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It’s not a secret that humans are creative animals. They always find new ways to reuse old stuff, come up with clever solutions to live comfortably in tiny places, or decide to use their unique DIY powers and save the world altogether.

This time we are stepping into the old spaces that look nothing like their previous selves after having had an inventive makeover, from a grocery store which used to be a hockey stadium to a Brooklyn apartment built in an old church. Call it an architectural wonderland because there’s nothing impossible for these incredible minds. We invite all the fellow Pandas to share your ideas for repurposing old spaces in the comments!

#1

Old Clock Tower Transformed Into A Penthouse

Old Clock Tower Transformed Into A Penthouse

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ZombieGirl
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love to live there. The windows are absolutely beautiful

Jaded Queen
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is my dream house. Except I would rather be it light house with the view of raging sea. And it will be heaven

Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Me too! Actually I finally found the house in my head, the key house in Locke and key on netflix

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Lyop
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bored Panda keeps showing me all the things I want ( me breathing hard, preparing to throw a tantrum...)!!!

Daniel Mason
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Would so get Peter Pan flying window stickers

Id row
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would love, love, love this.

Kathy Baylis
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Looks like Sidney J Mussburger’s office in The Hudsucker Proxy!

Slinkman
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Nobody is asking in this house where they can find a clock ;)

CV
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Cleaning those windows from outside .... Just think about it?

Uchman
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wow, so nice and I bet EXPENSIVE

Bill
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I wonder what the pricetag on this place is?

Joi Behrend
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5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At one point it was $25 million. I used to real estate stalk it. I think the price was reduced to around $15 million last time I checked. I read that Jay Z and Beyonce were looking into buying it at some point but they changed their minds.

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    #2

    This Former Theatre In Buenos Aires Transformed Into A Bookstore

    This Former Theatre In Buenos Aires Transformed Into A Bookstore

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    MagicalUnicorn
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i would spend hour there, perfect combination of books and architecture

    Anna Miller
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been there and it's even more beautiful in person

    Cristina Speluzzi
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not far from home. You could borrow a book and sit on very comfortable armchairs to read it. There's also a coffee shop and a wonderful section for children. I used to go to that cinema when I was a kid and it was also beautiful.

    Rob Chapman
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome. My local Barnes & Noble used to be a theater, unfortunately it doesn't look like it used to be a theater.

    Iris Engler
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Stunning. Would look more up to the ceiling than into the books lol

    Viv Hart
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This retired librarian would have loved this as a library, esp. the decor, plus escalators!

    Tsunami_the seawing
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Me a huge bookworm: I would spend every hour of my life there

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    #3

    Hotel I Stayed At Was Formerly A Train Station And Had An Actual Train Inside It, With Rooms Inside Each Car

    Hotel I Stayed At Was Formerly A Train Station And Had An Actual Train Inside It, With Rooms Inside Each Car

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    CherylTunt
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    crowne plaza hotel indianapolis union station

    CharliAnn Olney
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank for telling what and where it is. Going to be in that area next year. Now I know where to stay!

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    Miranda Panda
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wish there was photos of the inside.

    Natalie KS
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This one definitely needs more photos!

    Radek Suski
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I need to know more about this!!!!

    CherylTunt
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g37209-d88164-Reviews-Crowne_Plaza_Indianapolis_Downtown_Union_Station-Indianapolis_Indiana.html

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    Enby Gilbert
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've stayed there! It's odd how normal it seemed, as they've taken the theme deep enough so it somehow makes sense. It's not just "oh, this hotel has a train in it!"

    manon M
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow stunning 🤩

    Carole Gleed
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a great experience that would be.

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    #4

    My Friend’s Living Room In Brooklyn, NY. The Apartment Is Built Inside An Old Church

    My Friend’s Living Room In Brooklyn, NY. The Apartment Is Built Inside An Old Church

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    Lyop
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hmmm. Chandelier love...

    A human i guess
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my god that is beautiful! I love the roof and wall’s decoration

    Gehtdich Nixan
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    buildings like that should be used for the public, not for some rich person.

