No Rocket Science

These large metal cylinders were not visible to public view until the building that housed them was demolished recently, along with most of the other buildings that were part of the defunct Georgia-Pacific Corp. pulp and paper mill on Bellingham's waterfront.

They are digester tanks which were used to turn wood chips into pulp, using acid and steam. The architect and site developer are considering plans to incorporate them in industrial art projects throughout the site.

The rail line in the extra photo is the Amtrak route connecting Vancouver BC with Seattle, Portland and points south as far as San Diego.