The secret sweet-yet-salty center of the nameless factoryscape. Home base, tuned to rule the AC and turn out Product X at record rates, I’m sure.
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Behind the evaporators are heavy access hatches to inspect the steam pipes within.
Moisture and temperature changes have hoisted the wooden floors of the first floor classrooms.
A decaying door of the Medical Director for the unit. Because this is from one of the outbuildings and not Administration, I doubt that this was the Medical Director of Norwich State Hospital’s office.
A high-ceilinged room where kegs would be delivered for cleaning, before they were refilled with fresh booze.
The boiler doors are beautiful, and feature the name of the smelter and mine company. If you like these, check my article on the Mitchell Yards of Hibbing, MN.
A little catwalk gives access to the most important gauges in the building. Behind them are huge vents and fans. I bet it got steamy in here.
ZC was sure proud of his castle!
In case one forgot… mounted behind the appropriate valves. Who hasn’t memorized the appropriate valve positions?
There isn’t an unbroken window in the entire historic complex as of 2013.