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    #5

    The Building Used For The Swimming Events At The 2008 Summer Olympics In Beijing Was Transformed Into This Dope-Looking Waterpark

    The Building Used For The Swimming Events At The 2008 Summer Olympics In Beijing Was Transformed Into This Dope-Looking Waterpark

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    SashaAlexandra
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love the idea of "recycling" of Olympic buildings. Many of them being abandoned after games is finished - such a waste of money and resources

    Slune
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not like in Greece where all the Olympic buildings had been abandoned in a short time. What a shame in the birth place of the Olympic Games!

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    Lola DM
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tbh I think this was planned from the very conception of this building. No one nowadays builds Olympic infrastructures for a single-time purpose.

    Abby Rexroth
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen so many pictures of dilapidated former Olympic buildings and thought, "What a waste!"

    Heather Hayllar
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look like Jelly fish! Dope? No!!

    Piper Liniger
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AWESOME is the word that comes to mind.

    Katherine Gilleland
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh my god they actually reused one of the buildings? They’re usually left empty

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    #6

    Architect Turns Old WWII Era Cement Factory Into His Home

    Architect Turns Old WWII Era Cement Factory Into His Home

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    I’m Foxxy and I know it 😉
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The outside give it more of a castle feel than a factory, looks very open inside. I really like an open floor plan and natural lighting.

    wandile dludlu
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The heating bill must be on another level

    Uchman
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I doubt that whoever is rich enough to do this worry about utility bills!

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    Karin Gibson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes OK good work here, very good. Mind you I wouldnt like to sit under that hopper at meal times.

    sam
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The second picture gives me anxiety. I would worry about them falling no matter how unlikely haha

    SashaAlexandra
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I just saw that building and interiors in Westworld III season trailer!

    Alexandru Bucur
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my opinion, this is one of the very few decent looking things Ricardo Bofill has ever done. Have you seen his other stuff? Bleh. https://www.archdaily.com/795215/ricardo-bofill-why-are-historical-towns-more-beautiful-than-modern-cities/57d7fe98e58ece897b000295-ricardo-bofill-why-are-historical-towns-more-beautiful-than-modern-cities-image

    Jenica Thomas
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like it! Not sure how functional some of it would be without exploring the spaces myself. But it gives me M.C. Escher vibes and Escher happens to be my favorite artist... so maybe I am a tad biased lol.

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    GamerPro400
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    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I construction worker like me, in the future!

    Christina Uhlir
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting, but not practical. How much is costs to heat up this place?

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    #7

    Church Repurposed Into Dominicanen Bookstore In Maastricht, Netherlands Is Now In The Top 10 Most Beautiful Bookstores Worldwide

    Church Repurposed Into Dominicanen Bookstore In Maastricht, Netherlands Is Now In The Top 10 Most Beautiful Bookstores Worldwide

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    So_Long_And_Thanks_For_All_The_Fish
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For some reason I thought you said *clears throat* as part of your comment! Class username bro

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    Iris Engler
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wow that's amazing. Would spend hours there

    Solcarlus
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In my hometown (Caen), there is several buildings which were reused. Like this church in the "abbaye d'Ardenne" who is now the libray of a research institute. Not the best picture, but it is from wikimedia commons. I love to visit this library when it is open to public (the sunday). 450px-Abba...b5af94.jpg 450px-Abbayeardenne_bibliotheque-5e53b29b5af94.jpg

    Elsker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If that's 'just'in the Top 10, i'm guessing we're going to see the other 9 here as well:)

    Ericka Hokkanen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My second home- I want to live here too!

    Marielle Jansen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm blessed.... I often visit and have a splendid coffee on the former altar.....

    Bettina Jansen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And good too : they have books of every style and even some ('non-commercial') music and dvds on the 1st floor <3

    Juan Mejias
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Been there recently. There's a cafe at the back. And the black shelves on the right are a three-level structure you can climb. The view from the top is quite nice.

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    #8

    The Liberty Hotel In Boston Which Was Formerly The Charles St Jail

    The Liberty Hotel In Boston Which Was Formerly The Charles St Jail

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    chi-wei shen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would book a night there just to experience how it looks and feels.

    Bambi
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, the irony of it all..

    Kathy Baylis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine someone who was detained there after being arrested back in the day staying there as a guest now. Would they think it was cool, or would it totally do their head in?

    ESL
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The name of the hotel is perfect given the building's last.

    MidnightFury
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hopefully the people who died there don't decide to haunt us but you know. Looks good.

    Taryn Franco Perez
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would be extremely scared to live there

    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Find a nice cozy corner to read and watch a jail ghost float by. Perfect day!

