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04A Brief History of Carrom Game Tables
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The Carrom Company has been been around for over 100 years, their goal has been to make quality games for family fun. Take a look at the various Carrom game tables that have been around since the beginning, particularly those manufactured before 1945.
In 1889 Henry Haskell, a Sunday School teacher, was concerned about the growing number of boys who were hanging around pool rooms. He decided to use his clever and inventive mind to create games for the boys would be wholesome and enjoyable. Carrom has been providing family entertainment for all ages ever since. Some games tested your skills or used strategy, other games were just for fun.
The Carrom Company went through various name changes through the years (it was originally the Ludington Novelty Company until 1901), but today is known as the Carrom Company, just as it was known from 1914-1939.
