Leon Leonwood Bean

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Famous Mainer Project ByBryleigh
April 12, 2002
Leon Leonwood Bean
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Facts Of Life
Born 1873 Died1967 Leon Leonwood Bean was born
in Freeport Maine, and lived there his whole life.
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Interesting Facts
L.L Bean started as a catalog store. The
first showroom for L.L. Bean was opened in 1917
in Freeport Maine. There in no key to the store
because it is opened 24/7 365 days a year, even
on holidays.
Leon Leonwood (the right full owner) died when
he was 94, but the store is still a big hit.
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Why Is He Famous ? ?
Leon Leonwood Bean is famous for founding L.L
Bean. It is still a very successful store. The
closest store to us is in Freeport Mine, there is
also an outlet store right next to it.
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Conclusion
Leon leonwood Bean was famous for inventing L.L
Bean.