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Unwanted , Abandoned & Saved Through Preservation.

A Group to feature the beauty of empty and abandoned Buildings.

Featured Work

Lead me to your door by RachelBlack

Abandoned coal house in Michigan
Apartment For Rent by Kim Calvert

She seen the ad in the paper, It wasn’t exactly what she was looking for, in fact it was down right creepy, but she had No choice, he would never find her here, and she was / tired of running from him..tired of being scared all the time… / The rental agency was suppose to be sending some one over to show her the apartment, but they called and were running late, they told her to go ahead and go in and look around..she started to climb the stairs when she heard what she thought was a / muffled scream..”Hello”.......no answer..”Knock it off, quit letting him do this to you” she tells herself..taking a deep breath she climbs up the rest of the stairs and opens the door, feeling for a light switch..something crawls across her hand…she lets out a little scream..shakes it off and walks inside..So dark her eyes can’t adjust..feeling around hoping to find some sort of light she hears it again..that muffled scream, except this time she knows she isnt hearing things..its in the room with her…scared to move..yet scared to stay where she’s at …she reaches for the door ..but instead of grabbing the door handle she grabs a hand..a warm hand..the fingers wrap tightly around her wrist slamming her body against the door…she feels her breath catch in her throat, he legs weaken.. she can feel someones hot breath agianst the nape of her neck.and then she hears the voice that has terrorized her every waking hour and filled her nights with screams…..” Did you really think I wouldn’t find you” ?? Nikon D90 / 18-200mm VR lens
Come with me by RachelBlack

Abandoned Mental Asylum ( Manteno State Hospital) Chicago, IL / MORGAN COTTAGE~ set for destruction 12/09
John Knox House, Edinburgh. by Finobub

Image taken June 09. Nikon D90 Lens / AF-S DX / Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 G ED VR / f/3.5 / 1/4000 sec. / ISO-1250 / +1 step / 18 mm / 3.6 / 27 / John Knox House. The John Knox House is an historic house in Edinburgh, Scotland, reputed to have been owned and lived in by Protestant Reformer John Knox during the 16th century. The house itself was built in 1490, featuring a fine wooden gallery and hand-painted ceiling. Over the next few centuries many decorations and paintings were added, and the house and its contents are now a museum. The original 15th century house has been largely unaltered since the 1550’s when the Mosman family, Goldsmiths to Mary Queen of Scots, remodelled the house. John Knox, leader of the Scottish Reformation and founder of the Presbyterian Church, lived here for a short time before he died here in 1572. / The building is owned by the Church of Scotland and is now administered as part of the new, adjacent Scottish Storytelling Centre. / / Located On the Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle & Holyroodhouse.
Beechworth Asylum by MissyD

Featured In: Unwanted, Abandoned & Saved Through Preservation / / The Beechworth Asylum is located in N.E. Victoria, Australia. / The main building is now home to La Trobe University. / The site for many wedding receptions. This was the first of many photos I took on the grounds with my good friend Karin Mai. When we were leaving a wedding party arrived to have photos taken at this very spot. / Nikon D40x, 18-55mm Nikkor / 1/200 f7.7 ISO 100 /
Folsom Powerhouse by Ben Pacificar

Location: Old Folsom – California / Technique: HDR (High Dynamic Range) / Equipment: Canon 5D OG – 17-40 – TC80n3 Remote / Workflow: 6+ Raws – Matix Pro – Finalized in CS4 Featured in Groups: / The Canon Group – November 16, 2009 / Core [C.O.R.E]- November 16, 2009 / Northern California Style – November 16, 2009 / Unwanted , Abandoned & Saved Through Preservation – November 20, 2009 The Folsom Powerhouse is part of a colorful chapter of Sacramento history. The powerhouse was built in 1895. Vintage generators are still in place at the powerhouse, as is the control switchboard, faced with Tennessee marble.
A shining light? by Ian Ker

Brighton’s destroyed West Pier looks to be all lit up in this monochrome negative picture, which adds to the somewhat ghostly presence of the pier on the beachfront. The speck top-left is a bird that thought it was floating through a clear blue sky but found itself in a dark dream.
Lavado at Mellifont Abbey. Co, Louth. Ireland. by Finobub

