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 veiledexplorer
 
Location: Virginia & Georgia
Gender: Female
 |  | In need of locations near Washington D.C.
< on 5/13/2009 4:38 PM >
|  | | | Hey, I've got this senior experience project and my project is on "things people overlook everyday" (it's broad so that I don't have problems like I would if I labeled it "abandoned buildings"). So what I am looking for is a bunch of locations in the Washington D.C. area. I love asylums, prisons, hospitals, and such. I love them even more if there are remnants of previous [human] inhabitants. Houses that are like someone left on short notice are fascinating too (with pictures still hanging, beds made/unmade, childrens' toys on the floor). My hope with this project is to make people aware of what they have, as well as to show that just because something is broken doesn't mean it's worthless or ugly.
I'm willing to drive up to 2 hours from D.C., but would prefer not to as that can easily get me 3 or so states away and that's a bit far. If they <i>are</i> a bit of a travel away, please!! only mention them if they are really worth the trip (my budget is very tight). Closer locations of any quality are welcome but if you could possibly mention how worth the trip to it would be (please no abandoned drain pipes lol).
I know I'm asking a lot but I would be very grateful for any suggestions. Thank you!!
"Only when things are abandoned and start to fade away do most see the beauty in what they have made." ~me |
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mrvander
  
Location: Cedar Rapids/Spirit Lake, IA
Gender: Male
Brick by Brick
| | Re: In need of locations near Washington D.C.
<Reply # 1 on 5/13/2009 4:49 PM >
| | | | I've actually found that google is a fantastic way to find abandonments. Just search for a country or a state plus "abandoned" or something of the sort.
On Flickr also some people geotag their locations, particularly when it comes to farm houses found out in the country. Flickr can be a great resource for finding locations found by people that aren't involved in the UE community.
Also, you can search topic specific, like bridges.
http://bridgehunter.com/
Site like these are comprehensive and can help you find specific examples close to you. Beyond that, analyzing satellite photos, reading local newspapers, all those sort of things can be great.
Oh, and the DB too  There's thousands of locations that aren't even mentioned there.
Anyway, that's just a few suggestions; I'm not from the area so that's all I can give ya is basic advice that you might not have thought of...
Good luck!
[last edit 5/13/2009 4:51 PM by mrvander - edited 1 times]
Go Cubs go! Hey Chicago what do you say... |
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don_corleyone
  
Location: F/RoX
Gender: Male
I have abandonment issues
| | Re: In need of locations near Washington D.C.
<Reply # 3 on 5/15/2009 7:00 PM >
| | | | i've know dozens of abandoned drain pipes.
leave the gun. take the cannoli.
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veiledexplorer
Location: Virginia & Georgia
Gender: Female
| | Re: In need of locations near Washington D.C.
<Reply # 4 on 5/18/2009 11:04 AM >
| | | | mrvander- Thank you very much for the suggestions/ideas! Flickr has proved to be very great. Looking at maps has proved to be difficult (as I don't fully know what I'm to be looking for) but I'm sure it'll be easier in a few more tries
dynastar666- haha I wish I had access! It'd be neat to see the bowling alley and all that's down there.
don_corleyone- Are there any in Virginia close to D.C. that are worth mentioning?
"Only when things are abandoned and start to fade away do most see the beauty in what they have made." ~me |
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