The
Barrel Pt 3 – Harry Muzzy built the second barrel in Minot, next to the Minot City
Ballpark and across the street from the city zoo. He used 117 pieces of 1 inch
by 6 inch tongue and groove lumber sixteen feet long to form the outer shell of
the structure. Local lumber yards had to shape and bevel the wood in order to
fit in the top and bottom hoops. It was during the time of the Depression and
lumber yards and carpenters were happy to have the work. When completed Muzzy
began selling soft drinks, ham sandwiches and hot dogs with sauerkraut to Minot
residents. The root beer logo was Triple XXX. The logo stood out prominently on
the front of the Barrel root beer stand. This logo and the novel shape
attracted and kept customers.
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