History
The complex was originally conceived in 1983 following the successful approval of the PepsiCo corporate campus nearby, after an invitation from the supervisor of Somers, Wayne Van Tassell to visit the town. Constructed between 1984 and 1989, the $55 million complex facilitated the consolidation of 3,000 employees previously located in various facilities in the surrounding area. Despite initial complaints of excessive water usage and light pollution, the complex has remained a major business location in the Somers area.
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