Virtual Globetrotting: Abandoned

Virtual Globetrotting: Abandoned http://virtualglobetrotting.com/ A great way to explore everything that can be seen from space! en-us Copyright 2009 admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) admin@virtualglobetrotting.com (Nic) Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:40:34 -0800 http://backend.userland.com/rss <![CDATA[Thomaston Colored Institute]]>

Thomaston Colored Institute
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-11-08 14:40:34]]>

Thomaston Colored Institute
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-11-08 14:40:34]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/thomaston-colored-institute/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/thomaston-colored-institute/ Sun, 08 Nov 2009 14:40:34 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/thomaston-colored-institute/ 32.27275100 -87.63015000 <![CDATA[Civita de Bagnoregio (pop. 14)]]>

Civita de Bagnoregio (pop. 14)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-11-06 14:10:23
Almost abandoned hill town.]]>

Civita de Bagnoregio (pop. 14)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-11-06 14:10:23
Almost abandoned hill town.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/civita-de-bagnoregio-pop-14/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/civita-de-bagnoregio-pop-14/ Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:10:23 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/civita-de-bagnoregio-pop-14/ 42.62786500 12.11401500 <![CDATA[WWII ruins of Talisay City]]>

WWII ruins of Talisay City
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-10-30 10:34:02
The gorgeous Italianate ruins at Talisay City were formerly a mansion built in the 1890s by sugar baron Don Mariano Ledesma Lacson (1865-1948) as a gift to his Portuguese wife. The building was set afire in the early days of World War II to prevent it from falling into the hands of invading Japanese forces, who hoped to use it as there area headquarters. Today the ruins are a tourist attraction with the ruins and grounds owned by Lacson’s great-grandson.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wwii-ruins-of-talisay-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wwii-ruins-of-talisay-city/ Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:34:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/wwii-ruins-of-talisay-city/ 10.70915800 122.98249700 <![CDATA[Eloise Psychiatric Hospital]]>

Eloise Psychiatric Hospital
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-10-25 06:58:40]]>

Eloise Psychiatric Hospital
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-10-25 06:58:40]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eloise-psychiatric-hospital/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eloise-psychiatric-hospital/ Sun, 25 Oct 2009 06:58:40 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/eloise-psychiatric-hospital/ 42.28656400 -83.34219900 <![CDATA[Chateau de Miranda]]>

Chateau de Miranda
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-10-11 05:04:34
The Chateau de Miranda - also known as Chateau de Noisy or Home de Noisy - located not far from Dinant in Belgium, is abandoned since 1991.

During the French revolution, the family of the Count from Liedekerke-Beaufort has left the nearby feudal castle of Vèves to hide in a farm outside the village. After the revolution, the farm took the name of castle and finally became this gigantic house.

Between World War I and II, the castle became the "Home de Noisy", a vacation camp for SNCB (Belgian national rail company) railwaymen's childrens.

It was finally abandoned in 1991 and is slowly falling in ruins since. It has now became a very dangerous place to explore as you can guess by looking at the photos.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/polanri/sets/72057594049256550/
http://www.pastglory.nl/urban-exploration/chateau_noisy/chateau_noisy_miranda.html
http://telefunker.wordpress.com/2008/06/14/chateau-miranda-belgium/
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Charleston Speedway
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By: milwhcky
@ 2009-10-07 19:02:49
Plans are underway to rebuild this abandoned 1/3 mile dirt oval race track in time for the 2010 racing season. The track previously operated from the mid-1940's to the mid-1980's.

Google Earth's historical imagery offers several views of the track as it withered away.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/charleston-speedway-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/charleston-speedway-1/ Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:02:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/charleston-speedway-1/ 38.27919600 -81.53469100 <![CDATA[False Creek Speedway]]>

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False Creek Speedway
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By: milwhcky
@ 2009-09-20 18:27:43
The British Columbia Midget Auto Racing Association opened a 1/4 mile dirt track here in 1957. It was paved in 1959 and closed in 1962. Today, the track surface is still intact as part of Strathcona Park.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/false-creek-speedway/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/false-creek-speedway/ Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:27:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/false-creek-speedway/ 49.27440200 -123.08421800 <![CDATA[Ballarat ghost town]]>

Ballarat ghost town
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-17 12:56:50
Ballarat is a virtual ghost town. It was founded in 1896 as a supply point for the mines in the canyons of the Panamint Range. A quarter-mile to the south is Post Office Springs, a reliable water source used since the 1850s by prospectors and desert wanderers. George Riggins, a young immigrant from Australia, gave Ballarat its name when he proposed it should be named for Ballarat, Victoria, in the heart of Australia's gold country.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ballarat-ghost-town/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ballarat-ghost-town/ Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:56:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ballarat-ghost-town/ 36.04837000 -117.22362800 <![CDATA[Abandoned village of St. Kilda]]>

Abandoned village of St. Kilda
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-17 12:52:38
The Village as we see it today was laid out by the minister, the Reverend Neil Mackenzie, in the 1830s and consists of a crescent of houses with associated cultivation plots, all within a head dyke. The houses built in the 1830s were typical Hebridean black houses, single-roomed, the cattle being accommodated in them in winter. In the 1860s new houses were built. These were of a standard Hebridean design with an entrance lobby, small closet behind, and two main rooms.

The influences of religious zeal, illnesses brought by increased external contacts through tourism, and the First World War all contributed to the island's evacuation in 1930.]]>

Greek ghost town of Kayaköy
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-14 09:44:45
It was built on the site of the ancient city of Carmylessus in the 1700s. It experienced a renewal after nearby Fethiye (known as Makri) was devastated by an earthquake in 1856 and a major fire in 1885. After the Greco-Turkish War, Kayaköy was largely abandoned after a population exchange agreement was signed by the Turkish and Greek governments in 1923.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/greek-ghost-town-of-kayak-y/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/greek-ghost-town-of-kayak-y/ Mon, 14 Sep 2009 09:44:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/greek-ghost-town-of-kayak-y/ 36.57431000 29.09175400 <![CDATA[Jesuitical Ruins of Trinidad]]>

Jesuitical Ruins of Trinidad
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-09-11 09:09:32
Trinidad was founded by natives that came from the mission of San Carlos. Its main architects were fathers Juan Bautista Prímoli of Milan and the Catalan Jose Grimau. Uncompleted, this mission had one of the larges and prettiest churches of all missions, according to descriptions by travelers of that period.

After crossing the nave of the old church, you can see an impressive view of the frieze high on the altar wall, entirely decorated on the very stone, with a sequence of angels in baroque postures and their instruments. The two doors giving access to the sacristies are worth mentioning: the columns with disproportionate capitals and a triple row of leaves supporting the frieze with two lateral pillars and a sculptural motif in the center.

