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  1. Engine of growth for local economy?

    masslive.com (May 13 2009) Green Region , Manufacturing

    1. More than a 100 years ago, Western Massachusetts lost out to Detroit on a chance to mass produce the first automobiles - even though the first gas-powered car was designed by the Duryea brothers of Springfield. (Read Full Article)

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