Description: This is a beautifully made box, probably handmade by a skilled craftsman when considering the intended purpose as described below. The box measures 6 3/4" x 4 1/2" x 2 1/4". The lid features two-tone wood with intricate inlay. A piano hinge attaches the lid to a base. The bottom of the box has a thick piece of felt upon which is printed "Manufactured by McCloskey-Grant Corp., Phila., PA". This company manufactured a variety of products and was known as a defense contractor. Inside the box is lined in glass, and features a postcard type photo encased in the lid. The photo is of the Carpenters Home, in Lakeland, Florida. This was a retirement home for members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. The logo of the organization is featured on the front. I found the following information about the home online: The Carpenters' Home was the retirement home for members of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America from 1929 to 1976. The Union completed the purchase of the 1,684 acre site in April 1924. Costing $632,393, the site included 594 acres of citrus groves. The purchase of additional citrus groves brought the total land owned to almost 2,000 acres. The Carpenters' Home was dedicated on October 1, 1928, and officially opened March 14, 1929. The home could accommodate up to 400 residents and included a lounge, library, dining room, hospital, and auditorium. In addition to the residence building, there was a power house, garage, laundry, and water tower. Amenities for the residents included movies in the auditorium, a recreation hall, a golf course, a fishing dock, and facilities for outdoor games such as shuffleboard. The Carpenters' Home closed in 1976, and the building later served as a church school for many years. In 2011, the building was abandoned and fell into disrepair. In 2016, the building was rehabilitated with much of its original character and then returned to its former use as a senior living community.
Price: 44.94 USD
Location: Moberly, Missouri
End Time: 2024-08-17T14:25:44.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 60 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