On the west side are the ruins of the tower and a long chapel. The tower, with a square base, reminds us of a fort tower and it is not known whether it was a belfry, an observation tower, or both at the same time. The chapel was probably used while the main church was being built. One of the sacristies also holds a small museum with local items (in original colors) and a scale model of the mission. It was declared Patrimony of Humanity by UNESCO in 1993.]]>

Llano Del Rio Ruins
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By: Parabellum
@ 2009-09-08 06:46:55
Llano Del Rio, which was organized under the Llano Del Rio Company was a corporate-run socialist Utopian society formed by Job Harriman. After failing as a politician, Harriman formed Llano. He believed that the success of socialism depended not only on politics, but also on the tangible realization of socialist principles.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Llano_Del_Rio]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/llano-del-rio-ruins/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/llano-del-rio-ruins/ Tue, 08 Sep 2009 06:46:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/llano-del-rio-ruins/ 34.50604400 -117.82748900 <![CDATA[Remains of the Dun Laoghaire Baths]]>

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Remains of the Dun Laoghaire Baths
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-27 09:04:19
he public swimming baths at Dun Laoghaire originally date from the 1790s but were removed in 1836 when the railway line was built.

In 1843 the new Royal Victorian Baths were built beside Scotman’s Bay. They were extremely popular and Dun Laoghaire became of the best and most popular places in Ireland to bathe. There was a range of bathing options including sea and fresh water, hot and cold baths. Children had their own pond and paddling pools and there was medical baths. These included sulphur, seaweed and Russian and hot sea-water. Moderate charges helped to increase their popularity as well as the fact that they were maintained to a high standard. Service was excellent and included the provision of hot towels if required. There was a tea- room nearby providing refreshments for the bathers. Buses and trains offered a regular means of transport to and from Dun Laoghaire.]]>

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Remains of the Merrion Promenade Pier and Baths

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Remains of the Merrion Promenade Pier and Baths
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-27 08:42:25
The Merrion Promenade Pier and Baths Co built Sandymount swimming baths in 1883. The baths measured approximately 40 by 40 meters, with a 75-meter pier added in 1884. The pier featured a bandstand half way along it and summer concerts were regularly held there for many years. By 1920, the pier had deteriorated so much that it had to be demolished. The concrete baths section, which resembles a small harbor, remains.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-the-merrion-promenade-pier-and-baths/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-the-merrion-promenade-pier-and-baths/ Thu, 27 Aug 2009 08:42:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/remains-of-the-merrion-promenade-pier-and-baths/ 53.32353400 -6.20511700 <![CDATA[Abandoned Resort of Bokor Mountain]]>

Abandoned Resort of Bokor Mountain
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-24 09:15:38
Bokor Hill Station is an abandoned French town built in 1922 on Bokor Mountain, just outside the town of Kampot, southern Cambodia.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-resort-of-bokor-mountain/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-resort-of-bokor-mountain/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:15:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-resort-of-bokor-mountain/ 10.62252700 104.02632800 <![CDATA[Half-Track Truck skeleton]]>

Half-Track Truck skeleton
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-24 09:13:18
These are the remains of a WWII M3 Half-track vehicle.]]>

Half-Track Truck skeleton
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-24 09:13:18
These are the remains of a WWII M3 Half-track vehicle.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/half-track-truck-skeleton/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/half-track-truck-skeleton/ Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:13:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/half-track-truck-skeleton/ 37.37545200 -110.53889800 <![CDATA[Abandoned Blackrock Baths]]>

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Abandoned Blackrock Baths
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-21 08:47:24
These Baths were built in the nineteenth century and much used until late in the last century have become somewhat of an eyesore on the DART Line with dilapidation and graffiti. There is uncertainty surrounding the safety of bathing in sea water baths filled from the Irish Sea, as distinct from swimming in the open sea itself, due to the continued operation of Sellafield in Great Britain.

The Blackrock baths have fallen into dilapidation since their closure and have been sold to developers Treasury Holdings, who have raised the possibility of building high-rise apartments on the site.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-blackrock-baths/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-blackrock-baths/ Fri, 21 Aug 2009 08:47:24 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-blackrock-baths/ 53.30301800 -6.17892600 <![CDATA[Rhoscrowther - the Welsh ghost village]]>

Rhoscrowther - the Welsh ghost village
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By: rozeeboy
@ 2009-08-18 06:16:29
Rhoscrowther is a small Welsh village which has slowly been swallowed up by the growth of the Texaco Oil Refinery. After a fairly major explosion in the early 1990's, Texaco began to offer a relocation package to the Rhoscrowther residents and move them to a safer location. Many took this up and the village has now become a ghost village. All that remains are a couple of residents, the church and the community hall.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rhoscrowther-the-welsh-ghost-village/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rhoscrowther-the-welsh-ghost-village/ Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:16:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/rhoscrowther-the-welsh-ghost-village/ 51.67917200 -5.03202800 <![CDATA[Kellogg's Cereal City (Closed)]]>

Kellogg's Cereal City (Closed)
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-08-17 12:56:46
Cereal City was a unique attraction, highlighting cereal past and present, but failed to capture the visitors it was hoping for. It opened in 1998 and closed in 2007]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kelloggs-cereal-city-closed/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kelloggs-cereal-city-closed/ Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:56:46 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/kelloggs-cereal-city-closed/ 42.32282700 -85.18736300 <![CDATA[Nitehawk Drive-in]]>

Nitehawk Drive-in
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-08-15 06:52:25]]>

Nitehawk Drive-in
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-08-15 06:52:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nitehawk-drive-in/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nitehawk-drive-in/ Sat, 15 Aug 2009 06:52:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nitehawk-drive-in/ 50.51396500 -103.67736200 <![CDATA[Diamond mine vehicle graveyard]]>

Diamond mine vehicle graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-08-04 09:29:52
The mine owned by De Beers is reputed to have the largest private earth moving fleet in the world.

Once a machine has been used for diamond harvesting in the De beers mine, it won't leave the mine anymore, even after it's Obsolete. Machines of any types have been piling up in the graveyard since the 1900's. The reason seems to be that people could find diamonds trapped in those old machines.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/diamond-mine-vehicle-graveyard/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/diamond-mine-vehicle-graveyard/ Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:29:52 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/diamond-mine-vehicle-graveyard/ -28.43021800 16.25902500 <![CDATA[Barnwell Castle]]>

Barnwell Castle
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-07-31 15:51:06
Barnwell Castle is a ruined castle south of the town of Oundle and west of the village of Barnwell, Northamptonshire (grid reference TL047853). It is a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument.[1]

A motte and bailey castle was erected in 1132.[2] The stone castle was built during the reign of King Henry III by the family of Berengar Le Moine. In 1621 it was used by its owner, Sir Edward Montagu, as an arsenal for the Royal cause during the Civil War.[3] After the civil war Sir Edward built a substantial manor house, Barnwell Manor, near the castle.[4]

Substantial parts of the castle remain. It is quadrilateral in shape with cylinder towers on the northeast, northwest and southwest corners. On the southeast corner is a twin-towered gatehouse. The walls are up to 30 feet (9 m) high and over 12 feet (4 m) thick.[5]

The castle is privately owned and access is not permitted.]]>

Lyveden New Bield
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-07-31 15:42:08
Lyveden New Bield (sometimes called New Build) is an unfinished summer house in the parish of Aldwinkle St Peter in the county of Northamptonshire, England.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lyveden-new-bield/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lyveden-new-bield/ Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:42:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lyveden-new-bield/ 52.45692300 -0.55329300 <![CDATA[Abandoned white dome beach houses]]>

Abandoned white dome beach houses
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-07-29 09:44:54
"The structures were built in 1982, but are slowly slipping in to the Gulf of Mexico now.
They survived Hurricane Wilma. It seems they were originally several hundred yards off shore but Hurricane Wilma washed away a considerable amount of shore and severely damaged them."

