So my research is coming along slowly, I was unable to find either the full transcription or interview with John Jefferies. Other things require a bit more research, I am finding a lot of names attached to stores and store names but locations aren't clear.
The history committee has begun to come up with ideas on how to present our research at the event. After the trip to the 2640 some ideas are becoming less plausible and others are beginning to surface.
This couch area could open up an opportunity for a chat between residents or anyone who has a story to tell during the event. Or a small group question and answer session.
I am willing to participate at the table for the craft fair but do not have anything to contribute.
The trip to the 2640 proved to be very helpful. This picture is from the stage =>
This picture is facing the stage from the balcony
The hall has a bar with two bar fridges and a half box fridge. They all work and are available to us.
There is a large kitchen that is available to us, some things are not to be used but most of it is.
The grill burners work but the flat top does not.
The space seems very promising, it is large and open. It is easy to find and parking was not a problem. We have enough space to have what needs to be available; tables and chairs, art space, research productions, etc.; as well as other things such as the couch corner or other discussion space. They have tables and chairs for us to use as well as art walls. While we can't hang things on the wall there is a lip on the wall where we can lean things against. A silent auction would sit nicely around the edges where people can view and bid while exploring the space and other table set ups.
I was not trying to appear creepy so I avoided taking pictures of people. But I did want to explore a little further then I ever have. Pretty sure there were points in my adventure that I was "trespassing."
You probably remember seeing this on our way into Fairfield on our drive through. This is the old location of the FMC Corp, what is now the location for the trash incinerator.
As you can see, even though they say that work has started on building the incinerator, the lot remains empty.
This picture and the one below are signs I've driven past many times but never stopped to read them. If you look closely at the bottom right sign you can see the millions of dollars being put into the Waste Water Treatment Facility and where it comes from
These two images (above and below) were taken on Asiatic Avenue, right down the street from the Waste Water Treatment Facility. This and one other building are all that stand on this property which runs up to the water. The lower picture shows the dirt, smog, and mess that industry causes.
In the direct center you can see the top of the water tower that sits next to the Filbert Street Garden. This view is from Fairfield Road in Wagners Point.
Tony's Diner was surrounded by empty lots and storage tanks on Vera Street. I'm looking into the years it was opened and operating.
The images with street signs are the two instances in which I felt like I was trespassing. Although the streets are clearly still marked as public roads, they are shut off in many parts and there is little to no pavement on any of the back roads in Fairfield. The image above is at the corner of Tate and Brady. The image below is at the corner of Tate and Carbon. I was driving around just snapping pictures and did not even realize that both images were on Tate, I was turning around and around because of the damaged roads and barriers. Hint for anyone who wants to take this drive, don't do it unless you own or can borrow an SUV, I'm honestly surprised that I got out of there with no damage to my car.
This house looks like it was quite nice in earlier years but now its state of disrepair makes it look like the scene of a horror film.
