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Nicollet Self Service Car Wash, Minneapolis: Overgrown and Graffitied
June 2024 — Nature taking back the car wash after what seems like weeks of rain in Minneapolis. The car wash on Nicollet Ave has been abandoned for years.
Genesis Convention Center Stairwell, Gary, Indiana
February 2024 — Long vacant convention center in Gary Indiana.
Genesis Convention Center scoreboard, Gary, Indiana
February 2024 — The scoreboard at the Genesis Convention Center in Gary, Indiana.
Genesis Convention Center Arena, Gary Indiana
February 2024 — The Genesis Convention Center in Gary Indiana.
Milwaukee Mall on North Avenue
August 2023 — The long abandoned Milwaukee Mall building on North Avenue as seen in August 2023.
ADM Grain Elevator and Harris Machinery Co., Minneapolis
October 2022 — The aging ADM grain elevator rises over the Harris Machinery Co. building in Minneapolis, a reminder of the city’s long industrial relationship with grain milling and riverfront commerce. These concrete storage silos and metal-clad headhouses were once central to moving Midwestern grain through the milling district, part of an infrastructure network that fueled Minneapolis’s identity as the “Flour Milling Capital of the World.” Harris Machinery Co., a longtime supplier of industrial equipment, occupies the foreground, its brick façade contrasting with the weathered surfaces of the towering elevator. The structures together illustrate the layered industrial history of the city’s working riverfront.
Fruen Mill, Minneapolis
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RIP Floyd Graffiti in Abandoned Minneapolis Building
April 2021 — RIP Floyd written inside a popular abandoned building in Minneapolis.
Abandoned Chateau Hutter on the Shore of Sturgeon Bay
October 2019 — Built in the early 1930s, Chateau Hutter was originally envisioned as a European-style resort and winery overlooking Sturgeon Bay in Door County, Wisconsin. The stone building, designed with locally quarried limestone and heavy timber framing, has long been abandoned but still stands as a striking relic of pre-war leisure architecture. Its location on a bluff above Lake Michigan and its craftsmanship make it one of the region’s most enigmatic remnants of early tourism development.
Tracks at Archer Daniels Midland Elevator
July 2019 — Train tracks outside the long abandoned massive concrete Archer-Daniels-Midland Delmar Elevator No. 7 in Minneapolis.
Abandoned Mine Entrance, Black Hills, South Dakota
July 2019 — An abandoned mine in South Dakota near the Black Hills.
Abandoned Gold Rush Mine Entrance, Black Hills, SD
July 2019 — Carved into a rugged slope of weathered schist and limestone, this small mine entrance sits near the historic mining corridors west of Custer, South Dakota — a remnant of the Black Hills’ 19th-century gold rush. The opening, likely hand-dug or expanded with early blasting techniques, leads into mineral-rich rock layers once prospected for gold, silver, and iron sulfides that fueled the regional boom of the 1870s. Surrounding the portal are piles of tailings and fractured quartz veins that reveal the area’s geologic complexity — part of an ancient mountain uplift more than 1.8 billion years old. Today, the forest has begun to reclaim the site, with pines and brush growing over the spoil heaps, blending traces of human industry back into the Black Hills landscape.
Abandoned Bank Room with Chandelier
October 2018 — A chandelier and fireplace in the room of an abandoned downtown bank.
Hopkins Cold Storage warehouse interior, Hopkins, Minnesota
August 2018 — Inside the now demolished Hopkins Cold Storage facility in Hopkins, Minnesota.
Abandoned Locomotive at Industrial Site, Belgium
September 2017 — Abandoned trains in Belgium.