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-white-dome-beach-houses/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-white-dome-beach-houses/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:44:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-white-dome-beach-houses/ 25.84531800 -81.68131600 <![CDATA[Skivarps Sockerfabrik]]>

Skivarps Sockerfabrik
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-07-29 07:36:55
Skivarp Sugar factory. Production started 1902. It was Sweden's first factory to produce white refined sugar.
The factory closed 1960 and it is abandoned now.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/skivarps-sockerfabrik/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/skivarps-sockerfabrik/ Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:36:55 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/skivarps-sockerfabrik/ 55.42803600 13.58095800 <![CDATA[Government bunker of Germany]]>

Government bunker of Germany
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By: Dania
@ 2009-07-26 12:21:49
The Government Bunker (Regierungsbunker) in Germany, officially named Ausweichsitz der Verfassungsorgane des Bundes im Krisen- und Verteidigungsfall zur Wahrung von deren Funktionstüchtigkeit [AdVB] (Emergency Seat of the Federal Constitutional Organs in the event of Crisis or Defense Situations to maintain their Ability to Function) was a massive underground complex designed to house the German government, parliament and all federal personnel needed to keep the government working in the event of war or severe crisis. Located only about 25 km south of Bonn, Germany (the capital and government seat of pre-unification West Germany), in the Ahr Valley between the towns of Ahrweiler and Dernau, it was one of the best kept secrets of West Germany. It was built between 1960 and 1972 inside two abandoned railway tunnels, maintained and kept in a working condition for about 30 years and decommissioned in 1997. A small part of the once-secret site is now open to the public as Government Bunker Documentation Site, while the vast majority is abandoned and sealed.]]>

Alternate government seat of Hesse
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By: Dania
@ 2009-07-26 12:01:33
At the monastery Eberbach at Eltville the government of Hesse had their alternate government seat during the cold war.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-hesse/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-hesse/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 12:01:33 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-hesse/ 50.04380800 8.04597300 <![CDATA[Alternate government seat of Rhineland-Palatinate]]>

Alternate government seat of Rhineland-Palatinate

Alternate government seat of Rhineland-Palatinate
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By: Dania
@ 2009-07-26 11:46:39
In the mountain at this castle at Traben-Trarbach the government of Rhineland-Palatinate had their alternate government seat during the cold war. It had the name "Haus Horst"

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-rhineland-palatinate/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-rhineland-palatinate/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:46:39 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-rhineland-palatinate/ 49.99675000 7.12338400 <![CDATA[Alternate government seat of Baden-Württemberg]]>

Alternate government seat of Baden-Württemberg

Alternate government seat of Baden-Württemberg
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By: Dania
@ 2009-07-26 11:08:48
In the hill at Oberreichenbach the government of Baden-Wuerttemberg had their alternate government during the cold war. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-baden-w-rttemberg/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-baden-w-rttemberg/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 11:08:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-baden-w-rttemberg/ 48.72920500 8.66665700 <![CDATA[Alternate government seat of Saarland]]>

Alternate government seat of Saarland
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By: Dania
@ 2009-07-26 10:55:30
Under the Highschool of Wadern the government of Saarland had their alternate government seat during the cold war.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-saarland/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-saarland/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:55:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-saarland/ 49.54405700 6.90073900 <![CDATA[Alternate government seat of Schleswig-Holstein]]>

Alternate government seat of Schleswig-Holstein

Alternate government seat of Schleswig-Holstein
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By: Dania
@ 2009-07-26 10:45:53
Under the school of Lindewitt the government of Scleswig-Holstein had their alternate government seat during the cold war.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-schleswig-holstein/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-schleswig-holstein/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 10:45:53 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-of-schleswig-holstein/ 54.70008900 9.21041100 <![CDATA[Canadian Emergency Government Headquarters]]>

Canadian Emergency Government Headquarters
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By: Dania
@ 2009-07-26 05:26:24
Emergency Government Headquarters are nuclear fallout bunkers built by the Government of Canada at the height of the Cold War during the infancy of the ICBM threat. Scattered across the country, the shelters are popularly known as "Diefenbunkers", a nickname coined by federal opposition politicians of the early 1960s, and was derived from the name of the Prime Minister of the day, John Diefenbaker, who authorized their construction.

These facilities were built, often in great secrecy, at rural locations outside major cities across Canada. Most were two-story underground bunkers (the largest one—just outside of Ottawa—had four floors) capable of withstanding a near-miss from a nuclear explosion. Each underground building had massive blast doors at the surface, as well as extensive air filters to prevent radiation infiltration. Underground storage was built for food, fuel, fresh water, and other supplies for the facility which was capable of supporting several dozen people for weeks.

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Alternate government seat North Rhine-Westphalia

Alternate government seat North Rhine-Westphalia
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By: Dania
@ 2009-07-26 05:15:15
The Alternate seat North Rhine-Westphalia was a secret nuclear bunker in Urft, Kreis Euskirchen. In a nuclear war the Prime Minister and 200 experts took protection of government business.

The planning started in 1962. The complex is about 1,000 square meters, it measures 35 x 29 x 16.2 meters. The entrance is camouflaged in a civilian double garage.

In 1993 the bunker was closed and sold to private owners. A tour is available by appointment. The former alternative seat of the federal government is located approximately 50 miles east in the neighboring district of Ahrweiler.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-north-rhine-westphalia/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-north-rhine-westphalia/ Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:15:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/alternate-government-seat-north-rhine-westphalia/ 50.50678100 6.57663700 <![CDATA[Christian IV's Brewhouse]]>

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Christian IV's Brewhouse
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By: Dania
@ 2009-07-23 07:06:19
Christian IV's Brewhouse (Danish: Christian IV's Bryghus) is a building in Copenhagen, Denmark, dating from 1608. In spite of the name under which it is known today, the building was not originally built for the pirpose of brewing beer. It is located on Slotsholmen by the harbourfront and was constructed for military purposes as a corner bastion as part of Christian IV's fortification of the city. Already eight years later, the building had lost its military significance due to the construction of the artificial island Christianshavn with its extensice system of ramparts and bastions. Upon royal order, the building was then taken into use as a brewhouse that was to supply the King's troops with beer.For this purpose the building was capped with a high shale roof with steep gables over the massive walls.

In 1632 the Brewhouse was hit by a fire. The extend of the damages is not known but the house was rebuilt in 1635-36. During the following years the Brewhouse developed into a fully equipped brewery with copper kettles, bottling and hop wessels, and cobbled floors.