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    #9

    A 100-Year-Old Church In Spain Converted Into A Skatepark

    A 100-Year-Old Church In Spain Converted Into A Skatepark

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    Sunzilla
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least the building is getting some use.

    Lisa Florina
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If it keeps teens from the street and give them a place to be, I think it's very appropriate!

    Lyop
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very conflicted about this...

    Natalie KS
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like the modern frescoes but I wonder what may have been covered?

    A human i guess
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Very interesting having something like a church combined with abstract art and given a new, modern use and design

    Stannous Flouride
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That looks considerably older than something built in 1920.

    Vanesa Coronel
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With art by spanish artist Okuda San Miguel.

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    #10

    Waterpark "Tropical Islands" In A Former Airship Hangar In Krausnick, Germany

    Waterpark "Tropical Islands" In A Former Airship Hangar In Krausnick, Germany

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    Efia
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    you can also ride hot-air balloons inside :-)

    MidnightFury
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's HUGE!! I want to go there so badly rn!!

    Christina Uhlir
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This water park has a natural look to it, as oppose to the Chinese one.

    Monika Soffronow
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the heating bill goes through the roooooof

    Tiny Dynamine
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's heated by just one calor gas heater. :D

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    #11

    Old Rusty Ship Turned Into Stunning Building With Trees And Plants

    Old Rusty Ship Turned Into Stunning Building With Trees And Plants

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    MagicalUnicorn
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow, this is gorgeous, the structure looks really cool

    MidnightFury
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so confusing. In the first picture, the things we see through the arch match with the background, making the ship look flat, but then in the other pictures... what?

    Daric Apai (Darquestar1)
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    if you ignore that the trees will die because they cannot grow any taller, the thinking here is so short sighted.

    Nicola Babington
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    South Korean studio Shinslab Architecture sliced off one end of a rusty old ship and turned it upside down to form this installation for the Seoul edition of MoMA's Young Architects Program. Read the full story on Dezeen: http://www.dezeen.com/?p=939461

    Moezarella
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    there's a dystopian feel to it ♡

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    #12

    The Walgreens In My Neighborhood Used To Be A Bank And They Used Its Vault As Their Vitamin Section

    The Walgreens In My Neighborhood Used To Be A Bank And They Used Its Vault As Their Vitamin Section

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    Slinkman
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do the workers there wear blue overalls? That would be awesome.

    Solcarlus
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The parisian branch of the First citybank of New York, on the avenue des Champs-Élysées, became a Virgin Megastore in the 80s. There was the same kind of vault in the basement, used as a book-store (wikimedia common pic). It is now the Galeries Lafayette Champs-Élysées, but I don't know if the vault is still accessible by public. 771px-Coff...04e9f1.jpg 771px-Coffre_fort-5e53ed504e9f1.jpg

    *Clears throat*
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Vitaman Vault 😂😂😂 Very clever!!!!

    Linda Niemczyk
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should have put the pharmacy in there

    Hannah Marshall
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Preston, England, their JD Wetherspoons (pub for those who aren't familiar with the name), "The Twelve Tellers", is an imposing grade II listed Baroque-style building, which was purpose built as a bank and opened in July 1907. It had a grandiose banking hall, a 65-feet long counter and 12 tellers in place.

    Jill Casey
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is my Walgreens and I'm honestly in awe of it every time I go!

    Karin Gibson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OHHH i couldnt even walk in there....scary......Locked in urrrrrg

    Max L.
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    cheaper than removing !

    Christina Uhlir
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would feel better if they took the door off.

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    #13

    Some Lucky Bastard Gets To Live In This Church

    Some Lucky Bastard Gets To Live In This Church

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    Radek Suski
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I do not envy them for their heating bills though

    Podunkus
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The bleached wood floors were a smart choice because it lets you see the rainbow that the stained glass windows cast downwards.

    Diana Adams
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wow . just look at those amazing windows.

    *Clears throat*
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    well, now you know it isn't haunted by a devil

    jevais
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Churches have way too many bad vibes. Some how it is spooky.

    André Tiago Almeida
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a bit too aseptic, even if it has some personality

    Amanda Hunter
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame about the interior architecture though.

    Marnie
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hideous! Other than the window, looks like a prison break room.

