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themanpotato t1_j6rlv6n wrote

I always looked forward to passing this place when I was a kid. On the way into the city we’d all search for the giant Sunoco sign by Allegheny and then on the way home in the dark we’d be in wonder at all the steaming pipes and bright lights of the plant. It seemed so mysterious and intimidating.

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LowSleep2566 t1_j6s8ka0 wrote

I was terrified of this place as small child. I would freak out and cry hysterically. My parents would tell me that it was 'the Circus' to try to calm me down.... which only extended my fear towards the Circus. 😂 80's Parenting.

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iverson555 t1_j6t13jn wrote

I work here and this place also makes me cry.

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Rtg327gej t1_j6umr51 wrote

What do you guys produce there?

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iverson555 t1_j6uuir2 wrote

Mostly a chemical called Phenol.. also Acetone

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clickstops t1_j6v838s wrote

It’s amazing how things we take absolutely for granted require these immense manufacturing facilities. Pretty cool.

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themanpotato t1_j6s9tmu wrote

Haha “the circus” makes it even more scary. My dad always told me they made paint there.

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phillyfan488 t1_j6x0fyw wrote

That’s so fucking funny, I always thought the circus was the gas facility off of castor east or Richmond st. The big ol dome with the flame coming out. Same shitty late to my though lol

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SomeOtherOrder t1_j707lc0 wrote

I knew someone who’s parents told them it was Disney World when she was a kid and she fuckin believed them for a bit.

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