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East St. Louis, Illinois at the tum of the century was one of the fastest growing cities in America. It is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River across from St. Louis, Missouri. The Spivey Building is a twelve-story commercial building in the heart of the central business district that was erected in 1927 and provided the bustling downtown area with its first & only "skyscraper" and the most prominent building on the East St. Louis skyline. For the reasons explained above, the Spivey Building was determined, by the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), to meet Criterion C for designation on the register as a locally significant example of a skyscraper in the Commercial Style with Sullivanesque details and was added to the register on January 17, 2002. While East St. Louis was nominated as "The All American City" in 1960 by Look Magazine, much of that history has been lost forever. The Spivey Building, however, remains mostly intact and provides an example of the past even though it is now abandoned like much of the rest of the downtown commercial area.
All of the information above was found on the original documents submitted to the NRHP for listing consideration and can be viewed here: catalog.archives.gov/id/28894126
Three bracketed photos were taken with a handheld Nikon D7200 and combined with Photomatix Pro to create this HDR image. Additional adjustments were made in Photoshop CS6.
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A 1974, never finished, never used, abandoned skyscraper at the entrance of the port of Piraeus, Greece...a colossal monument to decay.
Port of Piraeus/Greece
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Unfortunately, I had to shoot this handheld and without my superwide 16-35... but this is a fun stitch. Permission obtained for this shoot.
Vacant skyscraper
October 2009
Detroit, Michigan
The Book Tower, designed by Louis Kamper, was constructed from 1916 to 1926. Today it is the 9th tallest building in Detroit. The last tenant moved out of the building on January 5th, 2009 leaving this skyscraper completely empty
Plaza Tower is a 45-story, 531-foot (162 m) skyscraper in New Orleans, Louisiana.
When completed in 1969, it was the tallest building in New Orleans and Louisiana. It is now the third tallest building in New Orleans and Louisiana.
The building has been abandoned since 2002 because of environmental problems such as toxic mold and asbestos.
Plaza Tower is a 45-story, 531-foot (162 m) skyscraper in New Orleans, Louisiana.
When completed in 1969, it was the tallest building in New Orleans and Louisiana. It is now the third tallest building in New Orleans and Louisiana.
The building has been abandoned since 2002 because of environmental problems such as toxic mold and asbestos.
Plaza Tower is a 45-story, 531-foot (162 m) skyscraper in New Orleans, Louisiana.
When completed in 1969, it was the tallest building in New Orleans and Louisiana. It is now the third tallest building in New Orleans and Louisiana.
The building has been abandoned since 2002 because of environmental problems such as toxic mold and asbestos.
Sathorn Unique Tower (Ghost Tower) - An abandoned 47 storey high luxury condominium tower with 600 units from 1997.
Plaza Tower is a 45-story, 531-foot (162 m) skyscraper in New Orleans, Louisiana.
When completed in 1969, it was the tallest building in New Orleans and Louisiana. It is now the third tallest building in New Orleans and Louisiana.
The building has been abandoned since 2002 because of environmental problems such as toxic mold and asbestos.
Communications House, 199 William Street, Melbourne. Abandoned for over a decade, the building is currently being converted into apartments.
Communications House, 199 William Street, Melbourne. Abandoned for over a decade, the building is currently being converted into apartments.
Plaza Tower is a 45-story, 531-foot (162 m) skyscraper in New Orleans, Louisiana.
When completed in 1969, it was the tallest building in New Orleans and Louisiana. It is now the third tallest building in New Orleans and Louisiana.
The building has been abandoned since 2002 because of environmental problems such as toxic mold and asbestos.
Sathorn Unique Tower (Ghost Tower) - An abandoned 47 storey high luxury condominium tower with 600 units from 1997.
Abandoned office tower on William Street in the Melbourne CBD, currently being refurbished into a mix of apartments and offices.
The "Revel" casino (say it aloud now: "Revel") in Atlantic City cost $2.4 billion to build. It opened in 2012 and operated for two years and five months.
