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The Weekly Special concluded its production in fall 2018; the page below is an archive.

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The Ball Family Legacy

After moving to Muncie in 1887, the Ball Corporation became the world’s leading producer of fruit jars, leaving a legacy of manufacturing and of philanthropy.

Photos provided by:  Minnetrista Heritage Collection

To learn more about the Ball family history, or to learn how to visit the family estate, visit minnetrista.net.



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