These structures are often massive, with towering chimneys and towering stacks, and they were once the centers of power and production in the communities they served. However, as the world changed and the economy shifted, many of these buildings were abandoned, left to deteriorate and crumble. Despite the sadness that surrounds them, abandoned industrial buildings and factories are a popular destination for urban explorers who seek to uncover the secrets hidden within.
Abandoned power plants are one of the most fascinating types of abandoned industrial buildings. These structures were once the source of power for entire communities, providing electricity for homes and businesses. The massive turbines and generators that filled these buildings were powered by coal, oil, or natural gas, and they provided the energy that was needed to power the world. However, as the world shifted to cleaner sources of energy, many of these power plants were abandoned, leaving behind massive structures that now stand as silent reminders of the past.
Abandoned factories are another type of abandoned industrial building that is popular with urban explorers. These structures were once the heart of the manufacturing industry, producing everything from automobiles to textiles. The massive machines and conveyor belts that filled these factories were powered by steam or electricity, and they were the engines of the industrial revolution. However, as the world changed and manufacturing moved to other parts of the world, many of these factories were abandoned, leaving behind massive structures that now stand as silent witnesses to a bygone era.
Urban exploring is the act of exploring abandoned or unused buildings. It can be an exciting hobby for those who love history and want to see the world from a different perspective. For many urban explorers, abandoned industrial buildings and factories are particularly appealing. These structures are often massive and have been built with a sense of purpose. They are also often in urban areas, which means that they are easily accessible to those who want to explore them.
Despite the excitement that surrounds urban exploring, it is important to always be safe when exploring abandoned industrial buildings and factories. These structures are often in a state of disrepair and can collapse without warning. Additionally, some abandoned industrial buildings and factories may contain hazardous materials such as asbestos, which can be harmful to human health. For this reason, it is important to always be aware of your surroundings and to follow safety guidelines when exploring abandoned industrial buildings and factories.
In conclusion, abandoned industrial buildings and factories are fascinating structures that offer a glimpse into our past. They are reminders of the power of industry and the impact it has had on our communities. For urban explorers, abandoned industrial buildings and factories are a unique opportunity to uncover the secrets hidden within. However, it is important to always be safe and to follow safety guidelines when exploring these structures.
Abandoned Goodyear Tire Factory In 1907 the Goodyear Tire Company entered into a contract with Henry Ford to provide the tires for the Model T, as a result, Goodyear needed to step up production of their tires. They purchased a rubber company in Bowmanville, Ontario and expanded their tire manufacturing in Canada. The history of […]
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest In this video, we’re going to explore the eerie ruins of a condemned chemical facility. This factory was once producing dangerous chemicals that have caused serious health consequences for the people who lived nearby. Now the factory is abandoned, and it’s a unique location for photographers like us to explore.
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Inside An Abandoned Factory in America’s Rustbelt This hulking abandoned factory in America’s Rustbelt is an industrial relic abandoned for over 30 years. For over 80 years, this factory served the manufacturing industry through the production of turret lathes and the mass production of parts. The factory fed
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Urban Exploration: Inside an Abandoned Graffiti Factory Today we’re going back to late September and a larger group explore with friends Bad Peter, Motley Kiwi, RiddimRyder Photography and Zenning with Zay . We were all in the same area for an event and it’s always a tradition to spend
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Share this Page Facebook Twitter Reddit Pinterest Facebook This Abandoned Federal Government Industrial Site occupies an entire city block in Canada and is set for a major redevelopment. This block has a significant heritage status, with several on-site buildings having a heritage designation. These buildings have been recognized due to their architectural style and their
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In this video, we go on a spooky adventure to explore an abandoned winery. While there, we discover some hidden secrets (or not-so-hidden secrets), encounter some creepy critters, and ultimately have a lot of fun! If you’re looking for a fun and spooky adventure, then check out this video! We go on a mystery adventure
