Back From the Dead

Artists have taken a liking in the dead buildings around the world. Instead of watching buildings crumple into oblivion, some artsy folk will take over and give them a second life. For example...

This house was left to be taken over by vermin and spiders. That was until one citizen decide to make a bucket list for all to write on. (More images of the wall here).

If inspiring walls aren't your thing, how about this!

Canadian artist Heather Benning created this life-sized doll house out of a lonely house in a middle-of-nowhere town called Redvers, Saskatchewan. She modified this abandoned farmhouse by painting the walls with stunning pastel colors and filling it with furniture to match the period the dilapidated structure was abandoned in (the late 1960s).

Find them youself!

Many explorers and wanders hear about an abandoned building by word of mouth. This could be due to the fact that police and law enforcement don't enjoy people exploring around places like these, as it could be a safety hazard. To tell when exploring becomes trespassing look here or here. Basically, if there is a sign saying "No trespassing" or "Do not enter" it's probably the best idea to not go inside. Now that we've got that out of the way, how can you find an area that will satisfy your thirst for adventure but not lend you in a tangle with the law? Well, to put it simply, there's an app for that! Websites like this one allow you to enter a location and it will tell you where there are safe places near you. Just remember, inspect these properties at your own risk. There is always a possibility of squatters, people who unlawfully live in an unused place or building, and these structure can be unstable. Travel at your own risk, use common sense, and obey the law. If you're not into getting out of your comfy bed to look at these places, try YouTube! Many people make a living by going to these places and recording the inside of them. Another website to check out is called Forbidden Places. Take some time to look at theses places, and enjoy!

Hidden in plain sight

Most of us are familiar with One Time Square, also known as 1475 Broadway. Built in 1904, this 360 foot tall building has had a long history. It's the large building in the center of time square, bringing in millions of dollars every year from ad revenue. It's famous for housing the ball that drops at the start of every year. Few people know that the ball is one of the only things the building houses. Besides a Walgreens on the first floor, the entire rest of the building is abandoned. The New York Times used to own One Time Square until 1995, when Lehman Brothers bought the building. Thus turning it into the world famous ad-central we know today. The Lehman Brothers made about a 300% profit in two years. Now, the only thing inside the building in the center of the city that never sleeps is spray painted words and a long past.


Source: Myself

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Why I'm doing this.

Many people don't realize they drive by crumbling works of art everyday. Abandoned buildings quickly become a constant, something that's not too hard to get used to. The history and story behind some of the buildings are so astounding yet many people still look at them as old, dangerous, and overall nasty places. The goal of this blog is to help people understand how important these buildings truly are. These mangled masterpieces are being torn down every week causing a destruction of not only a beautiful piece of architect but many of these places serve as a home for those who can't afford one. People should care about this just as much as they should care about the destruction of ancient ruins. At the time the Tikal Ruins in Guatemala were built, no one knew they were going to be famous and a part of history forever. How do we know that the house falling apart down the street may not as be just as famous and important in 100 years? Another perspective to take is that each one of these structures is an art project. The way that nature invades them makes for stunning and post-apocalyptic photos. This effect would be impossible otherwise.