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Have you wondered what kind of abandoned places there are in the world?
Abandoned buildings, lost in time, might be a little eerie, but the
mystery is also an enticing lure, making us wonder what came before.
Whether it’s seeing something old become consumed by decay or wondering
what it might be like if people were still there, looking at places can
also expand the imagination. Fortunately, you don’t have to take time
off of work and spend thousands of dollars to see them. Plenty of these
abandoned places are on Google Earth street view. Ready to travel the
world and see some dilapidated ruins? Here are some Amazing Abandoned
Places Found On Google Earth.
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Hawthorne Plaza Mall
The Hawthorne Plaza Mall covers six blocks along Hawthorne Boulevard;
it’s been vacant and abandoned since the 1990’s. First build in the
1970’s, it was a popular location for shopping and going to the theater.
Once a downswing came two decades later, it never revitalized. What’s
cool though is that it’s decrepit exterior has been used by both Taylor
Swift and Beyonce music videos. |
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Bannack State Park
Originally an old mining town in Montana, Bannack was once a territorial
capital and kept on going until the 1950’s. It soon became a ghost town
and became Bannack State Park, which is now open to tourists. |
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Packard Automotive Plant
The Packard Automotive Plant, built in the very early 20th century, was
once one of the most advanced automobile factories on the planet. Now,
it’s a dilapidated wonderland for graffiti and paintball. |
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Forest Haven Asylum
Once a top of the line facility to treat mentally ill and handicapped
children, the Forest Haven Asylum fell to decay after financial cutbacks
in the 1960’s. It’s now an eroded nightmare of rust and graffiti. |
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Craco, Italy
Dating back all the way to 540 CE, Craco was once a monastic center and
center of education with a university, castle, and plaza. People lived
there until 1963 when they were forced to relocate. It now stands as an
ancient ghost town.
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Michigan Central Station
Michigan Central Station used to stand tall as a huge epicenter for
travel. Today, it’s an eyesore and sad reminder of the Motor City’s
economic collapse due to the failing auto industry.
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Spreepark, Berlin
Built by the communists in East Berlin in 1969, Spreepark did well for
itself until the fall of the Berlin Wall. When the park was taken over
by Norbert Witte, things declined due to poor management and illegal
drug smuggling activities. It shut down in 2002.
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City Methodist Church, Indiana
In 1926, it seemed like a great idea to spend a million dollars on City
Methodist Church in the thriving Gary, Indiana. During it’s heyday, the
church served some 2,000 people. However, once the economy dried up and
people left, the church was abandoned and is now a destroyed ruin.
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