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WalterK · Jul 4, 2003, 4:22 PM

Back in the fall I put together a pano of the Empire State building. This week, I was looking it over at 100% and saw what seem to be 2 simulated 35mm film strips near the mooring hooks under the main antenna. I did an uprez of the area and changed the contrast, but I still can't make out just what it is, except that each is about 5 frames. The one on the right seems to be of people.

Does anybody out there know what/why/when this was put there?

Frank Doorhof · Jul 4, 2003, 5:03 PM

Maybe some sort of ladder ?
Extreem portrait like picture by the way 8).

Greetings,
Frank

digcamfan · Jul 4, 2003, 9:34 PM

Hi Walter...

I seem to remember at one time, it was intended that airships
(dirigibles) would anchor to its "mast" and passengers
would disembark.

Perhaps, this is the purpose of the structure.

Just a guess from "notta nu yawker"

WalterK · Jul 5, 2003, 6:15 AM

Well, I know that the structure was supposed to moor blimps. According to the official ESB website, there was only one blimp that docked there. and for 3 minutes only. When a wind came up the blimp 's tail went way down, dumping the ballast water on people severeal blocks away. There was never another attempt to tie up there.

But I am curious not about the structure...What is that stuff that looks like film strips?

UrbanPhotos · Jul 6, 2003, 2:34 AM

Hmm... I don't know. But perhaps one of the members of the forum at www.skyscraperpage.com/forum/ would know. (I believe I contacted you once about posting a couple of your ESB shots there)

WalterK · Jul 6, 2003, 5:35 AM

I posted on CitySkyscrapers, and got the same kind of response. Nobody seems to know what the filmstips are.

I tried posting on the www.esbnyc.com forum on the architecture of the building, but was unable to get my post to "stick." I then noticed that on all of their several forums, the last posting was 12/02.

I did look through all of their FAQ and history of the building, with no reference to the filmstrips.

davebaird · Jul 6, 2003, 7:42 AM

maybe it was some kinda promotional thing they had years ago for a film etc

JVFxuvs · Jul 6, 2003, 10:12 PM

try www.wirednewyork.com and post a question on the forum there are many knowledgeable people there.

Jul 4, 2003, 4:22 PM	#1
WalterK Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 259	Empire State Enigma: Do you know what this is? Back in the fall I put together a pano of the Empire State building. This week, I was looking it over at 100% and saw what seem to be 2 simulated 35mm film strips near the mooring hooks under the main antenna. I did an uprez of the area and changed the contrast, but I still can't make out just what it is, except that each is about 5 frames. The one on the right seems to be of people. Does anybody out there know what/why/when this was put there?

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Jul 4, 2003, 5:03 PM	#2
Frank Doorhof Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,320	Maybe some sort of ladder ? Extreem portrait like picture by the way 8). Greetings, Frank

Jul 4, 2003, 9:34 PM	#3
digcamfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 3,422	Hi Walter... I seem to remember at one time, it was intended that airships (dirigibles) would anchor to its "mast" and passengers would disembark. Perhaps, this is the purpose of the structure. Just a guess from "notta nu yawker"

Jul 5, 2003, 6:15 AM	#4
WalterK Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 259	Well, I know that the structure was supposed to moor blimps. According to the official ESB website, there was only one blimp that docked there. and for 3 minutes only. When a wind came up the blimp 's tail went way down, dumping the ballast water on people severeal blocks away. There was never another attempt to tie up there. But I am curious not about the structure...What is that stuff that looks like film strips?

Jul 6, 2003, 2:34 AM	#5
UrbanPhotos Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 382	Hmm... I don't know. But perhaps one of the members of the forum at www.skyscraperpage.com/forum/ would know. (I believe I contacted you once about posting a couple of your ESB shots there)

Jul 6, 2003, 5:35 AM	#6
WalterK Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 259	I posted on CitySkyscrapers, and got the same kind of response. Nobody seems to know what the filmstips are. I tried posting on the www.esbnyc.com forum on the architecture of the building, but was unable to get my post to "stick." I then noticed that on all of their several forums, the last posting was 12/02. I did look through all of their FAQ and history of the building, with no reference to the filmstrips.

Jul 6, 2003, 7:42 AM	#7
davebaird Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 154	maybe it was some kinda promotional thing they had years ago for a film etc

Jul 6, 2003, 10:12 PM	#8
JVFxuvs Junior Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 3	try www.wirednewyork.com and post a question on the forum there are many knowledgeable people there.