January 26, 2012
Blog ArchivesLast House Standing: Abandoned Homes Punctuate Detroit’s Cleared Neighbourhoods
If one city could hold the title of Urban Decay Capital of the World, it would be Detroit. These abandoned homes are, in many cases, the last houses standing in largely cleared neighbourhoods.
Urban Interventionism: Steve Wheen’s Pothole Gardens are Tiny Living Worlds
Even thriving communities are plagued by potholes that local authorities never seem to fix. Enter pothole gardener Steve Wheen, who puts a decidedly floral spin on the concept of urban interventionism.
Urban Explorers Discover Corroding Military Vehicles in Abandoned Subterranean Bunker
When urban explorer Samuel Marshall came across an unassuming pillbox in a French forest, he was amazed to find that it led to an abandoned underground bunker five storeys deep, complete with military vehicles.
Abandoned Trolleys, Streetcars and Tramways
Trams, Trolleys and Streetcars may be long gone but their memory echoes across the urban landscape. Abandoned trolleys are not uncommon, and their former presence is reflected in many towns and cities, with abandoned tracks hidden beneath modern roads.
29 Abandoned Music Halls, Ballrooms, Theatres and Movie Palaces
Our cities are home to numerous abandoned music halls, ballrooms, theatres and movie palaces. In this article, we take a look at some of the most impressive forgotten entertainment venues, and their mysterious appeal.
Ghost Stations: 9 Abandoned Subways and Rapid Transit Systems
Ghost stations and abandoned subways are often considered the holy grail of urban exploration. Some subway stations have been closed for so long that talk of them has become urban legend. This article examines nine of these fascinating abandonments.
How 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.
Photographing Decay: The Strange Appeal and Educational Qualities of Abandoned Places
Are you fascinated by forgotten places but not quite sure why? In this article, Thomas Slatin explains how taking photos of abandoned places can improve and build other photographic skills, and in doing so partly explains the strange visual appeal of urban decay.
Crumbling Elegance: The Towering Ruins of Detroit, Michigan
Detroit was once a boom town accounting for one of the largest collections of architecturally inspired buildings in America – impressive structures that still stand today, albeit gutted skeletons of their former selves.
Urban Ghosts Turns One Today!
Today, August 20th, is the one year anniversary of Urban Ghosts Media! I’d like to thank everyone who has helped grow this small hobby blog into a publication serving between 1,000 – 2,000 readers each day, and growing. To celebrate, here are 10 of the most popular articles of the last 12 months.