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*In 1952, the [[Paramount Market|Paramount shopping center]] was enlarged again and plans were made for a new shopping center to be located on [[Mohawk Boulevard]] at [[K Street (Springfield)|K Street]]. | *In 1952, the [[Paramount Market|Paramount shopping center]] was enlarged again and plans were made for a new shopping center to be located on [[Mohawk Boulevard]] at [[K Street (Springfield)|K Street]]. | ||
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+ | *The city asked for state assistance to widen the [[McKenzie Highway]] from two to four lanes from [[19th Street (Springfield)|19th]] to [[42nd Street (Springfield)|42nd streets]] in [[1952]] (Springfield News 1952). |
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Springfield
- The 1952 business directory shows the addition of the Hillis, Lawton, Mt. Vernon, H.R. Stafford & Sons, and Westlane Mill lumber companies (Johnson 1952).
- Reichold Chemicals, Inc. opened a resin plant in 1952.
- Pierce Farm Irrigation Systems assembly plant, opened in 1952 (Springfield News 1946, 1947, 1950, 1952, 1953).
- In 1952, the Paramount shopping center was enlarged again and plans were made for a new shopping center to be located on Mohawk Boulevard at K Street.
- The city asked for state assistance to widen the McKenzie Highway from two to four lanes from 19th to 42nd streets in 1952 (Springfield News 1952).