Harold Schaeffer And Modern Medora History Flashcards
When was the biggest blow to the cattle farming?
1888- a huge blizzard wiped out the majority of the cattle
When did the Marquis’ packing plant burn down?
1907- only the chimney was left
When did Harold Schafer start his company?
He released his first product (Gold seal floor wax) in 1942, he released glass wax in 1945
When did Schafer release his most popular product?
He released Mr. Bubble in 1961, along with snowy bleach in the same decade.
When was the First burning Hills Amphitheater built?
1958- mostly by volunteers, in the burning gulch
When did Harold Schafer start renovating the town of Medora?
he bought Rough Riders’ Hotel and the Ferris Store in 1962.
When did Schafer open Medora to the public?
In 1965, when he opened his Gold Seal Medora Division
When was the first Medora Musical and what was it first called?
1965, it was named “Teddy Roosevelt Rides Again”
When was TRMF established?
- Harold Schafer donates all Medora properties
When was the Burning hills Amphitheater remodeled?
1992, They replaced the benches with seats and various other additions.
History of Teddy Bears
-1902 TR refused to kill tied up black bear
-political cartoonist published drawing
-Morris Michtom (candy shop owner) + wife made stuffed bears, called Teddy’s bears (got permission), formed ideal toy company
