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John Inglis Co.

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Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip

Hazards
- unsafe flooring

Security Measures
- fences
- wooden boarding

Required Equipment
- flashlight
- gloves
- long pants / sleeves
- towelettes
- grounds around building are crazy muddy... up to my knees

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Interesting Features

Historical Dates
Built: 1881
Closed: 1989
Closed: 1989

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History
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.
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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Future Plans
Land is being used for the development of Liberty Towers (http://www.uer.ca/...ow.asp?locid=28974)

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