TROUTMAN, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – It’s been six decades since the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, one of the most somber days in history.
Years later, an Iredell County business produces something fondly associated with his time in the White House. Troutman Chair Company’s furniture may be rooted in Southern tradition, but the “Official Kennedy Rocker” they make is named after the leader famous for his Boston accent.
While in office, JFK sparked the resurgence of the rocking chair.
“I mean this chair’s iconic if you think about it,” said owner Jean Land.
Inside the facility, we got a front-row seat to timeless wood craftsmanship. Troutman Chair was established in 1924, nearly a century ago. The company says everything made there is touched by some 26 sets of hands.
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