Dave Longaberger

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Dave W. Longaberger (1934–1999) was an American businessman who founded the Longaberger Company, makers of handcrafted maple wood baskets and accessories.^[1] Dave has two daughters, Tami Longaberger, who was CEO of the Longaberger Company, and Rachel Longaberger Stukey, President of the Longaberger Foundation.^[2]

Longaberger grew up in a poor family of 14. He suffered from a stuttering problem and epilepsy, and did not graduate from High School until he was 21. He began his basket business in 1971.^[2]

Legacy[]

Longaberger was also a philanthropist, focusing on Dresden, Ohio.^{[citation needed]} He gave millions of dollars to the local community and schools, and provided much-needed services to the community.^{[citation needed]}

Longaberger was interested in history.^{[citation needed]} Later, after he became prosperous, Longaberger undertook the restoration of many historic buildings in the Dresden, Ohio, area.^{[citation needed]} Some of the buildings saved were:

• The Captains House (1850),
• The Dresden Hotel (early 20th century),
• The Dresden Iron Mill (circa 1880),
• The Dresden Woolen Mill (circa 1890),
• The Prospect Place mansion (1856),
• The Cox House, Trinway (circa 1900),
• The Dresden railway station.

Additionally, Longaberger purchased and refurbished many other historic buildings on Main Street in Dresden, Ohio.^{[citation needed]}

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