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That's the suction side valve that has been semi-mothballed. They were probably going to use it elsewhere if necessary. But since it carried river (or worse) water, it was subject to rapid wear. When they took the main cover off that condenser, they never intended for it to go back in service. That was the end. These units are actually quite small by today's standards. Probably not more than 50-60 megawatts at the most. I doubt if they ran on steam pressures greater than 500 psig, if that. You don't really find the 100Mw and greater units running at 1050 psig until the mid-50s. These units are "cute." And the pictures are fabulous! I've got some pix of me at a 25 Hz unit in the 70s. I'll scan it and send it out one of these days.

Ooh, sorry, that's another condenser. The boilers are in another building (the one with the smokestacks. Got any pix of them? Iif there are, I'll find them.) I used to clean these things when I was a plant operator in the 70's. We'd always find them plugged up with algae and crabs. (...mmmmm...crabs!)

you are amazing. i hope this work takes you so far. you truly have an eye for this. i love seeing all of this. thank you!!

all the fluffing in the world wont help those pillows

well actuauly that part looks like it was burnt down

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I love this site, glad to see some more new pics!!

Can't believe how well preserved the color is!

Can you please please make this a wallpaper? It's beautiful

Motts you are a fantastic photographer! I found your site yesterday and was sucked in for hours.
This place is one of my favorites, I used to frequent it when I lived in the area, but have never been brave enough to venture inside, I'm so glad to see it through your lens. Truly breathtaking set, you made my day!

Has Lynne been here yet? Lots of natural necay here. Nice!

I love this. It looks like it's crying.

fall seems like a great time of year to observe this place

My Grandmother was in Dixmont from 1925 until she died in 1984. I hated to go their and I, for one, am glad they are tearing it down. There was nothing pretty about that place. I would see my grandmother come out of a door, while we sat on benches that looked like Dixmont had gotten them from a church. I remember the walls were an off white, When she would come out the door she would sometimes have scratches and cuts from fights she was in. I hated Dixmont and I'm glad they tore it down! To me there is nothing to preserve.

is that the drain on the bottom left of the tub? why is there no taps? thats very odd, maybe it was used as a shock therapy bath with ice or something?