Here are a few from a weekend explore. This is an old electronics factory that was quite a bit larger than I was expecting on the inside. The electronics company used this facility as it's corporate headquarters till closure. It was repurposed for a stone workshop, various mechanics garages and musicians practice spaces till it closed. Last year some hooligans set fire to part of it but there was surprisingly less damage than I thought. All in all a fun outing. Here's some photos, I'll throw a few more up later..

Very nice photography!

Love the photos of the cars! Wow, that place is TRASHED!!

Thanks guys. Ya this place was a mess. Some areas had some kind of chemical drums leaking fumes.

I think the term 'that place has seen better days' definitely applies to this place if any lol

Ah! I know this place! I really want to get into here but I had doubts after the fire. This place has so much stuff

Posted by TacoJosh Ah! I know this place! I really want to get into here but I had doubts after the fire. This place has so much stuff

There's parts that are definitely sketchy but it's easy to avoid them. I really had no idea how big this place was. There's rooms full of old electronics and plastic wrapped mattresses, granite slabs and rotting music equipment. Was pretty sweet.

My grandfather actually used to work here back in the 60s I believe. I don't exactly know what he used to do here but I should seriously ask him and hear his stories about the place. My grandparents used to own a television that was made here too! At some point he did leave and went to work downtown at Marshall Fields.

Nice pics. Man, hey have tagged that place.

I got around to talking with my grandfather and he said quite a bit of information!

If I recall he said he worked there for 17 years, ended his job there in 1978 when they moved making it a further hike to get there (especially since he couldn't drive). He started out packaging radios and other equipment and eventually moved up to putting together radios, putting in parts and assembling them. Later he moved further up into repairing TV chassis and then sending them to the inspector who would check to make sure everything was done correctly. And then finally he became an inspector and would watch over the repairers working on the televisions.

He explained that there was a tunnel that connected two of the plants and that it was a MASSIVE facility. He stated some other tidbits, but I'm not gonna say it all.

Posted by TacoJosh I got around to talking with my grandfather and he said quite a bit of information! If I recall he said he worked there for 17 years, ended his job there in 1978 when they moved making it a further hike to get there (especially since he couldn't drive). He started out packaging radios and other equipment and eventually moved up to putting together radios, putting in parts and assembling them. Later he moved further up into repairing TV chassis and then sending them to the inspector who would check to make sure everything was done correctly. And then finally he became an inspector and would watch over the repairers working on the televisions. He explained that there was a tunnel that connected two of the plants and that it was a MASSIVE facility. He stated some other tidbits, but I'm not gonna say it all.

Thanks for story. It's funny my grandmother was telling me about many people she knew who worked there during its history. She would drop off a cousin of hers everyday day. Thousands of people worked there I believe. My mind always travels down that road when I'm in these places. There's so much history. It's a real crime that many of these places get destroyed by the city and end up as empty lots or generic condos and warehouses.

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Posted by triple_t Thanks for story. It's funny my grandmother was telling me about many people she knew who worked there during its history. She would drop off a cousin of hers everyday day. Thousands of people worked there I believe. My mind always travels down that road when I'm in these places. There's so much history. It's a real crime that many of these places get destroyed by the city and end up as empty lots or generic condos and warehouses.

Yea, since my grandfather didn't drive, he'd take the bus and then walk. He worked at the Marshall Fields in the Loop as well so he was very busy. He made quite a few friends at the factory too. I just had to ask him about it because I too love knowing the history of the place. They always used to own so many products of the company as well. I wouldn't be surprised if they have any paperwork too!

I at least appreciate when the buildings get repurposed like some buildings get converted into apartments. It's unfortunate this place probably has no future. I really want to know what the owners will do with it, it's soon gonna be a year since the last fire.

And again, beautiful photos. It's like you can just feel the place

^Between the wood roof and decade-plus of decay, there's no chance it'll be reused, again. I called it back in late-'16 this place will burn, so far we've been lucky the main factory roof hasn't gone foofzilla, yet. That'll be the end.

Love your work this place is beautiful!

Your pics are awesome. Doesn’t really look like there was too much damage to the first floor. This was my favorite spot in Chicago. It has more different styles of abandonment than anywhere. It was a big loss when it caught fire. I didn’t realized it became accessible again, will have to check it out.

Posted by Bilvavi Your pics are awesome. Doesn’t really look like there was too much damage to the first floor. This was my favorite spot in Chicago. It has more different styles of abandonment than anywhere. It was a big loss when it caught fire. I didn’t realized it became accessible again, will have to check it out.

Thank you. The fire doesn't look like it did much damage. Especially compared to other places I've seen. Honestly the constant ingress of water seems to have done the most harm. That wooden roof can't keep it out forever. There is truly a lot of variety in this place. It's worth the trip

Post by xSulfer Love your work this place is beautiful!

Thanks appreciate that!