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factory in

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. The plant opened in 1947 producing

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trucks. Later it would produce several different models including Chevrolet full-size ( Caprice,

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, etc.),

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, Chevrolet Greenbrier,

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/ Buick Apollo/ Oldsmobile Omega/

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, and

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. It also produced the

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and the

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. The plant was closed in 1992 when Camaro/Firebird production moved to

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due to air quality remediation efforts. The site was razed in 1993. A retail and industrial complex, known as The Plant, resulted on the site, as well as Station 81 of the

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. The retail portion totals and is home to 35 retail stores and restaurants. A 16-screen movie theater honors the site history with an automotive theme décor.

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