Next Tour's Manpower: June 7 & 9, 2007

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8-B Vacations Updated June 1, 2007

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Quiz Update

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The building is a privately-owned warehouse at the corner of N. York and Commerce. Engine 17 is first on running schedule. Although the construction would be dangerous if the building was heavily involved, the ceiling spaces are fully sprinklered and the building is well-maintained.

The owner says it was built during World War II and originally served as a parts warehouse for the Sherman Tank factory that used to be on (you guessed it) Sherman St. during the war.

Captain Therault wins the ice cream sandwiches. He not only correctly identified the address but sent a satellite photo of it.

This Tour's Territory Quiz

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Where is this dangerous building? Its roof is traditional wooden bowstring truss construction, which means it could be an extreme hazard if heavily involved in fire. One of our District 8 engine companies would be first in on this warehouse. We'd all make it if it went to a 2-11.

Answer in comments or send to jeff.crow@cityofhouston.net.
Prize for first correct answer (street address or nearest intersection): box of ice cream sandwiches.

In Memoriam: Dominic Contorno

Forty-five years ago today (May 21, 1962) HFD Firefighter Dominic Contorno died in the line of duty. Click image for story of how it happened.

Quiz Final Update

After further review, there does seem to be a building inside this building at 3011 San Jacinto. Fair is fair. Captain Murphy wins the fortune cookies.

Quiz Answer

The answer is...

Inside the Bank of America Center, 700 Louisiana.

At the corner of Louisiana and Capitol there used to be about a five story concrete building--either UPS or Fedex. That building is still there, but it is now covered by the structure of the Bank of America building.

If you go inside the door facing Capitol (indicated left) you enter a big concrete building-within-a-building. It's completely unconnected to the skyscraper, empty and unoccupied, and contained by the other building.

Thanks for trying. Next one will be easier.