583 Comments Posted by Rekrats

Actually, I think an ice box was a refrigeration unit that required actual ice to maintain cold temperatures. This appears to have pipes running to the top of it, meaning it may have operated on a primitive system of cooled air being pumped into the interior of the unit. Like the fridges we have now, although I doubt they used freon back then...

Awesome! More arches in the ceiling!

Now THAT is an antique!

The blue-gray glow filtering gently into the quiet space that used to bustle with chefs and staff, filled with the swirl of steam, the clank and rattle of cooking utensils, and the wonderful fragrance of gourmet meals being prepared for the exclusive guests awaiting their repast in the sumptuous dining rooms... you can almost feel the weight of years in the silent, soothing light.

Nothing like retrofitted electrical pipes!

Splendid!

Also notice in the background how many of the brick ceilings are arched... this technique may, at least in a small part, explain how the bricks have stayed up for so long!

Brick ceilings are certainly an oddity - but remember in the 1880s they were trying to make this place "fireproof," due to having lost the original structure to a fire. If those bricks have remained suspended for over 130 years, they must have had an expert mason to install them! That pillar on the other hand, is magnificent!!

I know a soft teal color is supposed to be calming, soothing to the senses, but this particular shade seems rather garish.

Sweet dreams....

@Ferdy - absolutely!

Imagine that the visitors to this once glorious resort could have never pictured it sitting in this decline.

So much for "Completely Fireproof," as stated in one of the ads.

Arches... rounded brick ceilings... lovely!

I like shots like this. Spectacular beauty framed by the broken memoirs of man's organization.

@pegasus - LOL!!!

Dansville... Hmmm... I found where I want to live!! (maybe)