Back in the day, no one had to worry that a bandit on horseback would tie a rope to this safe and yank it into the street. In fact, due to its design, it would take a LOT of dynamite to break this egg
HOWEVER this unique 1870's giant was safely (pun intended) transported from Community First Bank in Appleton City to its new home at Frontier Village in Adrian thanks to dedicated volunteers and some sheer ingenuity. "A real heavy son of a gun!" said one of those who helped move the safe (it weighs more than some cars) onto the trailer.
Following the move, "We now have become a living history park" said another member who noted that Frontier Village and the annual WMATAMA show has become much more than tractors and steam engines as the buildings are filling with all kinds of historic items which will include this very unique cannonball safe.
A sincere thank-you goes to Community First Bank of Appleton City for this one-of-a-kind donation. See videos and more regarding the safe transfer on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/westernmissouristeamandgas
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