Inspiring Photo: Charred Door Handle #12944270

Charred Door Handle

Uploaded: April 29, 2012

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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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Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/320 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark II

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Michelle Alton April 29, 2012

(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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Shelly A. Van Camp April 29, 2012

Very cool capture and thanks for the info as well! #10113539

Tammy M. Anderson April 29, 2012

Sounds like an interesting place to visit. Great close-up capture. #10113560

Jack Gaskin April 29, 2012

WAY COOL FIND & INFO

Jack #10113561

Guy D. Biechele April 29, 2012

Love the shot! Thanks for the story. #10113565

Tiia Vissak April 29, 2012

very original! #10113569

Antonio Amen April 29, 2012

Coll capture, well done. #10113574

Carolyn M. Fletcher April 29, 2012

Great catch here. Interesting narrative, too! #10113588

Monnie Ryan April 29, 2012

Terrific find, but a sad story! #10113652

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 29, 2012

Fascinating and very special door handle, Michelle. A sad and special story too. #10113661

Marilyn Cornwell April 29, 2012

What a great details image and a wonderful story, Michelle! #10113677

Agnes Fegan April 29, 2012

Terrific capture Michelle and interesting info! #10113701

Heather Loewenhardt April 29, 2012

Very sad story but a very cool photo came out of it for you Michelle. #10113823

Ann Coates April 29, 2012

That was one nasty fire for sure. A great shot here Michelle. #10113870

Mike Clime April 29, 2012

Very cool door handle and the charred wood has some great textures, Michelle! #10113949

Jyri Vissak April 29, 2012

Very creative! #10114009

Thomas E. Hinds April 29, 2012

Great find, Michelle, and terrific information! #10114256

Robert K. Bemus April 29, 2012

That's pretty reasonable rent and a great sounding community. Bummer about the door handle but a great shot!! #10114387

Debbie Bray April 30, 2012

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. #10114438

Neal D. Hatcher April 30, 2012

Fantastic capture and info. #10114482

Deborah Lewinson April 30, 2012

WOW! #10114593

Kathy Reeves April 30, 2012

Beautiful image--how sad about the firefighters. #10114905

Marilyn K. Lincecum April 30, 2012

Another interesting piece...great tones, texture and detail. Very interesting story. #10115610

Laura E. Swan May 01, 2012

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 #10117195

Emile Abbott May 16, 2012

Fantastic image and very sad story. Thanks for sharing Michelle. #10139112

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