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About This Abandoned Building On a cold day in November of 2022 I was out exploring with friends Motley Kiwi and s0s1nc3r3, we had run out of our planned locations when s0s1nc3r3 mentioned that he had something in the area for us to check out. This location was new to us and we had no
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About I have been visiting this abandoned location since 2016 when I first found it. Wandering inside for my first time I was blown away by the colours, textures, industrial windows and decay. In addition to the abandoned look and feel of this building, it always seemed to have something interesting from arcade games to old vehicles,
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Exploring the Niagara Falls Power Station Tunnel Attraction – Before it was an Attraction Starting July 1st you can finally get down to visit the tailrace tunnels at the Niagara Falls Power Station – formerly known as the Rankine Generating Station or Canadian Niagara Power. This station shut down in 2006 after 25 hertz
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Back in 2017 I went into an open gate at the Port Weller Dry docks to see what was up inside there. I ended up inside the dry dock where the ships would have been and I went right into a tunnel where the water rushes in to fill the dock. There was water pouring
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This was an awesome untouched abandoned garage that was full of old cars, some classic cars, a hot rod, abandoned trucks and other abandoned vehicles. https://youtu.be/0f5_DBZHrpU
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Detroit is the largest city in the state of Michigan, and was once a world class industrial powerhouse as well as the 4th largest city in the United States, a title it held until the mid 20th century. Later in the 20th century, industrial restructuring and trouble in the auto industry led to a dramatic
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This abandoned Blacksmith Shop has been abandoned for over 40 years, I’ve been told. There was a squatter living upstairs so I had to move quietly so as to not disturb him. The floor was completely frozen in some parts and other parts had several inches of freezing and slushy water. This was a pretty interesting and unique
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Exploring Two Abandoned Ambulances and a Patient Transfer Station A very unique find in an old abandoned factory, portions of this old abandoned factory were once used as a patient transfer station. When the facility closed, for whatever reason they left not one but TWO abandoned ambulances behind! Come on in and check this out
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Exploring the Abandoned Curtiss Wright and Otis Elevator Factory, Buffalo NY Recently I had commented to RiddimRyder Photography that this year (2020) I’ve not explored one good abandoned industrial site, and that sucks! Then I remembered that on our roadtrip to the US around this time last year, we explored this old industrial site in
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Exploring the Former Avro Arrow Canada and Orenda Engines Factory This large vacant industrial building was the final piece of Canadian history with direct ties to the AVRO Arrow, Canada’s first supersonic aircraft, still believed to have been years ahead of its time. The original Avro Arrow plant was located at the corner of Airport
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This abandoned property is known as the Barber Paper Mill. There is always something hauntingly beautiful about abandoned places, which makes them stunning spots to take photos and Barber Paper Mill is no exception Located in Georgetown Ontario, the Barber Paper Mill was the first electrical generating plant in North America, built in 1854. At
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Exploring the Abandoned Burgess Battery Factory in Niagara Falls, Ontario Today, we’re exploring the long abandoned and decaying Burgess Battery Plant in Niagara Falls, Ontario. This building was established in 1923 and operated in various capacities until 2004, today the building sits in ruins. The Burgess Battery Company was founded in Madison, Wisconsin in 1917
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Exploring an Abandoned Steel Mill in New York State The road to exploring this abandoned steel mill was a long one as I’m about to explain. In 2019 as the Summer season was coming to and end and Fall was creeping in RiddimRyder and I had decided to plan a weekend long road trip to
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Abandoned Industrial Automotive Textile Factory This abandoned industrial automotive location employed workers for over 80 years and closed its doors at the end of 2018. This abandoned industrial factory made materials for the automotive industry and was a major employer in the town for many many decades until they closed their doors, putting over 200
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Freaktography Explores an Abandoned Factory Every Abandoned Factory looks amazing from the OUTSIDE, but this abandoned factory SUCKED from the inside! I walked a good 15 minutes through knee high snow, then I spent another 15 minutes looking for a way inside, I was so excited to finally get in, only to find that
