I'll have to check that out if I'm in that area - thanks for the link!

What a great period to have gone there! I imagine it must have been so much fun.

I wish I could have seen the area during that period. History is full of so many fascinating things that are gated by time.

Thank you so much, Julie - it was so very kind and still very much appreciated ❤️

I'm hanging in there - hope you're doing well too!

For anyone else seeing this, yes, I'm a G1 Transformers nerd. Tyler saw a post I made referencing that and sent me signed comics he wrote just because he's awesome. One of the high points of my Twitter days, along with the awesome handpainted shoes @julierobbartist.bsky.social made for me

It really was. Such a kick in the gut for the people working to preserve it

It took forever to get to this point, I know, but I'm so happy they're part of our home and still very much appreciate the gesture. It was very kind and the story you wrote was fantastic. Nice to find you here and thought you might enjoy knowing what you did is still meaningful. Thank you! 😊

That's really wonderful. I think both of our chosen subjects can be exploitative if not handled carefully,and the fact that the individuals you photograph are proud to be a part of the exhibitions speaks volumes for your respectful approach.

I would imagine so - and while I think galleries are lovely, there's something to be said for photography finding people in places they weren't necessarily visiting to look at it. I think sometimes that can have a bigger impact, if that makes sense

THAT'S AMAZING! I'm so sad I can't get there to see it in person. Do you have any more photos of the exhibit, if I'm not being annoying by asking?

Awesome shots, awesome space. Great set of photos!

You are doing important work, and I'm happy to see it is continuing to connect with others

I'm not on social media much any more so I missed this but - way to go, friend, that's awesome! I'm so glad your work continues to be not just technically compelling but also hopefully in a position to effect positive change as well

They used to give tours of the actual factory in operation. I can't be 100% sure I never went on one, but I know I went on the Chocolate World ride many times when they had areas that looked like the factory. When I got to photograph the actual factory I had a constant unsettling sense of deja vu

Thank you - and sorry I missed the reply earlier. Did he have any stories about his time there? I've heard the ownership treated the employees relatively well