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Long Branch Arsenal Lands
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Long Branch Arsenal Lands
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Location of the Long Branch Arsenal, where hundreds of thousands of Sten Sub-Machine guns and Lee Enfield rifles were produced during WWII. Rifle range backstop and baffles are still present, but may be torn down in 2007/2008 due to Marie Curtis park expansion.
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Type: Outdoors
Status: Abandoned
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
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Historical significance. Long Branch Arsenal produced hundreds of thousands of rifles during and after WWII.
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The Ontario Rifle Association and the Government established the Long Branch Rifle Ranges in 1891. In May 1915 Curtis Aeroplanes and Motors Company of Toronto opened Canada's first airfield and flying school there. Its objective was to train airmen for service in World War I.
In June 1940, Small Arms Limited was formed, and produced Sten Submachine guns and the Long Branch Lee Enfield rifles until the end of WWII.
In the Mid 90's the buildings were torn down after Canada post closed the sorting station that had been in use since the 70's. Many historical structures remain, including the firing range backstop, the sound baffles, the water tower, and other concrete structures littered around the site. The one building still remaining is used for Police training and Cadet meetings. This was originally the small arms inspection building.
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This location's validation is current. It was last validated by
Emperor Wang on 6/22/2011 1:40 PM.
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on Jun 22 11 at 13:40, Emperor Wang validated this location
on Jun 22 11 at 13:39, Emperor Wang changed the following: Display Name, Interesting Features
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