Crossing Pointe: Blair’s Investment Takes Off

1920 New Process opens two retail stores.

1921 Blair buys numerous buildings in Warren, PA, to house his growing company.

1928 Blair’s brothers Harold and Lester join the business. Soon the company is selling other products, including motor oil, perfume and electrical appliances, via direct mail.

1933 A fire results in half a million dollars in losses, but the Blairs are back in operation within 10 days.