Route pics

[AirDancer]

Exterior not interior
Carter and Dammerow never built that both men were alive in 26.this was probably done years later.Cai which is also known as carter and Dammerow is still around.carter is the man who dredged our southern canals and rt 60
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Whether interior or exterior, blue prints are still exciting to have of the property.

And knowing more of the history of the building is a plus as well

 

[jasonc]

Whether interior or exterior, blue prints are still exciting to have of the property.

And knowing more of the history of the building is a plus as well

Oh to see the interior ones .that plant had 4 generators at one time.it was not a clean runner.it put out soot.

 

[AirDancer]

Oh to see the interior ones .that plant had 4 generators at one time.it was not a clean runner.it put out soot.

It would be interesting to see the interior ones. But the exterior blue prints are stunning enough by themselves.

 

[jasonc]

It would be interesting to see the interior ones. But the exterior blue prints are stunning enough by themselves.

I know a former employee of this plant as he worked the switches there. Open wires and would spark with the switches being pulled when it ran.he worked with t and d in the early 80s.

 

[AirDancer]

I know a former employee of this plant as he worked the switches there. Open wires and would spark with the switches being pulled when it ran.he worked with t and d in the early 80s.

Can't say as though I would have been willing to do his job. Talk about a potential hazard.

 

[jasonc]

Can't say as though I would have been willing to do his job. Talk about a potential hazard.

I think diesel is hard to ignite.arcing is normal in those large switches. Still

 

[AirDancer]

I think diesel is hard to ignite.arcing is normal in those large switches. Still

If I wanted to be around arcing switches, I'd change my name to Frankenstein and have a lab. And I have no plans to change my name.......

 

[AirDancer]

 

[jasonc]

It merely arched when switched on or off

 

[jasonc]

The castleView attachment 7438

 

[jasonc]

This one,my favorite.sexton influence as it has three styles in oneView attachment 7439

 

[jasonc]

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[jasonc]

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[AirDancer]

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That's hilarious! And quite clever!

 

[AirDancer]

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How serene! I like that deep front porch.

 

[jasonc]

That's hilarious! And quite clever!

Chimney.never noticed until today.

 

[jasonc]

How serene! I like that deep front porch.

Greek revival me thinks

 

[AirDancer]

Chimney.never noticed until today.

The chimney is definitely designed to be a conversation piece!

 

[AirDancer]

Greek revival me thinks

The deep porch is part of hot weather architecture ... provides protection from direct sunlight

 

[jasonc]

The deep porch is part of hot weather architecture ... provides protection from direct sunlight

It's not uncommon. Spanish revival homes have them as well.I will have to remember which ones