Historic American Bosch building in Springfield, Mass

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Here in Western Massachusetts the American Bosch building was practically a landmark and over 100 yrs old. Unfortunately with the closing of many factorys, it was only a matter of time before its doors were closed. On December 17th of 2004 the building caught on fire. More than 135 firefighters from 13 communities fought the blaze but due to ydrant malfunction, structural deterioration, collapse, security windows andd doors hampering entry to the four-story building, there wasn't much they could do but watch it burn down. It has since been a year and a half since that fire and the tear down of the factory is still taking place. I had a chance to sneak in there today and get some pictures. C&C always welcome. Enjoy.:)

http://scottfontaine.com/urban/images/destruction.jpg

http://scottfontaine.com/urban/images/doorway.jpg

http://scottfontaine.com/urban/images/eletrical_box.jpg

http://scottfontaine.com/urban/images/hallway.jpg

http://scottfontaine.com/urban/images/pillars.jpg

http://scottfontaine.com/urban/images/side.jpg

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Here in Western Massachusetts the American Bosch building was practically a landmark and over 100 yrs old. Unfortunately with the closing of many factorys, it was only a matter of time before its doors were closed. On December 17th of 2004 the building caught on fire. More than 135 firefighters from 13 communities fought the blaze but due to ydrant malfunction, structural deterioration, collapse, security windows andd doors hampering entry to the four-story building, there wasn't much they could do but watch it burn down. It has since been a year and a half since that fire and the tear down of the factory is still taking place. I had a chance to sneak in there today and get some pictures. C&C always welcome. Enjoy.:)

http://scottfontaine.com/urban/images/destruction.jpg

http://scottfontaine.com/urban/images/doorway.jpg

http://scottfontaine.com/urban/images/eletrical_box.jpg

http://scottfontaine.com/urban/images/hallway.jpg

http://scottfontaine.com/urban/images/pillars.jpg

http://scottfontaine.com/urban/images/side.jpg
I remember when the Bosch here in Springfield employed many..very sad..and many to follow
gary

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Are you from Springfield Gary ? I'm right down the road in Chicopee.

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Your last shot is the most interesting one for me. Nice perspective.

I'm not familir with Bosch. What kind of company was it?

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Are you from Springfield Gary ? I'm right down the road in Chicopee.

Yes I live here in Springfield... sad but true!
gary

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Yes I live here in Springfield... sad but true!
gary

Haha, I know it's not something we like to admit.

Anybody else have any comments on them? I like how these came out. I kind of hit a writers block the past month or so, and this really helped me get out of it.