Started by Catherine Crawford (Cathy) after completing her Bachelor Degree at the University of Pittsburgh. With young sons still at home, it was the perfect "mother" business. The creation of her vision was assisted by her husband (Jim), two sons (Christopher and Charles - usually known as "CJ"), an Italian exchange student (Alex Columbo) and many friends. The vision was to change a 1851 brick Victorian house in the picturesque mountain community of Ligonier, PA into a fantasy world for kids (six rooms filled with toys, games & puzzles). The kitchen was turned into an Indoor Forest (puppets and large plush). The bathroom was turned into a Train Room (Brio,Thomas,Maple Landmark). The living room was turned into a Doll Room featuring Middleton, Corelle & Madame Alexander. The three bedrooms became: 1) The Nursery (Preschool items from Brio, Lamaze, Holgate, Melissa & Doug and Schylling) 2) The Game Room (Gamewright, Think Fun, Winning Moves, etc...) and 3) The Play Room (where you can find Playmobil and Specialty Lego). Closets became caves and a train board covers the old bathtub. Located 50 miles (as the crow flies) from Downtown Pittsburgh, at the foot of the Western slope of the Laurel Mountains, Ligonier is a picture postcard, turn-of-the-century (1899-1901) town. Little shops line the two main streets running North/South and East/West. Please visit www.ligonier.com for pictures & further details. Fort Ligonier, a reconstructed French and Indian War fort sits on a bluff less than one block from the store. Many believe that the store is located on the site of the original fort's hospital. www.fortligonier.org. Three miles to the east is the Compass Inn, a restored stage coach stop and inn. www.compassinn.com Two miles west, is the classic trolley line/railroad amusement park, IDLEWILD, Mr Roger's Trolley is one of the main features. Idlewild is the second-oldest family park still in use in the United States. Please visit their web site at www.idlewild.com The area abounds in beautiful scenery and a multitude of recreational activity (nordic skiing, downhill skiing, mountain biking, hiking, white water rafting, canoeing, etc.) (Visit: www.laurelhighlands.org for more details and reservations.) ============================= THE TOY BOX 108 South Market Street Ligonier PA 15658-1205 OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK* Monday -Saturday...10AM - 5 PM Sunday....................12PM - 5 PM *Other times by appointment. ============================= Contact us by PHONE (724) 238-6233 to talk to a real person!! -OR- FAX us at (724) 238-3169 -OR- E-MAIL us at info@toyboxligonier.com =======================OTHER INFORMATION=================== SHIPPING: Shipping costs are calculated automatically using the UPS domestic shipping rates at time of purchase. However, we will still ship all packages under 5 lbs via the United States Postal Service because it is a faster service and less expensive. Adjustments will be made to your credit card or paypal account. Please feel free to call (724-238-6233) or email us if you have any questions about this policy. The Toy Box offers same day shipping for orders received prior to 3:00pm est - weekdays only. Shipping costs are based on weight & distance to your location from the Pittsburgh PA area. Currently we are not shipping outside the United States (other than APO & FPO) OUT OF STOCK: All items are "in stock" unless otherwise indicated. You will be contacted via E-mail or phone if a requested item goes out of stock during the processing period. SALES TAX: All orders to Pennsylvania addresses are subject to 6% state sales tax. GUARANTEES & RETURNS: Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back (except shipping charges). For all returns, please call or e-mail for an RMA number. Returned merchandise must be shipped in original packaging and be in saleable condition. Customer is responsible for shipping charges on returns. Returns of any special ordered items are subject to a 15% restocking fee. All sales are considered final 30 days after the invoice date.