The new factory was one of the most complete facilities of its kind in the country .
It became necessary for Hickey - Freeman to add space to the building twice more during the 1920s , to accommodate the company 's increased volume and over 1,700 employees .
Although the new factory was one of the most complete facilities of its kind in the country , it became necessary for Hickey - Freeman to add space to the building twice more during the 1920s , to accommodate the company 's increased volume and over 1,700 employees .