Independent photo by Tricia Carzoli
Fred Strang hand-sews a custom pillow for a customer in the work area of Fred’s Upholstery — the business his father began 70 years ago.
A typical summer day for Ben Strang, a 17-year-old Marian Central Catholic High School senior, includes picking up a tack hammer that is steeped in tradition. The upholstery tool once […]
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Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer for The Independent, frequently reporting on community news. She has photographed for and written for national magazines and regional publications over the past 15 years.
Tricia Carzoli is a freelance writer and photographer for The Independent, frequently reporting on community news. She has photographed for and written for national magazines and regional publications over the past 15 years.
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