The Deep River Theater is hidden to the average eye. In fact, I had no idea it even existed until a couple of weeks ago when I covered Jams for Cans, a benefit concert requiring three or more cans for admission that would be donated to the local food pantry. A lovely event, it was the first to utilize this hidden charm in quite some time. The structure is magnificent with its inlaid detailing, large half-round windows and a wonderful dome gracing the ceiling. Supposedly the theater is currently undergoing renovation, seeing there is some hope more groups and events will use this wonderful place.

East Rock stands at a staggering 366 feet and features a gargantuan 112-foot pillar known as the “Soldiers and Sailors Monument.” Atop on a clear day, one could see for miles supposedly stretching as far as four or five surrounding states. I have yet to bear witness.

The weather-beaten copper obelisk commemorates New Haven history by paying homage to courageous residents whose lives perished during the Revolutionary War, War of 1812, the Mexican War and the Civil War. Attached are some older images taken of the monument up close.

Night grew close; we were only there for about 45 minutes of an autumn’s dusk night. Chris was once again disappointed that all the nozzles to the fire hoses had been snatched, probably sold off to whomever. I do intend on spending more time in this location before it is too late. A flashlight would help next time.

See a panorama of the hospital boat. I’m not sure if it does the thing justice; it kind of looks like a dirty toy.

Calmly bobbing in the D&H Canal, anchored to the shore of a city that once used to be the capital of New York State, the Floating Hospital, slowly but surely, is dismantled piece by piece. Alongside the massive 104-foot, 4-deck boat is a scrap yard where the structure has begun to meet its inevitable fate. Nearly all of the boat has been wiped clean of its accessories – no meds, no desks, no beds, nada.

The structure was constructed in 1972, a much younger year than we believed based on the design of the surplus of kitschy chairs strewn about. It was decommissioned in 1999 only arriving in Kingston several months ago.

Quartets of chairs everywhere. Tempted, we were, to appropriate.

I created a panoramic of the control room featured above. Check it out here. I think I like it better, but once again, I must express my dismay for the limitations of this lovely theme. Grumble, grumble. It’s a love/hate relationship.

More to come.