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Valves and Infrastructure – Hidden Systems

Explore infrastructure artifacts to appreciate the unseen systems that supported daily city life.

12/11/2025
9 min read
Industrial valve on display

Valves and systems directed water, air, and energy — quietly underpinning daily life.


Reading Artifacts

  • Materials and seals
  • Controls and gauges
  • Maintenance access

Anatomy

Part Role
Body Contains pressure/gas/liquid
Stem/handle Control and modulation
Gauge Feedback and monitoring

Visiting Notes

  • Look for service markings and inspection tags.
  • Note how access is designed for maintenance.
  • Consider the system beyond the part: where lines enter and exit.

Bottom line: Hidden systems deserve attention — they make daily life possible.

Автор

NYC Memorial Expert

NYC Memorial Expert

Это руководство создано, чтобы сопровождать вас бережно — чтить имена, укреплять понимание и оставлять время для тихого размышления.

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Infrastructure
Valves
Systems
City

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