Recently visited Peru IL and the Westclox museum. This visit brought home how American manufacturers failed to compete in the later 20th century with foreign corporations.
As with so many companies, Westclox began with an idea, a new idea about clock making. It was a story of courage and innovation. In it's heyday, Westclox was the largest manufacturer of clocks in the world with the LaSalle-Peru plant covering more than 20 acres with 2,800 employees.
I think what impressed me most was the advanced level of quality control employed in the early century. Cutting edge to be sure. As you can imagine, clock making is an exacting process.
I highly recommend a visit. There are thousands of clocks, watches and all sorts of time related products on display. There are even bomb fuses which Westclox manufactured during the war years.
Visit the website here:
Westclox Museum
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