Bong-Man Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 http://www.dirjournal.com/info/abandoned-p...s-in-the-world/ Check out some of the pics. Quote
Deborah J Posted June 18, 2009 Posted June 18, 2009 http://www.dirjournal.com/info/abandoned-p...s-in-the-world/ Check out some of the pics. These pictures are unbelievable. Maybe mankind will wake up before it's to late and stop screwing with this beautiful planet. Thanks for the little extra reminder as to why I recycle:-) Quote
timothy5151 Posted June 25, 2009 Posted June 25, 2009 Thanks for the link. There are some amazing pics and stories. I had no idea these places existed. It's a shame that mankind can ruin an area for profit and then abandoned it all like that when finished. It's a shame. Quote
moffo Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Love the pictures, very interesting link. The church on page 3 from the Bodie State Park Ghost Town looks like the one Slash walks out of in the November Rain video... Quote
TypeO Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 Great thread! I only just learned of the Kowloon Walled City a few years ago, and have found it to be intensely interesting. The whole story is incredible. Also, a couple years back I read a photo-blog of the son of a Ukrainian diplomat who arranged special permission through his father to take a motorcycle tour into Chernobyl. Again, intensely interesting. His descriptions of the absolute silence as you came near the danger zone was eerie, as there isn't even any animal life around. Locally, we have the Savannah River Site nuclear facility, and when it was built back in the 40s (I believe), they had to relocate an entire town (Ellenton, SC) outside the boundaries of the facility to what is now New Ellenton, SC. I have never seen it (restricted area on-site), but the old town of Ellenton still sits fairly undisturbed as far as streets and sidewalks. Not sure about homes and buildings still standing or if only the foundations are left. But I'm told it's pretty interesting. Somewhat related, and notable to me as we have one of the entries locally, is DeadMalls.com which gives background and photos of malls all over the country that have been abandoned. Locally we have the Regency Mall here in Augusta, GA, which has about 39 photos. It's a mess, and a constant debate over what to be done with it. My wife managed one of the retail stores there (Merry-Go-Round) and even served as Vice-President of the Mall Merchants Association. Quote
MisterMcLov1n Posted June 26, 2009 Posted June 26, 2009 http://www.abandonedbutnotforgotten.com Quote
moffo Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 http://www.wiganworld.com/newgallery/gallery3.php?opt=g22 http://www.wiganworld.com/newgallery/galle...hp?opt=insidewh This place is about a mile away from me and I've never set eyes on it! It's set in it's own grounds behind trees and it's now falling to pieces. They put preservation orders on buildings and end up ruining them because they won't let people develop them, so they end up like this. What a waste... Quote
Lilith Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 http://www.wiganworld.com/newgallery/gallery3.php?opt=g22 This place is about a mile away from me and I've never set eyes on it! It's set in it's own grounds behind trees and it's now falling to pieces. They put preservation orders on buildings and end up ruining them because they won't let people develop them, so they end up like this. What a waste... Wow, moffo - I didn't even know this place existed! I just looked it up on Google Earth and I must have passed by it thousands of times when on the M6. What a shame it's just been left to go to rack and ruin - it's such a beautiful building. Quote
moffo Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 Wow, moffo - I didn't even know this place existed! I just looked it up on Google Earth and I must have passed by it thousands of times when on the M6. What a shame it's just been left to go to rack and ruin - it's such a beautiful building. I know, it's unbelievable... just added another link to the interior of it. Someone put planning in to turn it into apartments, I know it's not the best solution, but at least it would get restored and look fantastic again. But Wigan council would rather see it as a pile of rubble! Quote
redrum Posted June 27, 2009 Posted June 27, 2009 And they have the nerve to talk about America's inner cities. Quote
Led Zep Girl Posted January 30, 2013 Posted January 30, 2013 Just found this guys channel on YouTube. Abandoned places really interest me & I think it would be awesome to go explore one. Quote
ZEPFAN17 Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 http://hypervocal.com/politics/2012/detroit-gallery/ abandon buildings in Detriot Quote
Virginia Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 I saw this site recently and couldn't believe it. All the money it costs to prepare for the Olympics and then they abandon everything? http://www.flavorwire.com/318267/fascinating-photos-of-abandoned-olympic-sites Quote
Black Dawg Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Great thread. Here I a lInk that is Oak Hill Youth Center. I place in decline, when I still worked there 8 years ago. I almost didn't take the job because the campus was so depressing. Now it seems there is an Akward beauty int's steady decay. http://www.spiritsoftheabandoned.com/government/oakhill/oakhill_gallery.html Quote
ZEPFAN17 Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 http://www.cracked.com/blog/5-amazing-abandoned-wastelands-...-within-walking-distance/ Quote
Charles J. White Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 What about the entire city of Detroit Michigan, it is abandoned I believe? Quote
ebk Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Great thread. Here I a lInk that is Oak Hill Youth Center. I place in decline, when I still worked there 8 years ago. I almost didn't take the job because the campus was so depressing. Now it seems there is an Akward beauty int's steady decay. http://www.spiritsof...ll_gallery.html Holy moly, you worked at Oak Hill? I have a whole new appreciation for you! Those pictures are quite haunting. I remember a story a few years ago about the Detroit photos...really beautiful and a bit disturbing. Quote
redrum Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 What about the entire city of Detroit Michigan, it is abandoned I believe? I love this show.... http://channel.nationalgeographic.com/channel/abandoned/ Quote
ZEPFAN17 Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Coney Island NY http://www.scoutingny.com/?p=1984 Quote
Led Zep Girl Posted January 31, 2013 Posted January 31, 2013 Wow, was surprised to see Picher Oklahoma on there. I don't live too far from Picher... Quote
ZEPFAN17 Posted February 10, 2013 Posted February 10, 2013 I spent time on this base in the 80s what a shame...Charleston Navy Yard (later renamed the Charleston Naval Shipyard and finally renamed Naval Base Charleston) was a U.S. Navy ship building and repair facility located along the west bank of the Cooper River, in North Charleston, South Carolina. It began operations in 1909 as a drydock, and continued as a navy facility until 1996 when it was leased to Detyens Shipyards, Inc. during down-sizing. The yard first produced the destroyer USS Tillman (DD-135), then began to increase production in the 1930s. A total of 21 destroyers were assembled at Charleston Navy Yard. Today, a 340-acre (1.4 km2) section of the former base is being revitalized as a sustainable, mixed-use urban hub for the city of North Charleston, SC. The new development is called The Navy Yard at Noisette. Ground broke in 2005. Quote
Janvier Posted March 30, 2013 Posted March 30, 2013 Check out some of the pics. idem. "30+ of the most beautiful abandoned places and modern ruins I've ever seen - blog of Francesco Mugnai": http://blogof.francescomugnai.com/2013/01/30-of-the-most-beautiful-abandoned-places-and-modern-ruins-ive-ever-seen/ Quote
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