The Demolition of the Bogdon and Gross Plant, Walkerton
Over the last few weeks we have been walking over the site of the old Bogdon and Gross furniture factory, which is being demolished to make way for another sub-division. Originally built in the late 1890's by the Knechtel Furniture Co., It operated until 1934, closing during the great depression. Purchased by Bogdon and Gross in 1938. They operated a furniture manufacturing operation until 2017 when it closed and has sat empty since. A fire in 2020 caused some damage and a permit was issued for the demolition. I am posting photos taken (usually just with a cell phone) showing the events and the changing landscape. Old photo of plant from the internet archives Satellite image from google earth before anything happened 2021 02 20 before destruction 2021 02 24 still no changes 2021 03 11 Work has started Fencing has been put up to keep people out. Keep an eye on that rail car to right of building. it is so...