The Brewhouse briefly regained its military significance under Sweden's siege of Copenhagen. One of the assault on Copenhagen took place at the Brewhouse in 1658-60. With its imposing walls and strategic location right by Christian IV's naval harbour that was located where the Royal Library Garden lies today, the building once again played an important part in the city's defence. The night between 7 and 8 May 1767, the Brewhouse was once again devastated by a fire and this sat an end to its life as a brewery. During the following years the building was rebuilt and then served as a depot both for the brewery guild, various public bodies and the Tøjhus Museum. Since then the house has been empty.]]>

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Milan Speedway
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By: milwhcky
@ 2009-07-19 16:29:38
This high-banked 3/8 mile clay oval track opened in 1960 and closed after the 2005 season. The remaining fixtures have recently been dismantled. Several classes of stock cars raced here on Saturday nights.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/milan-speedway/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/milan-speedway/ Sun, 19 Jul 2009 16:29:38 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/milan-speedway/ 35.87321000 -88.77018700 <![CDATA[Sonesta Beach Resort (abandoned)]]>

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Sonesta Beach Resort (abandoned)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-07-02 12:00:49]]>

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Sonesta Beach Resort (abandoned)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-07-02 12:00:49]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sonesta-beach-resort-abandoned/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sonesta-beach-resort-abandoned/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sonesta-beach-resort-abandoned/ 25.69448600 -80.15741200 <![CDATA[Miami Marine Stadium (abandoned)]]>

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Miami Marine Stadium (abandoned)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-07-02 11:01:41
The Stadium was built in 1964, designed by the firm now referred to as Spillis Candela DMJM, Hilario Candela principal designer. Initially used for power boat races, it became a location for concerts, sunrise services and many other community events. Initial cost of the Stadium was $2 million.

The Stadium was closed in 1992 after Hurricane Andrew.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/miami-marine-stadium-abandoned/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/miami-marine-stadium-abandoned/ Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:01:41 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/miami-marine-stadium-abandoned/ 25.74300500 -80.16966100 <![CDATA[Hammeren Lighthouse]]>

Hammeren Lighthouse
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By: Dania
@ 2009-06-28 09:10:49
Built 1872 but closed again 1895 because it was impossible to see the lighthouse in bad weather. Replaced by Hammerodde Lighthouse.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hammeren-lighthouse/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hammeren-lighthouse/ Sun, 28 Jun 2009 09:10:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hammeren-lighthouse/ 55.28690900 14.75920100 <![CDATA[Tar Heel Speedway]]>

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Tar Heel Speedway
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By: milwhcky
@ 2009-06-24 14:21:02
This 1/4 mile paved oval track was open from 1957-75. It hosted three NASCAR races in 1962 and 1963, with Petty Enterprises Plymouths winning all of them - twice by Jim Paschal and once by Richard Petty.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tar-heel-speedway/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tar-heel-speedway/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 14:21:02 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/tar-heel-speedway/ 35.91253800 -79.79734600 <![CDATA[Continental/Divco Plant]]>

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Continental/Divco Plant
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By: Parabellum
@ 2009-06-24 08:24:07]]>

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Continental/Divco Plant
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By: Parabellum
@ 2009-06-24 08:24:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/continental-divco-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/continental-divco-plant/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:24:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/continental-divco-plant/ 42.37321500 -82.95628900 <![CDATA[Værøy Airport]]>

Værøy Airport
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-06-21 16:23:03]]>

Værøy Airport
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-06-21 16:23:03]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/v-r-y-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/v-r-y-airport/ Sun, 21 Jun 2009 16:23:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/v-r-y-airport/ 67.69042500 12.66243000 <![CDATA[Derlict apartment house]]>

Derlict apartment house
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-06-16 09:41:30
Anyone got info on this??]]>

Derlict apartment house
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-06-16 09:41:30
Anyone got info on this??]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/derlict-apartment-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/derlict-apartment-house/ Tue, 16 Jun 2009 09:41:30 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/derlict-apartment-house/ 51.88475600 4.49272200 <![CDATA[Mårup Church]]>

Mårup Church
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By: Dania
@ 2009-06-13 14:35:34
Mårup Church is a church in Mårup Parish in Hjørring Municipality. The church is on Lønstrup Cliff, a ca. 15 km long coastal slope between Lønstrup and Løkken. It was built in 1200s.

On 24 March 2008 the church was used for the last time to worship in connection with service 2 Easter Monday.

Mårup Church was in 1987 used as a location during filming for Gabriel Axel Oscar-winning film Babette Feast, based on Karen Blixen's story of the same name.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-rup-church/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-rup-church/ Sat, 13 Jun 2009 14:35:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/m-rup-church/ 57.46253900 9.78469300 <![CDATA[Royal Pier Hotel]]>

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Royal Pier Hotel
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-06-08 04:55:50
Royal Pier Hotel burned down on June 4th, 2009 ]]>

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Royal Pier Hotel
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-06-08 04:55:50
Royal Pier Hotel burned down on June 4th, 2009 ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-pier-hotel/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-pier-hotel/ Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:55:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/royal-pier-hotel/ 51.35521100 -2.99408900 <![CDATA[Satsop Nuclear Power Plant ("Whoops")]]>

Satsop Nuclear Power Plant ("Whoops")
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By: jbottero
@ 2009-05-29 09:34:48
Satsop is known for the unfinished Satsop Nuclear Power Plant, a facility designed to house two 1250 megawatt pressurized water reactors. Construction of the Satsop Nuclear Power Plant began in 1977 and was halted in 1983 after a $961 million budget shortfall, leaving the plant 76% complete. The plant was maintained, ready for construction to be resumed, until 1994, when it was finally canceled. In 1995, a demolition plan was finalized that eventually turned the site into the Satsop Development Park.

Because of the controversy surrounding the construction and cancelation of the power plant, the facility is known locally as "Whoops", a play on its official acronym, WPPSS (Washington Public Power Supply System).]]>

Hellingly Asylum
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By: Parabellum
@ 2009-05-22 08:16:06
The East Essex County Mental Asylum opened its doors in 1903. It is built close to the small village of Hellingly, in South West England. The architect G.T. Hine designed the Victorian hospital on a very large scale, spreading the many buildings on a huge campus.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hellingly-asylum/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hellingly-asylum/ Fri, 22 May 2009 08:16:06 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hellingly-asylum/ 50.88948500 0.26853200 <![CDATA[Olympia Brewing Company (Closed)]]>

Olympia Brewing Company (Closed)
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By: jbottero
@ 2009-05-21 13:49:20
The Olympia Brewing Company began brewing Olympia Beer at the Olympia Brewery in 1896 at the Tumwater Falls of the Deschutes River and continued until Prohibition. It was founded by Leopold Schmidt, a German immigrant living in Montana. After Prohibition ended, a new brewery was erected just upstream from the original.

