' Pocket Tape Measure that was introduced as an Advertising Specialty item. -
Zippo Knife
Zippo introduced a knife that included a blade and a nail file as an Advertising Specialty item. -
Belt Buckles
Zippo belt buckles were introduced to the Ad Specialty Division.