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Wednesday, December 14, 2011

Smokestack or Christmas Tree?

"The smokestack tree contains 5,440 light bulbs over 32 cables anchored to a 102-foot diameter angle ring at the base. The tree is topped with a 19-foot star." See http://www.lowellsun.com/ci_19364397#ixzz1gWskmYmk
The tree is located in Lowell, Massachusetts.

Reflection in a nearby mill.

From Wikipedia, "The Wannalancit Mills are an example of

adaptive re-use as they contain offices. Part of the mills

are owned by the University of Massachusetts Lowell. In

2000, the owners of the mill utilized their smokestack for

the city's largest Christmas tree, reaching two hundred and

fifty six feet in height."