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Sunday, March 27, 2011

Up Close: The Rockit Factory

There is a lot to look at when it comes to Corny's Rockit factory as it's a very busy place.



Easily, my favorite part of the factory is the collection of gears and controls. If you look closely, you'll notice that the controls are simply a collection of random parts that probably looked "technical" at the time this structure was built.

Looking even more closely, you'll see that the various settings on one of the dials are written by hand.

And of course, here is a look at the inside of the factory...

And the back...

Next up, the Museum-Go-Round...

PLEASE NOTE: While WQED will occasionally open its doors to the public, at this time WQED and the Fred Rogers Company do not provide public tours. Please do not interpret this or any other blog posts as an open invitation to contact them with such a request.

4 comments:

Vickie said...

Tim, these are GREAT shots! I'd love to have these photos at a printable resolution. Is there a way I could convince you to share them with me? What a super experience for you to have seen these great pieces up close and personal!

TL said...

Vickie -- Drop me a line at info@neighborhoodarchive.com and we'll see what we can arrange.

Jen said...

CCOOOOOLLLLLLL, Tim!!! Can't wait for more posts!

Vickie said...

I will, Tim and thank you.