Morning’s Light

Morning’s Light

The day started early. I met my friend, Tom Short, at the Washington Mill a couple of Friday’s ago at 7:00 AM. The main building, like most in Lawrence, started as a textile mill. It found a new life, in the 80s, or 90s as a paper company. Jersey Paper ceased operations in Lawrence around 2002. After a quick tour [...]

Light Moves

Light Moves

This past Saturday’s bright blue skies and summer-like temperatures did a lot to elevate everyone’s moods in the Boston area. Especially after the torrential rains and flooding of the weekend before. Even the Stone Mill seemed to be enjoying the weather as the morning sunlight makes its way across the floor.

Chiaroscuro

Chiaroscuro

This is the third floor hallway in the Stone Mill. I really like the sharp contrast of light and dark in this image. “Chiaroscuro”, for you art history majors out there.

Secure

Secure

This latch secures the door that leads to the walkway to the Everett Mill. Well, it leads to what’s left of the walkway to the Everett Mill. The current managers of the buildings tore the decaying wood from the frame leaving just the iron skeleton. Presumably in the name of safety.

Dock 21E

Dock 21E

Yes, another shot of the Malden Mill complex. Looking at what appears to be supporting the entire loading dock, I have new respect for cinder blocks.