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Post by Jordan U on Aug 25, 2014 8:52:16 GMT -5
My mother went to Newport RI a few months ago and sent me these pictures. The first two are in a hotel, one is a Casablana Panama, not sure what the other 2 are. It looks to be something Fanimation maybe?   These last two are at a restaurant. I have a few other pictures of these fans from past years I went, but not with me at the moment. This is a belt-drive system, I think there are 5 in total if I remember correctly. They do work. Have no idea what make they are, I think they have probably been there for a long time, wouldn't be surprised if they're original. The motor however, is likely not original. One year I went the fans were off and the motor was missing, today its back in service and running. Not sure if the motor failed and they replaced it, or if they got it repaired. I think it was just replaced.  |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 25, 2014 12:11:01 GMT -5
The wicker blade fans and the belt drive fans are Fanimation. Great company!
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Post by fancollector12 on Aug 25, 2014 13:16:59 GMT -5
The wicker fan is a Fanimation and is called the Tropicana. The belt-drive ones are also Fanimation and are called the Bourbon Street.
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Post by Jordan U on Aug 26, 2014 13:19:08 GMT -5
The wicker fan is a Fanimation and is called the Tropicana. The belt-drive ones are also Fanimation and are called the Bourbon Street. How old do you think the belt-drive fans are? |
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Post by fancollector12 on Aug 27, 2014 0:13:50 GMT -5
They are an older version due to the standard blade brackets... I'd say early 90s.
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Post by Jordan U on Aug 27, 2014 19:45:38 GMT -5
That would put them being there before I was around, so that could very well be. I figured they were older than that.
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Post by Max C. on Aug 29, 2014 22:39:32 GMT -5
Now that's what I'm talking about! I absolutely love the Casablanca Panama, especially in that install. The Fanimation Tropicana's and Bourbon Street's as quite nice as well.
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Post by Jordan U on Aug 31, 2014 9:11:57 GMT -5
Now that's what I'm talking about! I absolutely love the Casablanca Panama, especially in that install. The Fanimation Tropicana's and Bourbon Street's as quite nice as well. It sure is an awesome install! I wish I was there to see it in person. It looks like it was one of the older, better versions with the 4-speed pull. |
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Post by Max C. on Aug 31, 2014 22:27:00 GMT -5
Now that's what I'm talking about! I absolutely love the Casablanca Panama, especially in that install. The Fanimation Tropicana's and Bourbon Street's as quite nice as well. It sure is an awesome install! I wish I was there to see it in person. It looks like it was one of the older, better versions with the 4-speed pull. Being that it's oil rubbed bronze, I'd say that it's from the late 90's at the very oldest. |
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Post by Farah on Aug 31, 2014 22:52:25 GMT -5
Cool fans! They look very nice.
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Post by Jordan U on Sept 1, 2014 13:31:00 GMT -5
It sure is an awesome install! I wish I was there to see it in person. It looks like it was one of the older, better versions with the 4-speed pull. Being that it's oil rubbed bronze, I'd say that it's from the late 90's at the very oldest. Even the ones from the 90s are much better than what's put out today. |
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Post by Jean Lemieux on Sept 1, 2014 19:04:13 GMT -5
Very nice fans. I love pull chain Casablanca Panamas. The finish of the blades is antique oak?
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Post by Jordan U on Sept 2, 2014 13:59:58 GMT -5
Very nice fans. I love pull chain Casablanca Panamas. The finish of the blades is antique oak? I think so. My Panama has antique oak blades and they look pretty similar to that in the photograph. I didn't take the pictures, I never saw the fan in person. That having been said, I'm colorblind so you'll probably be able to tell better than me! |
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Post by Max C. on Sept 2, 2014 16:01:07 GMT -5
Being that it's oil rubbed bronze, I'd say that it's from the late 90's at the very oldest. Even the ones from the 90s are much better than what's put out today. I have a 1997 Panama and it's a great fan. I can't speak for the 2000's though. |
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Post by Jordan U on Sept 3, 2014 20:21:20 GMT -5
I have a 2012 Panama in my bedroom, the bearings are noisy. Its powerful for sure, but I don't think the quality is there as much as it used to be. The brackets aren't as sturdy as I think they should be either. I hope it lasts for many years, it sure wasn't cheap. It gets its use though, it runs continuously during the winter and daily during summer.
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