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I work 500 Feet away from this bldg. Just thought id say that:)
Mike G
Fri 04-29-2005
Heh, cool. What's back there, postal services?

Let us know when demoliton begins! 8]
Motts
Fri 04-29-2005
Oh yea, another great place to go.
rob
Wed 06-08-2005
The smoke stacks made us curious as for what was behind them, a whole city that was and still is engrained in many, who grew up in the surrounding towns. Take the ten speed and a flashlight with trusted friends and let your mind wonder. 1986/89 edgewood was another. Oh the memories of childhood, THANK YOU for your website and desire. A Good person indeed.
banff-springs
Mon 07-25-2005
NEVER WOULD LIKE TO GO THERE
THE HOSER
Tue 09-20-2005
http://www.lirrhistory ... ly2000/pilpwr1.JPG

I remember riding up the Sagtikos Pkwy as a kid in the early-mid 90s and seeing these enormous stacks.
Chive V
Tue 10-11-2005
Is that your xj on the left hand side?
scoobyxj
Sun 10-16-2005
Photographic faux pas motts!...should've moved your car...haaha this is like a petty human telling god how to do his job heehee : )
Live
Fri 11-25-2005
Whatever are you talking about - "car"?

http://members.aol.com...2495/0000001523a.jpg
Lynne
Fri 11-25-2005
The vehicle headed for Pittsburgh to pick up the derbies.
Twug
Fri 11-25-2005
T'anks be te God fer that!
Lynne
Fri 11-25-2005
Yep, it's getting too cold for them, and they'll soon be homeless....so, they must be rescued!
Twug
Fri 11-25-2005
Lynne, Twug I was at Dixmont today and yes the derbies are very cold. Hell some of them even had snow on them. I got Lynne coffee can full for her office.
Truckie
Fri 11-25-2005
Thanks Truckie. Hope you had a good dinner! Keep warm up there in the cold.
Twug
Fri 11-25-2005
hehe very ingenious Lynne...well..not really....but good job
: )
Live
Fri 11-25-2005
Thanks Twug I hope you had a good dinner also, and the rest of the folks here.
Truckie
Fri 11-25-2005
Good man that you are, Truckie!
Lynne
Fri 11-25-2005
Nice editing Lynne!

That isn't my car, some dudes pulled in to play paintball back there when I was taking these shots.
Motts
Tue 11-29-2005
why did you call it power plant pranormal
Scott Boegle
Tue 11-29-2005
I didn't, I called it "Power Plant Panorama", because it's a panorama photo of a power plant.

http://www.answers.com/panorama
Motts
Tue 11-29-2005
But "Power Plant Paranormal" is pretty damned funny. 8`-)
Lynne
Wed 11-30-2005
I also work very close to this building. In fact, I drive past this building on the road just to the right of this photo every day. It's a major thoroughfare for our company. I find myself in awe and mild fear each and every time I drive past.

Your photographs are truly incredible!
Rachel
Wed 02-22-2006
this building is neat I love the architecture and the layout, it has this mojo, of " yeah I was a power plant and what are you gonna do about it!" it just has a very manly feel to it, sorry I am rambling :-)
rtotten
Wed 02-22-2006
Motts. is that a walkway that seems to span the entire front of the building? it almost looks like tracks for a train????
rtotten
Sun 02-26-2006
Yes, it was an elevated railroad spur where the coal cars would dump their payload to be conveyored up to the top of the power plant.
Motts
Mon 02-27-2006
This is one of the coolest and creepiest places I'd ever considering taking a liesurly stroll thru. Thx and happy hauntings!
Mike
Fri 03-24-2006
The powerhouse was also the firehouse I rember PSH FD had a 1958est. Mack pumper
Wayne L
Fri 04-07-2006
i worked at the power house, approx 1969-1970 20-21 yr old, i ran the large cat, payloader that scooped the coal up under the tresel and dumpted it onto the conveyer belt to the hopper on the roof. am 57 yr old now,nice to see these old photos, any questions about pilgrim, banjoman153@sbcglobal.net
george herbison
Tue 09-26-2006
I used to pass by that building at night, loved the short cut
Nadeshda
Wed 05-30-2007
Neat old power plant.
D.J
Fri 08-31-2007
I just checked the place out. Apparently the state cops actively patrol the entire premises, which I found out the hard way. Still, I walked away with some coal and almost got a fire brick.
RocketRanger
Mon 10-08-2007
what ever happend to the smoke stacks ???
scott
Tue 01-01-2008
I believe they were removed due to instability concerns.
Motts
Wed 01-02-2008
CAN YOU GAIN ACCESS TO TO THE PROPERTY OR BUILDINGS TO TAKE PHOTOGRAPHS??? DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THERE IS SECURITY THERE???
THAT KID RICH
Sat 01-12-2008
huh i dont know why they just dident keep them KPPC CIPC and edgewood keeped theres after they closed
scott
Sun 01-13-2008
Probably because the stacks at those facilities were stable...
Motts
Sun 01-13-2008
thanks Motts, you dont see nearly enough of this on tv. I live in flat old kansas nothin exists like that here
Tyler
Mon 07-28-2008
YYOOOO!!! i was in dere like 2 weeks ago!!...its OD crazyyy!!...i went at night soo it was OD dark...nd hard to see..i went up to da second floor..nd i saw lots of toilets..4 some reason.?? lol u pplsz shud all go! its fun lol =)
steven
Fri 09-12-2008
First time I visited this site it gave me chills, its a beautiful structure.
Aimee
Sat 09-13-2008
Are you going to any more places in southwest PA? I live 30 miles from Pittsburgh and could do some research for you as to some more places in that area. I know one right off the top of my head: Livermore, a famous local legend. Get back to me if you want. My email is arose_is4ever@hotmail.com
arose_is4ever
Tue 10-14-2008
I up driving and took a wrong turn ( or two) and founf myself here in front of this powerplant. I had no idea what it was but it did give of a scary vibe. I was with my two sisters and we actually parked right in front and got a closer look and I didnt see one cop. We were way to scared to go inside though, we took one step into the doorway and there was deep rumbling noises and sounde like metal clashing together. it was wierd
dames
Mon 12-15-2008
i was there 2day my dad drove me and my cousin by all the buildings it was fun but scary cuz it was dark lol
squeaks4ever@yahoo.com
Sun 07-19-2009
the smoke stacks was made of bricks or metal?
That guy
Thu 08-13-2009
duz anyone know how high the roof is? i went up there and it was mad high
crazy
Sun 10-04-2009
to dames, me my brother and friend heard the same thing we took one step in and took a pitcure and then something fall then a baby cry after that it is scary lol i was crying so bad how scary it was lol.
Nick 1996
Wed 10-14-2009
I lived in Bay Shore LI and remember seeing those ole stacks everyday. I didn't know what they were for but they scared me with thoughts of cremation. Too many monster movies as a kid I guess
JCofVAB
Sun 01-24-2010
ahah i went in that building in the police station there was a room hat was burnt and old police files it was crazy im going back soon
Nick
Wed 04-14-2010
i grew up maybe two blocks from this place and i used to hang out in and around it i know all the little hallways and rooms but let me tell u some creepy stuff used to go on
maria
Tue 10-05-2010
Ilive right near it
Unknown
Tue 12-21-2010
i passed thru thiss today . iLoveeeeee juss examine it when i pass by it :D
Chelseaa
Sat 04-02-2011

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