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You were sorely missed! Glad that you are back.
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Looks fresh too.
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Incredible how ceramic tile walls retain a brilliant shine in these places. Last month I watched a documentary on the wreck of the Titanic and for the first time a submersible found it's way into the Turkish Bath deep in the bowels of the ship. Sure enough, the ceramic tile on the walls had retained it's colors and shine.
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Good to have you back Motts. Your galleries were missed but more importantly, we care for your well being.
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Agree the Colors are Great! Just think of all the records that are kept here...
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This si a GREAT Photo!!! Have you ever been to any of the Wash Houses for girls? I would Love to see the pics!!!
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Thank-you!
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It's ok Motts, I hope the best for you and thank you for taking the time to post these beautiful photographs! They are truly inspirational.
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Apologies for being absent for so long - many things (good and bad) have been happening at once and I needed to take some time off to take care of them. I hope to keep maintaining the website as much as I can.
-Tom
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I'm not sure which area of the complex this shaft is in, but I'd guess at it being part of Old Main (1856) or an early 1900 addition, before elevators were used / common. Looks like they tore out a series of small rooms to create the shaft, and simply left the windows intact.
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I've closed up ways in if possible by shutting windows and doors, sure. I've never boarded anything up or placed my own locks on things, though.
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During these last months before demolition, access was quite easy... all the doors were open and many holes in the fence. Before that, you had to get in the fence and work along the building to find some hidden opening that the maintenance crew missed.
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They could have been salvaged by the hospital for scrap or for re-use in another old building (surplus). These cages could probably be removed easily with the correct tools.
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Nice catch! Seems like someone was just spending some time in an abandoned hospital, making a collage... perhaps a movie prop.
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Lol wieeerd