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    #14

    The Tallest Indoor Climbing Wall Is Inside Of A Repurposed Grain Silo

    The Tallest Indoor Climbing Wall Is Inside Of A Repurposed Grain Silo

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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It looks like fun! who is coming with me?

    Lyndsey Durnal
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is in Dallas, Texas! Let's go! www.silosclimbingproject.com

    Taz-Hood
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    El Capi-Corn-Bin, the midwest Matterhorn with no view.

    Warren Brown
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Who were the “lucky” people, who built the climbing wall facility??

    Grace Note
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is brilliant, but ... I fear heights and this makes my bum squeak with the fear.

    jenjie.newt
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This makes so much more sense than the giant climbing warehouses they keep building in my city

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    #15

    My College Used To Be A Shopping Mall

    My College Used To Be A Shopping Mall

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    Bean59
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok,but what college is it???

    Nataliia Portillo
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Austin Community College: Highland Campus! This is actually a terrible picture, there are waaaay cooler ones, look it up!

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    Slinkman
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    'Studie hard or you will never leave these kind of buildings'.

    Podunkus
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would be the Highland, Texas campus of Austin Community College: https://www.austincc.edu/campuses/highland-campus

    DamnBecky
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was about to ask. I thought it looked like Highland Mall. I grew up living in that place.

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    Karin Gibson
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you want fries with that?????

    Cora Buchholz
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the escalators would be tremendously convenient.

    jenjie.newt
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great idea! Especially as more and more shopping malls are struggling to stay in business

    J Montes
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It actually does make sense.

    Ericka Hokkanen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would go there- just for the food court, LOL

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    #16

    My Apartment Building Used To Be A School

    My Apartment Building Used To Be A School

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    MidnightFury
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oof that's got to be a weird vibe if you live there and you still go to school...

    Cari Reiche
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The oldest high school in my city has also been turned into apartments, unless this is in New Mexico?

    Jace
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Many schools have been converted into apartment buildings. Also many former factory buildings.

    Guy MacGregor
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've only seen lockers like this in movies / shows. Do they have embedded locks or should you bring your own ?

    Marcellus the Third
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can practically open them with a can opener; and the master key for them is very generally available so it's all insecure --- it's good enough for a supervised environment like a school and putting in basically unsellable items like school bags. Now replacing them with an "Amazon Hub Locker" set would be practical it seems, no more missed deliveries...

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    Podunkus
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you play music too loud, do you get sent to the Principal’s Office?

    Isabel Seavey
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The old high school building in my hometown was made into apartments, a tech school and a county health department office. They took out the lockers but kept all the beautiful old wood, the marble flooring around the auditorium and the wonderful hallway flooring. I don’t know what it’s called, but it’s some sort of polished stone aggregate. We toured the building as part of our 50 year reunion.

    Andrew Yarke
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would have never thought about that.

    Amy Hufford
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My middle school was converted to to apartments for the elderly. They’ve removed the lockers and you can’t tell it use to be a school except for the exterior.

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    #17

    Revitalized One Of The Last Remaining Art Nouveau Brewhouses As A Bar, In The Middle Of Fürth Südstadt

    Revitalized One Of The Last Remaining Art Nouveau Brewhouses As A Bar, In The Middle Of Fürth Südstadt

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    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's located in southern Germany. It has a very unique ambiance and it's not only a bar but a first class restaurant.

    jevais
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful. Where is this located in South Germany ?

    Max L.
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    must have been the top of a boiler ?

    #18

    What Used To Be An Abandoned Church Is Now One Of The Most Powerful Supercomputing Centers In The World

    What Used To Be An Abandoned Church Is Now One Of The Most Powerful Supercomputing Centers In The World

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    Giovanni
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do androids pray an electric god?

    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Maybe when they do not dream about electric sheep.

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    Philippe Roussel
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A temple of contemplation turned into a temple of computation

    Stille20
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel like that is over dramatic... yet true

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    Ericka Hokkanen
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Something like this was in a Dan Brown novel- Origin

    DC
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks ugly, but definitely went a step up - some actually useful thing in a building meant to ... pray and obey.

    Piper Liniger
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Combining a house of faith AND a super computer is the birth of out of control AI.

    Amanda Hunter
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is soulless and devoid of character or charm. It's like I imagine hell would be.

