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Location DB > Canada > Quebec > Lachine > Jenkins Valves
 Name
Jenkins Valves
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 Database Info
created by Nismo on 7/31/2003 3:21 PM
last modified by Emperor Wang on 12/16/2018 1:43 AM
 Viewability
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
Opened in 1922 by the Jenkins brothers this plant was used for making valves on pipes, Jenkins went bankrupt and Crane bought them out, jenkins over the years dumped the by products of metals production on the site, crane bought jenkins for its actives (patents etc) and had no need for the facility it was in turn sold to another company (similar to what hotel chains do with failing properties) and that company defaulted on taxes
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip
 Physical Information
Address
Corner of Georges V and St. Joseph
Lachine, Quebec
Canada
Owner: Les Enchères Automobiles St-Pierre Ltée
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  •  Hazards
  • rust
  • unsafe flooring
  • flooding
  • water
  • air quality
  • Dangerous pits at least 12 feet down, and one drop that's over 150 feet. Fire damage.
  •  Interesting Features
    Old machinery, old documents, interesting graffitti, past crime scenes, beautiful decay
     Security Measures
  • fences
  • barbed wire
  • locked gates
  • wooden boarding
  • Guard station for the nearby factories
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1922
    Closed: 1991
     Required Equipment
  • flashlight
  • breathing mask
  • gloves
  • long pants / sleeves
  • towelettes
  • Camera
  •  Recommended Equipment
    Time machine :-(
     History
    Was one of the best UE spots in Montreal from 94-02, then it strated t oget destroyed by vandals, but it was still loved even in 03-04

    Dec 2018: Condofication of the property is well underway.
     Media Coverage
    The City of Lachine refuses to pay for the cleanup of what was essentially a toxic waste dump, they are suing Crane plumbing for the cost of the cleanup, estimated at 8 million dollars. The official property value of the place is actually negative.
     Future Plans
    Its already gone
     Stories
    Scary local resident
    Sun, Feb 13th, 2005
    posted by the farge
    damn close call
    Sun, May 9th, 2004
    posted by monkeybox


    Add your own story
     Photo Galleries
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    Jenkins 2003 stock
    Sat, Nov 1st, 2003
    posted by monkeybox
    13 pictures
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    SPEK's selection of the old days: 1996
    Mon, Nov 10th, 2003
    posted by SPEK Photo
    17 pictures
    Click to view gallery
    SPEK's 2003 underexposed photo selection
    Thu, Nov 20th, 2003
    posted by SPEK Photo
    22 pictures
    Click to view gallery
    PhoBac's Jenkins Pictures
    Tue, Jan 6th, 2004
    posted by PhoBac
    29 pictures
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    Nismos pics
    Wed, Jan 21st, 2004
    posted by Nismo
    21 pictures
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    Old Jenkins Graff
    Sun, Mar 7th, 2004
    posted by teak_one
    4 pictures
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    Jenkins movie toor
    Sat, Apr 10th, 2004
    posted by monkeybox
    23 pictures
    Click to view gallery
    Wang's Jenkins Visit #1
    Mon, May 24th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang
    40 pictures
    Click to view gallery
    SPEK's toxicity update 2004
    Mon, May 24th, 2004
    posted by SPEK Photo
    44 pictures
    Click to view gallery
    trip and powders jenkins pitchers
    Sat, Jun 26th, 2004
    posted by trip
    11 pictures
    Click to view gallery
    trip and powders jenkins demolition pics
    Wed, Aug 4th, 2004
    posted by trip
    9 pictures
    Click to view gallery
    A Tear Jerkin' Quickie Visit
    Fri, Aug 6th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang
    9 pictures
    Click to view gallery
    Long Shadows Indeed
    Mon, Aug 16th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang
    14 pictures
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    Game over
    Mon, Nov 8th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang
    11 pictures
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    Tap's Jenkins too late pics
    Mon, Apr 11th, 2005
    posted by TaP
    17 pictures
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    Jennifer's Pictures, this is whats left
    Tue, Apr 12th, 2005
    posted by zombielicious
    16 pictures
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    Entrance Mural
    Wed, Jul 6th, 2005
    posted by Emperor Wang
    7 pictures
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    Charlie's Photos
    Thu, Mar 16th, 2006
    posted by Charlie_Dunver
    24 pictures
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    I always take destruction pictures
    Mon, Apr 7th, 2008
    posted by CyenS
    24 pictures
     


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     Panoramas

    Jenkins West Room Exterior, Aug 5 2004
    Fri, Aug 6th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins Rubble Pile, Aug 5 2004
    Fri, Aug 6th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins South End #1, Aug 5 2004
    Fri, Aug 6th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins South End #2, Aug 5 2004
    Fri, Aug 6th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins Central Room Destruction, Aug 15 2004
    Mon, Aug 16th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins East Room #5, Aug 15 2004
    Mon, Aug 16th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins West Room Destroyed, Aug 15 2004
    Mon, Aug 16th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins Admin Building Interior, May 23 2004
    Mon, May 24th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins East Room #1, July 2 2004
    Sat, Jul 3rd, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins North Central Room, July 2 2004
    Sat, Jul 3rd, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins South Central Room, July 2 2004
    Sat, Jul 3rd, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins West Room #1, July 2 2004
    Sat, Jul 3rd, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins West Room Ceiling, July 3 2004
    Sun, Jul 4th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins Courtyard, July 3 2004
    Sun, Jul 4th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins Back Room, July 3 2004
    Sun, Jul 4th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins Admin Building Rear, July 3 2004
    Sun, Jul 4th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins West Room #2, July 3 2004
    Sun, Jul 4th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins East Room #2, July 3 2004
    Sun, Jul 4th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins West Room #3, July 3 2004
    Sun, Jul 4th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins East Room #3, July 3 2004
    Sun, Jul 4th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang


    Jenkins East Room #4, July 3 2004
    Sun, Jul 4th, 2004
    posted by Emperor Wang
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    Content Quality 8 / 10
     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 9/1/2019 2:20 PM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Sep 1 19 at 14:20, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Sep 1 19 at 14:19, Emperor Wang updated gallery Wang's Jenkins Visit #1
  • on Dec 16 18 at 1:44, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 16 18 at 1:43, Emperor Wang changed the following: History
  • on Dec 26 16 at 6:29, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 26 16 at 6:29, Emperor Wang changed the following: Notes for Mods, Street Address
  • on Nov 9 14 at 13:48, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Nov 9 14 at 13:47, Emperor Wang updated gallery Entrance Mural
  • on Apr 19 08 at 15:26, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Apr 19 08 at 15:26, Emperor Wang deleted 1 pictures from gallery I always take destruction pictures
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