Name
John Inglis Co.
 
Database Info
created by zerorazor on 4/18/2005 5:32 PM
last modified by Archer on 1/18/2010 3:57 AM
 
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 
Overview
 
Description

 
Basic Information
Type: Building
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
 
Physical Information
Address

Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Owner: Vibe Condos
 
Interesting Features

 
Historical Dates
Built: 1881
Closed: 1989
 
Recommended Equipment
 
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.
 
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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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Validation
This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Steed on 7/17/2011 5:22 AM.
 
Latest Changes
  • on Jul 17 11 at 5:22, Steed validated this location
  • on Jul 16 11 at 17:17, Air updated gallery 2005-2006 remnants
  • on Jul 16 11 at 17:16, Air added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Jul 16 11 at 17:15, Air created a new gallery
  • on Jan 18 10 at 4:57, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Jan 18 10 at 3:57, Archer changed the following: Future Plans
  • on Feb 21 08 at 2:22, Mutt validated this location
  • on Feb 20 08 at 17:08, Hi/Po deleted 11 pictures from gallery Liberty at -25
  • on Feb 20 08 at 17:08, Hi/Po updated gallery picture The Monotone Office
  • on Jul 4 07 at 20:51, Agent Skelly validated this location
 
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