RobertSzabo Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 I recently delivered a reel of nitrate film to the Library of Congress film storage facility in Culpeper VA. A friend in KC had a copy of one of Bing Crosby's first films and donated it to the Library of Congress. Thanks to George Willeman, nitrate vault manager, for giving me a tour! They currently don't give tours so I really appreciated him taking the time to show me around. Thought Id share a few pictures. I only saw part of the facility and plan to take Mr Willeman up on his offer to come back. Id like to of course see the audio lab too. If you're ever in the area they have a really nice theater and show films every Friday and Saturday night for free. George said they are trying to work out being able to give tours to the public. I hope they do. Its a very cool place to visit. An early 35mm projector Film waiting to be archived More film just received. The Nitrate Film Lab The Nitrate Film Lab The Nitrate Film Lab George Willeman next to an early portable nitrate film projector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Wielage Posted January 11, 2016 Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 That's amazing stuff. I hope they have great fire extinguishers... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobertSzabo Posted January 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2016 They do and Im not sure if you can see it but the florescent lights are sealed. All though he did call the re-winder they have on the bench "old sparky". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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