As with many other regional breweries, ownership of this brewery eventually passed through several corporations including Pabst, G. Heileman, and Stroh's, until the brewery was eventually purchased by SABMiller. For a time, the Olympia brewery took over the brewing of other Pacific Northwest brands as their original breweries were closed one by one, including the Lucky Lager brewery in Vancouver, Washington, the Henry Weinhard's brewery in Portland, Oregon, and the Rainier Beer brewery in Seattle, Washington. Miller closed the Olympia brewery on July 1, 2003 citing the unprofitability of such a small brewery.]]>

RAF Tain
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-15 16:50:48]]>

RAF Tain
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-15 16:50:48]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-tain/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-tain/ Fri, 15 May 2009 16:50:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/raf-tain/ 57.81061200 -3.97413300 <![CDATA[Mosedale Viaduct]]>

Mosedale Viaduct
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-05-15 10:26:45]]>

Mosedale Viaduct
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-05-15 10:26:45]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mosedale-viaduct/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mosedale-viaduct/ Fri, 15 May 2009 10:26:45 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mosedale-viaduct/ 54.62363000 -2.99984200 <![CDATA[Hotel Monte Palace]]>

Hotel Monte Palace
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-05-14 07:42:09
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/2435751]]>

Hotel Monte Palace
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-05-14 07:42:09
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/2435751]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hotel-monte-palace/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hotel-monte-palace/ Thu, 14 May 2009 07:42:09 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/hotel-monte-palace/ 37.83975900 -25.79292700 <![CDATA[Abandoned small sailing boat]]>

Abandoned small sailing boat
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-01 10:48:37]]>

Abandoned small sailing boat
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-05-01 10:48:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-small-sailing-boat/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-small-sailing-boat/ Fri, 01 May 2009 10:48:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-small-sailing-boat/ 41.75126400 12.23007900 <![CDATA[Abandoned igloo hotel]]>

Abandoned igloo hotel
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-30 08:11:00
Abandoned 4 story igloo shaped hotel made of concrete.]]>

Abandoned igloo hotel
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-30 08:11:00
Abandoned 4 story igloo shaped hotel made of concrete.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-igloo-hotel/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-igloo-hotel/ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 08:11:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-igloo-hotel/ 63.18770600 -149.35992800 <![CDATA[Trojan Nuclear Power Plant]]>

Trojan Nuclear Power Plant
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By: jbottero
@ 2009-04-29 08:33:15
Trojan Nuclear Power Plant was a pressurized water reactor nuclear power plant in Rainier, Oregon, United States, and the only commercial nuclear power plant to be built in Oregon. After sixteen years of service it was closed by its operator, Portland General Electric (PGE), almost twenty years before the end of its design lifetime. Decommissioning and demolition of the plant began in 1993 and was completed in 2006.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trojan-nuclear-power-plant/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trojan-nuclear-power-plant/ Wed, 29 Apr 2009 08:33:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/trojan-nuclear-power-plant/ 46.04066500 -122.88562100 <![CDATA[Klippan Leather factory]]>

Klippan Leather factory
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-04-19 22:37:27
Opened 1908. Was making leather mainly to shoes and boots in the beginning but expanded to other products like furniture and book leather.

With many ups and downs during the years production finally stopped 1988 and the factory has since them been abandoned.

The factory has been very popular among "Urban Explorers" in Sweden and has been covered on alot of websites.

But the end is near for this place now, the factory are doomed for demolition this fall.

For more info just type in "Klippans Läderfabrik" and you will get alot of hits on the factory, both pictures and youtube clips.

Pictures.
http://www.jasifil.se/klippan/pictures/klippans_lader/
http://www.jornmark.se/places_intro.aspx?placeid=70〈=
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Nuclear power plant abandoned before completion

Nuclear power plant abandoned before completion
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-19 21:05:54
The Crimean Atomic Energy Station was inspected following the Chernobyl disaster of 1986, and was found to be located on a geologically volatile site. Construction of the facility was summarily abandoned.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nuclear-power-plant-abandoned-before-completion/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nuclear-power-plant-abandoned-before-completion/ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 21:05:54 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/nuclear-power-plant-abandoned-before-completion/ 45.39134500 35.80241600 <![CDATA[Abandoned skijump]]>

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Abandoned skijump
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-19 05:00:01
Ahvenisto skijump was built in 1968 but after first years was seldom used because of difficult wind conditions. Last jumps were made in 1995 and since then it has been used as a base for radio amateur antennas and for rock climbing.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-skijump/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-skijump/ Sun, 19 Apr 2009 05:00:01 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-skijump/ 61.00019749 24.41797164 <![CDATA[Abandoned Shopping Carts]]>

Abandoned Shopping Carts
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-04-17 16:39:37]]>

Abandoned Shopping Carts
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By: kkeps
@ 2009-04-17 16:39:37]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-shopping-carts/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-shopping-carts/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:39:37 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-shopping-carts/ 32.64194900 -117.09119300 <![CDATA[Sunnyside Drive-in (closed)]]>

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Sunnyside Drive-in (closed)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-17 15:34:17
This drive-in opened in 1965 and closed in the late 1980s. Pacific Theaters used the property for swap meets until the late 1990s. The grounds had space for 1612 cars. Everything was demolished in 2004. ]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sunnyside-drive-in-closed/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sunnyside-drive-in-closed/ Fri, 17 Apr 2009 15:34:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/sunnyside-drive-in-closed/ 36.75625500 -119.70232100 <![CDATA[Housing project abandoned during construction]]>

Housing project abandoned during construction

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Housing project abandoned during construction
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-15 10:44:36]]>

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Housing project abandoned during construction
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-15 10:44:36]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/housing-project-abandoned-during-construction/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/housing-project-abandoned-during-construction/ Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:44:36 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/housing-project-abandoned-during-construction/ 42.06331300 12.27544900 <![CDATA[Submerged railroad]]>

Submerged railroad
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-13 05:06:22
A railroad bed permanently submerged by the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1958. It can be seen and followed at Google Maps even through water. The railroad was rebuilt about a mile north from the original line.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submerged-railroad/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submerged-railroad/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 05:06:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/submerged-railroad/ 44.93272400 -75.10728100 <![CDATA[Lost highway]]>

Lost highway
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By: Hinkkanen
@ 2009-04-13 04:42:56
Part of the original Canadian Highway 2 permanently submerged by the creation of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1958. Map of the submerged area here:
http://www.lostvillages.ca/en/html/map_of_villages.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lost-highway/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lost-highway/ Mon, 13 Apr 2009 04:42:56 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lost-highway/ 44.90237300 -75.15459500 <![CDATA[Abandoned Aerospatiale SE-210 Caravelle 12 (Air Inter)]]>

Abandoned Aerospatiale SE-210 Caravelle 12 (Air Inter)

Abandoned Aerospatiale SE-210 Caravelle 12 (Air Inter)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-04-11 05:22:50]]>

Abandoned Aerospatiale SE-210 Caravelle 12 (Air Inter)
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-04-11 05:22:50]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-aerospatiale-se-210-caravelle-12-air-inter/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-aerospatiale-se-210-caravelle-12-air-inter/ Sat, 11 Apr 2009 05:22:50 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-aerospatiale-se-210-caravelle-12-air-inter/ 48.06122400 -1.73292200 <![CDATA[Lighthouse buried in sand dunes]]>

Lighthouse buried in sand dunes
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-07 20:13:07
Rubjerg Knude Lighthouse in Jutland Denmark started life on December 27, 1900 (construction started in 1899). The lighthouse is 60 metres above sea level. Until 1908 it operated on gas.
It ceased to operate on August 1, 1968.