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    #19

    My House Used To Be A Police Station And My Bathroom Is An Old Jail Cell, The Original Window Is Still In Place

    My House Used To Be A Police Station And My Bathroom Is An Old Jail Cell, The Original Window Is Still In Place

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    Miranda Panda
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a faaaaarrr reach to flush!!

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Whereas the window is interesting, it now makes the whole bathroom look like it's unfinished and low quality.

    Lara Verne
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry, but your bathroom won't win any interior design award

    Kim Magrath
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well aren't you an a**e. Didn't you read the heading of the article, sourpuss?

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    Vanessa Appleby
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As long as that’s not the original prison toilet 😂

    MidnightFury
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Umm.... no thanks. Too many shady vibes, I'd say.

    Warren Brown
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn!! Check out that toilet!! Talk about water pressure!!

    Turtleturleturtle
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    XP Did they clean the window?! It's in the shower XP

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    #20

    Former Power Station Converted Into An Industrial Cafe And Restaurant With Exposed Brickwork And Abundant Planting In Melbourne, Australia

    Former Power Station Converted Into An Industrial Cafe And Restaurant With Exposed Brickwork And Abundant Planting In Melbourne, Australia

    Design office Report

    Phoebe Bean
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plants have the magical touch and make look fantastic these places!

    Heather Hayllar
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Looks great! Next time I visit my sister ……...

    Id row
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the high ceilings that make these places so cool. Bad for heating, but great for aesthetics.

    #21

    Swimming Pool In Old Church: Netherne, Surrey

    Swimming Pool In Old Church: Netherne, Surrey

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    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Perfect for mass christenings...if the church wants his building back :-)

    Christina Uhlir
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Too many abandoned churches; people don't pray any more?

    Sam Petter
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So is it technically holy water?

    Ed Brandon
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually the former Chapel for the Netherne (Surrey County) Asylum.

    Kjorn
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    could you walk on the water?

    #22

    This Hotel Used To Be A Brewery

    This Hotel Used To Be A Brewery

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    Stevie B
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why can't it be both? I think it would be awesome to stay at the brewery hotel.

    little noodle
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    i think the smell would be too much for a comfortable stay.

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    Roger Wauters
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have one remaining brewery like that. Actually some years ago it's most known beer won the World's best beer award (Golden Carolus Classic). The brewery already had a restaurant and since 8 years also an hotel, but next to the actual brewery.

    Warren Brown
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It USED to be a brewery! Naahhhh! How could you tell? I think the huge copper pots might be a giveaway!

    Carly Harris-Koleczko
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's the Pabst Hotel in MKE, WI. Stayed there, it's amazing! Pabst available down the hill from there in the hospitality house

    Scott Lynch
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://www.brewhousesuites.com/ Milwaukee WI

    Scott Lynch
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s in Milwaukee WI . https://www.brewhousesuites.com/

    Ashley Wright
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those chairs looks, well, plastic and uncomfortable.

    Mike Goodridge
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've stayed there. It's in Milwaukee and is the old Pabst brewery. It's called the Brewhouse Inn I believe.

    Slune
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Remove those awful chairs and the ugly carpet!

    Karin Gibson
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Different but in a good way. Shame about the carpets they are a bit middle range hotel rather than boutique.

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    #23

    My Hotel In Oxford, England Is A Former Prison

    My Hotel In Oxford, England Is A Former Prison

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    chi-wei shen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least this part has retained a bit of a prison charm.

    Dan Abramsky
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ...you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave...

    MidnightFury
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Again, prisons give shady vibes. No thanks.

    Roger Wauters
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope a room is more than ONE cell.

    Id row
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's as close as I want to get to ever being in a prison.

    Chewie Baron
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the Malmaison in Oxford.

    Ericka Hokkanen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do you get breakfast with your stay??

    Christina Uhlir
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know if I would book a room there.

    Amanda Hunter
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's not called Hotel California is it? where you can never check out.

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    #24

    Jail Turned Into Events Space In Melbourne, Australia

    Jail Turned Into Events Space In Melbourne, Australia

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    Id row
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amazing what some colored lights can do. Changes the whole atmosphere.

    MidnightFury
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What is it with all the prisons? I mean it looks cool, but still.

    Piper Liniger
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With all the jails I have seen made into hotel's, where are all the bad guys going?

