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The Pike Island Lock and Dam photographed Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Yorkville, Ohio. The Dam is the fifth lock and dam on the Ohio River, located 84 miles downstream of Pittsburgh. There are two locks, one for commercial barge traffic that’s 1,200 feet long by 110 feet wide, and the auxiliary lock is 600 feet long by 110 feet wide.. There are two locks, one for commercial barge traffic that’s 1,200 feet long by 110 feet wide, and the auxiliary lock is 600 feet long by 110 feet wide. The Pike Island locks were constructed from 1959-63, and were opened in November 1963. The dam was constructed from 1962-65. This structure replaced Locks and Dams 10 and 11, built by the Corps from 1912-16 and 1904-11, respectively. These had smaller lock chambers with old-style wooden wicket dams which were raised and lowered manually by the lock crews to maintain the required navigation depth in the river.

January 28, 2021/0 Comments/by James

RG Steel

Drone, Images, Photos, Places, Scenics

The former RG Steel plant in Martins Ferry, Ohio photographed Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Wheeling, West Virginia. The steel mill, once part of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., was known as a “pickling plant,” where acid was used in the steel finishing galvanizing process. Part of the plant now is occupied by fracking sludge recycler Austin Master Services. Ohio Coatings also stores steel coils there. At one time the plant employed more than 2,000 people. Wheeling businessman Quay Mull purchased the former mill for $2 million during RG Steel’s bankruptcy sale in 2012. RG Steel was formed when the Renco Group bought the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel mills in Warren, Ohio, and Sparrows Point, Md., from Russia’s Severstal in 2011. Prior to Severstal, the Martins Ferry plant and other Wheeling-Pitt facilities were acquired by Esmark Inc. during a 2007 merger with Wheeling-Pitt.

$The former RG Steel plant in Martins Ferry, Ohio photographed Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Wheeling, West Virginia. The steel mill, once part of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp., was known as a “pickling plant,” where acid was used in the steel finishing galvanizing process. Part of the plant now is occupied by fracking sludge recycler Austin Master Services. Ohio Coatings also stores steel coils there. At one time the plant employed more than 2,000 people. Wheeling businessman Quay Mull purchased the former mill for $2 million during RG Steel’s bankruptcy sale in 2012. RG Steel was formed when the Renco Group bought the former Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel mills in Warren, Ohio, and Sparrows Point, Md., from Russia’s Severstal in 2011. Prior to Severstal, the Martins Ferry plant and other Wheeling-Pitt facilities were acquired by Esmark Inc. during a 2007 merger with Wheeling-Pitt. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)$

January 28, 2021/0 Comments/by James

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino and Racetrack

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Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino and Racetrack photographed Thursday, January 28, 2021 in Wheeling, West Virginia. The Casino-Racetrack (formerly known as Wheeling Downs) is located on Wheeling Island in the middle of the Ohio River, and is owned by Delaware North. The Casino features slot machines, which are marketed under the term “video lottery” in West Virginia; live greyhound racing, and off-track betting for both greyhound and horse racing as well as table games including poker, blackjack, craps, and roulette. The facility has a “tropical” theme, and its logo features a palm tree and tropical colors. The casino is located on a low-lying area surrounded by the Ohio River and is prone to flooding. The casino floor is elevated ten-and-one-half feet above ground level, just above the hundred-year flood level. Wheeling Downs introduced greyhound racing in 1976, under the ownership of the Ogden Corporation, who bought the track in 1969. In 1988, Ogden sold Wheeling Downs to Delaware North. From 1994 to 2001, Delaware North co-owned Wheeling Downs with Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel. The casino became the permanent location of the Wheeling Jamboree in the fall of 2012.

January 28, 2021/0 Comments/by James

National Veterans Memorial and Museum

Architecture, Images, Places, Travel

2000 S. High Street

Architecture, Behind The Scenes, Images, Places

A friend of mine has purchased and is rehabbing an olde industrial space on South High Street.

Built in the late 1800’s it has many floors and beautiful wood & brick walls. While they have done extensive work to clean the space up, being an industrial workplace for nearly 100 years before being abandoned, it IS rather dusty and the original wood floors are covered in it, despite the deep cleaning.

