Hughes Aircraft plant under construction south of Tucson in September, 1951. It is now Raytheon Missile Systems.
Arizona Daily StarMetropolitan Tucson’s economy was boosted tremendously when the Hughes plant, now Raytheon, opened. Employing thousands of the area's 140,000 residents, the company helped diversify the local economy, increase wages and attract other aerospace and technology companies.
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In honor of Tucson's 244th birthday on Aug. 20, we present a history of the Old Pueblo first published in 2015.
In honor of Tucson's 243rd birthday on Aug. 20, we present a history of the Old Pueblo first published in 2015.
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