Thematic Buildings past their best

**rod_grant** · 12-06-2019, 05:10 PM - **1 Like**

engine room of old milking shed

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**rod_grant** · 12-06-2019, 05:12 PM

more of the old milking shed - notice the bee hive.

**rod_grant** · 12-11-2019, 09:03 PM - **1 Like**

Old stables (not recently used), Jugiong NSW

**rod_grant** · 12-13-2019, 09:21 PM - **2 Likes**

old pump shed, Bright Victoria

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**rod_grant** · 12-15-2019, 01:33 AM - **1 Like**

Am I running this thread on my own?

These are buildings from the old quarantine station at Portsea Victoria.
The first the disinfecting and bathing complex.

**rod_grant** · 12-15-2019, 01:36 AM

This one is one of the hospitals (there were six) - This one was for first class passengers and had an attached dining room (at left)
The other hospitals were the same design, but the inmates had to feed themselves.

**rod_grant** · 12-15-2019, 01:39 AM - **1 Like**

In 1919 returning WW1 soldiers had to be quarantined because of the Spanish Flu pandemic.
Extra accommodation was built - 12 huts like this in 6 weeks (IIRC)

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**jacamar** · 12-15-2019, 06:07 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Am I running this thread on my own?

Great contributions! All the buildings are pristine where I am at the moment - will have to vacation somewhere in decline next time!

**richard0170** · 12-15-2019, 06:58 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Am I running this thread on my own?.

Rest assured I will be posting some more when I get round to some buildings in a suitable state of neglect and delapidation.

**ashurbanipal** · 12-15-2019, 05:00 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by rod_grant

Am I running this thread on my own?

You're doing a fine job of it; I'm enjoying your posts! I do feel a bit guilty, though, so here's a couple from a few (yikes, almost ten!) years back. The building shown had suffered a disastrous fire a day prior to these being taken (fortunately no one was hurt). We were in the middle of quite a cold snap, so the ice from the water used to extinguish the blaze stuck around for a week or so. Two shots here, one from the street and another from the alley.

**rod_grant** · 12-15-2019, 06:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ashurbanipal

so the ice from the water used to extinguish the blaze stuck around for a week or so

cool images - particularly the second one with all the ice.
The question occurs to me; If the water freezes as quickly as this after the fire, why wasn't the water too icy to flow through the hose/nozzle?

**richard0170** · 12-16-2019, 04:58 AM - **3 Likes**

Lees Hall Dewsbury, W Yorkshire. Not derelict, but definitely neglected.

**pbancr** · 12-16-2019, 07:03 AM

Originally posted by ashurbanipal

You're doing a fine job of it; I'm enjoying your posts! I do feel a bit guilty, though, so here's a couple from a few (yikes, almost ten!) years back. The building shown had suffered a disastrous fire a day prior to these being taken (fortunately no one was hurt). We were in the middle of quite a cold snap, so the ice from the water used to extinguish the blaze stuck around for a week or so. Two shots here, one from the street and another from the alley.

I like the photo of the building encased in ice.

**ashurbanipal** · 12-16-2019, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by rod_grant

cool images - particularly the second one with all the ice.
The question occurs to me; If the water freezes as quickly as this after the fire, why wasn't the water too icy to flow through the hose/nozzle?

Glad you liked them! I'm not very well-informed on the why, but I believe the fact that the water flowing through the hose is in motion. It doesn't cool enough before being replaced with warmer water from the mains until after leaving the hose and collecting on the surface in question. We take advantage of that phenomenon around here if the heating goes out in a building; you turn the taps on slightly so that a trickle of water comes through to keep the pipes from freezing solid.

Originally posted by pbancr

I like the photo of the building encased in ice.

Thanks!

**baro-nite** · 12-22-2019, 10:39 AM - **2 Likes**

An old water pumping station. Apparently wasn't a well-designed system to begin with, so it did not have all that long a working life. The core structure is pretty solid, though:

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12-15-2019, 06:07 AM	#308
jacamar Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Photos: Albums Posts: 3,443 Original Poster	Originally posted by rod_grant Am I running this thread on my own? Great contributions! All the buildings are pristine where I am at the moment - will have to vacation somewhere in decline next time!

12-15-2019, 06:58 AM	#309
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,032	Originally posted by rod_grant Am I running this thread on my own?. Rest assured I will be posting some more when I get round to some buildings in a suitable state of neglect and delapidation.

12-15-2019, 05:00 PM - 4 Likes	#310
ashurbanipal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 515	Originally posted by rod_grant Am I running this thread on my own? You're doing a fine job of it; I'm enjoying your posts! I do feel a bit guilty, though, so here's a couple from a few (yikes, almost ten!) years back. The building shown had suffered a disastrous fire a day prior to these being taken (fortunately no one was hurt). We were in the middle of quite a cold snap, so the ice from the water used to extinguish the blaze stuck around for a week or so. Two shots here, one from the street and another from the alley.

12-15-2019, 06:02 PM - 1 Like	#311
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by ashurbanipal so the ice from the water used to extinguish the blaze stuck around for a week or so cool images - particularly the second one with all the ice. The question occurs to me; If the water freezes as quickly as this after the fire, why wasn't the water too icy to flow through the hose/nozzle?

12-16-2019, 04:58 AM - 3 Likes	#312
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,032	Lees Hall Dewsbury, W Yorkshire. Not derelict, but definitely neglected.

12-16-2019, 07:03 AM	#313
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,575	Originally posted by ashurbanipal You're doing a fine job of it; I'm enjoying your posts! I do feel a bit guilty, though, so here's a couple from a few (yikes, almost ten!) years back. The building shown had suffered a disastrous fire a day prior to these being taken (fortunately no one was hurt). We were in the middle of quite a cold snap, so the ice from the water used to extinguish the blaze stuck around for a week or so. Two shots here, one from the street and another from the alley. I like the photo of the building encased in ice.

12-16-2019, 08:48 PM	#314
ashurbanipal Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 515	Originally posted by rod_grant cool images - particularly the second one with all the ice. The question occurs to me; If the water freezes as quickly as this after the fire, why wasn't the water too icy to flow through the hose/nozzle? Glad you liked them! I'm not very well-informed on the why, but I believe the fact that the water flowing through the hose is in motion. It doesn't cool enough before being replaced with warmer water from the mains until after leaving the hose and collecting on the surface in question. We take advantage of that phenomenon around here if the heating goes out in a building; you turn the taps on slightly so that a trickle of water comes through to keep the pipes from freezing solid. Originally posted by pbancr I like the photo of the building encased in ice. Thanks!

12-22-2019, 10:39 AM - 2 Likes	#315
baro-nite Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: North Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,294	An old water pumping station. Apparently wasn't a well-designed system to begin with, so it did not have all that long a working life. The core structure is pretty solid, though: