The 73-year-old attraction was pummeled by 51 mph gusts of wind, and it's about to face another round of storms.
Tacchetto said the damage, which he believes was caused by the whipping winds, is limited to the exterior of the building, and that the original components of the camera, including the projection table, lens and mirror, are safe and undisturbed. The holograph gallery, which was added in 1979, was also unharmed. He filed a claim with his insurance company on Thursday but said he’s still awaiting an adjustment.
“I did a couple of patchups and tied up the roof. We’ll have to remain closed while repairs are done but I’m open today and people can come by if they’d like – they’ll just need to look out for the debris,” he said with a chuckle.The Giant Camera is the only camera obscura in the country still standing in its original location, but it was preceded by at least two others in San Francisco.
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