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Utilizing photographs, line drawings and films, this presentation shows how a factory built in 1848 went through a series of transisitons to present day use. As well, the film and photos show how the local manufacturing industry in Newcastle changed over the years and how it evolved into a useful and attractive building in present day.2
Film opens with NVDHS Board Member Shellie Jackson in front of factory - giving brief overview of the history of the factory-starting with photos of Daniel Massey-Massey Factory photos-Massey equipment built at factory.3
The JASCO Factory Movie1847-2013
Credits:Amos Langley
Doreen McNevin
Shellie Jackson
Ron Locke
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Massey JASCO Heritage Plaque2012
Newcastle, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Newcastle Village & District Historical Society Archives
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Interview of Amos Langley, who worked at factory from 1948 to 1990 with short clips showing inside of factory from a film made in 1998. Amos relates stories of employees losing fingers in machinery.6
JASCO Cardboard Cutting Machine1989
Newcastle, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Newcastle Village & District Historical Society Archives
Amos Langley
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Interview of Charles Crowther, who was a foreman at the factory. Short clip showing Charles at the start of this section, then while he is speaking, film clips are shown from the 1988 movie that are relevant to his conversation.8
JASCO Factory Charles Crowther1989
Newcastle, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Charles Crowther
Newcastle Village & District Historical Society Archives
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Interview of Chris Cooper, son of Grant and Jackie Cooper (last owners), Purchasing Manager when factory closed- short clip showing Chris at the start, then 1988 movie playing relevant clips to his interview, then short clip at the end showing Chris.10
JASCO Cardboard Cutting Machine1989
Newcastle, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Newcastle Village & District Historical Society Archives
Amos Langley
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Interview of Warren and Marg Tait- present occupants of one of the apartments in the former JASCO factory. The Taits share their experiences of what it is like to live in the renovated factory, and how much they enjoy it.12
JASCO/Massey Factory 20122012
Newcastle, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Newcastle Village & District Historical Society Archives
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Film closes with NVDHS Board Member Shellie Jackson in front of the rear of the renovated JASCO factory, summarizing the film and dedicating it to the people who worked at factory over it's lifetime.14
Daniel Massey1848
Newcastle, Ontario, Canada
Credits:Newcastle Village & District Historical Society Archives
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