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Cat's Meow Village
America's Back Roads 3
Series # 03-42
Intro: Apr 03, Retired 12/04
03-422 Bullet Hill School Southbury, CT length = 4-1/2, height = 6 inches 3/4 inch thick Retired 12/31/04, Price Information & History on back of piece: Is one of New England's oldest schoolhouses, operating from 1789 to 1942. Today it is unique classroom where students experience a typical 19th century school day. They dress in costumes representing the 1700's and 1800's and are allowed to bring only the type of foods eaten for lunch during those years. Using "primers" of old and writing with ink and quill, they do daily lessons, and play games of yesteryear. Take your own tour of Bullet Hill when you visit southwestern Connecticut.


03-424 Gofur Gas Station Detroit, MI length = 4, height = 4-1/8 inches 3/4 inch thick Retired 12/31/04, Price Information & History on back of piece: Along with the invention of the automobile in the early 1900's came the roadside gas station. Some operators experimented with creative architectural styles that can still be seen today if you take time to look around a corner. The "good old days" of car travel conjures up memories of full service gas stations where the attendant not only filled your tank, but also cleaned your windows and even checked under the hood.

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