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The 1970's was a time in Texas' largest city when the population began to boom and employment opportunities in the petrochemical arena saw no limits as a result of the Arab Oil Embargo.
To accommodate this influx of mostly northerners, developers borrowed large sums of venture capital from lending institutions hoping to greed in on the new-found prosperity. In addition, several mid-rise hotels were erected in the immediate downtown area.
By the mid 80's, oil prices went limp, it was a time when businesses closed and a significant portion of the population chunked the town "da deuce" in mass for job opportunities elsewhere. Investors also walked away from their mortgage commitments and their real property holdings.
A new beginning was needed...
Hell on Earth:
An abandoned hotel in the city originally began its life as a Holiday Inn. A decade later it was sold "as is" to another hotel franchise. So from there a new trend was born which consisted of wealthy, foreign individuals that had nothing else to do than spend their money, and thus, the hotel once again was turned into another money pit (take that, BAKER!) by the early 90's. Surprisingly enough, the building had a "cheap" price tag of $2 million and was given a third life as the Hell On Earth Hotel.
...then it all went into a downward spiral. Nirvana, stabbings, rape, etc.
The place became a magnet for individuals with backgrounds in petty crime and drug abuse.
By the end of the century, the city forced Hell On Earth to close its doors for safety reasons and building code violations. The hotel has been vacant and on the market for over a decade since it stopped checking in demons at the counter. Due to the need for extensive renovation, including asbestos abatement, the sale of this building will not see any transactions, so it now continues to be a playground for punks with cameras a/k/a "urban explorers" that have nothing else to do but wallow in asbestos and upload better photos on Flickr of what you are about to see...
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EVERY FLOOR IS GUTTED and looks like this:
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Another abandoned neighbor just south of this mid-rise ;)
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I would say that this is the real highlight of this location, its rooftop:
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BONUS NIGHTTIME SHOTS:
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Very cool! I love your shots of pretty much everything you do.
I just got back from that town and sadly didn't get much exploring done. Maybe a bit.
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Excellent series.
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Wow, I can't believe they covered up the pool. The pool, roof, and pile of junk in the garage, were the highlights when I went in 2010. I can't believe all that equipment is still in there. You got some good shots! I'm wondering how you got in, you crazy person!!!
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Thank you for all the great feedback.
Disaster Film, send me a PM next time you're in town; we could conquer a lot of ground the next time you're here.
Yeya: You know I'm never in short supply of military grade C4.
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I'd go just for the rooftop view. Nice set sir.
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Posted by A Through Z Explorations
Disaster Film, send me a PM next time you're in town; we could conquer a lot of ground the next time you're here. |
Cool! I might take you up on that whenever I head down I-45 next. In the meantime I know I need to make some headway getting more established as a contributor before earning the welcome wagon.
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Posted by lelandro
I'd go just for the rooftop view. Nice set sir.
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Exactly, Lelandro, the rooftop was the highlight and only part about this exploration that made it all worth it.
Posted by disaster film
Cool! I might take you up on that whenever I head down I-45 next.
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There is a New Orleans Jazz Land trip in the near future. Would you be interested?
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Great location and excellent back-story! I especially like the night views and the shot of holes in the floor where (probably) toilets used to be. I spent some time in OKC and the large lit up cross reminds me of something I saw there.
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Posted by TunnelRunner33
Great location and excellent back-story! I especially like the night views and the shot of holes in the floor where (probably) toilets used to be. I spent some time in OKC and the large lit up cross reminds me of something I saw there.
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The original draft of the back-story had to was edited; only small details were changed as to not give away its location that easily.
Glad it reminded you of something 
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Damn, did I miss this???????????
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