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Location DB > United States > California > San Jose > United Defense / FMC
 Name
United Defense / FMC
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 Database Info
created by RailGuy88 on 8/20/2007 9:23 AM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 12/25/2016 1:14 AM
 Viewability
Publically Viewable Publically Viewable
This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
The three buildings located in San Jose's Industrial District, are now a part of BAE or other private businesses. The main building is in excellent condtion, the second building is in a rundown state, and the warehouse is still active, but also in a rundown state (with some areas in good condition).
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip
 Physical Information
Address

San Jose, California
United States
Owner: Unknown
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  •  Hazards
  • unsafe flooring
  • water
  • air quality
  • crazy homeless man
  •  Interesting Features

     Security Measures
  • fences
  • barbed wire
  • razor wire
  • part-time guard
  • locked gates
  • wooden boarding
  • cameras
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1883
    Closed: 1990
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • binoculars
  • gloves
  • long pants / sleeves
  • towelettes
  • radio or cellphone
  •  Recommended Equipment
    map of facility
     History
    Founded in 1883 as the Bean Spray Pump Company in San Jose, California by John Bean, the company's first product was a piston pump. Bean invented the pump to spray insecticide on the many fruit orchards in the area. In 1928, Bean Spray Pump purchased Anderson-Barngrover Co. and Sprague-Sells, and changed its name to Food Machinery Corporation, and began using the initials FMC. FMC received a contract to design and build landing vehicles tracked for the United States War Department in 1941. FMC also built the Bradley Fighting Vehicle at its former facility in Santa Clara, California. Bean also manufactured fire fighting equipment in the 1960s through the 1980s under the FMC and the Bean names.
    FMC changed names again in 1946, becoming Food Machinery and Chemical Corporation. In 1961 the name was changed to FMC Corporation. In the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s, FMC Corporation began spinning several of its divisions into separate companies, including United Defense and FMC Technologies, and selling its divisions, including the John Bean Company, now a subsidiary of Snap-on.
     Media Coverage

     Future Plans
    Housing, Direct Connection to BART & CalTrain, Soccer Stadium, Hardware Store...
     Stories


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     Photo Galleries
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    Building #1
    Wed, Aug 15th, 2007
    posted by RailGuy88
    25 pictures
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    Building #2a
    Wed, Aug 22nd, 2007
    posted by RailGuy88
    25 pictures
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    Building #3
    Wed, Aug 22nd, 2007
    posted by RailGuy88
    25 pictures
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    Building #2b
    Wed, Aug 22nd, 2007
    posted by RailGuy88
    22 pictures
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    Aerial Views
    Wed, Aug 22nd, 2007
    posted by RailGuy88
    2 pictures
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    FMC Office Highlights
    Thu, Sep 6th, 2007
    posted by HaudAccess
    25 pictures
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    FMC Assembly Line and Office
    Thu, Sep 6th, 2007
    posted by HaudAccess
    12 pictures
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    Quick visit
    Wed, Mar 12th, 2008
    posted by Sand
    20 pictures
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    Better Late Than Never
    Mon, May 25th, 2009
    posted by Swiffer
    4 pictures
     


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     Web Links
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     Moderator Rating
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    Category Rating
    Photography 9 / 10
    Coolness 8 / 10
    Content Quality 8 / 10
     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 12/25/2016 1:14 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Dec 25 16 at 1:14, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 25 16 at 1:14, Emperor Wang changed the following: Display Name
  • on Apr 21 11 at 12:42, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Apr 21 11 at 9:28, RailGuy88 changed the following: Status, Accessibility
  • on May 25 09 at 10:33, Steed validated this location
  • on May 25 09 at 9:20, Swiffer updated gallery picture Linesman's Nightmare
  • on May 25 09 at 9:18, Swiffer updated gallery picture Calling America
  • on May 25 09 at 9:16, Swiffer updated gallery picture No Way In
  • on May 25 09 at 9:15, Swiffer updated gallery picture FMC Warehouse
  • on May 25 09 at 4:39, Steed validated this location
  •  Forum Threads about this Location
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    You must log in for this feature to work.Cold War Era FMC Adsplexiglas418729/19/2010 2:11 AM by Agent Skelly
    You must log in for this feature to work.Great location and pics.cambrianguy18869/5/2007 11:12 PM by RailGuy88
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