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 HeckKopf
  
Location: Birmingham!
Gender: Male
 |  |  | What's that? A department store?!
< on 2/14/2010 8:07 AM >
|  | | | Yes! I have returned! I'm sure at least one person missed me! However, this time I have much more than just some boring old houses. This time, I have a department store!
First off - a history lesson. This store was started in 1899 and eventually closed in 1986. It has many unique features that still stand alone in Alabama, even to this day. I can't really say much more without giving it away. Come to think of it, I've said too much. Keep calm and carry on.
So anyway, fast-forward to 2010. My friend and I decided that we must get into this building after hearing so much about it from a person who is old enough to have actually gone into the building during its heyday. So we set out with a mission. Our initial idea for getting in was thwarted by a welded-shut vent. Curses!
Almost ready to give up, we decided to try to gain entrance an entirely different way, which turned out to be the entirely correct way. We were in!
What is that? A light? It turns out, this place is being renovated. This won't be a feasible trip before too long!
Check out the escalators, though!
After scoping out this floor for a few minutes, we decided to see what was upstairs. It was lovely - untouched by the cleaning crews. It's amazing what 24 years can do to a wall.
Taking a turn to the right, we were confronted with a perfect view of the old hotel, which isn't really clearly portrayed in this picture:
We then proceeded to the bathrooms. I mean, it's necessary, right? Well, I didn't take any pictures in the bathroom, but instead I took a few in the room leading to the bathroom. Needless to say, gravity has taken its toll on the paint on the ceiling..
Oh, and before I forget, it was REALLY dark on this floor. Try this 30-second exposure on for size, regardless of how dirty that may have sounded:
Also, it's worth mentioning that I finally came across an animal skeleton whilst exploring. I present to you a headless bird!
That's all for now. It's 2 in the morning and I want to sleep. Hope you enjoyed it!
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YoelT
    
Location: Viet Nam
Gender: Male
| |  | Re: What's that? A department store?!
<Reply # 1 on 2/14/2010 3:31 PM >
| | | | You guys rock.
You guys rock.
You guys rock.
You guys rock.
+12 ninja points for this one for both of you.
I totally regret not coming, but I did get many responsible things done at home. I read some articles last night about the place. Although it was supposed to open like 8 years ago, I think they are more serious about starting the project this year.
Send me details!
[last edit 2/14/2010 3:33 PM by YoelT - edited 1 times]
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Rinzler
 
Location: New Jersey
Nomad
| | | Re: What's that? A department store?!
<Reply # 2 on 2/14/2010 4:03 PM >
| | | | Cool spot but i didnt even know you were gone lol
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Hedonismbot
I apologize for nothing!
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<Reply # 3 on 2/14/2010 7:30 PM >
| | | | wow excellent photographs looks like you are pretty good in the ninja department as well.
(department get it! XD)
Lucky you got out of there, you had more luck than that bird i suppose.
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gretschdiva
Location: Johnson City, Tennessee
Gender: Female
I'm just a chick, playing a chick, disguised as another chick
| | | Re: What's that? A department store?!
<Reply # 5 on 2/15/2010 12:17 AM >
| | | | Woah. Excellent find. What a beautiful building, and how beautifully it has decayed. Epic win for you.
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Milkyline
Location: Orlando, FL
Gender: Male
| | | Re: What's that? A department store?!
<Reply # 6 on 2/17/2010 5:22 AM >
| | | | Personally, I don't risk felonies when I explore, but this place looks so beautiful.
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Milkyline
Location: Orlando, FL
Gender: Male
| | | Re: What's that? A department store?!
<Reply # 8 on 2/18/2010 3:43 AM >
| | | | It's a construction site, so it's a felony.
EDIT: Sorry, I noticed this was not in the state of Florida. In the state of Florida it is a felony to trespass on a construction site.
[last edit 2/18/2010 4:06 AM by Milkyline - edited 1 times]
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YoelT
Location: Viet Nam
Gender: Male
| | | Re: What's that? A department store?!
<Reply # 9 on 2/18/2010 8:18 PM >
| | | | Btw, I wanna hit those cranes that are buildin stuff next to UAB/Children's hospital.
www.yoeltaom.as |
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HeckKopf
Location: Birmingham!
Gender: Male
| | | Re: What's that? A department store?!
<Reply # 10 on 2/18/2010 9:48 PM >
| | | | Posted by Exothermic
Btw, I wanna hit those cranes that are buildin stuff next to UAB/Children's hospital.
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I'm down for that.
Just give me a date and time and I'll try my best to be there!
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Naaman
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Gender: Male
| | | Re: What's that? A department store?!
<Reply # 11 on 2/19/2010 2:37 AM >
| | | | Posted by Exothermic
Btw, I wanna hit those cranes that are buildin stuff next to UAB/Children's hospital.
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Sounds like a night trip
http://leftbirmingham.blogspot.com/ |
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washthat
Location: Birmingham, AL
Gender: Male
| | Re: What's that? A department store?!
<Reply # 12 on 2/20/2010 12:14 AM >
| | | | That department store looks great! Why am I always left out? Except for cranes those are scary.
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HeckKopf
Location: Birmingham!
Gender: Male
| | | Re: What's that? A department store?!
<Reply # 13 on 2/21/2010 6:26 AM >
| | | | Made another trip back to the store today. This time, it lasted a little longer. However, I just have a few pictures to share at the moment.
The employee areas of the store are just plain creepy these days. I love it.
However, the restrooms are still beautiful. I never thought I'd call a restroom beautiful..
And the floors that HAVE been cleaned by the renovators are pretty lovely, as well.
It's hard to think that just above this lovely little clean room lies a room in this much ruin:
I guess someone had some work to do in the ruined room, though..
And as a bonus, a catalog!
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Naaman
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Gender: Male
| | | Re: What's that? A department store?!
<Reply # 14 on 2/21/2010 3:33 PM >
| | | | dude! don't burn out! i need you mildly motivated for our trip!
http://leftbirmingham.blogspot.com/ |
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