I like the way this ride sort of "traps time". I don't know when this ride was built or when the place closed but i'd swear it was anywhere from 1979 to 1987 in here!
I'd be in seventh heaven to walk through this place! I live in Maine and we have NO abandonded amusement parks around or near that i know of. Anyone know of any?
Would this or would it NOT make an EXCELLENT set for a horror/supsense film?
Valves and flanges. Cbcraw they were probably scrapped, definitely if the pipe/fittings were copper or brass, but some people will scrap steel. It could be a sprinkler line, or more likely a steam line from the boilers. Could also be condensate from the steam lines that is being pumped back into the system, that may be a small flash tank to the left (flash tank allows high pressure steam to flash and thus reduce to a lower pressure/condensate). Sprinkler and water lines are usually copper/pvc, straight water will rust black/threaded pipe. There are dry sprinkler systems that utilize black steel/threaded pipe though (water won't run through the pipe until there's a fire).
I used to work for a Mobile X-ray company and performed X-rays at the Fernald School across from here that whole area is creepy. I also performed X-rays up the street at another old hospital turned rehab facility. Awesome photography, love your site!
It's just a gauge, some valves, traps, and some other things I can't quite make out. Screwed pipe with most likely asbestos insulation. It's hard to see, but if that is in fact a trap, this would have been a steam line.
A picture that definitely pulls in your full attention and gives a longing invitation for you to come in and explore her wonders. One of the best photos I, myself, have ever seen.
Would be PERFECT!