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UER Forum > Archived US: South > Saturday School (Viewed 394 times)
theshortestsim 


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Saturday School
< on 11/13/2013 4:46 AM >
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Had a pretty adventuresome weekend with UrbexKeith and a few locals. Sorry for the long post.

First up was a stunning theater at a historically black high school opened in 1942 that closed after hurricane Katrina in 2005. Then we headed to another school, this time a parochial school opened in 1925 and closed in 1978. We visited an old Police station in operation from 1903 until 1951 when it was turned into a community center and library. We concluded the weekend with a medical office building, also closed post-katrina, and a power substation that opened in 1909 and closed at a yet undetermined time.

Bonus photos: an old tunnel we found and an open grave in a cemetery behind the substation.

High School Theater:


All the world's a stage by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Bright Lights are Enticing by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Contrast by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


The stars too, they tell of spring returning by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Door by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Untitled by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr

A historic photo:



Parochial School:

School girl by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Pencil sharpener by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr

Unfortunately, didn't get many photos there.

Police station:

Lock up by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr

the station was gutted, but I managed to find some historic photos of it:





Medical Office Building:


Out of place by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Fossils by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


cache by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


dose up by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


on again, off again by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


gotta hand it to ya by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr

Power Substation:


1956 by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Cold December by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


bedknobs and broomsticks by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


not creepy by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


tick tick by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr

Unbelievable find:

"Colored" restroom by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Lock and Key by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr

Tunnel:


Old Brick by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr

Grave:

if you look at the sides of the mausoleum, you can see the metal handles that would have been attached to the now-rotten wooden coffin.


Rest in Pieces by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Thanks for viewing! I had a blast and I hope you enjoyed it, too.

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 1 on 11/13/2013 5:49 AM >
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Holy action packed weekend! Looks like you guys had a blast.
All great pics but I like the crack-ly locker and the green doorknob thanks for sharing.

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 2 on 11/13/2013 5:56 AM >
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I am loving your posts...

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 3 on 11/13/2013 2:23 PM >
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Very interesting post and pictures. I like when people include some historicals along with the current shots. Nice job.

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 4 on 11/13/2013 4:51 PM >
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That open grave is a little creepy for me. I love the shot of the Police Station though

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 5 on 11/13/2013 7:46 PM >
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Every photo from the substation = awesome.

As a history buff, I would have shit my pants if I saw a "colored" bathroom.

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 6 on 11/13/2013 8:49 PM >
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Thanks for the great response guys!

Posted by undercontrol
Every photo from the substation = awesome.

As a history buff, I would have shit my pants if I saw a "colored" bathroom.


We all rounded the corner and gasped in turn. It was one of those moments where you stop and think "where am I and how old is this place?"

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 7 on 11/14/2013 2:58 AM >
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Some great locations as always! What a cool weekend.

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 8 on 11/14/2013 6:18 PM >
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Wow, ok those new posters from Louisiana have convinced me that a trip is certainly in order. Great stuff!

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 9 on 11/16/2013 4:19 PM >
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Posted by RevSM
Wow, ok those new posters from Louisiana have convinced me that a trip is certainly in order. Great stuff!

Yesssss, come to New Orleans. We love showing people around!



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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 10 on 11/16/2013 5:13 PM >
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Cool, I've been a couple times before but never had a local to show me around.

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 11 on 11/16/2013 6:10 PM >
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Nice! I really enjoyed the entire set. I'm so ready for a full weekend of exploring!

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 12 on 11/16/2013 9:06 PM >
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Oh schizz! That set was SLAMMIN'!

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 13 on 11/16/2013 9:40 PM >
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awesome set!! looks like a lot of fun!

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 14 on 11/17/2013 2:29 AM >
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Hey guys, went back to that Catholic school today and managed to get some shots. Check them out:


Just for the record by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


I was 2 by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Drop it by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Nikon by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Penance by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


Crackled chalkboard by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


The trouble with schools is, they always try and teach the wrong lesson by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


You're focusing on the wrong things by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr


JT ain't got nothing on these mirrors by mynameisash_lee, on Flickr

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 15 on 11/18/2013 5:11 AM >
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Awesome pics and posts. I'm so jealous of you guys with all the great spots. Looking forward to more.

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 16 on 11/18/2013 5:29 AM >
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Wow "Nikon" is my fave but a lot of close seconds. You rock!

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 17 on 11/18/2013 7:18 PM >
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Great work! I love the historic photos next to yours. And it's so cool to see those documents dated to the 50s. That old school theater... why would anyone spraypaint "SHIT" on the wall?? People...

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Re: Saturday School
<Reply # 18 on 11/18/2013 7:52 PM >
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nice ! some amazing shots in this thread...thanks

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