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Charred Door Handle


 

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Charred Door Handle

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This is the entrance to the Freight Elevator at Viking Mill (see story in Remarks area) in the East Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia.
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This building is located several blocks from the warehouse that burned down two weeks ago, and took the lives of two firefighters. The conflagration was sensational, with burning embers being "launched" as high as 800 feet into the air. One such ember landed in the elevator shaft of this building, destroying it.
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Michelle Alton

  
 
 

Michelle Alton 		 

(from the Viking Mill Website)
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Viking Mill is a five-building complex located in an industrial area of Philadelphia known as East Kensington. The building complex takes up most of the block upon which it sits. Originally built around 1880's as a textile mill, the mill building contained looms for manufacturing carpets. It was constructed in a community where employees walked to and from work, where living and work spaces were closely knit. Now, Viking Mill is located only two blocks from historic Fishtown and rests in a community that is famous for its creative energy, thanks to working artists and craftspeople.

In 2007, Viking Mill was purchased and incorporated by Viking Mill Associates, LLC in pursuit of the idea of creating affordable work space for various kinds of artists and craftspeople.
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Since 2008, a flood of these creative people have been interested in and renting work space at Viking Mill.
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Some of Viking Mill's tenants include figurative artists, photographers, fashion designers, dressmakers, 3D artists, jewelers, a leading Philadelphia muralist, carpenters, musicians, general contractors, a music recording studio, and a glass blowing studio.
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All of Viking Mill's tenants use one another as resources to expand their social and professional networks with the goal of making their artistic aspirations the source of their livelihood.
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Space may be rented from 45 cents to 55 cents per square foot.


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April 29, 2012

 
- Shelly A. Van Camp

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Shelly A. Van Camp's Gallery 		  Very cool capture and thanks for the info as well!


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April 29, 2012

 
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Tammy M. Anderson's Gallery 		  Sounds like an interesting place to visit. Great close-up capture.


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April 29, 2012

 

Jack Gaskin 		  WAY COOL FIND & INFO

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April 29, 2012

 
- Guy D. Biechele

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Guy D. Biechele's Gallery 		  Love the shot! Thanks for the story.


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April 29, 2012

 

Tiia Vissak 		  very original!


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April 29, 2012

 

Antonio Amen 		  Coll capture, well done.


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April 29, 2012

 
- Carolyn M. Fletcher

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Carolyn M. Fletcher's Gallery 		  Great catch here. Interesting narrative, too!


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April 29, 2012

 

Monnie Ryan 		  Terrific find, but a sad story!


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April 29, 2012

 

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer 		  Fascinating and very special door handle, Michelle. A sad and special story too.


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April 29, 2012

 

Marilyn Cornwell 		  What a great details image and a wonderful story, Michelle!


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April 29, 2012

 
emptynestphotos.com - Agnes Fegan

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Agnes Fegan's Gallery 		  Terrific capture Michelle and interesting info!


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April 29, 2012

 
- Heather Loewenhardt

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Heather Loewenhardt's Gallery 		  Very sad story but a very cool photo came out of it for you Michelle.


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April 29, 2012

 
- Ann Coates

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Ann Coates's Gallery 		  That was one nasty fire for sure. A great shot here Michelle.


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April 29, 2012

 

Mike Clime 		  Very cool door handle and the charred wood has some great textures, Michelle!


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April 29, 2012

 

Jyri Vissak 		  Very creative!


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April 29, 2012

 

Thomas E. Hinds 		  Great find, Michelle, and terrific information!


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April 29, 2012

 
- Robert K. Bemus

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Robert K. Bemus's Gallery 		  That's pretty reasonable rent and a great sounding community. Bummer about the door handle but a great shot!!


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April 29, 2012

 

Debbie Bray 		  I guess it's just lucky the door didn't burn all the way! Sad about the firemen!! What a unique carving in the door.


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April 30, 2012

 

Neal D. Hatcher 		  Fantastic capture and info.


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April 30, 2012

 
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Deborah C. Lewinson's Gallery 		  WOW!


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April 30, 2012

 

Kathy Reeves 		  Beautiful image--how sad about the firefighters.


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April 30, 2012

 
- Marilyn K. Lincecum

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Marilyn K. Lincecum's Gallery 		  Another interesting piece...great tones, texture and detail. Very interesting story.


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April 30, 2012

 
- Laura E. Swan

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Laura E. Swan's Gallery 		  It's so sad to hear, see and know about fires. What one ember can do. It only takes a spark.

Great reporting and image, as always, Michelle!

-Laura :D


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May 01, 2012

 
- Emile Abbott

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Emile Abbott's Gallery 		  Fantastic image and very sad story. Thanks for sharing Michelle.


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May 16, 2012

 
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