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is all that remains of the WickWire-Spencer Steel company, a complex
that once spanned acres along the Niagara River. The mill had a relatively
short life, opening in 1901 and closing in 1954. I stumbled across
it on my way to another steel mill (Roblin Steel), and when I couldn't
make it into the other I went back for it. While parts of the property
are still in use for some sketchy purpose, the power plant has been
left alone aside from abstesos storage. Heaps of the stuff were strewn
across the floor. No worries though, there were plenty of other places
to poke around. It's a beautiful place, though it doesn't seem like
it will remain standing much longer. |
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