MJ Maccardini (trailerfullofpix)'s photos

Crosshatch

Crosshatch

26 Jul 2010 132
From the bridge to The Patch. The smokestack on the right belonged to Keith Paper Co. The one on the left was Esleek Manufacturing Co., also a paper factory.
Mosaic Fish

Mosaic Fish

26 Jul 2010 130
This lovely fish is the top of a free-standing community bulletin board.
The Spinner 1

The Spinner 1

26 Jul 2010 107
"Dedicated to the women who have worked in the mills in the village of Turners Falls for many years."
The Spinner 2

The Spinner 2

26 Jul 2010 118
In a little park on Avenue A at 4th Street.
Remains of Railroad Salvage

Remains of Railroad Salvage

26 Jul 2010 121
This was originally the Griswold Cotton Mill, a complex of buildings built in 1874. It changed hands several times in the mid-1900s. I remember when it was Railroad Salvage Stores, which closed in 1994. The roof caved in on the building, and part of it was torn down. This is all that's left. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Railroad Salvage Stores

Railroad Salvage Stores

26 Jul 2010 234
I still remember the cheesy, low-budget tv commercials for Railroad Salvage, featuring owner Ruby Vine and his wife "Choo-Choo." They've been described (aptly) as the Jim and Tammy Faye of retail. See where this picture was taken. [?]
No Swimming

No Swimming

26 Jul 2010 123
Not that you'd want to. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Iron Foot Bridge

Iron Foot Bridge

26 Jul 2010 146
Across the Power Canal, Turners Falls. Southworth Paper Co. is on the other side. It's still in business. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Looking Up the Canal

Looking Up the Canal

26 Jul 2010 141
Along the Power Canal, Turners Falls. The smoke stack belonged to Keith Paper Co. The factory was built in 1871. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Flapping in the Breeze

Flapping in the Breeze

26 Jul 2010 116
From the old towpath (now a bike path) along the Power Canal, Turners Falls. Windows covered with plastic sheeting, much of it torn. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Disused Bridge

Disused Bridge

26 Jul 2010 154
From the old towpath (now a bike path) along the Power Canal, Turners Falls. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Across the Disused Bridge

Across the Disused Bridge

26 Jul 2010 1 148
From the old towpath (now a bike path) along the Power Canal, Turners Falls. Even though I'm afraid of heights, I sort of wanted to be able to walk over that bridge to the factory on the other side. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Power Lines

Power Lines

26 Jul 2010 150
From the old towpath (now a bike path) along the Power Canal, Turners Falls. Power was generated up at the top of the canal, and the lines run over to the old mills. This one was originally a paper factory. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Looking Down the Canal

Looking Down the Canal

26 Jul 2010 136
Taken from the old towpath (now a bike path, on the left) along the Power Canal, Turners Falls. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Ceiling Decay

Ceiling Decay

26 Jul 2010 158
Derelict building next to the Power Canal, Turners Falls. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Clay Pipe

Clay Pipe

26 Jul 2010 133
Derelict building next to the Power Canal, Turners Falls. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Derelict Power House

Derelict Power House

26 Jul 2010 131
Derelict building next to the Power Canal, Turners Falls. See where this picture was taken. [?]
Rivets

Rivets

26 Jul 2010 162
The first bridge at the top of the Power Canal, Turners Falls. See where this picture was taken. [?]
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