Cherrier Plants - World War II
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Industrial Draftsmanship at War: Jacques Béchard and the Cherrier Plants
During World War II, Montreal's Cherrier plants became a vital node in Canada's wartime manufacturing network. Among the facilities operating on-site was Canadian Car Munitions Ltd., a subsidiary of Canadian Car & Foundry, tasked with producing military-grade components and infrastructure. The blueprint shown here - dated October 4th, 1940 - documents architectural plans for Building No1A12, part of a munition complex designed to meet the escalating demand of Allied production.
The initials "JB" refer to Jacques Béchard, draftsman whose technical drawings from this period reveal a rare fusion of engineering precision and visual clarity. His work reflects a disciplined mastery of the drafting standards and visual protocols of the era.
Canadian Car Munitions Plant, Montreal, L'Assomption and Cherrier. CWM 20040007-057_1. Canadian War Museum.