Another 'where was I today'.... (well, yesterday now!)

inspector_blakey

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Re: Another 'where was I today'.... (well, yesterday now!)

« Reply #15 on: April 05, 2012, 22:09:25 »

Quote from: chris from nailsea on April 05, 2012, 21:43:44

As a result of blatantly not looking it up: the Royal Albert Hall? Embarrassed

'Fraid not. It's a rather more improbable building than that! And also about 3,500 miles to the west... Wink


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Re: Another 'where was I today'.... (well, yesterday now!)

« Reply #16 on: April 06, 2012, 20:59:26 »

Quote from: inspector_blakey on April 05, 2012, 20:50:45

Going off topic somewhat, but without looking it up, anyone know/care to guess where the world's largest operating pipe organ is? Small clue (the pipe organ in a pub is what made me think of this): it's not a church or cathedral. And it's not a million miles away from the world's absolute largest pipe organ, although that one's part-knackered and only semi-functional.

I cheated and looked it up..... may I answer?


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Re: Another 'where was I today'.... (well, yesterday now!)

« Reply #17 on: April 08, 2012, 22:59:13 »

OK. I cheated. Wink

Macy's City Center, Philadelphia.

Interesting history about the original department store Wanamaker's as well. Located on the site of an abandoned Pennsylvania railroad station.

28,000 pipes. Bet that takes some pumping!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQfeUAqCqtI


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