Here we are again. At the dairy processing plant, which I have been chasing since 2011, when it wasn’t even abandoned yet. But something has happened isnce the previous visit in 2022. Back then there was absolutely no graffiti on the facade. Now the entire place has been vandalized with large tags. In addition toContinue reading “Still Chasing The Impossible”
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Very Sad To See this
Next my trip took me to a small rural village, where there is a large former prison. It was closed in 2011, and after that the place has hosted asylum seekers. I’ve been to the village several times to see if there is anything of interest. There hasn’t been yet. One of the buildings, whichContinue reading “Very Sad To See this”
Waiting For Its End
And welcome yet again to a familiar location. Here we have a sawmill factory workers’ apartment building, which has been empty for years and already has a demolition permit. I recently shared my previous photos from the same location to a local Facebook group and heard, that it had been converted to a clubhouse atContinue reading “Waiting For Its End”
God Had No Plans To Save It
Now we’re arriving to a special location, because this is a former church. Yes, it doesn’t look like one, but it is one. Built in 1954, it is actually technically not a church, as laws back then required an administrative decision to build one, and there was none. Yet it was used as a churchContinue reading “God Had No Plans To Save It”
Just Before It Was Gone
That year I had read news about the demolition of a market garden in Imatra, just by the Eastern border. It was stated, that the demolition would start during summer, so I wasn’t really sure what would be left when I’d arrive. The garden had existed since the 1950’s or the 1960’s according to aerialContinue reading “Just Before It Was Gone”
Spotted From Another Train
Here we have an interesting builing. It looks like an ordinary home, but its window layout is a bit strange. I believe two of the two doors downstairs lead to apartments and the third one to a stairway upstairs, where there is a lobby and more apartments. I originally spotted this building through a trainContinue reading “Spotted From Another Train”
Nothing Has Happened In A Year, And It’s Probably Only Good
Welcome to another familiar location for a change. This here is the former elementary school, which is considered as architecturally and historically important. The locals want to preserve it, the city wants to demolish it. The story is familiar as well. A year has passed, but the situation is still at a standstill. I’ve removedContinue reading “Nothing Has Happened In A Year, And It’s Probably Only Good”
When It’s Closed, Anything Can Happen Part VII
And so we are entering classroom number two. A view to a classroom. And something, that probably is the great hall of the building. Another classroom. With a surprisingly modern chair. Open windows. Well, they’ve put the emphasis to the ceiling. Another look at the great hall. A sign about ostriches. What the fuck? TheContinue reading “When It’s Closed, Anything Can Happen Part VII”
When It’s Closed, Anything Can Happen Part VI
Moving on upstairs, then. Once in a blue moon. A look back towards the dormitory wing. The teachers’ study. This one is interesting. So let’s enter. The teachers’ study occupied two top floors of the main building. There was even a balcony. And a classic 1950’s handrail, too. I wonder what was on those shelvesContinue reading “When It’s Closed, Anything Can Happen Part VI”
When It’s Closed, Anything Can Happen Part V
This is probably the school canteen. And here we have the first looks at the kitchen. The back of the canteen was again a mess. And a look back to the other direction. A painting. Moving on to the kitchen, then. There were loads of dishes left. It looks like the place has been abandonedContinue reading “When It’s Closed, Anything Can Happen Part V”