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In many ways, the city remains relatively unchanged over the last twenty years.

Air Depot Blvd spanning from Tinker Air Force Base to Heritage Park Mall still serves as the major commercial district of the city.

Of course, many businesses have come and gone, but there are a few that have stood the test of time.

Andy's Akropolis, a Greek restaurant started by Larry Hicks, has served many thousands of hungry airmen through the last thirty years.

The restaurant, like its city, remains almost the same as it was when it first opened its doors in the 1970s.

Midwest City's economic base is heavily dependent upon Federal tax dollars via Tinker Air Force Base.

TAFB remains the region's largest employer.

The General Motors Oklahoma City Assembly plant was another major employer from its opening in 1979 until its closure in February 2006.

GM closed the plant as part as a cost-savings measure.

The property was later acquired by Oklahoma County Council and leased to Tinker Air Force Base for $ 1 / year.

Tinker renamed the facility the Tinker Aerospace Complex.