Mellifont Abbey (Irish: An Mhainistir Mhór, literally “the big abbey”), located in County Louth, was the first Cistercian abbey to be built in Ireland. / / Founded in 1142 on the orders of Saint Malachy, Archbishop of Armagh, Mellifont Abbey sits on the banks of the River Mattock, some ten km (6 miles) from Drogheda. By 1170, Mellifont had one hundred monks and three hundred lay brothers. The Abbey became the model for other Cistercian abbeys built in Ireland, with its formal style of architecture imported from the abbeys of the same order in France; it was the main abbey in Ireland until it was closed in 1539, when it became a fortified house. / / [edit] The Synod of 1154 An important synod was held in Mellifont in 1152 as recorded in the Annals of the Four Masters, which asserts that the synod was attended by bishops and kings along with the papal legate John Paparo (Saint Malachy having died some ten years beforehand). The consecration of the church took place in 1157 and asserted Church authority by banishing the King of Meath, Donnchadh Ua Maeleachlainn. Various kings gave donations to assist this foundation: Muirchertach Ua Lochlainn, provincial king of Ulster, gave cattle, some gold and also a local town land, Donnchad Ua Cearbhall, the king of Airgialla (Oriel), who had donated the land, also gave gold, while Derbforgaill, the wife of Tigernan Ua Ruairc gave gold, a chalice and altar cloths. / [edit] The Abbey since closure William of Orange used Mellifont Abbey House as his headquarters during the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. Mellifont Abbey is now a ruin. Little of the original Abbey remains, save a 13th-century lavabo (where the monks washed their hands before eating), some Romanesque arches and a 14th-century chapter house. /
Brighton West Pier by Lee-Anne Rafferty-Evans

Also Seen on Flickr Featured in Unwanted , Abandoned & Saved Through Preservation November 2009 Featured in Post Card Style November 2009 Brighton West Pier, derelict and sadly neglected for many years, was a magnificent looking structure epitomising the gilded era of Edwardian Britain. Designed by the famous engineer Eugenius Birch work on construction commenced in 1863. Literally built out of the sea, it rose up on iron columns and finally opened three years later on 5th October 1866, having cost £30,000. Brighton West Pier is 1115ft (337.8m) long and originally consisted of only a wooden promenade deck where the Victorian middle classes could stroll at their leisure, to see and be seen. In 1875 a central bandstand was added, and in 1883 a pavilion was built at the pier head, being subsequently enlarged in 1885. 1886 saw the construction of landing stages that allowed paddle steamers carrying day-trippers to visit the town. The transformation from a promenade pier to a pleasure pier had begun. In 1901 the landing stage was enlarged, and 1903 saw the conversion of the pavilion into a 1000 seater theatre. The last major building work was in 1916, with the removal of the central bandstand and the construction of a 1400 seater concert hall, having first widened the immediate decking area by 14ft (4.2m). This concert hall had survived intact until disaster struck in 2002/3. Brighton West Pier offered plenty of diverse activities, both inside and out. Plays, pantomimes and ballet were performed in the theatre, the pier’s own band played in the concert hall, and swimming, diving and paddle steamer excursions took place around the pier head. In its heyday the pier was playing host to over 2,000,000 people every year. Forced to close, and sectioned during the Second World War, Brighton West Pier had been completely transformed into the more familiar ‘funfair’ type pier when it eventually reopened. The theatre now had a restaurant on the first floor with a games hall beneath, the concert hall became a café, and the normal plethora of dodgems and ghost trains sprawled across the open decking. Brighton West Pier’s popularity started to decline with the advent of the package holiday. Combined with mounting maintenance costs, the seaward end was eventually closed in 1970, and permission for demolition was granted by the state, subject to local council approval. A determined campaign by local residents ensured that this demolition order was never carried out, and in 1975 the owners closed Brighton West Pier. Purchased for a conditional £100 in 1985 by Brighton West Pier Trust, work began on restoration of the structure but was forced to stop in 1989 after suffering additional damage in the great storms of 1987 and 1988. Finally receiving a lottery grant in 1996 and 1998 the Brighton West Pier now looked like it may be saved. Seeing this beautiful structure left to rot and decay aroused great emotion in me at a time when, as a young man I was working in Brighton. Since moving away, it was with great pleasure that I heard that the Brighton West Pier Trust has been campaigning tirelessly to secure the pier’s future. Unfortunately their valiant efforts have been undermined by red tape and legal disputes. On 29th December 2002 the inevitable eventually happened when, during a violent storm, a section of the sub structure collapsed from the area around the concert hall. Although not entirley lost to the sea, the 1916 structure suffered considerable damage as a result and, once again, its future was left hanging (literally) in the balance. Further tragedy struck in the first few weeks of 2003, this time in the form of two separate arson attacks. Consequently, Brighton West Pier’s two unique pleasure buildings were severely damaged. More legal disputes ensued and subsequently the Heritage Lottery Fund decided to withdraw its support, despite a recommendation from English Heritage that the restoration should go ahead. The future of Brighton West Pier now hangs by a very slim thread, its only chance of survival depending upon English Heritage’s alternative and less costly proposal to restore the pier back to its original 1860s appearance, without the theatre and concert hall. Sadly, this is how it stands today…
Oradour sur Glane ruined house by fayinspain

