Discoveries-America Special Edition, Wall Drug - DVD

Ted & Dorothy Hustead bought The Wall Drug Store during the Depression years. In 1931, when Ted moved his family from Sioux Falls, the chances of "making it" in a small business were not high. Dorothy came up with an idea..."Free Ice Water" to thirsty travelers. And the rest of the story is history. Three generations later, their grandson, Ted Hustead, president of Wall Drug, takes viewers on an intimate personal tour of his family's legacy and the future of Wall Drug. Wall Drug is an American institution that epitomizes life in the United States. It has become one of the largest and most interesting of roadside attractions in the USA. From South Dakota to Paris, France, Wall Drug signs have popped up in the most unexpected places � the walls at Wall Drug are covered with photos of posted signs sent by fans from all over the world. Learn the history of this unique store and discover many features that have developed throughout the years including a vast display of western memorabilia, one of the world�s largest private collections of western art, their Big Back Yard for kids, and of course, Wall Drug's famous FREE Ice Water!