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| The original Zippo® factory was founded in 1932 by George Blaisdell. This first location was the second floor of the Richerson & Pryde garage on Bolyston Street in downtown Bradford. The Zippo Windproof Lighter sign on the multi-paned windown has become a symbol of Zippo's early days. |
| Six people were employed during the first year of Zippo's operation. During the first month of business, receipts for 82 lighters totaled $62.15! Zippo has come a long way from these modest beginnings and today is a large successful corporation which still repairs every lighter for no charge - just as it did over 50 years ago! The Zippo Lifetime Guarantee is honored today as it always has been. |
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