Does the Long Branch factory(s) still exist?
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Blastattack
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- Winnipeg MB
It appears to have been demolished. However, the Inglis Factory still stands, apparently.
there are still some builings left, including the water tower.
you can also see part of the firing line.
location is in Misissauga, at the south end of dixie road, on lakeshore boulevard.
Why are you asking?
Do you have some warranty claims?
I always thought it was in toronto.
there are still some builings left, including the water tower.
you can also see part of the firing line.
location is in Misissauga, at the south end of dixie road, on lakeshore boulevard.
Why are you asking?
Do you have some warranty claims?
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I used to live nearby the property when I was a kid...
Up until the mid 70's riding our bikes around the palce we'd still find spent casings ans the concrete "backstop' was still standing...
The "CANADIAN SMALL ARMS" sign was still up too... Or was it 'CANADIAN ARSENALS"
It served as a postal facility when I used to snoop around
I used to live nearby the property when I was a kid...
Up until the mid 70's riding our bikes around the palce we'd still find spent casings ans the concrete "backstop' was still standing...
The "CANADIAN SMALL ARMS" sign was still up too... Or was it 'CANADIAN ARSENALS"
It served as a postal facility when I used to snoop around
I remember seeing the construction crews tearing the buildings down...what a crying shame.
For those interested, here is a great collection of photos from the Inglis factory in Toronto as well as pictures of the last surviving buildings before the condos were put in.
http://www.pbase.com/mrclark/inglis_factory_.
http://www.pbase.com/mrclark/inglis_factory_.
Avalonthas
CGN Ultra frequent flyer
- Location
- Toronto ON
There is one building left on the Long Branch property. It was last used as a Canada Post facility. During operational days it was there administration building. It is now owned by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. My company looked after security for a few years there, I've been inside, but nothing interesting left, its completely stripped and empty.
The water tower is still standing as well as the concrete backstop. There are some wooden/sand sound bafells left as well but they are heavily damaged/eroded.
The water tower is still standing as well as the concrete backstop. There are some wooden/sand sound bafells left as well but they are heavily damaged/eroded.
Living History at Long Branch last October
The City of Mississauga is re-purposing the remaining building at Long Branch in to an Art Co-op due to the structure of large open rooms, with tons of windows and skylights.
The great thing for us is that there will be plenty of Heritage interpretive stuff inside the facility commemorating the use of the site as a defense plant and the hard work of the predominatly Female workers who built the LB No4's and Sten's.
Last October I attended a commemoration of the re-purposing of the building and the formal recognition of former workers who were presented a deactivaded No4 by the owners of Collector's Source in Georgetown. It was tied in with the community "Doors Open" program.
There were several Living History groups in attendance who set up displays and equipment showing how the Commonwealth and American troops benefited by the production of firearms and equipment by Long Branch.
There is a plan to also have the Living History groups come back on Saturday September 29 this year to set up for the "Doors Open" program again.
It will be an opportunity to attend the site and see some really nice kit and more vehicles this year!
It was really cool to have some of the Ladies come up and show what part of the Rifles they made or Inspected!
Here are some pics and you can see the water tower behind the 1 Para guys.
The City of Mississauga is re-purposing the remaining building at Long Branch in to an Art Co-op due to the structure of large open rooms, with tons of windows and skylights.
The great thing for us is that there will be plenty of Heritage interpretive stuff inside the facility commemorating the use of the site as a defense plant and the hard work of the predominatly Female workers who built the LB No4's and Sten's.
Last October I attended a commemoration of the re-purposing of the building and the formal recognition of former workers who were presented a deactivaded No4 by the owners of Collector's Source in Georgetown. It was tied in with the community "Doors Open" program.
There were several Living History groups in attendance who set up displays and equipment showing how the Commonwealth and American troops benefited by the production of firearms and equipment by Long Branch.
There is a plan to also have the Living History groups come back on Saturday September 29 this year to set up for the "Doors Open" program again.
It will be an opportunity to attend the site and see some really nice kit and more vehicles this year!
It was really cool to have some of the Ladies come up and show what part of the Rifles they made or Inspected!
Here are some pics and you can see the water tower behind the 1 Para guys.
