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Location DB > United States > New York > Ithaca > Ithaca Gun Factory  Name Ithaca Gun Factory  Viewing Options Log in to activate viewing options  Database Info created by Elshar on 4/26/2005 5:55 AM last modified by everybodyknows on 1/18/2012 11:38 PM  Viewability Publically Viewable This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.  Overview  Description The site consists of a large main factory building, with three smaller buildings, a trench for diverting water and several shack-like rooms situated around the area. The whole place is perched atop a cliff of a nearby gorge, making quite the view. Most of the chemical contaimination was in the soil near the place and was removed in recent years via efforts by the EPA and NYSDEC. the EPA did air tests and found nothing of danger in the air. EDIT: as of 2006 this last statement does not hold true. lead and arsenic were found in high levels in areas adjacent to the building and lead has been confirmed to be present in some of the dirt floors. the remediation that took place from 2002-2004 was ineffective as only portions of the property were cleaned up. more recently (2008), trichloroethylene (TCE) and trichloroethane (TCA) were found in amounts much higher than those considered safe for exposure.  Basic Information Type: Building Status: Demolished Accessibility: Moderate Recommendation: forget it  Physical Information Address Ithaca, New York United States Owner: City of Ithaca See a map of this location  Hazards asbestos rust unsafe flooring lead/lead dust, barium, Trichloroethylene (TCE) and Trichloroethane (TCA)  Interesting Features An old abandoned factory and a fabulous view.  Security Measures fences locked gates welded doors wooden boarding Construction crew. Also located next to a relatively busy road and next to a parking lot for the residences across the street. There's also a frat house uphill from it that you can be seen from if you're in the more open areas.  Historical Dates Built: 1883 Closed: 1986  Required Equipment flashlight breathing mask gloves long pants / sleeves  Recommended Equipment Camera  History Ithaca Gun first opened in 1880, on what is now known as gun hill, in Ithaca, New York. The gun manufacturer produced high end, hand assembled and crafted guns, making everything from pistols to center and rimfire rifles to muzzleloaders to shotguns. Over it's long history, Ithaca Gun absorbed a number of other gun manufacturers, including Lefever and Syracuse Arms. The company was also the sole importer of Perazzi guns in the U.S. in the 1970s, and distributed SKB and Fabarm guns. The company filed for bankruptcy four times since the early 1970s, with total liquidations in 1986 and 1996. This particular factory was abandoned over 20 years ago, although it seems to have bean closed and reopened several times before its final closure. The last inspection on some electrical boxes dates to 1973. In 2003 a cleanup was finally finished to decontaminate the area from thousands of lead shots that had bean strewn about the premises since the factory was in operation, poisoning the nearby inhabitants and waterbodies.  Media Coverage http://theithacajo...pinion/656154.html http://www.epa.gov...ews/2003/03057.htm http://www.toxicst...journal_000908.htm http://www.cornellsun.com/node/19551 February 28, 2008: http://www.theitha...S01/802280338/1002 September 24, 2008: http://www.theitha...4/NEWS01/809240321  Future Plans The location has been the debate of the city council for several years, with the latest plan being a housing development. A sign on the factory stated that there was a hearing in late 2004 about the area, but I have bean unable to find the outcome. * Demolition of the factory is scheduled to begin in late June or early July, and, if all goes according to plan, the new condos could be available for purchase sometime between late-2009 and mid-2010, developer Frost Travis said. source: http://www.theitha...0331/-1/NEWSFRONT2 September 30th 2008 EDIT: An article in the Ithaca Journal on the 24th outlined the plans for asbestos removal which could begin as soon as October 1st. Unfortunately the text box that had a fairly complete outline in the print version of the Ithaca Journal is not included in the online article. The outline as far as I can remember was for asbestos removal to possibly begin October 1st, asbestos removal going on for 3-6 weeks, then demolition to begin in 7 weeks. There are still unresolved issues regarding asbestos removal and differences between the CAG's interests and the developer's interests. October 2nd 2008: It appears that asbestos removal has begun, several construction trailors are now sitting in the Gun Hill Apartments' parking lot behind newly erected fences, and a large truck was seen backing into the property on October 1st. Epilogue (2012): Demolition began in February 2009 and has since been completed. The demolition and subsequent cleanup went far over budget and the condos that were planned to be constructed on the site in late 2009 or early 2010 have not begun construction at all. The condo plans may have been abandoned entirely. Currently, the former Ithaca Gun Factory site sits as an empty lot and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.  Stories Trip #2 Thu, May 5th, 2005 posted by Elshar Add your own story  Photo Galleries Trip #1 Tue, Apr 26th, 2005 posted by Elshar 51 pictures Trip #2 Thu, May 5th, 2005 posted by Elshar 54 pictures Mr. Skelly goes to Ithaca Sun, Aug 14th, 2005 posted by Agent Skelly 23 pictures ithaca gun recent Sun, Sep 9th, 2007 posted by vic_vr6 25 pictures 4/20/2008 trip Sun, Apr 20th, 2008 posted by everybodyknows 25 pictures Short Trip (9/14/08) Sun, Sep 14th, 2008 posted by everybodyknows 10 pictures Demolition (Feb. 2009-???) Wed, Mar 18th, 2009 posted by everybodyknows 9 pictures   Add your own photos Mark all galleries as Seen  Web Links http://www.ithacagun.com/ EPA write-up: http://www.epaosc....ile.asp?site_id=QJ Info on the possible substance we ran into: http://www.jtbaker...lishhtml/m1521.htm About the lead refining process: http://64.233.161....efining+lead&hl=en Environmental reports: http://www.toxicst...hacagun/phase2.htm  Contribute Edit this Location  Moderator Rating The moderator rating is a neutral rating of the content quality, photography, and coolness of this location. This location has not yet been rated by a moderator.  Validation This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Opheliaism on 1/19/2012 11:25 AM.  Latest Changes on Jan 19 12 at 11:25, Opheliaism validated this location on Jan 18 12 at 23:38, everybodyknows changed the following: Future Plans on May 6 09 at 3:43, Emperor Wang validated this location on May 6 09 at 3:11, dynastar666 changed the following: Status, Recommendation on Mar 19 09 at 2:12, Steed validated this location on Mar 18 09 at 19:31, everybodyknows updated gallery picture GEDC1361.JPG on Mar 18 09 at 19:30, everybodyknows updated gallery picture GEDC1317.JPG on Mar 18 09 at 19:29, everybodyknows updated gallery picture GEDC1322.JPG on Mar 18 09 at 19:29, everybodyknows updated gallery picture GEDC1315.JPG on Mar 18 09 at 19:29, everybodyknows updated gallery picture GEDC1314.JPG  Forum Threads about this Location   Subject Started By Replies Views Last Post ITHACA GUN FACTORY THWN2 0 968 11/28/2005 2:57 AM by THWN2 ITHACA GUN FACTORY THWN2 0 833 10/16/2005 10:43 PM by THWN2 Chemical Alley MatC 11 1422 12/13/2005 7:13 PM by DjMalign  Who's been looking? 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