120 Comments Posted by bill

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Lynne, should I get a nemisis basin out of my ambulance?

Motts, as always, your eye for lighting is fantastic!
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Tony Fedele was a man who owned this entire comlex from 1979-1986. He removed many original artifacts and destroyed some parts of the building. He couldn't afford the place so they kicked him out.
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The floor here is covered in tons of plaster dust that has fallen off the wall.
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Bob was here to renovate some areas,but too expensive
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Your work is very much appreciated, and educational as there were things I was unaware of. Many Thanks.
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i have sat in that chair
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believe me or not, in the boys dorm, i sat in one, not a pleasant sight, but they were quite comfortable.
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"Them pipes out the top" were exhaust pipes to remove the heat & smoke produced by the burning of the arc rods. There was a postive rod & negative rod & the diameters were slightly different. Worked like an arc welder & the light was even brighter. Those were the good old days of the 50's
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ONE DAY TILL CLEANUP!! I'll be there at 9. We must watch for "trip" wires in REA.
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Yes! I will be at the clean up 100% sure. Not sure of the inside tasks yet, but they will be fun!
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nice pics .. brings back alot of happy times as a kid. too bad my kids wont have the same happy memories
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It is the full sized, old fashioned cart. For some wheel bearings we needed, I actually had to go in the terminal's sub basement and search through some old work rooms with hardware. Luckilly no water got to it, and they fit perfect.
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Just by looking at the baggage cart, it takes you back in time. You can imagine NYC workers hauling luggage on it.
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Yes, I know how to get there. Our baggage cart is now finished. It looks great.
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He was in the REA building. Just saw a raggy dressed guy, and I got the hell outta there. How far have you been up in the tower? When were you at the terminal last?