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The black and white work very well. That fact that the place isn't vandalised makes it look like a time lapse.
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Very haunting and melancholy.
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Ice-cream maker might not be far off. Note the letters on the bottom of the rig. This is the logo and lettering for a company called hobart which is still in business today and all they make is commercial mixing and food prepartation machines.
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The one in front is an old ambulance gurney from the 1960s. Made by a company called Ferno Washington & they are still in business today.
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I agree with Mirror. You are an exceptional story teller & wordsmith.
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Hi Folks & Pat- I ran accross this site inadvertantly because it was mentioned by Artist Andrew Wyeths grand daughter, ( Anna B. McCoy)that she attended drawing and painting classes at Bennett. Today she is in her nineties and sells her work through the Dowling Walsh Gallery in Rockland, Maine. Her work is stunnig and in the Wyeth tradition. If this American treasure is still slated for demolition, lets form a restoration coalition! Historic preservation is my specialty. Any one interested?-Ken
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Hi Lisa,
I am starting an orgnanization to preserve the sterling-like my fb group if you are interested in saving it http://www.facebook.co...e-PA/147946351934833
Let others know too.
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Teehee--when I first saw the title "drawers" I was wondering what I was going to see. (That's our word for underwear in the South! 8-O )
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Hi, my name is Lisa and i stumbled upon this site after reading our local newspaper today. Today is St. Patricks day 2011. The article and the talk around town is very upsetting. The Sterling is going to be torn down, contrary to what this web site states it is still standing. The new owners recieved 6 million in taxpayers money to do some work to the property and get it ready to be sold and renovated. We were under the impression for 5 yrs. that this beautiful, historic hotel would be around for a long time! According the the owners, 100 million is needed and no developers are interested and it's now the end of the Hotel Sterling! So SAD!!! Most locals are very upset, thinking they were duped, 6 million in our money wasted and still no hope for the hotel. This place was where politicans stayed while in town, celebrities, weddings were held here and now it's going to see the wrecking ball! Please, if you haven't seen it, do so soon. It will be gone forever like many other historic buildings. I personally haven't seen the inside and now will definately check it out for myself. Such a waste, can't imagine 113 yrs. of memories and beauty will be gone forever! Thanks motts for capturing the former beauty of the Sterling for future generations to cherish!
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Eerie.....
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Would have been a room with such a beautiful view...
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Spooky beauty...
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Absolutely beautiful...tranquil view into the past.
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The words are used a bit differently in the United States. Morgues are usually located in hospitals with refrigeration units and sometimes an autopsy table, while mortuaries are the rooms at funeral homes where bodies are embalmed and prepared for the family.
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Another opulent piece of local history lost. Unlike other countries we do not treasure the workmanship/beauty of the past. There should be a cost effective way to renovate and save this landmark building. But most of society would rather look at a vacant lot or generic cement block building than an architectural jem :'''(