by CHUCKX53 » Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:59 am
Heh...I'd actually left before your reply, but did see you here. How long has it been since there has been someone else actually on the board at the same time as me ?
But, was sleepy, so I cut out.
I'm in the Eastern portion of the time zone, although I should be in Central, as I live in the Western part of the state (see my rant against DST in another thread). The time zone thing has been a contentious issue in Indiana for some time now.
I've actually stood underneath the Port Washington BW Light. All I can say is....That must be some strong concrete and rebar. Was thinking, as I was there, what would happen if it ever gave way and sent the whole works, light and all, crashing down. It's been 76 years since these two lights went up, and I think (but don't know) that is the original concrete. The only other Art Deco that I have actually gotten close enough to touch is at Huron, Ohio. It seems to be planted on a solid concrete base, and has railings around it. There may be a 'basement' area to these other Art Decos, I don't know. Never been inside one. Terry could probably shed some 'light' on that subject, and also to why these two are up on these pedestals. Seems a bit risky to me, as far as longevity. I went and photoed the Indiana Harbor light from the channel about 4 years ago, but couldn't access it, as it's surrounded by private (man-made) Industrial land. That concrete pedestals on that light look in a whole lot worse shape than Port Washington, at least to me.
LIVE LONG AND PROSPER