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| Author: | RSwinnerton [ Fri Nov 20, 2009 8:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Philly Pier 122 - First crane toppled for removal. |
Just got word that the first of 4 cranes of Pier 122 in Philadelphia was toppled this morning for scrapping. The other 3 cranes will follow. The CRHS was able to save the giant sign on the end of the last crane for preservation. We also saved from the trash some other wooden signs that say "Danger! Watch out for falling ore!" These were hand painted wood signs. Finally, we also managed to save the origional 1956 tower 3 and 4 assembly blueprints. We at the CRHS are sad we have to see this structure go. Russ Swinnerton, CRHS |
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| Author: | tomgears [ Sat Nov 21, 2009 1:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Philly Pier 122 - First crane toppled for removal. |
it's a bummer to loose such a great old PRR structure, it seems that Philly is really taking a number of hit with the steam plant, Pullman Dorms, and now cranes at the pier. There is so much PRR history interwoven in Philadelphia, check it all out while you can. |
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| Author: | Mike Tillger [ Sun Nov 22, 2009 9:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Philly Pier 122 - First crane toppled for removal. |
video of destruction http://www.4shared.com/file/156711611/1 ... hilly.html |
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| Author: | tomgears [ Mon Nov 23, 2009 12:54 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Philly Pier 122 - First crane toppled for removal. |
So sad. We used to build stuff for the entire world and now we are selling each other life insurance. |
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| Author: | Ron Travis [ Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:15 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Philly Pier 122 - First crane toppled for removal. |
tomgears wrote: So sad. We used to build stuff for the entire world and now we are selling each other life insurance. Yes it certainly does seem to symbolize a toppling of something much larger than the actual crane. |
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| Author: | robertjohndavis [ Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Philly Pier 122 - First crane toppled for removal. |
What you are looking at is the destruction of a facility built to support Bethlehem Steel. Given that much of the South Bethlehem Plant is now a casino, your commentary is even more poignant. Ain't nothin' like watching a bunch of seniors on oxygen tanks wheeling around dropping their social security money into a slot machine. At least they are helping PA earn more revenue so they won't have budget issues. Well... ummm... Rob |
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| Author: | crij [ Mon Nov 23, 2009 6:05 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Philly Pier 122 - First crane toppled for removal. |
Did they drive it off the end of tracks under it's own power or was it pulled? |
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