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End of an Era - Jeep closes “Jeep Parkway” plant

June 24th, 2006 by admin

It’s a part of history now, or will be in a few days. It’s the location where the original Willy’s began production, and later this week it’ll see today’s ancestor, the Wrangler, as it’s last production item. When the last painted Wrangler rolls out the door, the factory will shut down and remain silent…after 96 years, and 11 million vehicles, the Jeep Parkway will cease operations.

Jeep Parkway manufacturing plant

Read the full article and see what retiring workers have to say about this historic location.

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