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Company towns

Scope note

Use for settlements whose inhabitants depend solely or chiefly on a single employer who also owns a substantial portion of the settlement's real estate and housing.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000155931

Broader Terms used

<settlements by economic base>

Equivalent Terms used

company town

Created

13yrs ago

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