Standing in Oakley Square the neighborhood of Oakley resembles mini-city centers across the Midwest. The buildings, hustle and bustle, and general atmosphere are reminiscent of small town organization, but just a mile away Oakley looks like a suburban shopping destination represented by several large chain stores, sprawling empty, parking lots, franchise restaurants, and easy highway access. Oakley has reorganized and reshuffled. It would be nearly impossible now to recognize it as the worlds single largest producer of machine tools, a national center of industry, a global center of innovation, and a catalyst for Cincinnati’s own growth. The story of Oakley is a story of industry and manufacturing. It is also the story of the American economy
