The factory originally dates back to 1839 and employed thousands of residents over the years until production eventually ceased in 2010.
The Metal Box factory on the Rock Valley brownfield site was demolished – leaving only the clocktower – in 2011 after closing the previous year.
Here are 14 photos from the factory in the sixties.
Did you work here?
13. 1964 outing
1964 - Metal Box pensioner outing - do you know where they were going? Photo: National World/Mansfield Chad
14. 1967 party
Recognise anyone? Did your parents work here? Photo: National World/Mansfield Chad
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