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New Haven, C.T. (July 8, 2011) – City Bench’s New Haven show room opening has made it into the pages of the New York Times. The article, which appeared in print on July 7, 2011, on page D3 of the New York edition, highlights the back-story behind three pieces of urban furniture.
A ShadeFund entrepreneur, City Bench makes environmentally sustainable furniture from distressed urban trees.
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