So I turned my attention towards the cook’s building. One more look at the school filled with sawdust, though. I could have climbed in through the window, but it wouldn’t have been of much use, as there was no floor. The cook’s apartment, though, was accessible. Even some of the old furniture was left. AllContinue reading “The Sawdusty School Part II”
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The Sawdusty School Part I
The people did direct me to the following abandoned school. Well, here it is. Something again makes me believe, that somebody started renovations and then abandoned them. At least the amount of windows and other stuff on the porch would suggest that. There was another entrance. And a lot more windows. This building probably containsContinue reading “The Sawdusty School Part I”
Second Eyes Stalking A Childhood Home
This post has absolutely zero things to do with urban exploration. But as the story is great, I will share it anyway. I still had my plan to visit every single and current municipality in Finland during one summer, and now I reached a critical point. The Northern part of Finland has few municipalities andContinue reading “Second Eyes Stalking A Childhood Home”
They Sure Picked The Best Business Spot
Same sunset, different location. If you’ve followed this blog closely, you already know, that this is an old village store. The store was downstairs, the shopkeeper lived upstairs. What makes this place interesting is its location. It’s in the crossing of four very small roads. It’s 13 kilometers to the center of one municipality, 28Continue reading “They Sure Picked The Best Business Spot”
The Demolition Crew Probably Didn’t Appreciate The Help Part II
Moving on, you can actually see the end, which has been worst affected by the fire. These are numbers 7 and 8. It seems, that 8 was completely destroyed, while 7 had suffered major damage. I already knew their layouts, so I wasn’t interesed in digging charred ruins. The fire crew had been forced toContinue reading “The Demolition Crew Probably Didn’t Appreciate The Help Part II”
The Demolition Crew Probably Didn’t Appreciate The Help Part I
In the center of a long since defunct municipality, I made this very surprising discovery. Why is it surprising? Well, back in the 1960’s there were only about 3500 inhabitans here. Around 1500 were left by the time the municipality merged with its larger neighbours. To see such a large row house in here wasn’tContinue reading “The Demolition Crew Probably Didn’t Appreciate The Help Part I”
Surprisingly Empty Part II
So, up we go. The solution to place a large window in the stairway is highly unusual in houses from this era. It works, though. That is a fairly interesting discovery. A biking helmet. Am I the only one, who finds the use of wood panelling this way just lovely? There was more stuff upstairs.Continue reading “Surprisingly Empty Part II”
Surprisingly Empty Part I
Well, well, well, what do we have here. Empty windows and an overgrown yard. I smell another discovery. The windows were intact but the doors were open. Wonderful! There was a comfotable looking sofa on the veranda. A gossip and TV magazine. The show in question ran for two seasons and was cancelled in lateContinue reading “Surprisingly Empty Part I”
A Midsummer Date Part XVIII
There was a small lobby behind the store with doors to many directions. Old food ads. A small back office – with a safe. A hefty amount of files from different years. The shift from the S-group to K-group probably happened in the 1980’s. More files and brocuhres here. Stickers with important numbers everywhere. MostContinue reading “A Midsummer Date Part XVIII”
A Midsummer Date Part XVII
That was one corner of the store area. Let’s see what’s in the other direction. A collection of receipts by the cash register. The last one dates back to October 1996. Another suggestion about the date of abandonment. The shelves are empty. I believe, that there have been fruit or vegetables here. And also hereContinue reading “A Midsummer Date Part XVII”