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7. Ryan’s Alley: Once inside BIW, if youwalk south from the North Gate on whatwas/is Water St, you will stumble acrossRyan’s Alley, located just north of the firedepartment within the Main Stores. Thisalley used to lead the way to the Ryan family’shouse before the land was convertedfor BIW use. Don’t blink or you might missit! (Sorry, nothing to photograph.)10. Trash Hill: While this name describes a past life, Trash Hill (just south of the newestblast and paint building, Blast 3) has since been cleaned up and looks quite organized.8. Bourget’s Alley: The roadway betweenA and B ways is affectionately known asBourget’s Alley. Bobby Bourget ranTemporary Services years ago and hisold office is located here.11. Telephone Building: Located across Washington St from the South Gate is abuilding that used to be owned by the local telephone company which used it to storeand repair vehicles and store materials. Now owned by BIW, the building has beenrefurbished as a training center and is also known as the Employee Development Center.9. Connors Pump Station: This smallbuilding houses the collecting pumps usedwithin the heating system throughout themain yard. It is located between the TinShop and the Paint Building and is namedafter the late Bill Connors, an engineer whowas instrumental in the creation of thisbuilding.12. James Building: Before BIW purchased what became known as the JamesBuilding, it was home to Ames, a big box retail store. Rear Admiral Ralph Kirk “Jimmy”James was given the honor of having this new building named after him. AdmiralJames was known as a problem solver, be it design, logistics, materials, planning,configuration or programs to support the men and women of the U.S. Navy. Today, thesign out front identifies it as the Surface Ship Support Center (SSAC), but you can stillcall it James.Thanks to Carl Ferris, Bill Hills, Terry Jackson, Jerry Steiner and Stephen White for information and research.BIW NEWS | February 2010 | 7