People use different sorts of transport modes to get from one place to another. It might be public or private, still, a vehicle is used. The
Although built in 1851 as a glass factory, it had to be used as a shipyard during World War II until 1950. A abandoned shipyard is located in Nagasaki,Japan. It was demolished 2 years ago!
The Astor opened in 1928, designed by William H. Lee. Reopened May 28, 1941.(boxoffice,1941-06-07) The Art Deco theatre operated until 1975. In the late 50's it was operated by William Goldman Theaters of Philadelphia. After the Astor closed, it reopened for a short time as an X-rated movie house. Hot Tuna performed here on 11/19/76. The theater was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. Red Skelton was in Reading in early 1978 to support the restoration.(sterforth-cinematreasures) However, it stood unused since the late 1970s, and although structurally sound, was in substandard condition. Photo courtesy of Sharon Staller Unfortunately, the Astor was razed in 1998 to clear the way for the Sovereign Center arena. Some architectural details were salvaged from the Astor and recycled in the Sovereign Center. The Astor Theatre, a Magical Realm of Royalty by Eileen M. Dietrich; published by Benjamin L. Bernhart; 72 pages; 8.5 by 11 inches softbound; about 97 illustrations; includes an affecting dedication, table of contents, acknowledgments, end notes, and a bibliography. Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000 Astor Theatre (added 2000 - Building - #78002346) 730--742 Penn St., Reading Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Architect, builder, or engineer: Lee,William H. Architectural Style: Art Deco Area of Significance: Performing Arts, Architecture Period of Significance: 1925-1949 Owner: Private Jerry performed here on 9/20/76 Jerry Garcia Band 1.)^Jensen, Bob, comments, 2010-07-01, http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/33041 2.)^Vogel, Joe, comments, 2011-01-03, http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/33041 3.)^Bryan, http://cinematreasures.org/theaters/9140 4.)^Hexfest, comments, https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups=#!topic/rec.music.gdead/SYwpWiK9iFk 5.)^Gehman, Geoff, The Morning Call, 1987-09-06, http://articles.mcall.com/1987-09-06/entertainment/2586721_1_tiles-art-deco-reading 6.)^http://thejerrysite.com/
People use different sorts of transport modes to get from one place to another. It might be public or private, still, a vehicle is used. The
Czech photographer Viktor Macha is determined to capture "the beauty of steel and iron making" before automation takes over and the sight of men working in the glow of molten metal is lost forever.
Gartloch hospital.Gartcosh.
People use different sorts of transport modes to get from one place to another. It might be public or private, still, a vehicle is used. The
People use different sorts of transport modes to get from one place to another. It might be public or private, still, a vehicle is used. The
These abandoned places in Georgia are eerie, but they also have a gorgeous and enticing charm about them, don't they?
Photographer Matt Emmett has made a name for himself by pushing the boundaries to capture epic imagery of Europe’s most forgotten ruins
When we call a place home, instead of a house, we’re ascribing a sort of positive emotion to it. But on the flip side, a windowless, empty house can evoke melancholy, sad, and even spooky emotions as our brains wonder why the people left in the first place. Mortgage costs are boring, it must be ghosts.
I found this abandoned old house in the forest near my house [960x540] [OC] by logwater on Flickr.
Nearly Demolished, Yet Another Intermodal Expansion by metroblossom on Flickr.
People use different sorts of transport modes to get from one place to another. It might be public or private, still, a vehicle is used. The
end of a terrace after a building has been demolished
There is a lot of history here, and a great future.
Matt Lambros’ richly detailed photographs of abandoned theaters are portraits of gaudy decrepitude, a lamentable parade of forgotten architectural glories. The Brooklyn photographer backs up his images with research illuminating the stories behind the buildings and, once in a while, hope that restoration is on the horizon. Ten prints from Lambros’ After the Final Curtain series are on exhibit at the Jean Cocteau Cinema through March 17.
Paul Talling photographs the land of long-forgotten tube stations, burnt-out mansions and gently decaying factories
Whether they were once hospitals of office buildings, theme parks or restaurants, a myriad of buildings have been abandoned and left to turn into beautiful ruin across the world. While many of them are awe inspiring, there are just as many that give viewers the heebie jeebies.
A friend sent me the above image this morning which recently appeared on the social media website, 9Gag. The photograph sparked a bit of a debate in the comments section of the site about where this image was actually taken. The source has not been identified and abandoned sites such as Chernobyl, P
For six years, Cleveland, Ohio photographer Brandon P. Davis, 26, has researched old spaces, taking sombre yet breathtakingly beautiful pictures of their interiors, which have long been forgotten by their human inhabitants.
The Fall of a Maritime Marvel: Dismantling the Old Cleveland Aquarium The former Cleveland Aquarium, a cherished landmark located off the Shoreway in Gordon Park South, Cleveland, Ohio, has recently met with the wrecking ball. Once bustling with aquatic life and curious visitors, the aquarium had been a significant part of Cleveland's cultural landscape since
Eerily quiet and known to be haunted, this is one of the most chilling sites in the state.
Bird’s eye view: Cane Hill Mental Asylum What is it about disused hospitals that’s so interesting? I mean, I’m assuming it’s not just me who gets a strange sort of thrill out of nosing thro…
11 different abandoned or interesting places that you can legally visit during a US road trip. Complete with a map to guide you!
People use different sorts of transport modes to get from one place to another. It might be public or private, still, a vehicle is used. The
Explore Ryan C. Nye's 722 photos on Flickr!
These haunting photos of abandoned places across Europe show the beauty of decay
1. The Carson Mansion Considered the most grand Victorian home in America, located in Old Town, Eureka, California, regarded as one of the highest executions of American Queen Anne Style architecture. Check out the upstairs hallway. © Ingomar Club It is one of the most written abou
History of Taunton State Hospital with photographic documentation and urban exploration accounts by Tom Kirsch.
