3,698 Comments Posted by Motts

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Sorry for the watermarking (precautions were specifically asked for to prevent Neo-Nazi use of the materials)

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Ah yes, I think I recall something about the word "Toiletten" sounding too French at the time...
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No, actually I think the building is quite solid. The exterior (stone) walls and concrete flooring were really made to last. Many old building such as this are renovated by clearing out almost everything (sometimes even the floors) and just keeping the solid outside shell.
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Yep I hope to bring the link for the name back into action - I just didn't have the time to do it for this overhaul; will try to get to it ASAP. Thanks for the feedback!
Ephemera: Opacity Overhauled
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That's why I limited the choices - it was kind of tough finding questions that don't get too rhetorical ;-)
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It was snowing on the day of this shoot :-)
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The basements had small rail line for moving laundry carts underneath the very long and winding building. I've seen them in other Kirkbride buildings (Dixmont, Danvers, etc).

Not sure how the hole formed, perhaps someone put their foot through the soft floor.
Ephemera: Taunton State Hospital
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As far as I know, they were used to pass objects to the patient in seclusion without having to open the door (food, water, etc).
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These were taken in 2005 - I have gone back (last year I think) but did not see inside the admin building.
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Actually there wasn't any mold down here - perhaps because everything is made of concrete or metal, and don't hold any nutrients for the spores.
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M, it is in a museum, and in the most appropriate place - an actual bunker that has been restored.
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No problem LucieLou, the extra comments are gone - I am unable to replicate the issue though. If you read this, perhaps you could tell me which browser you are using? Thanks!
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Yes, I hope to make my way to Kentucky soon next year, Waverly is definitely an interesting spot!
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I know a few words and phrases, but unfortunately I haven't had the time to sit down and finish my lessons...
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The water didn't seem to rise more than two feet or so, perhaps there were past years of flooding or the bunker might have been pumped out at some point.