A ruined house in Oradour sur Glane. June 10th 1944 this peaceful community was shattered when German SS troops arrived, gathered all the 642 inhabitants, killed them all and, after looting, destroyed every building. The ruins were preserved by General de Gaulle “to bear witness for the rest of mankind to the consequences of the barbarity of war” Featured in the groups Nature’s Reclamation and Unwanted, Abandoned and Saved through Preservation
Bank Failure by MarkVanScyoc

Crumbling building that has seen its better days. Located on the corner of Main St and Kansas Ave in Lebanon, Kansas. Poster Edges filter added for effect in Photoshop Elements. (Canon Rebel – XT) Featured in: Unwanted , Abandoned & Saved Through Preservation – Nov. 09
Sheds and Stuff and Seagulls Too - Cockatoo Island by Jeff Catford

Sheds and Stuff and Seagulls Too – Cockatoo Island This was taken from what must now be considered a large forecourt. It was once – no too long ago actually – full of more large corrugated iron worksheds and much associated maritime industry. Not any longer though. It’s now completely cleared except for seagulls – who were nesting and consequently very aggressive when this image was taken – and very large puddles, one of which provided the reflection that caught my attention here. © Copyright – 2009 Jeff Catford / / Kit: / Nikon D200 – Sigma 10~20mm F3.5 EX DC HSM / Manfroto tripod / Nikon MC-36 Remote / Exposure: / 11mm / f10×7 exposures – 1/3000sec ~ 1/45sec / Post Processing: / Photomatix – PSE 7 – Topaz Adjust and post prandial contentment / / Cockatoo Island is listed on the National Heritage List and the Commonwealth Heritage List / / Sheds and Stuff and Seagulls Too was featured in: / Nikon DSLR Users Group – November 2009 / Take Me Higher (Dynamic Range) – November 2009 / Unwanted , Abandoned & Saved Through Preservation – November 2009 / / Better bigger

Recent Work

Sofala Cottage by garts

This image is of one of the wonderful old structures at the gold mining town of Sofala.
Ammersoyen Castle by theBFG

originally Built in 1350, it was rebuilt following a partial destruction by a fire during the 17th century. it is quite a stroke of luck that the owners opted to restore the castle, using it’s original walls, rather than building a new structure. the result is one of the most intact medieval castles in the netherlands. / it was also heavily damaged during the second world war, when allied troups repeatedly shelled it. luckely the damage could be restored again. in fact, this 20th century resteauration revealed scores of traces of the original internal structure of the castle (which dissapeared as a result of the rebuilding activities after the first fire). the secret passages, staircases imbedded in the walls, remnants of the original chapel and the post holes of the original floor beams in the oldest wing of the palace enabled the restorers to make a reconstruction of the original internal layout of the medieval wing. something rather unique for the dutch castles (most of which have been so altered during the centuries, that the original situation is usually a mistery). when the infilled moats were opened up again, the sediments revealed an amazing treasure of household artifacts dating from the middle ages to the 19th century.
Abandoned and collapsing asylum by DariaGrippo

Located along the Hudson River in NY… this was the first abandoned hospital I ever went to! 262 views… no sales… unfortunately only able to be sold as greeting cards, old camera, low resolution
Hunsecker’s Mill Covered Bridge by MarkVanScyoc

Hunsecker’s Mill Covered Bridge during a bitter cold winter morning in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Blanket covered horses can be seen in the background. Located near Zook’s corner. (Canon Rebel – XT) Featured in: # 1 ARTISTS OF REDBUBBLE – Nov. 09
Winter in Lancaster County by MarkVanScyoc

Hunsecker’s Mill Covered Bridge during a bitter cold winter morning in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Blanket covered horses can be seen in the background. Located near Zook’s corner and connects Hunsecker Road (East) and Hunsicker Road (West). (Canon Rebel – XT)
Untitled by Michelle Morris

NIKON D40X
Danieli. Venice by terezadelpilar

ITALY
shattered by jo beerens

Kasteel Goorhof / Grobbendonk, Belgium / Olympus E410, 50-200 Olympus lens Have a look at my other photos. For example: / / Or browse through one of my categories: / animal / building / cemetery / church / damselfly / dragonfly / drop / fall / flower / france / insect / leaf / light / macro / nature / other / reflection / water / winter
jx-622 by bubasvaba

Syros Island, Hellas (Greece)
St. Christopher's church, Seton Portage by Darbs

This is one of the two historic churches in Seton Portage, (Slosh) BC north of Lillooet. Dates from around 1900. / It would appear that the pipe organ needs some tender loving care! :o) Link to more about this area
The Star Barn by MarkVanScyoc

Time exposure of the Star Barn located near Middletown, Pennsylvania. This now weathered and well-worn barn was built in 1872. (Canon Rebel – XT) ISO 100, F8, 0.6 Sec, 24.00 mm