    Sam Petter
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "So the good news is we found a place that was open for our wedding date..."

    #25

    Court Room That’s Now A Cafe. Cells Are The Toilets. St. Albans, England

    Court Room That’s Now A Cafe. Cells Are The Toilets. St. Albans, England

    JohnnyBizzlesBallers Report

    Lyop
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Interesting transformation.

    Taz-Hood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When the guests get too loud, the guy in the wig starts yelling, "OWDER, OWDER!"

    Ashley Wright
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Still looks like a courtroom, actually

    Id row
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Customer: "I'd like to petition the court for a latte" Barista: "I'll allow it".

    Sunzilla
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Weird. They need some pictures on the walls.

    KaPOW
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They use it for events as well so I think they dont want to busy it too much

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    Max L.
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They didn't moved too much from the old look and feel right

    Amanda Hunter
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love it that it hasn't changed much, so much character.

    Lara Verne
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    5 years ago

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    #26

    FBI Former NYC Headquarters Is Now A Target But They Kept This Safe

    FBI Former NYC Headquarters Is Now A Target But They Kept This Safe

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    ADHORTATOR
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, you better keep it, throwing out would cost a lot---

    Max L.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great environment conversion by the architect

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    Bill
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Given the premium instrumentation companies pay for pre 1945 steel, how is the vault still there?

    Marcellus the Third
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not really. Low-background metal (steel, lead, ... ) is very expensive after a lot of expensive tests. So yes this piece is big enough to afford the required tests and certification and still turn a profit, but just. Normally you're thinking of quantities like a large ship (lead ballast, steel hull) for producing such steel.

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    Mark Serbian
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Right ... "keeping" the safe. Bet THAT decision took a long time, eh?

    Elizabeth Scarborough
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What the hell did the FBI store in it? I’ve seen smaller vault doors in banks.

    Ardee Avecilla
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Plot twist. It's an actual FBI safehouse.

    Max L.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "THIS IS AN ARMED ROBBER... oh... nevermind, have a good day"

    Jaybird3939
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Ha! They should just admit that no one left them with the code, and nobody at Target can figure it out!

    NanZ
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the vault! I worked at a law office in a really small town years ago. It had been a bank originally. We kept the wills and other important documents in it because it was fireproof. It is a very cool building.

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    #27

    This Starbucks Drive-Thru In An Old Car Wash

    This Starbucks Drive-Thru In An Old Car Wash

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    *Clears throat*
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is that I wanna add it to my bucket list

    CrunChewy McSandybutt
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I Googled it and found it is a Starbucks in Dearborn, Michigan. I cannot seem to find the specific address.

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    Ashley Wright
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would be cool to order your coffee, drive through a car wash, retrieve your coffee at the other end. Killing 2 birds w/1 stone

    Gaia Campbell
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yaaaay! This is where I live. Dearborn!

    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Desolate. That sums up TaxFreeBucks very well.

    Mic Araron
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should keep the car wash to the starbucks drive thru so you can get your car washed while ordering lol. the drying section can be where you pick up and pay for your coffee.

    Gaia Campbell
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Actually the car wash is still in that location just behind the building that starbucks are in.

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    #28

    My House Is A 20,000 Sq Ft 1926 Former Freemason Temple That We Have Been Renovating By Ourselves While Living Inside For The Past 2.5 Years

    My House Is A 20,000 Sq Ft 1926 Former Freemason Temple That We Have Been Renovating By Ourselves While Living Inside For The Past 2.5 Years

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    Anne
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    With that much space, you can up do room by room and not be cramped for living space during the remodel!

    Bill
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You don't want to live in an old building while rehabbing.

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    Rob Grimaldi
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s kinda creepy like the hotel in The Shining...

    Sarah Malicoat
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was my first thought also. That's a whole lotta nopes.

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    MidnightFury
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVE that children's bedroom at the end! Hammock, elevated bed; beautiful and fun!

    Hannah Marshall
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bet that cost an arm and a leg to purchase and revamp!

    Ashley Wright
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Creepy and ridiculous. #TheShining

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you do it right, you could convert part of the space into apartments and use part of the rent revenue to fund more renovations (the other part, of course, would be reserved for apartment upkeep, etc—-you know, like a good landlord should).

    Roxy Eastland
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Is this not the basic premise for a horror film?

