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Dew of Death: The Story of the Willoughby Chemical Weapons Plant

Journalist Jeffrey Frischkorn will discuss the history of the former Ben Hur Motor Co. plant (also known as the Ohio Rubber Company) that was converted to a functioning chemical weapons plant during World War I. Frishkorn will guide you through 100 years of Lake County history to tell the story of the top-secret chemical weapon agent called Lewisite. Program hosted in partnership with the Lake County History Center.

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