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New Orleans siren hunt

Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:19 pm

So me, my dad, and my uncle were visiting Biloxi, MS for the weekend, and a couple of us decided to visit New Orleans, which was only like 90 minutes away.

After walking around the downtown area, I decided to visit some defunct/former CD siren locations that survived Katrina (courtesy of Brendan W)

First was a Shroudless long legged Model 2T located across from a small FD at the intersection of Franklin & Martinez. Power still runs to the siren, but obviously not in use anymore.

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Next location was just over a mile from the intersection of Franklin & Martinez. It was next to a water treatment plant (IIRC) at 5701 Warrington Dr.

Another long legged Model 2(T?) but this one has the housing mostly intact. However, it has the same deal: still connected, but no longer used.

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And last but not least was the remnants of a Thunderbolt. Located at the confusing intersection of Elysian Fields and N. Claiborne.

While the entire siren itself vanished ages ago, the crusty RCM and power box still remain along with 3 wooden poles. The question as to how this siren was mounted remains unanswered.

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Well, that's all for the pictures. I took these with my new iPhone 6s, so the quality may not be the best in the world.
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Re: New Orleans siren hunt

Sun Feb 28, 2016 10:48 pm

Man. I wish I could obtain that 2T.
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Re: New Orleans siren hunt

Wed Mar 09, 2016 9:32 pm

Sad to see all of those sirens in bad condition
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