Frank's Place

Wednesday, January 7, 2015

Abandoned Boxcar

An abandoned boxcar along the Erie's Wyoming Division, from February 20, 2009. I'm not sure how long the car was here, probably for over 30 years. Sadly it's no longer there, cut up for scrap no doubt.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Palace Theatre: The Cinerama Booth

Winter at the theatres was always a dreadful experience, especially when we were dark. Cleveland winters being what they are always made January/February bookings a bit tricky. During those cold months the heat would be set rather low, cold enough to see your breath in the Palace auditorium. There were only a few warm spots to hang out in, one was Bob Rody's office where we often ate lunch in the mid 70's. The other was my home 1974-76, the Cinerama booth. I had 2-3 electric heaters running almost non-stop during the winter, so it was fairly warm in there. Most everyone in those cold dark months would drop in on a daily basis. It was the place to be.

From Box Office, May 9, 1960.

Palace Auditorium, 1975, photo by William Gesten/Foto Arts Inc.

The booth was demolished in August 1977 as part of the ongoing restoration project, but the memories remain.

Monday, January 5, 2015

Nay Aug Tunnel

Canadian National 3254 eastbound, about to enter Nay Aug tunnel, photos from above west tunnel portal, October 14, 2007.

Sunday, January 4, 2015

Nay Aug Falls

An undated postcard of Nay Aug Falls.

In case anyone was wondering what happened to the weekly falls photo: On November 9, I was knocked down in the park by a large dog. This incident triggered some major back problems which have necessitated back surgery. Hopefully once we clear that hurdle with the disability people the surgery will happen soon. I'm hoping the recovery period is relatively short so I can get back outside. These last eight weeks have been a living hell for me and my wife, especially coming during the holidays, No Christmas for us, no tree, trains, etc. It would have been nice to get an apology from the lady with the dog, but she was long gone by the time I was able to regain my footing.

Update: Had the surgery on January 13, home recovering, hope to be out and about soon.