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Janneke, that makes sense - given there were very few lights in these things (per history channel tv program on this bunker in particular) the glowing green paint and the words would likely signal to people inside there's a set of 5 steps down to the right so they don't fall - and cause more injuries.
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The top 'rung' as you see was actually a place for a 3rd bunk. There was a story on history channel there were hammock type nets on some of the bunks. Almost all the images are of 3 high bedding - so it wouldn't surprise me if this was designed as a 3rd bed of some form - some sort of slats or sheet wood/metal maybe between the end pieces
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Great gallery as usual Motts. Please stay safe in your adventures.
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And that's why I have a deep respect for what you do. These are not places for amateurs to be spelunking in. These are dangerous structures that can kill you DRT (Dead Right There). Your experience will keep you relatively safe, but you never know when that floor, ceiling, stairwell, or wall will give way at the worse moment. Be careful, Motts.
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I think the buildings are just going to be leveled. There's a construction fence up already.
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It's so fascinating that nothing more that time & moisture can dismantle a once mighty building. Very humbling.
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well, in starting a little research into this place, by my 2nd source i found the record of at least one patient that was suffocated to death. i'm so getting way further into this. so sorry author i'm not buying into the patients were well treated!
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Looks like my old college dorm room.
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Surprised by the advanced decay here after seeing the basement.
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Having been to this location about 6 years ago in the Fall, I am EXTREMELY glad to see you have been there, too! It is one of the most serene places I have ever been (I know, weird!)

I always get upset when seeing beautiful places like this destroyed by vandals (I hope our little group never comes across any in the act because we might have to physically stop them!) and that modifications (like the concreting of the "acorns") have to be done to protect the building.

In regards to the accident, the woman died a couple of hours after the gate fell on her. She was not a family member, just a visitor who wanted to visit this mausoleum. I have her name if you would like it.

As always, magnificent pictures Motts!!!
Ephemera: Cemetery Safari: The Millionaire's Mausoleum
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I used to work in these warehouses right after college. My job was to roll barrels of distilled whiskey (Kesslers) from one end of the warehouse to the other where they were reinserted into racks for aging. Worse job I EVER had!!! I was also part of the crews that started dismantling the racks that were housed inside to hold barrels. All of these bonded warehouses stored Kessler's alcohol-mostly blended whiskey in oak barrels.
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blood..
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I totally agree AD Nilsen; without any knowledge of its history the tales that could be woven around this building would/could be amazing...
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the building is beautifully symmetrical. Great shot Motts :-)
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I love the color. Its amazing how clean this place is like it was just abandoned recently