Almost every conscious person knew that it was foolish to be spending $2.4 billion to build a casino in Atlantic City in the early 2010s. Even gamblers knew this, foolish as they are.
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In Atlantic City, New Jersey, on May 2nd, 2015, a view of "Revel" from the beach east of New Jersey Avenue.
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Library of Congress classification ideas:
NA6232 Skyscrapers—United States—Pictorial works.
NA6810 Casinos—United States—Pictorial works.
NA7840 Hotels—United States—Pictorial works.
HG3766 Business failures—United States—Pictorial works.
HD257 Abandoned buildings—United States—Pictorial works.
QC495.2 Blue—Pictorial works.
F144.A8 Atlantic City (N.J.)—Pictorial works.
Classic 1920's Art Deco skyscraper at 2nd and Broad Streets as seen over the rooflines in Jackson Ward.
The Book Tower, designed by Louis Kamper, was constructed from 1916 to 1926. Today it is the 9th tallest building in Detroit. The last tenant moved out of the building on January 5th, 2009 leaving this skyscraper completely empty
Sathorn Unique Tower (Ghost Tower) - An abandoned 47 storey high luxury condominium tower with 600 units from 1997.
Abandoned office tower on William Street in the Melbourne CBD, currently being refurbished into a mix of apartments and offices.
Abandoned office tower on William Street in the Melbourne CBD, currently being refurbished into a mix of apartments and offices.
Communications House, 199 William Street, Melbourne. Abandoned for over a decade, the building is currently being converted into apartments.
The complex consists of two identically clad office towers, linked by an ugly red brick skybridge that crosses the laneway.
South-west facade along Little Bourke Street, a mix of red brick around the lift core, along with concrete and aluminium curtain walls.
Communications House, 199 William Street, Melbourne. Abandoned for over a decade, the building is currently being converted into apartments.
The construction work on the ground floor is the creation of a display suite and sales office in the former foyer.
Abandoned office tower on William Street in the Melbourne CBD, currently being refurbished into a mix of apartments and offices.
Abandoned office tower on William Street in the Melbourne CBD, currently being refurbished into a mix of apartments and offices.
Abandoned office tower on William Street in the Melbourne CBD, currently being refurbished into a mix of apartments and offices.
Communications House, 199 William Street, Melbourne. Abandoned for over a decade, the building is currently being converted into apartments.
The construction work on the ground floor is the creation of a display suite and sales office in the former foyer.
Abandoned office tower on William Street in the Melbourne CBD, currently being refurbished into a mix of apartments and offices.
Communications House, 199 William Street, Melbourne. Abandoned for over a decade, the building is currently being converted into apartments.
The ground level on William Street consisted of two shops, flanking the main foyer and lift lobby - all abandoned.
Communications House, 199 William Street, Melbourne. Abandoned for over a decade, the building is currently being converted into apartments.
Apparently this room on the ground level of the rear office tower was setup during an earlier refurbishment project, only to be abandoned as well. I think the calendar on the wall is from 2001.
Abandoned office tower on William Street in the Melbourne CBD, currently being refurbished into a mix of apartments and offices.
Communications House, 199 William Street, Melbourne. Abandoned for over a decade, the building is currently being converted into apartments.
Apparently this room on the ground level of the rear office tower was setup during an earlier refurbishment project, only to be abandoned as well.
Abandoned office tower on William Street in the Melbourne CBD, currently being refurbished into a mix of apartments and offices.
Entrance to the rear office tower, Communications House, 199 William Street, Melbourne. Abandoned for over a decade, the building is currently being converted into apartments.
Communications House, 199 William Street, Melbourne. Abandoned for over a decade, the building is currently being converted into apartments.
The construction work on the ground floor is the creation of a display suite and sales office in the former foyer.
Abandoned office tower on William Street in the Melbourne CBD, currently being refurbished into a mix of apartments and offices.
Communications House, 199 William Street, Melbourne. Abandoned for over a decade, the building is currently being converted into apartments.
The ground level on William Street consisted of two shops, flanking the main foyer and lift lobby - all abandoned.