Abandoned SNCB Autorail 4001, Charleroi
September 2017 — A decommissioned SNCB/NMBS Autorail Série 400, unit no. 4001, rests abandoned on a disused siding near Charleroi, Belgium. Built in the early 1950s by BN (La Brugeoise et Nivelles), these diesel multiple units were among Belgium’s first post-war efforts to modernize regional and intercity rail travel, replacing steam on secondary lines. The streamlined design and two-tone red-and-cream livery reflected the optimism of that era’s industrial renewal. Decades later, this car’s faded paint, shattered windows, and rust-etched steel now mark the slow decay of a machine that once represented progress in Belgian transport history. The surrounding derelict depot underscores the decline of Wallonia’s railway manufacturing heritage.
Hamm’s Brewery Power Plant, St. Paul, MN
July 2017 — The Theodore Hamm's Brewing Company was an American brewing company established in 1865 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Becoming the 5th "largest brewery" in the United States, Hamm's expanded with additional breweries that were acquired in other cities, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Houston, and Baltimore.
Abandoned Mine Adit, Black Hills near Lead, South Dakota
July 2017 — A long-forgotten mine entrance lies hidden in the forested slopes near the old gold mining town of Lead, South Dakota. The timber-framed portal, now partially collapsed and overtaken by vegetation, dates back to the late 19th or early 20th century—part of the Black Hills’ extensive network of small exploratory mines that sprang up after the 1876 gold rush. Streams like this one often run through or near these adits, carrying trace minerals that once drew prospectors to the region. Though many of these shafts were short-lived, they remain scattered reminders of South Dakota’s mining heritage and the rugged ambition that once fueled settlement in the Black Hills.
Abandoned Presidents Park Statues in Black Hills Forest, South Dakota
July 2017 — These towering concrete presidential busts sit hidden in the woods near Lead, South Dakota—remnants of a once-ambitious roadside attraction called Presidents Park. Conceived by Texas artist David Adickes and opened in 2003, the park showcased forty-three sculptures, each roughly 20 feet tall, depicting every U.S. president from Washington through George W. Bush. The attraction struggled to draw visitors and closed by 2010, leaving the massive heads stranded in the forest. Over time, nature reclaimed the site, with fallen branches, moss, and pine needles collecting around the statues. Today, the figures stand as haunting relics of early-2000s Americana tourism and the impermanence of grand civic art in private hands.
Emergency Eyewash Sign in an Abandoned Basement
June 2017 — Emergency Eyewash sign found in an abandoned basement.
Former Uptown Minneapolis Library on Hennepin Avenue
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Abandoned ADM Grain Elevator, Dinkytown, Minneapolis
April 2016 — An abandoned ADM grain elevtor seen in Dinkytown Minneapolis.
Abandoned Ferry Boat Off Coast of Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
February 2016 — Abandoned boat off the coast in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Abandoned Russian Gift Shop, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
February 2016 — An abandoned gift shop in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.
Abandoned School in Crystal Springs North Dakota
July 2015 — An abandoned schoolhouse in Crystal Springs, North Dakota.
Charbonneau, North Dakota Abandoned Grain Elevator
July 2015 — Charbonneau, North Dakota Ghost Town
West Publishing Building, St. Paul
June 2015 — The now demolished West Publishing building in downtown St. Paul as seen in 2015.
Gold Medal Flour Sign on Washburn Mill, Minneapolis
May 2014 — The old Washburn Mill in downtown Minneapolis, part of the Mill City Museum.
Buckstaff Furniture Factory, Oshkosh, Wisconsin in Winter
December 2013 — The former buckstaff furniture factory.
Old Joliet Prison, Illinois: Exterior View
August 2013 — An abandoned prison in Joliet, Illinois.
Railroad Tracks Near Old Joliet Prison, Illinois
August 2013 — Railroad tracks behind the Old Joliet Prison in Joliet, Illinois.
Hollywood Theater, Minneapolis: Worn Seats and Peeling Walls
June 2013 — The Hollywood Theater located at 2815 Johnson Street, Minneapolis. Listed on the US National Register of Historic Places and notable for it’s Streamline Moderne design. It opened in 1935 and closed in 1987 after not being able to compete with video stores and new larger theaters. The theater was sold in 2015 to a developer who plans to renovate the property.
