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The companies that were operating when I grew up were called: Micro Switch, Kelly Springfield Tire, Furst-McNess, Rawleigh, Newell, Structo, Burgess Battery and I am sure there were several others I don't remember.
Updated Feb 16, 2003
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The heart and soul of towns like Freeport. Without the big factories, these towns would have been no more than small agricultural towns.
This photo shows Micro Switch, Plant 1. I worked one summer at this factory. Hard monotonous work and long hours. I am glad to have spent only one summer here, but for many people it is their everyday reality.
Updated Feb 16, 2003
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All commerce has moved to the outskirts of town leaving the center of town somehwat rundown.
I guess K-marts, Wal-marts and fast food are what people want, but it seems a shame that the historic centers of our towns and cities often turn into ghost towns.
Written Feb 25, 2003
This is what I looked out at when playing in my backyard as a child. It was great fun to go into the cornfields and build forts.
Written Mar 30, 2003
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