Brian....
Thank you for both of your postings. I was introduced to Srila Prabhupada's work years ago while still in high school. I remember buying my first volume of the Srimad Bhagavatam from a used books store. I was totally blown away by this work. I now have the entire 36 volume set and they are among my most prized material possession.
A few years ago while in New York, I visited Prabhupada's first temple established in America, located at 26 Second Ave. It is very well maintained and I was free to wander around there. Very wonderful experience....Hare Krisna....Frank