Previous photo Riverside State Hospital | Complexity Next photo
Sealed

Sealed

I'm not sure what these are or why they were sealed.
Bookmark and Share More info
comments

Please remember that the comments posted here are not the opinions of opacity.us or its affiliates.

http://www.opacity.us/image3019.htm

This looks like the coal hopper for the boiler firebox.
The controls probably control the amount of coal put onto the coalbed to keep it even and level.
The patched over opening above are sight portholes for visually inspecting the coalbed and flame.
http://www.opacity.us/image3019_furnaces.htm
Ah!! now it all comes together.

This is a control for a moving grate coal bed.
This feeds coal at a set rate for proper and efficient burning.
Thank you Bob, your knowledge is much appreciated along with everyone else's contributions pertaining to their specialties!
We should be thanking you for this site and all you have done to share your passion of day's gone-by.

We all have the same interest here and you allow us to share that with you, for that...Thank You.
Even mine? You really enjoy my contributions pertaining to my specialty?
Sure! Your comments on proctology have helped us all immensely. ;-)
Lynne, are you saying that I have my head up my ass?
I would NEVER say that directly to you, my darling! ;-)
Directly being the key word. What about indirectly?
She hasn't asked me yet. ;-)
Well would you, Lynne?
...so are the two hoppers to the left and the two to the right all pooped out? (sorry, didn't mean no potty mouthin.)
Dear ~Ms. Indirectly,

Depends on which side of my face I am talking out of that day.

0- :-)
Lynne and ME, I've missed you guys! LOL!
Oh, honey . . . . . . :-)
Is that on the inside or outside of the building??
I'm not sure what it is, either, but it looks scary ><

Comments pertaining to real location names, methods of entering the property, promotions or advertisements, off-topic discussion and general flaming, as well as those submitted under various aliases are subject to immediate deletion and your ip address being banned from this website. By submitting your comment you agree to these terms. Visit the forum for off-topic and general discussion. To prevent your comment from being removed and to help keep this site uncluttered, please read more about comments on opacity.

Memories and stories from past employees, visitors or patients are gratefully welcomed, they help keep these places alive!

 
Previous photo Riverside State Hospital | Complexity Next photo