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The Abandoned McCormicks Candy Factory London Ontario The Abandoned McCormicks Candy Factory London Ontario is one of those abandoned locations that is a must-see for anyone new to Urban Exploration. For many, this will be the first large industrial location that they will explore. It’s size makes it a good long explore, it’s usually
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Exploring an Abandoned New York Power Plant | Abandoned Almost 20 Years | Industrial Urban Exploring This Abandoned New York Power plant was built in the late 1940’s when the during a time when the hunger for electricity was rapidly increasing. The original design consisted of two boilers providing steam to a single turbine
Exploring the Nanticoke Coal Power Plant It’s not often that the opportunity comes up to explore a recently closed power plant, it’s even less likely that many will get to explore a power plant that still has power, such as the Nanticoke Coal Power Plant In 2015, I had the idea to scout this location
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Abandoned Power Plant Urban Exploration Two Years ago I embarked on an epic solo explore of the largest location I have ever been inside. I have only teased a handful of photos from here over the years, but on the 2 year anniversary of this adventure, it’s time to tell the tale. The plan
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Abandoned Industrial Exploration in a Small Ontario Town In a small sleepy Ontario town sits the perfect location for an abandoned industrial exploration. A former industrial factory that that has remained closed for a number of years, for such a large abandoned industrial space it has remained mostly untouched. The inside of this abandoned industrial
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2016 – Abandoned Office Building with Medical Exam Department and Hazardous Materials 2018 UPDATE BELOW Quite a few months back I was scouting an area that I had some suspicions about and that it may hold some buildings of interest. I was very pleasantly surprised to stumble upon what looked to be a large multi-level
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Freaktography Urban Exploring and Photography Year in Review – 2015 Every year at the end of and beginning of a year of Urban Exploring I look ahead and wonder what unknown locations will present themselves next and what were my highlights of the year that has passed. In 2014 my urban exploring highlights were an
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The enormous and abandoned St Catharines GM Plant plant in Ontario Canada. Once a major employer in this large Ontario city the abandoned St Catharines GM Plant now sat silent and in limbo as developers decide what to do with the buildings and all of its industrial contents. The St Catharines GM Plant has since
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A trip through the now demolished Mr Christie Factory in Toronto, Ontario On November 1, 2012 it was announced that Mondelēz Canada would be closing the Mr Christie’s plant at Lake Shore Boulevard West and Park Lawn in Toronto. This decision would put 550 people be out of work, but rumour had it that the
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In business they do a review of first quarter results so they can forecast and plan out the rest of the year, this is my Urban Exploration Photography Review. Businesses review to make cuts where needed or spend more in key areas. Is spending up but profits down? Have gas prices had a negative affect
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This abandoned foundry is a location I’ve been wondering about for a while and decided to check out to see if it’s worth exploring and photographing. I remember reading about a fire at this abandoned foundry once but the damage was minimal rom what I recal. Having only known of a small fire here I
Exploring the Abandoned Industrial St Thomas Ford Assembly Plant Inside the massive and vacant industrial St Thomas Ford Assembly Plant in St Thomas, Ontario, Canada. An adventurous Urban Explorer could spend days wandering this cavernous space of abandoned industrial awesomeness. After closing, this abandoned industrial building was left to rot with the plans of selling
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Exploring the Abandoned RL Hearn Generating Station A massive abandoned power plant located in southern Ontario, one of the largest industrial abandoned places to be explored in the area. 650.000 cubic meters of abandoned industrial awesomeness! The now abandoned power plant was officially opened on October 26, 1951 and then ceased operations in June of
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At the end of the 2013 exploring season I had reached my goal of bigger and better rooftopping, and I had upped the ante in terms of more risky locations. Coming into the 2014 season I had a few goals 1 – Get so know some of my photography “internet friends” in person. 2 – Discover
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In my recent blog about Abandoned Buildings, I talked about the beauty there is to be found inside these unique and intriguing places. The photos and the story spoke generally about the items you may find from letters to bullets to trophies and photos. The personal items within an abandoned house are things you have
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