In a not very big town in Northern Europe, I cycled past Digital Equipment offices on my way to school. They had such a huge work force all over the world, and sunk into the ocean almost without a trace.
Intel is having a heck of a time now getting rid of that campus in Hudson. They're trying to sell it to Portman Industrial, who want to redevelop it as a warehouse and trucking facility. But folks at the abutting senior living developments have put up a huge stink, suing Intel and the town and picketing on the street outside the location.
Bob apparently hired Bricklin (the visicalc guy) at DEC. Hi bob if you're out there!
DEC showed how long a company could survive on inertia alone.