From Lane Co Oregon

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).

• Post Office substation opened on 5th and Q street.