Hollywood Theater, Minneapolis: Decaying Auditorium Seats
June 2013 — The Hollywood Theater located at 2815 Johnson Street, Minneapolis. Listed on the US National Register of Historic Places and notable for it’s Streamline Moderne design. It opened in 1935 and closed in 1987 after not being able to compete with video stores and new larger theaters. The theater was sold in 2015 to a developer who plans to renovate the property.
Hollywood Theater Projection Booth, Minneapolis
June 2013 — The Hollywood Theater located at 2815 Johnson Street, Minneapolis. Listed on the US National Register of Historic Places and notable for it’s Streamline Moderne design. It opened in 1935 and closed in 1987 after not being able to compete with video stores and new larger theaters. The theater was sold in 2015 to a developer who plans to renovate the property.
Hollywood Theater Projection Room: Pepsi Can and Milk Duds
June 2013 — The Hollywood Theater located at 2815 Johnson Street, Minneapolis. Listed on the US National Register of Historic Places and notable for it’s Streamline Moderne design. It opened in 1935 and closed in 1987 after not being able to compete with video stores and new larger theaters. The theater was sold in 2015 to a developer who plans to renovate the property.
Hollywood Theater Seats, Minneapolis, Since 1987
June 2013 — The Hollywood Theater located at 2815 Johnson Street, Minneapolis. Listed on the US National Register of Historic Places and notable for it’s Streamline Moderne design. It opened in 1935 and closed in 1987 after not being able to compete with video stores and new larger theaters. The theater was sold in 2015 to a developer who plans to renovate the property.
Brach’s Factory Site Security Sign, Chicago
December 2012 — A security sign warning of video security, guards and guard dogs at the abandoned Brach's candy factory in Chicago. The factory has since been demolished and replaced with a parking lot.
Brach’s Candy Factory, Cicero, Illinois
December 2012 — Brach's Candy Factory in Cicero Chicago Illinois. The massive factory was demolished and replaced with a parking lot for trucks.
Brach’s Candy Factory, Cicero, IL: Abandoned Brick Structure
December 2012 — Brach's Candy Factory in Chicago before it was demolished. After demolition the land became a semi truck parking lot.
Abandoned Grain Elevators and Graffiti, Minneapolis
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Schmidt’s Brewery Silos and Tower, St. Paul, Minnesota
September 2012 — Schmidt's Brewery in St. Paul. 2012
Abandoned brick house in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin
September 2012 — An abandoned House in Egg Harbor, Wisconsin.
St. Croix Meadows Dog Track, Hudson, Wisconsin
July 2012 — Former dog track in Hudso, WI. Now demolished.
Banbury Place Walkway Span, Eau Claire, Wisconsin
June 2012 — Banbury Place in Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Abandoned Housing Blocks at George Air Force Base, Victorville
December 2011 — Housing blocks at the former George Air Force Base, Victorville, California
Griffith Park Zoo Abandoned Bear Enclosures
November 2011 — Operating from 1912 to 1965, the Los Angeles Zoo once held bears, lions, monkeys, macaws, goats, elephants, reptiles and turtles. The animals were moved to a new zoo when this location was closed.
Griffith Park Zoo: Abandoned Enclosures, Los Angeles
November 2011 — Operating from 1912 to 1965, the Los Angeles Zoo once held bears, lions, monkeys, macaws, goats, elephants, reptiles and turtles. The animals were moved to a new zoo when this location was closed.
Griffith Park Zoo Inside Exhibit
November 2011 — Operating from 1912 to 1965, the Los Angeles Zoo once held bears, lions, monkeys, macaws, goats, elephants, reptiles and turtles. The animals were moved to a new zoo when this location was closed.
Griffith Park Zoo Overlook
November 2011 — Operating from 1912 to 1965, the Los Angeles Zoo once held bears, lions, monkeys, macaws, goats, elephants, reptiles and turtles. The animals were moved to a new zoo when this location was closed.
