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Saving History

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HeatingHelp Administrator Posts: 680
edited June 2018 in THE MAIN WALL
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Saving History

Restoring the steam heating system at The General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of the City of New York

Read the full story here


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  • JohnP
    JohnP Member Posts: 6
    Dan, I've always enjoyed your stories, the way it feels like you are talking to the reader.
    I always look forward to Thursdays to see where we are going this week.
    This was a great trip! It felt like I was right there exploring that great old building.
    Makes me want to go and see it for myself. And all the work put in to make it the way it should be, wow. Glad they got you involved and didn't just make it "modern".
    Can't wait for next week.
    Erin Holohan Haskellmattmia2
  • Erin Holohan Haskell
    Erin Holohan Haskell Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 2,354
    Thanks, @JohnPricken!

    And for those who missed it, here's the newsletter this week.

    And here's how you can sign up to receive our newsletter each Thursday morning.

    President
    HeatingHelp.com

  • EBEBRATT-Ed
    EBEBRATT-Ed Member Posts: 16,477
    Great job, great story. Congratulations on a job well done.
  • Henry
    Henry Member Posts: 998
    There is one 8 floor condo that has a Paul System in Montreal.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Thanks, John. I appreciate that, and the kind words about the newsletter. That's 100% Erin, though. I haven't written that one since I retired in 2016. She's better at it than I ever was.

    Hug your kids.
    Retired and loving it.
    Paul Fredricks_3
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Thanks, Jim.
    Retired and loving it.
  • gardenweasel
    gardenweasel Member Posts: 24
    This was fascinating! Thank you Dan.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Thanks!
    Retired and loving it.
  • Jamie Hall
    Jamie Hall Member Posts: 24,856
    Lovely article -- thank you Dan! Especially for someone like me, who devotes their time to restoring and maintaining the old, to be enjoyed by the present and the future.

    But those last four paragraphs sadden me... what is it @Steamhead always says?
    Br. Jamie, osb
    Building superintendent/caretaker, 7200 sq. ft. historic house museum with dependencies in New England
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    And he's right, Jamie. Thanks.
    Retired and loving it.
  • frankkelly
    frankkelly Member Posts: 3
    thanks Dan that was a great read about New York City and Steam Heat. for people who do not know New York City and its
    history with steam it was fascinating, Thanks.
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    @frankkelly thanks for reading me!
    Retired and loving it.
  • BumpyHed
    BumpyHed Member Posts: 7
    The History we Leave Behind Us is the History we will discover in front of Us. My Fellow Heat Men Have Spoken. And I am with them.
  • BradHotNCold
    BradHotNCold Member Posts: 70
    Dan, thanks for this fascinating history lesson. Frankly, I think it deserves wider recognition. Have you ever sent this to the New York Times Magazine? I do believe it is the type of story they might jump on. All the best...
  • DanHolohan
    DanHolohan Member, Moderator, Administrator Posts: 16,600
    Thanks The Times has written about GSMT many times in the past. This is one of my favorites: https://www.nytimes.com/1978/12/17/archives/places-at-no-20-the-dowager-of-44th-st.html?searchResultPosition=12

    There really is no other place quite like this one. I't a joy to have Wetstock happen there. Ya snooze, ya lose.
    Retired and loving it.
  • Steamhead
    Steamhead Member Posts: 17,384
    DanHolohan said:

    And he's right, Jamie. Thanks.

    o:)
    All Steamed Up, Inc.
    Towson, MD, USA
    Steam, Vapor & Hot-Water Heating Specialists
    Oil & Gas Burner Service
    Consulting
  • Entrop
    Entrop Member Posts: 1
    Excellent story. Thank you for sharing.
    To continue to strive for a more efficient and sustainable society is a noble cause. It is hoped however that policy makers either learn enough on their own, or rely on the intelligence those who do, before mischaracterizing entire types of systems in the quest for appearing progressive. Stories like this need to happen, and be brought to light more often!

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