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Another portrait of a friend at work. 2 bare speedlights, one directly behind model, one above and slightly in front of model
The mall itself may appear bland, spartan, and devoid of personality, but the freight elevators hidden away from customers are quite the opposite. The walls of the freight elevator are adorned with graffiti left by employees. Based on the consistency, with all graffiti seemingly done in black permanent marker, you'd almost think it was a concerted effort from just a few people. But the reality is that lots of employees have left their mark.
Where my dad worked before we moved to South Bend, Indiana.
The Wetherbee building was previously a Sears warehouse.
WETHERBEE, George C., manufacturer and jobber; born, Harvard, Mass., July 27, 1840; son of Zophar and Sarah (Collidge) Wetherbee; educated in public schools of Massachusetts; married at Harvard, Mass., January, 1867, Mary E. Phelps. Began active career as clerk in provision store, at Boston, i858; enlisted in Co. H, 23d Massachusetts Volunteers, 1861, was appointed first lieutenant and quartermaster of the regiment by John A. Andrews, governor of Massachusetts, in spring of 1863, and commisisoned captain and commissary subsistence, U. S. Vols., by Abraham Lincoln, 1863; resigned after close of war and was brevetted major; came to Detroit and entered produce business, 1865, later in grocery business as Farquhar & Wetherbee, sold out and bought into wholesale wooden and willow ware business of William Saxby & Co., 1869; firm became George C. Wetherbee & Co., 1873, incorporated, 1882; has been president and general manager of the company since its incorporation. Also president United States Truck & Brush Co.; vice president Standard Savings and Loan Association. President Boys' Temporary Home, of the d' Arcambal Home of Industry Association; member Board of Managers State Soldiers' Home, Grand Rapids, for past nine years; ex-member Detroit Board of Park Commissioners; member Board of Commerce, and of The Wholesalers' Association of Detroit. Member New England Society, Sons of Revolution, Loyal Legion, and Post No. 348, G. A. R. Clubs: Old, Detroit Golf, Detroit Boat. Republican. Unitarian. Recreation: Gardening. Office: 49-51 Jefferson Av. Residence: 777 Cass Av.