Currently he is still trying to come up with ideas on what to do with the 50,000 + square feet of space. Sectioning it off into dozens of offices and rental spaces is the obvious choice, but he is very photographer friendly, and already has one photographer tenant.

My idea for him is to make the space available to photographers on a daily or hourly basis. I see a need in Columbus on the weekends for places to take bridal parties, especially in bad weather, to shoot first looks or post ceremony formals. This could be done by keypad access codes and paying online with a previous rental agreement already worked out and signed. The user would have access for a limited time span and the space (currently) is more than big enough to host several wedding parties without them running into each other.

Since the Ohio Statehouse its the main ‘go-to’ for inclement weather, competitive rates would apply: $75 for two hours, $100 for three, or something similar.

Let me know your thoughts!

2000 & 2050 South High Street photographed Thursday, June 14, 2018. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

June 14, 2018/2 Comments/by James

C.C. Filson Co.

Architecture, Images, Places

The C.C. Filson Co. store photographed Thursday, November 30, 2017 at the Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio.

November 30, 2017/0 Comments/by James

Solar Eclipse

Events, Images, News, Scenics

We didn’t travel anywhere to photograph the eclipse – it seemed like would be a mad house where ever we decided to go, and mother nature always has a way of putting a damper on things, so we didn’t chance it. Besides, we had back to back assignments here in Columbus, which would have only added to the hectic pace if we went out of town. Sadly the clouds moved in right at totality .
The top image was about 45 minutes before totality and it was much clearer – you can even make out a couple of sunspots on the left limb of the sun with the wispiness due to cirrus high altitude clouds.
Photographed with a Canon 5D MkII, 300mm and B&W ND110 3.0 ND filter.

The 2017 Solar Eclipse photographed Monday, August 21, 2017 in Columbus Ohio. (© James D. DeCamp | http://JamesDeCamp.com | 614-367-6366)

August 21, 2017/0 Comments/by James

Rack Room Shoes, Lodi Outlet Mall

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The Rack Room Shoes, Lodi Outlet Mall photographed Friday, March 10, 2017.

Rack Room Shoes and Rack Room Shoes Clearance Outlet have merged to bring a bigger, better selection to Ohio Station Outlets.

Rack Room Shoes offers the latest fashions for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual and athletic categories; now at even further discounted prices. https://www.rackroomshoes.com/

Ohio Station Outlet Mall Unit #500

330-948-9202

Monday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide selection of nationally recognized brands known for their quality. Rack Room Shoes also offers an assortment of exclusive private brands commissioned from the best manufacturers in the business. Their private brands offer customers great styles and outstanding values, which translates into satisfied, loyal, repeat customers.

March 10, 2017/0 Comments/by James

Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Ashland

Architecture, Images, Places

The Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Ashland photographed Thursday, March 9, 2017.

A relaxing hotel near Ashland University.

Stay in the heart of the rolling Ohio countryside at the contemporary new Hampton Inn & Suites Ashland hotel. Located just off of I-71 at State Route 250, our hotel offers easy access to Mohican State Park and the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course. Choose one of our guest rooms or studio suites and enjoy free WiFi, free hot breakfast and our clean and fresh Hampton beds®.

You’ll feel right at home with a microwave and mini-fridge in every room. Connect to free WiFi and surf the web or watch your favorite shows on the 50-inch HDTV. Upgrade your room selection for extra space and a sofa bed, or choose a suite for even more space and a mini bar. Their contemporary rooms are available with one king-sized bed or two queen-sized beds.

Take a dip in our heated indoor pool or enjoy an invigorating workout in our 24-hour fitness center. If you’re traveling for work, you’ll find their business center handy with access to computers, printing and faxing capabilities. Their Suite Shop is open 24 hours a day, offering snacks drinks and travel essentials. With 1,200 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space, their Ashland hotel can accommodate up to 125 guests for your next business event or social gathering.

March 9, 2017/0 Comments/by James

New Albany High School Fly Over

Pike Island Lock and Dam

RG Steel

Wheeling Island Hotel-Casino and Racetrack

National Veterans Memorial and Museum

2000 S. High Street

C.C. Filson Co.

Solar Eclipse

Rack Room Shoes, Lodi Outlet Mall

Hampton Inn and Suites by Hilton Ashland

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