sentences:  Real estate and land prices were low, compared to Łódź, and the existence of the monastery brought numerous pilgrims, who also were customers of local businesses.In 1904, Częstochowa had 678 smaller workshops, which employed 2,000 workers.In 1902, rail connection to the Prussian border crossing at Herby Stare was opened, and in 1911, the line to Kielce was completed.