Shifting sands and coastal erosion led to the buildings being abandoned in 2002. Prior to their abandonment, the buildings had been used as a museum and coffee shop. The small buildings are now partially buried in sand.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lighthouse-buried-in-sand-dunes/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lighthouse-buried-in-sand-dunes/ Tue, 07 Apr 2009 20:13:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/lighthouse-buried-in-sand-dunes/ 57.44893300 9.77435100 <![CDATA[Abandoned sugar cane factory]]>

Abandoned sugar cane factory
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-04-04 21:54:49
The first factory was built around 1830, it changed ownership in 1860, and thanks to technical improvement in the sugar cane processing kept changing and growing until it was finally shut down in 1970. All the sugar cane related activity moved to a more modern factory nearby.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-sugar-cane-factory/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-sugar-cane-factory/ Sat, 04 Apr 2009 21:54:49 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-sugar-cane-factory/ -21.30181100 55.42818100 <![CDATA[Namibian ghost town of Kolmanskop]]>

Namibian ghost town of Kolmanskop
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 11:03:12
It was a small mining village and is now a popular tourist destination run by the joint firm NAMDEB (Namibia-De Beers).
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/namibian-ghost-town-of-kolmanskop/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/namibian-ghost-town-of-kolmanskop/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:03:12 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/namibian-ghost-town-of-kolmanskop/ -26.70254000 15.22952400 <![CDATA[Bolivian railway graveyard]]>

Bolivian railway graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 10:58:15]]>

Bolivian railway graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 10:58:15]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bolivian-railway-graveyard/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bolivian-railway-graveyard/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:58:15 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/bolivian-railway-graveyard/ -20.47867800 -66.83270900 <![CDATA[Soviet submarine graveyard]]>

Soviet submarine graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 10:15:25]]>

Soviet submarine graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 10:15:25]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-submarine-graveyard/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-submarine-graveyard/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:15:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-submarine-graveyard/ 49.02595500 140.25753200 <![CDATA[Very remote Ethiopian ghost town - hottest place on earth]]>

Very remote Ethiopian ghost town - hottest place on earth

Very remote Ethiopian ghost town - hottest place on earth
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 10:02:48
A former potash mine. Dallol currently holds the record high average temperature for an inhabited location on Earth, where an average annual temperature of 34°C (94°F) was recorded between the years 1960 and 1966. Dallol is also one of the most remote places on Earth. There are no roads; the only regular transport service is provided by camel caravans which travel to the area to collect salt.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/very-remote-ethiopian-ghost-town-hottest-place-on-earth/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/very-remote-ethiopian-ghost-town-hottest-place-on-earth/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:02:48 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/very-remote-ethiopian-ghost-town-hottest-place-on-earth/ 14.23881800 40.29346900 <![CDATA[Abandoned whale station and whaling fleet]]>

Abandoned whale station and whaling fleet
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:55:31]]>

Abandoned whale station and whaling fleet
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:55:31]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-whale-station-and-whaling-fleet/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-whale-station-and-whaling-fleet/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:55:31 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-whale-station-and-whaling-fleet/ -54.28126500 -36.50825500 <![CDATA[Soviet army tank graveyard]]>

Soviet army tank graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:51:43
When Russia left Afghanistan after the war, a lot of their equipment was left behind.]]>

Soviet army tank graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:51:43
When Russia left Afghanistan after the war, a lot of their equipment was left behind.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard-2/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard-2/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:51:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard-2/ 34.56250300 69.31489500 <![CDATA[Soviet army tank graveyard]]>

Soviet army tank graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:50:25
When Russia left Afghanistan after the war, a lot of their equipment was left behind.]]>

Soviet army tank graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:50:25
When Russia left Afghanistan after the war, a lot of their equipment was left behind.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard-1/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard-1/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:50:25 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard-1/ 34.55421000 69.31413400 <![CDATA[Soviet army tank graveyard]]>

Soviet army tank graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:47:57
When Russia left Afghanistan after the war, a lot of their equipment was left behind.
]]>

Soviet army tank graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:47:57
When Russia left Afghanistan after the war, a lot of their equipment was left behind.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:47:57 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/soviet-army-tank-graveyard/ 34.54893900 69.31793700 <![CDATA[Abandoned Alaskan copper mine ghost town]]>

Abandoned Alaskan copper mine ghost town

Abandoned Alaskan copper mine ghost town
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-25 09:14:51
In 1916, the peak year for production, the mines produced copper ore valued at $32.4 million.

In 1925 a Kennecott geologist predicted that the end of the high-grade ore bodies was in sight. The highest grades of ore were largely depleted by the early 1930s. The Glacier Mine closed in 1929. The Mother Lode was next, closing at the end of July 1938. The final three, Erie, Jumbo and Bonanza, closed that September.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-alaskan-copper-mine-ghost-town/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-alaskan-copper-mine-ghost-town/ Wed, 25 Mar 2009 09:14:51 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-alaskan-copper-mine-ghost-town/ 61.48417100 -142.88807600 <![CDATA[Abandoned Victorian Metal Lighthouse]]>

Abandoned Victorian Metal Lighthouse
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 21:15:03
Whiteford Lighthouse is located off the coast at Whiteford Point near Whiteford Sands, on the Gower peninsula, south Wales. It is the only remaining cast iron lighthouse surrounded by the sea in the United Kingdom. It was built in 1865. The tower is 61ft high and made up of eight courses of cast iron plates. The light was extinguished in 1921.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-victorian-metal-lighthouse/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-victorian-metal-lighthouse/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:15:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-victorian-metal-lighthouse/ 51.65259000 -4.25102500 <![CDATA[Abandoned Futuro house]]>

Abandoned Futuro house
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 21:11:27]]>

Abandoned Futuro house
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 21:11:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-futuro-house/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-futuro-house/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:11:27 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-futuro-house/ 32.89793900 -96.30028400 <![CDATA[Abandoned oil rig in the Naminian desert]]>

Abandoned oil rig in the Naminian desert

Abandoned oil rig in the Naminian desert
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 21:09:19
This is an abandoned oil drilling rig that was operational in the late '60s and early 70's. At the centre is the main power unit, a V16 Caterpillar engine. Erected by hopeful entrepreneurs long before the National Park was actualyl proclaimed. Today, it provides a perfect nesting area for birds during the breeding season.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-oil-rig-in-the-naminian-desert/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-oil-rig-in-the-naminian-desert/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 21:09:19 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-oil-rig-in-the-naminian-desert/ -20.88997800 13.44712600 <![CDATA[Abandoned Detroit Public Schools Book Depository]]>

Abandoned Detroit Public Schools Book Depository

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Abandoned Detroit Public Schools Book Depository
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 21:02:40
The building was originally the city's main post office. A tunnel between the warehouse and the Michigan Central Station across the street shuttled mail brought in from all over the country by train. After a few decades of use, the post office moved and the Detroit Public Schools purchased the warehouse for their main depository of school supplies and records. As many as 75 to 100 people worked there at any given time.

On March 4, 1987, at 9:20 a.m., a fire broke out at the Roosevelt Warehouse. It spread rapidly through stacks of books on the third floor. More than 100 firefighters spent hours dousing the flames with thousands of gallons of water, but the building was effectively destroyed. At the time, school officials measured the damage at "several million dollars for the contents alone."

