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'''Olw Shop''' in New Haven, Connecticut was originally opened on Wall Street in 1934 by '''Joseph St.John''' who came to America from Greece in 1925. Beginning originally as a bookstore, he was also selling tobacco and mixing his own blends. In 1937, a second store on College Street was opened by Joseph and his wife Catherine. | |||
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They also purchased some of their store brands, including the Owl Club. Mr. George Photakis confirmed that the Owl Clubs were formerly made by [[Wally Frank]]. The Owl Shop's homepage, still operating in 2007, also offered private label pipes produced by [[Savinelli]]. | They also purchased some of their store brands, including the Owl Club. Mr. George Photakis confirmed that the Owl Clubs were formerly made by [[Wally Frank]]. The Owl Shop's homepage, still operating in 2007, also offered private label pipes produced by [[Savinelli]]. | ||
'''Contact Information:''' | |||
Website: http://owlshopcigars.com | |||
[[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | [[Category: Pipe makers by nationality]] | ||
[[Category: United States]] | [[Category: United States]] | ||