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John W. Hobbs Corp.

John W. Hobbs Corp. manufactured automotive accessories in Springfield from 1938 until 2009. Products included hour meters, battery indicators, controls, switches and the first clock for automobiles. Founder John W. Hobbs (1889-1968), who had worked as a youth for the short-lived Springfield Motor … Continue reading

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