Dueling Cranes

Dueling Cranes, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
Looks like a crane face-off of sorts at the Brooklyn Navy Yard....

Railing

Railing, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The Navy Hospital, built in 1838, is a national historic landmark. The building is constructed entirely of block marble and is in a state of total neglect and decay. The entire site is a reminder of just how quickly nature can reclaim abandoned buildings. Tentative plans call for a "media campus" that would involve several historical buildings at the Brooklyn Navy Yard with the old hospital as the campus' center.

Old Navy Yard

Old Navy Yard, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
A little artistic license in this image of a "rusting" industry. Things are happening behind this fence however as new ventures are underway at the old Navy Yard. Stiener Studios has built acres of "state of the art" TV and motion picture facilities. The facility is complete with a boardwalk (HBO's Boardwalk Empire is filmed here), unfortunately personal photography is strictly forbidden anywhere near the studios.

Crane

Crane, originally uploaded by Chris S Thorpe.
The storied Brooklyn Navy Yard, now owned by New York City, offers weekend tours. The Navy Yard has several historical buildings as well as new industry. And...the Navy Yard as "tourist site"...who knew?