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          Now KCL, the Hodell Furniture Company was started in 1888.  The company manufactured bedroom furniture.  Montgomery Ward and Sears were the primary customers.  Julius and Jonas Joseph ran the company in the early 1900's.  About 1932 (Depression), the factory discontinued business.  The building (640 Hodell Ave) was later purchased by Kennedy Car Liner and Bag Company.

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