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June 19, 2004
This is another wonderful relic probably from the early 1900s. It sits abandoned and cleared out, partially used as extra storage space for the army of condos being built around it. It is located near the Irwin Toy Factory which itself is being converted into a condo.
This was probably a factory or assembly space of some sort. There is a large track at the top of the columns on which a beam (with a hook) can roll back and forth along the entire length of the building. The ceiling is gorgeous - wood planks and steel trusses.
Anyways, I was invited to the place by a gentleman who is shooting a documentary about exploring these old urban buildings and it was quite an enjoyable time. Though wearing a mic and attempting to explain my fascination with the photography of these places was a little awkward so I just kept my head down and concentrated on shooting photos.
Update: The abandoned warehouse gallery is now online containing more photos from this location. Enjoy!
Another update: I found out what the official name of this place was. This was the 'A.R. Williams Machinery Company, Liberty Street Plant' - well, at least that's what it says on the outside of the building..
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I'm not getting any of the photos to show up in the gallery.
Great photos. Do you know if the documentary maker planned to use former workers of the machinery company? It would make a great story to link people and their experiences to the building.
Jon - I think the focus is on the people exploring the buildings, but honestly I'm not sure. It'd certainly be interesting to hear the thoughts of people for whom the buildings were simply a routine fact of every day life. I think they'd be a little bemused and bewildered to know that people actually treasure these old things. I know I'd find it hard to think that somebody could come along 50 years from now and find my typical and mundane office building interesting and worthy of exploration.
And.. if anyone is having problems with images not appearing (or anything else!) please let me know! I'm not sure why the gallery images are not appearing for you Rob - has anyone else had that problem?
I've got a couple of shots from that building back in February.
http://www.lowresolution.com/archive/000136. ...
http://www.lowresolution.com/archive/000137. ...
I would love to get in there again. So were you "officially" let in?
Oops. Sorry, I don't know what happened to those links.
Hi, I enjoyed looking at your urban exploration photos. I work for Hoggard Films and we're producing a new television show about urban exploration. I'd like to know if you're open to licensing any of your urban exploration photos for our program.
Please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
Thank you very much for your time and consideration.
Respectfully,
Ben Lewis
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