The Final Ascent

Posted by: Naaman

With the property sold, renovations supposedly imminent, and access restricted, I made my way up the steps of the hotel for the final time.  

Much has changed since I first entered the building on a hot summer dawn in 2009. What was once a pristine abandonment was now an old haunt for too many who never appreciated it.  Ownership has changed hands.  Taggers have made their mark. Base jumpers have lept off the roof. Birmingham's underground river, which flows through the basement, is the only constant in this structure. 

It was a bittersweet run. 

American Life

Posted by: Naaman

The Stonewall Building, aka the American Life Building, was built in 1940 or 1926 depending on who you ask. It has been abandoned for around 30 years. 

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Hostel

Posted by: Naaman

Another fruitful trip to the Cabana was executed by an elite team, the names of the members of said team have been withheld to protect innocent lives. 

Video of the more interesting parts of this shoot will be featured in an upcoming (and thus-far unnamed) documentary by a guy named Joe. 

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Hotel Thomas Jefferson V

Posted by: Naaman

Five trips and I find something new every time. Another room. Another angle. Another amazing collection of artifacts.

And in this case, a newly drained basement. Flooded for over twenty years, now available to explore freely without the use of waders and garbage bags.

Same darkness, same diseases, no brown water.

More entries from this location can be found here, here, here, here, and here.

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