The New Year was not kind to the most important landmark of my town.

The Westclox Company is/was the historical center of Peru, Illinois. At one time, almost every person in the city worked in, or knew someone who worked at Westclox.

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A brief history of Wesclox
Some pictures that show the size of the building in the early days. It covers many acres. Pictures of Westclox, from early days.