As of October 2020, the chimney of this former factory, witness to its industrial past, is covered with a banner of the company Cosoltec, current owner of the building, which hides the original “Familex” wall advertisement.
The Ville-Marie borough is currently holding consultations with a view to drawing up its Particular Urban Planning Program (PPU) for the Faubourgs and we see an opportunity to enhance the rich industrial heritage of the district, of which the former Barsalou factory is part.
Finally, the Écomusée du fier monde presented the exhibition “Familex products: from the factory to your door” from December 6, 2020 to May 9, 2021; Familex occupied the building from 1943 to 1983. In addition, the Écomusée du fier monde offers an overview of the district’s industrial buildings on its website.