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In 1909, the original Franklin School on Front Street was used as a make-shift prison to detain Wobblies. Otherwise known as members of the International Workers of the World, I.W.W. members, or Wobbs, many were unconstitutionally arrested and held there in November 1909. Read all about this infamous time by clicking here.

 
 
   
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