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    #29

    Church Turned Into A Trampoline Park. The Hague, Netherlands

    Church Turned Into A Trampoline Park. The Hague, Netherlands

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    I’m Foxxy and I know it 😉
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Much better use than a church lol. Never too old to trampoline.

    Lisa Yario
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If you hurt yourself, you are in the right place to pray for a miracle

    #30

    Ottawa's Jail Hostel, Each Cell Converted To A Two-Person Hostel Room

    Ottawa's Jail Hostel, Each Cell Converted To A Two-Person Hostel Room

    HI Ottawa Jail Hostel Report

    Iris Engler
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There was one in Switzerland but seems to be closed now. Pity I think it's an interesting idea

    Sav
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I’m sure I stayed here in 1991...I didn't believe in ghost stories until I spent the night...seriously creepy.

    Susanna Herrström
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You can come to Stockholm Sweden and stay at Långholmen Hostel that used to be a prison on a little island close to the south part of Stockholm city. The prison was built around 1840 and closed 1975 as a prison!

    Jennie-Lind Normand
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are single rooms and dorm style rooms too I live in Ottawa and have toured it, the back entrance is right under the old gallows (which are still there, unused obv). It is reportedly very haunted. It's a very cool place!

    Zoe's Mom
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that they repurposed instead of bulldozing but it's creepy to me. Maybe paint the outside of the rooms or have a graffiti artist do their magic.

    Piper Liniger
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Once again I wonder, where are all the bad guys living?

    Taz-Hood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Horribly creepy. You'd *pay* to spend the night in a cell?

    Dee Fry
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They do ghost tours there also as they use to hang people. There are still spirits there. Just the stairwell I didn't like. The one prisoner that has hanged is there and doesn't like you there.

    Ten Kas
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Came here with my school! Went on the ghost tours and everything! We got to walk through the holding cells, the death row, the gallows area, etc, and we got to stand underneath the gallows where the blood would drip down and all which is crazy. During the tour our guide said one person always gets a nose bleed while walking over the gallows stone, and sure enough the kid behind me got one lmao

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    #31

    My School’s Library Used To Be A Bank

    My School’s Library Used To Be A Bank

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    Kathy Baylis
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That would make an excellent Quiet Room!

    MidnightFury
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I. WANT. TO. LIVE THERE. Anyone else?

    Géraldine Michel
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    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is it this school's library ? city ?

    Ericka Hokkanen
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I was looking for a quiet meeting room- Yup, the vault sounds quiet.

    Madeline Shafer
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe the librarians put the loud people in their. lol

    Humani Nephalela
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    maybe use it for reference material 😊

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    #32

    My Hotel Room Used To Be A Chapel

    My Hotel Room Used To Be A Chapel

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    ƒιѕн
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Would a little fornication feel weird there?

    Roger Wauters
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We have a 4 star hotel here in town that was a church. A nephew of me stayed in it. Some rooms have still the church windows.

    Natalie KS
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    Grumble O'Pug
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the Matisse Chapel.

    A Jones
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's one way to sleep heavenly.

    Warren Brown
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What does god charge for a night,s stay just a little closer to heaven??

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    #33

    My Apartment Is An Old Police Station And Still Has The Original But Painted Cell Doors

    My Apartment Is An Old Police Station And Still Has The Original But Painted Cell Doors

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    Lisa Yario
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great security with that door!

    Humani Nephalela
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    can you open them from the inside though?

    Donald Holder
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well at least you know no one is gonna break in with those doors in place!

    #34

    Former Chruch, Now Home To The Dutch Brewer, Jopen

    Former Chruch, Now Home To The Dutch Brewer, Jopen

    jopenkerk Report

    Warren Brown
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Uhhhhhhhh, Chruch?? Just sayin’ !!

    Turtleturleturtle
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The founders of the churches and chapels probably wouldn't approve of what they are now.

    Serenity Garcia
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I used to go to a church called "Church in a bar"- It was actually really nice. Now it's called "MetaChurch"

    I’m Foxxy and I know it 😉
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A lot of church's being shut down , arnt people giving enough offerings ?

    #35

    This Old Pool Converted Into Apartments

    This Old Pool Converted Into Apartments

    Mei architects Report

    Emerald Joanna
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they had some way to leave the pool still usable it might have been even cooler 😎

    BobbyMcD
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think inhaling chlorine all day would be much fun.

