Asam Basket Factory Buildings, Thessalon, circa 1930
Description
- Media Type
- Image
- Item Type
- Photographs
- Description
- This is a black and white photo of the Asam Basket Factory. A two story building is visible in the middle of the photo while a long wooden covered structure projects from the upper middle of the building to the right edge of the photo.
- Notes
- Mr. Joseph Asam began discussions with the Town in 1918 and the terms were finalized in 1920 with the factory being built within the year. It was closed in 1934 when demand waned during the Depression.
The factory was powered by steam, that was supplied by burning refuse materials. Steam was also used for heat,but there was no internal lighting. - Inscriptions
- The only notation with this photo states: "Asam Basket Factory Near Siding East of Town, Operated 1920-1934."
- Date of Original
- Circa 1928
- Dimensions
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Width: 10 in
Height: 7.25 in
- Subject(s)
- Collection
- Local History
- Language of Item
- English
- Geographic Coverage
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Ontario, Canada
Latitude: 46.25006 Longitude: -83.5666
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- Creative Commons licence
[more details]- Copyright Statement
- Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
- Contact
- Thessalon Union Public LibraryEmail:thessalonlib@thessalonlibrary.ca
Website:
Agency street/mail address:187 Main St. Box 549
Thessalon, ON P0R 1L0