Standard Oil Branch Warehouse, St. Paul
October 2010 — The now demolished Standard Oil Branch Warehouse in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Green Roller Coaster, Six Flags New Orleans
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Six Flags New Orleans roller coaster and damaged building
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Six Flags New Orleans Roller Coaster Plaza
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The Jester Roller Coaster, Six Flags New Orleans
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Skycoaster Gifts entrance, Six Flags New Orleans
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Six Flags New Orleans Midway, New Orleans
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Six Flags New Orleans Midway Buildings
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P. Joe’s Pretzels and Churros, Six Flags New Orleans
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Creole Kitchen Building at Six Flags New Orleans
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Six Flags New Orleans promotional cutout, eastern New Orleans
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Cosmopolitan Hotel Courtyard, Six Flags New Orleans
December 2009 — The now shuttered Six Flags amusement park in New Orleans, LA.
Jackson Square Confectionary, Six Flags New Orleans
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Six Flags New Orleans Theatre, New Orleans
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Basin Street Bakery at Six Flags New Orleans
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Six Flags New Orleans Carousel, New Orleans
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Skycoaster Gifts at Six Flags New Orleans
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Six Flags New Orleans amusement park, New Orleans
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Abandoned roller coaster plaza at Six Flags New Orleans
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JOCOCO’s Gift Shop at Six Flags New Orleans
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Six Flags New Orleans Wooden Coaster, Eastern New Orleans
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Six Flags New Orleans Roller Coaster, New Orleans
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Market Street Power Plant on Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans
December 2009 — The long abandoned Market Street Power Plant in New Orleans.
Dixie Brewery Tanks, New Orleans
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Dixie Brewery Exterior, New Orleans
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Dixie Brewery Courtyard, New Orleans
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Dixie Brewery Interior with Red Door, New Orleans
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Dixie Brewery Hanging Light, New Orleans
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Dixie Brewery interior hall, New Orleans
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Dixie Brewery interior catwalk, New Orleans
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Dixie Brewery Loading Floor, New Orleans
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Interior of Dixie Brewery, New Orleans
December 2009 — The wood attic inside an abandoned furniture factory in Wisconsin.
Dixie Brewery wrought-iron gates, New Orleans
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Dixie Brewery Boiler Room, New Orleans
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Dixie Brewery Storage Room, New Orleans
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Abandoned Exxon Gas Station, Alabama
December 2009 — A former Exxon gas station in Alabama.
45 Outdoor Theater Sign, New London, Wisconsin
November 2009 — Abandoned Theatre Sign in Wisconsin
Abandoned Barracks at Fort Snelling, Minneapolis
May 2009 — Abandoned buildings at Fort Snelling.
Fort Snelling Abandoned Building, Minneapolis
May 2009 — A building crumbling at Fort Snelling near Minneapolis.
Fort Snelling Building with Boarded Windows
May 2009 — A boarded up building at Fort Snelling near Minneapolis.
US Department of the Interior, Bureau of Mines – Minneapolis
May 2009 — The now demolished Department of Interior Bureau of Mines building in Minneapolis.
Minneapolis Bureau of Mines Building, Department of the Interior
May 2009 — The now demolished Department of Interior Bureau of Mines building in Minneapolis.
Abandoned Smart Start Educational Electronics Device
April 2009 — A "Smart Start" computer found in an abandoned home.
Abandoned Wisconsin Farmhouse Room with Vinyl Records
July 2008 — An abandoned farm house in Wisconsin.
Spalling Masonry on Abandoned Minnesota Church
July 2008 — Burick under concrete on an abandoned Church.
Exposed Nails in Weathered Wood on Brick Wall
July 2008 — A board coming off an abandoned building.
Abandoned Yellow Brick Farmhouse, Wisconsin
July 2008 — An abandoned house in Wisconsin.