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Big new plant brings major boost to Blue Island economy
Blue Island wins a mammoth Libby, McNeil & Libby packing plant set to employ 800 to 1,000 workers, with ground purchased south of the Baltimore and Ohio tracks on Western avenue. The four story cement plant will cost about 750000 dollars, span 700 feet on Western avenue, and include tin can and container production. Railroads Indiana Harbor and B and C T will build switches. sewer and water will extend from Blue Island mains. construction to start immediately.
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Libby, McNeil & Libby Packing Co
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Western Avenue
Chicrago & Interurban «Traction Co
Indiana Harbor
Blue Island
Commercial Association
Pronger & Pletcher