This is the main generator in the now abandoned power plant of the old Traverse City State Hospital. While it is obviously no longer functional, it is interesting to think about how this one machine was responsible for powering the whole asylum complex. One broken part, and it would have been back to candlelight for everyone! I imagine when it was first installed what a great improvement it would have been, and how much it would have been appreciated. It makes me happy that even though it isn't appreciated for the same thing or in the same way today, by making this photograph it can still be appreciated both artistically and historically.
Addendum:
It has been annoyingly pointed out (by one of my physicians) that this image appeals to me because it reflects my own physical condition. I responded by pointing out that his numerous photos of his dogs on his office walls appealed to him because he was a son of a bitch.
Woof.
