219 Comments Posted by CHris

One correction - they did not cool the engine with a water jacket. No need to. If anything that is insulated to keep it warm - keep the steam up to temp. setam is only - anyone remember? - 212 degrees. not hot enought to need cooling. nice pix. I would love to poke around there myself.

This is actually a rather large, stationary engine, probably diesel, if not that, then its steam. Often large facilities made their own power - this is the case here.

DAVIT ! Its a Davit, used for anchors and lifeboats. It swivels around. Jeez, buncha landlubbers here.

She was ship shape and bristol sharp, waiting for that grand Lady - The Titanic! When finally she didn't show...it just killed her.......

ive seen this building only at night time passing in my car, it looks so gothic, kinda gives you a feeling that its haunted or something

In the 1960s and 1970s, Glendale was an institution for people with mental retardation. Back then, it was common to restrain people who were spastic, so mouth gags were frequently used.

radical ed, i want to meet up with you before they tear it down and get a tour, i only been in once so far and it was awesome. my sn is autumnredemption

that is really a good picture, and byberry is an awesome place

hey so i think they should let people view the building, take some pictures or something before they rip it down. If not i'll just have to get in there by myself. WHOS WITH ME!

oh trust me there has been many down there

buffalo has been let go. I moved out of there after 23 years trust me parts of that city look worse

i was told someone hung themselves in that tower and it was actually told to me by a priest.is there any truth to that?

stairwell straight down to what????????

kwasje verf er over en klaar

wat een bonk roest