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Abandoned gas station.
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”5000″ height=”750″ lightbox=”true”]These photo’s have an old feel to me but the pumps themselves look fairly modern. All the pumps have their handles on the sides and I can’t remember that in a long, long time. I can’t exactly put a date on when these gas stations were operational. I do like the “feel” of the setting and the vintage look it projects. The smaller station is located in the Preston area of CT. The larger station with the package store is in Voluntown CT. Drinking and driving always go well together, don’t they? (NOT!) Photo take with Sony Nex 7, 24MP mirrorless camera and a Carl Zeiss 24mm, f1.8 lens.
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Abandoned Mill, Woonsocket RI
This is an old abandoned mill on Railroad Ave., in Woonsocket, RI. It’s situated a stones throw north of the Manville Dam (see attached photo). Rhode Island was, back in the day, known for their mills, mostly textile in nature. Like many mills of the day the town was built up around them. This mill sat adjacent to a rail line and a river. Again, commonplace for old mill’s and factories. I’m sure this will be turned into apartments or condo’s like so many others. We’re good at creating places to live just not so good at restoring a thriving manufacturing base. Photographed with a Fujifilm F100fd, 12mp, digital pocket camera.
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Abandoned Truck Terminal, Westfield MA
Abandoned truck terminal, Falcon Drive, Westfield MA. Just another sign of the times. Less goods manufactured, less need for trucks and the terminals that house them.
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Abandoned Old Car, Rhode Island
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”4000″ lightbox=”true”]While traveling through a rural section of Rhode Island, mid May of 2015, I saw this beautiful old classic car from the 50’s. If only she could talk. Can you image the tales she could tell? Vehicle is located in the area of 23 Green Hill Rd., Johnston RI. It sits on a grassy knoll by the road. As I’ve gotten older I hate to see these old gems wither away in junk yards or empty fields. They are from a by gone era that only memories can restore for me. I guess I’ve reached the point in life where it just reminds me of “the good…
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Abananded Barn – Somers, CT
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”6000″ height=”800″ info=”true” lightbox=”true”]While driving down Main St., in rural Somers CT, I happened upon these beautiful aging old barns. It was simply by accident but these barns married well with my affinity towards abandoned buildings and character rich barns. Luckily I had my trusty Fujifilm F100fd, 12 mp, digital pocket camera stowed away in the center console. It’s usually there as a backup and today it served that need. I wish the fixed zoom lens had more width as I could have used it. However you make the best with what you have and the vantage points that are available. I can’t make out the faded lettering…
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Danbury Train Museum, Danbury CT
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”6000″ height=”800″ lightbox=”true”] Danbury Train Station 120 White Street Danbury CT 203-778-8337 (located in the old Danbury train station, just down the street from the new station) Hours: September – May Sunday, 12-4 Wed.-Sat.,10-4 June – July – August Sunday, 12-5 Mon.-Sat., 10-5 CLOSED HOLIDAYS except MEMORIAL DAY and LABOR DAY Open – Memorial Day and Labor Day Noon – 4pm. Hours may vary for Special Events Cheryl and I visited the Danbury Train Station on a bright sunny Saturday afternoon. Not favorable lighting for photo’s but you’ve got to take what you get. Located in downtown Danbury the museum occupies the original train station. Inside you’ll find…
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Abandoned Milk Bottle Building – Lincoln, RI
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”6000″ height=”800″ lightbox=”true”]The milk bottle building, situated on Rt. 146 in Lincoln, Ri, is reflective of a bygone era. It was constructed circa 1931 during an error in which companies were desperately seeking in your face road side marketing to draw in consumers. The 32′ tall milk bottle, which originated as an ice cream shop, was no exception. This local favorite turned out smiles and ice cream cones up until 1968. It has remained abandoned since that time. A state issued test resulted in findings of benzene in the ground water that was 600 times the allowable limit. I’m sure this has hurt the resale value considerably. So…
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Abandoned factory – Burrillville, RI
[wzslider autoplay=”true” interval=”6000″ height=”800″ lightbox=”true”]Manufacturer in Harrisville (Burrillville) RI of plastic films serving various industries closed this facility in 2004. This cost the area at least 60 jobs. Photographs taken with Fujifilm F100D pocket camera.