According to Reginald Ciokajlo, then superintendent of support services, the district was lucky that most of that year's textbooks and materials had already been delivered and none of the principals had placed their orders for the next school year's textbooks. School and student records going back to 1918 were destroyed.

After the fire, the Detroit Public Schools abandoned the Roosevelt warehouse and eventually started storing supplies at a new location.]]>

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Abandoned (never used) Highgate tube station

Abandoned (never used) Highgate tube station
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 20:53:18
The present low-level station was built in the late 1930s as part of London Underground's Northern Heights plan. It is just part of the planned station but the advent of the Second World War postponed parts of the project and eventually led to its cancellation. The low-level station was built directly below the existing high-level London & North Eastern Railway (LNER) station.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-never-used-highgate-tube-station/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-never-used-highgate-tube-station/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:53:18 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-never-used-highgate-tube-station/ 51.57785300 -0.14609500 <![CDATA[Abandoned monument by sculptor Dušan Džamonja]]>

Abandoned monument by sculptor Dušan Džamonja

Abandoned monument by sculptor Dušan Džamonja
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 20:49:32
Created in 1967 by sculptor Dušan Džamonja, it's dedicated to the Revolution in Moslavina.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-monument-by-sculptor-du-an-d-amonja/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-monument-by-sculptor-du-an-d-amonja/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:49:32 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-monument-by-sculptor-du-an-d-amonja/ 45.64106700 16.77800100 <![CDATA[Abandoned aboriginal Corringie Settlement]]>

Abandoned aboriginal Corringie Settlement
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 20:47:07]]>

Abandoned aboriginal Corringie Settlement
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 20:47:07]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-aboriginal-corringie-settlement/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-aboriginal-corringie-settlement/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:47:07 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-aboriginal-corringie-settlement/ -28.32066900 121.16555800 <![CDATA[Abandoned train]]>

Abandoned train
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 20:29:47]]>

Abandoned train
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 20:29:47]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-train/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-train/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:29:47 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-train/ 53.58114600 142.93325000 <![CDATA[Junkyard of classic old cars]]>

Junkyard of classic old cars
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 20:25:03
Located in the small community of Kaufdorf, the site containing around 500 cars mostly from the 1930s to 60s has not been touched for more than 30 years.

The now overgrown relics were originally bought for their parts by a car dealer who – not wanting to see the vehicles pressed and shredded - parked them cheek by jowl on his lot.The dealer retired in the 1970s and passed the business on to his son, who left the old cars where they were.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/junkyard-of-classic-old-cars/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/junkyard-of-classic-old-cars/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 20:25:03 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/junkyard-of-classic-old-cars/ 46.83561300 7.50626400 <![CDATA[Abandoned shale oil plant]]>

Abandoned shale oil plant
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 20:22:26
Between 1939 and 1952 National Oil Proprietary Limited extracted oil from shale at their Glen Davis works in the Capertee Valley approximately 120 miles west of Sydney. The plant was built using much equipment salvaged from the closed Newnes shale oil works nearby.

Although regarded as strategic for Australia's wartime oil supply, the venture was plagued by technical, financial and political difficulties, and anticipated production was never fully realised. Viability of the shale mine and oil works were always questionable and they closed after a short and troubled life.]]>

Abandoned Siberian city
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 19:10:00
Promyshlennyi is a small city located in Vorkuta area. I can't find any valid information on its history. It is said that the city was abandoned more than 20 years ago, possibly before the end of USSR.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-siberian-city/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-siberian-city/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:10:00 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-siberian-city/ 67.60632700 63.90923000 <![CDATA[Great tank & military vehicle graveyard]]>

Great tank & military vehicle graveyard
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 19:02:04
In Asmara -an important city of Eritrea- a huge graveyard of wrecked military tanks, armoured vehicles and other relics of war, captured by the Eritreans or left behind by the Dergue from Ethiopia while evacuating Eritrea.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-tank-military-vehicle-graveyard/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-tank-military-vehicle-graveyard/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:02:04 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/great-tank-military-vehicle-graveyard/ 15.32859000 38.91310800 <![CDATA["Mole Hole" at former Plattsburgh AFB]]>

"Mole Hole" at former Plattsburgh AFB
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By: skyeye
@ 2009-03-24 18:44:17
The "Mole Hole" was the alert facility where air crews lived next to their bombers for up to a week at a time. The building adjoins the alert apron where the bombers were stationed. Tunnels and tubes provided speedy egress from the building and access to the aircraft.

]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mole-hole-at-former-plattsburgh-afb/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mole-hole-at-former-plattsburgh-afb/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 18:44:17 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/mole-hole-at-former-plattsburgh-afb/ 44.66981265 -73.46903086 <![CDATA[Abandoned Duga-3 over-the-horizon radar system]]>

Abandoned Duga-3 over-the-horizon radar system

Abandoned Duga-3 over-the-horizon radar system
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 16:52:08
This gigantic antenna system called Duga-3 is located near Prypiat in the Chernobyl area.

It was built in the 70's as an early missile detection system (over-the-horizon radar system). It was also called the Steel Yard hence its distinctive appearance. The antenna was deactivated in 1989.
]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-duga-3-over-the-horizon-radar-system/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-duga-3-over-the-horizon-radar-system/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:52:08 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-duga-3-over-the-horizon-radar-system/ 51.30545300 30.06571800 <![CDATA[Abandoned old planes at La Paz - Jfk International (El Alto) Airport]]>

Abandoned old planes at La Paz - Jfk International (El Alto) Airport

Abandoned old planes at La Paz - Jfk International (El Alto) Airport
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 16:49:34
Curtiss C-46 , Douglas DC-6A/C , Curtiss C-46A, Douglas DC-3, Convair T-29C]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-old-planes-at-la-paz-jfk-international-el-alto-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-old-planes-at-la-paz-jfk-international-el-alto-airport/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:49:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-old-planes-at-la-paz-jfk-international-el-alto-airport/ -16.51170000 -68.17218300 <![CDATA[Abandoned Buzludzha Monument (giant flying saucer)]]>

Abandoned Buzludzha Monument (giant flying saucer)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 16:45:22]]>

Abandoned Buzludzha Monument (giant flying saucer)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 16:45:22]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-buzludzha-monument-giant-flying-saucer/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-buzludzha-monument-giant-flying-saucer/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:45:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-buzludzha-monument-giant-flying-saucer/ 42.73551400 25.39422200 <![CDATA[Abandoned shipyard swallowed by vegetation]]>

Abandoned shipyard swallowed by vegetation
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 16:26:42]]>

Abandoned shipyard swallowed by vegetation
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-24 16:26:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-shipyard-swallowed-by-vegetation/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-shipyard-swallowed-by-vegetation/ Tue, 24 Mar 2009 16:26:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-shipyard-swallowed-by-vegetation/ 33.33402000 129.79801700 <![CDATA[Joyland Amusement Park]]>

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Joyland Amusement Park
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By: Citrohan
@ 2009-03-17 18:22:34
Joyland Amusement Park opened in 1949, and was in continuous operation until 2003. In 2005 the owners put the park up for sale on eBay with an opening bid of $1.6mil. No buyers were found and the park has since become a victim of the elements and vandals.

