Old Factory Machinery Gears Wheels Vieux Hull Mug
An old piece of machinery, clockwork gears, wheels and chains, from the EB Eddy Company in Vieux Hull (Old Hull), Gatineau, Québec, Canada. This photo was taken in mid March, and there is still some snow on the ground. The old machine is painted green and rust is flaking off the paint. It was part of the historical EB Eddy complex located in Gatineau, on the north shore of the Ottawa River, which forms a border between provinces of Québec and Ontario. The business was incorporated in 1886 as The E. B. Eddy Manufacturing Company. Its founder, Ezra Bulter Eddy, started in 1854 making and selling wooden matches from his home in Hull Quebec. Later the EB Eddy Manufacturing Company expanded into pulp and paper, taking advantage of the booming timber trade at the time. In 1891, it was renamed simply the E. B. Eddy Company. In 1900, a disastrous fire raged through Hull, destroying much of the town and many old buildings. Despite severe losses the residents rallied to rebuild. Because of the fire, much of today's Hull was built at the turn of the 20th century. Through the decades the company was acquired by more than one corporation, and finally Domtar bought it in 1998. Buildings continue to undergo renovations, as the preservation of unique heritage plays a balancing game with the insistent call of progress. This photo depicts a piece of vanishing history, captured in an instant's click of the shutter. This mean green machine shows significant signs of use, and weather effects of changing elements such as humidity and heat; general wear and tear; this industrial urban decay scene conveys the beauty of a special moment in history. Perfect for history buffs, anyone into industrial style decor or accessories, urban chic, machines, old buildings, rust and natural elements, and a great souvenir of Canada, Gatineau or Vieux Hull. Historic photography by local artist M Sylvia Chaume, Vieux Hull, Canada.
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