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...took the photo above in the original Boeing Airplane factory (called the Red Barn). Scene is vinatge 1916-17.
...William E. Boeing made his money originally in the lumber business in the Pacific Northwest. He then purchased a wooden boat company in Seattle and took his knowledge of wooden structures (and his skilled carpenters) into the new field of building airplanes.
...in Boeing's early years of 1915-1925, spruce wood was used for its flexability and strength and there was what appeared to be a never ending supply of it in the state of Washington.
Bill
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Comments (30)
Adobe_One_Kenobi
Good title that shows us that indeed "Wood worked"...A nice slice of history here Bill. And your capture is wonderful, the light is equisite.
auntietk
Such a great building, with excellent exhibits. Your capture shows it off beautifully. The mood, the wonderful light, the feel of the wood ... outstanding capture!
jayfar
A wonderful shot of this light and airy workshop Bill and a bit of history to boot. I wonder why spruce, shouldn't it have been the plane tree?????
T.Rex
Ah, the birth place of a great aitcraft industry. Thanks for the information and the photo! This photo says it all, except missing wood shavings on the floor. Interesting lighting, as it really was. I've just looked and looked at this. I can just feel the atmosphere of the place in this image. I assume the man in the distance is real and not a figure. Interesting engine on the saw horses. Would be nice to visit this place sometime. Keep up the good work! :-)
EJD64
Very nice mixture of light and contrast.
DAVER2112
Now that's some crafstmanship. Excellent pov in this image. :)
blinkings
To me this is a very interesting shot Bill. Well done.
durleybeachbum
Such an exciting and interesting pic..I love workshops!
awjay
nice one
Blush
Great looking pic Hugs Susan~ Hope you have stopped by to see my new one with good news as well so very happy again great pic)
goodoleboy
Superb lighting effects in this, another stellar shot of an aeroplane related interior, Bill.
Faemike55
I bet the smell was wonderful Great capture
MrsRatbag
I would think there's a great smell in there; or at least there used to be, when it was being used. Wonderful atmosphere, and I love the light!
kgb224
Superb capture Bill. God Bless.
whaleman
Two of the finest applications of fine woodworking will always be aircraft and ships!
helanker
Wonderful shot of this old workshot. Now we can almost not imagine to use wood for a plane. :)
jendellas
First thing I thought of was, its so clean & pristine, lovely capture!!
debbielove
Cool picture Bill... Like it.. It so much looks like carpentry doesn't it? Rather than Aircraft Construction, its only when you look closer and see wires etc you realise! Great shot.. Well done Rob
nikolais
warm atmo smelling of wood... excellent capture, Bill!
thecytron
Interesting photograph!
pauldeleu
Beautiful shot and well spott.
THROBBE
Fantastic workshop and shot Bill!
flavia49
fantastic image
Richardphotos
very interesting Bill.I do not recall knowing there was actually man with the name Boeing.I must have, but just forgot
blondeblurr
You can practically smell the wood! - which can only be recognised and appreciated by your fine arrangement and presentation in photography, thus makes it a clear winner ... BB PS thank you Bill, so very much for the good wishes for my 'EYE OP' (Cataract)- apart from having felt very anxious prior to it and than feeling really sick after the anesthesia - I am getting better now - looking as good as Captain Sparrow of 'The Pirates of the Caribbean' ... hmm!
Rainastorm
Super cool looking place Bill!!
bobrgallegos
Wonderful detail and lighting in this very cool photo of this awesome old airplane factory!!
sharky_
Interesting part of history... Aloha
RodS
A beautiful shot, Bill! Lighted perfectly, and so sharp and clear - this is excellent!
danapommet
You were standing next to history and a great photo for the rest of us.