Link to story about Joyland eBay auction:
http://www.boingboing.net/2005/06/12/old-wichita-amusemen.html]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joyland-amusement-park/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joyland-amusement-park/ Tue, 17 Mar 2009 18:22:34 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/joyland-amusement-park/ 37.64157300 -97.30284700 <![CDATA[Ruins of an abandoned hotel or hospital (?)]]>

Ruins of an abandoned hotel or hospital (?)

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Ruins of an abandoned hotel or hospital (?)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-13 12:16:42]]>

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Ruins of an abandoned hotel or hospital (?)
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By: kjfitz
@ 2009-03-13 12:16:42]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruins-of-an-abandoned-hotel-or-hospital/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruins-of-an-abandoned-hotel-or-hospital/ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 12:16:42 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/ruins-of-an-abandoned-hotel-or-hospital/ 44.12515000 12.25200500 <![CDATA[Boeing 727-256 - Beagle B206 - Turbo Commander 690 (abandoned)]]>

Boeing 727-256 - Beagle B206 - Turbo Commander 690 (abandoned)

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Boeing 727-256 - Beagle B206 - Turbo Commander 690 (abandoned)
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-10 12:36:43
B727-256 Adv Iberia
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/8605233

Beagle B206 Srs2 AeroRes Aviones TaxisSA
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/8605242

Rockwell Turbo Commander 690 TAHIS Transportes Aéreos HispanosSA
http://www.panoramio.com/photo/8605277]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-727-256-beagle-b206-turbo-commander-690-abandoned/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-727-256-beagle-b206-turbo-commander-690-abandoned/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:36:43 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/boeing-727-256-beagle-b206-turbo-commander-690-abandoned/ 40.45979277 -3.54368371 <![CDATA[Spantax Douglas DC-3 (abandoned)]]>

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Spantax Douglas DC-3 (abandoned)
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-10 12:24:29]]>

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Spantax Douglas DC-3 (abandoned)
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By: bubaonline
@ 2009-03-10 12:24:29]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/spantax-douglas-dc-3-abandoned/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/spantax-douglas-dc-3-abandoned/ Tue, 10 Mar 2009 12:24:29 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/spantax-douglas-dc-3-abandoned/ 40.45961598 -3.54510000 <![CDATA[Ghosthouse of Sas van Gent]]>

Ghosthouse of Sas van Gent
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-03-09 20:34:50
Locals call it "de villa", but the house is more known as the ghosthouse of Sas van Gent.

The house has a huge history because of the place it was built. The house is built just beside the Belgium and Dutch border. The border that didn't exist on the time the house was build.

In 1905 gave Saint Gobain orders to architect Jozef August Jacobs to build a glass factory and surrounding houses. Jacobs became the head of the factory and the first owner of the villa. It was a beautiful big house with an amazing garden.

Jacobs lived in the villa together with his wife, his mother and his 5 children. In 1910 Jacobs build a phosphate factory, also in Sas van Gent.

But in 1914 things started to turn bad. The start of WWI. Holland begin the war as a neutral country, on the border a huge electrified fence was build. Daughter Yvonne Jacobs was always complaining how she never find a husband this way.

The old locals still talk about the "grensincidenten", the border incidents. Urban legends, but the truth as the locals claim. A German soldier who wanted to desert the army was found dead in the electric fence opposite the villa. Other stories tell better escape plans, a small guy escaped from the Germans by using a barrel between the electric wires. An other story tells us that a Dutchman who ridiculed the Belgium army outfit got his hat shot off. It was shot off by the angry Belgium soldier.

When the people of the town talk about "the last border incident", they talk about the meeting of Yvonne Jacobs and the captain of the Belgium army Chatel. Finally she found a husband.

In 1927 the Jacobs family leaves town and moves to Gent. A rich man called Bel, the new head of the glass factory moved in the Villa but moved out not much later. He thought the house was too big.

The last owner was a scouting group who used the villa as their home. They left the place abandoned in 1951.

But the story doesn't end here... no, it's just starting. The building is getting more and more attention the last few years. The abandoned villa is one of the famous haunted houses of Holland and Belgium. Many people, newspapers and even a television crew went there to search for ghosts and spirits. The ghosthunters advice not to go there, the place is too dangerous.
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Abandoned Town
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By: jculley
@ 2009-03-09 19:56:22
Town was abandoned in 1983 due to dioxin. All the dioxin is gone and a nice new park in it's place. The clearing in the middle is a landfill that contains the remains of the town]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-town/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-town/ Mon, 09 Mar 2009 19:56:22 -0700 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-town/ 38.50955700 -90.60197400 <![CDATA[Abandoned Town of Poggioreale]]>

Abandoned Town of Poggioreale
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By: Effi
@ 2009-03-07 18:59:12
Poggioreale is a small town in Sicily, Italy, set on the Belice valley, which administratively belongs to the province of Trapani.

It was destroyed by an earthquake in 1968, and eventually rebuilt in a safer place a few kilometers away, causing the entire population to be moved there.]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-town-of-poggioreale/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-town-of-poggioreale/ Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:59:12 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/abandoned-town-of-poggioreale/ 37.79112500 13.02567600 <![CDATA[Desert Center Airport]]>

Desert Center Airport
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-02 16:41:01]]>

Desert Center Airport
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By: adrbr
@ 2009-03-02 16:41:01]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/desert-center-airport/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/desert-center-airport/ Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:41:01 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/desert-center-airport/ 33.75439900 -115.32286000 <![CDATA[DF-01L Nike missile site]]>

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DF-01L Nike missile site
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-01 20:00:27]]>

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DF-01L Nike missile site
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By: mlc1us
@ 2009-03-01 20:00:27]]> http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/df-01l-nike-missile-site/ http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/df-01l-nike-missile-site/ Sun, 01 Mar 2009 20:00:27 -0800 http://virtualglobetrotting.com/map/df-01l-nike-missile-site/ 33.29039900 -97.13569200 <![CDATA[RAF Folkingham Airfield]]>

RAF Folkingham Airfield
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By: alfjon
@ 2009-03-01 11:03:16
The remains of Folkingham airfield are located about 10 miles South-East of Grantham (10 miles North of Bourne) about 2.5 miles West of the A15 between the villages of Folkingham and Aslackby.

The station was open between 1940-1963 and was originally a "decoy" site, before being redeveloped in 1943 as a proper bomber airfield. The station was later turned into Thor missile base in 1959, but finally closed when Thor missiles were taken out of service in 1963.

After its closure, the site was briefly used by the British Motor Racing Company as a test circuit for their cars, but after they moved out most of the site was bulldozed and turned back into farmland.

Today, the Northern part of the old airfield has almost entirely reverted to agriculture, with most of the runways and peri-tracks removed. The Southern part however is mostly intact in this respect and is used as a vehicle store for "Nelson Green & Sons". A gun club also uses part of the old site as a clay pigeon range.

Very few buildings remain, although a few traces can still be found around the old site. Most notably an old B1 hanger and the fire pool pump house on the North-West side. There are several public footpaths that go up to the edge of the old airfield, which allowed me to take some of these photos, however if you're thinking of visiting this site please note that there is no actual public right of way across the airfield itself.]]>