April 1, 2011
Blog ArchivesHow are the Mighty Falling: Abandoned Palace Theatre, Gary, Indiana
Contrary to what is displayed on the canopy outside, Gary’s abandoned Palace Theatre never hosted the Jackson Five, but that doesn’t make it any less spectacular. In this series of photographs, we take a look inside this magnificent abandoned building.
Gary, Indiana: 8 Amazing Abandonment Images
Gary, Indiana was built in 1906 around the new United States Steel Corporation plant, and named after chairman Elbert H. Gary. The elegance of early 20th century architecture is reflected in many of the city’s buildings. But this only serves to make Gary mysterious and somewhat bizarre – because many of these grand structures are rotting away in dereliction. Read more…
Great Industrial Facades: The Embodiment of Power, Wealth and Dominance
Since the dawn of large scale industrialisation, cities have witnessed the construction of factories of titanic proportions. Their foreboding facades oozed imperialism and symbolised the wealth and dominance of the leading industrialists that ran them. They also served as reminders of the global reach of these once local firms.
Famous Landmark: The Angel of the North
Since its completion in the winter of 1998, the Angel of the North has become one of northern England’s most iconic landmarks. Towering high above the A1 motorway adjacent to Gateshead, the 200 ton statue was designed by internationally renowned sculptor Antony Gormley, who has created a number of works inspired by the human body.