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The Woodstock Independent: Fred's Upholstry
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

Tricia Carzoli
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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Tricia Carzoli

Tricia Carzoli
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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