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John Inglis Co.
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created by zerorazor
on 4/18/2005 5:32 PM
last modified by Archer
on 1/18/2010 3:57 AM
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
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Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip
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flashlight gloves long pants / sleeves towelettes grounds around building are crazy muddy... up to my knees
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In 1881, John Inglis and Sons opened their Strachan Avenue / Hanna Avenue facilities to expand their successful business of building machinery for grist and flour mills. In 1902, they discontinued this product line and switched to the manufacturing of marine steam engines and waterworks pumping engines. The Inglis company was a significant contributor towards Toronto’s industrial and cultural progress. Two years later, an American named Major J.E. Hahn, purchased the John Inglis Company and began manufacturing the Bren Light Machine Gun used by British and Canadian infantries during World War II. At its peak, more than 17,800 people were employed at this plant. When the war ended in 1946, the company began to manufacture consumer products for the first time. Fishing tackle, house trailers, oil burner pumps and domestic heaters and stoves were among the diverse products offered. In the same year, John Inglis Co. Limited negotiated with Nineteen Hundred Corporation (later Whirlpool Corporation) to manufacture home laundry products. The wringer washer was introduced in 1946, and in 1950, production of the automatic washer was added. The line of appliances expanded quickly to include electric and gas dryers, and dishwashers. In 1981, the company moved from this site to Mississauga. (courtesy: http://www.lvbia.com/welcome/history.asp) The Second level was added in 1942. This building is only a small section of the larger property that once stood on this site and went all the way to Hanna st.
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by
Steed on 7/17/2011 5:22 AM.
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on Jul 17 11 at 5:22, Steed validated this location on Jul 16 11 at 17:17, Air updated gallery 2005-2006 remnants on Jul 16 11 at 17:16, Air added some pictures to a gallery on Jul 16 11 at 17:15, Air created a new gallery on Jan 18 10 at 4:57, Opheliaism validated this location on Jan 18 10 at 3:57, Archer changed the following: Future Plans on Feb 21 08 at 2:22, Mutt validated this location on Feb 20 08 at 17:08, Hi/Po deleted 11 pictures from gallery Liberty at -25 on Feb 20 08 at 17:08, Hi/Po updated gallery picture The Monotone Office on Jul 4 07 at 20:51, Agent Skelly validated this location
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