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    MidnightFury
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine scooting/skating down that :D also it would have been amazing if it was still a usable pool.

    mom24boys
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In Fullerton, California (USA), there is a theater that used to be the indoor pool of a small hotel. The seating is inside the pool and you can still see the numbered tiles showing the depth. There is also seating on the "deck" When my dad was 11, he lived in that hotel for six months and swam in that pool.

    Roger Wauters
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yep next to a hotel that ones was a church our town also has a hotel that ones was the swimming pool where basic school children (me included) went swimming...and also other people of course. In our case the pool is still in use but as a pond. The reason ours (not this one) isn't used as a swimming pool any more is that the filter installation is no longer useable.

    Coco
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't see anythgn cool here

    Id row
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Shame to waste a pool like that.

    #36

    This Thrift Store Used To Be A Bowling Alley

    This Thrift Store Used To Be A Bowling Alley

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    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A friend of mine used our bowling alleys floors when the bowling alley remodeled. His hallway is a bowling lane. I think he bought them.

    John Montgomery
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's an antique shop in my town that used to be a bowling alley.

    Géraldine Michel
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where is this store ? which city ? thanks

    Dan Abramsky
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great place to pick up a used bowling ball...

    ispeak catanese
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lots of good stuff on those shelves. My local thrift store sells crappy dirty items that need scrubbing and bleaching.

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    #37

    My Apartment Used To Be A YMCA

    My Apartment Used To Be A YMCA

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    Ruth Mayfly
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that they've left the markings on the floors.

    jenjie.newt
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the basketball hoop. Hopefully there are quiet hours!

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    Daniel Mason
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet it's fun to stay there....

    Hannah Marshall
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What's a YMCA outside of the UK? Cos here it stands for Young Man's Christian Association... And it's predominantly a male hostel.

    Erika Jones
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope it doesn't still smell like one!

    Gameking1happy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Okay I am confused google is telling me that YMCA a Switzerland Non-profit organization what do they mean by YMCA

    Warren Brown
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    NICE!! Who wants the Village People showing up all the time??

    Dan Abramsky
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Safe to say you're going to stay at the YMCA...

    Kathy Baylis
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does the building also have the smaller YMCA rooms too?

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    #38

    This Satellite Lab Used To Be A McDonald's

    This Satellite Lab Used To Be A McDonald's

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    Piper Liniger
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just wondering what government this actually is? Might be other than the USA?

    Piper Liniger
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does anyone know this real location of this outlet ?

    Piper Liniger
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just confirming the lengths NASA? and/or the government will go to save money - yet claim it cost them millions of dollars giving the excess amount of money paid by the taxpayer's $$ to the greedy politicians, and secured s**t hidden 99.9% of us have no clue or access, or anything??? Just sayin

    Taz-Hood
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a very expensive meteorite on the pedestal; wish I could see a close-up of it.

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    #39

    My House Used To Be A Bank, So We Use The Old Safe/Vault As A Basement

    My House Used To Be A Bank, So We Use The Old Safe/Vault As A Basement

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    bryguy
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This would be a cool safe room. Although I suppose it would allow the robbers to lock you in... kinda defeats the purpose. Yeah, not a good safe room.

    Vicki
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked in a bank over 40 years ago. Vaults had an opening that a pipe could be inserted into from the inside. When it was turned on, it would draw air into the vault, so there was no risk of suffocating. It had its own power supply, so there was no risk of it being affected if power was turned off from the outside. It also had a phone to make emergency calls. I have no idea what they're like today, but I'm sure there'd be more safety features

    Roger Wauters
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a movie in where the power was cut and the cell phones also didn't had reception LOL dont risc it.

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    Id row
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Kind of seems like a death trap.

    Max L.
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder how much the door weights and how easy it is to open and close if it's manual

    Dan Abramsky
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Does it have a vaulted ceiling? LOL

    #40

    This Grocery Store Used To Be A Hockey Stadium

    This Grocery Store Used To Be A Hockey Stadium

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    ZombieGirl
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sorry for being morbid, but I really hope the grocery store keeps tabs on the stability of that sign thingy...it would be horrible if it fell

    Blarrg
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yup. They often fall on players in the middle of games. Tragic, really.

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    Shadow
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the Loblaw's in Toronto Canada, it used to be the Maple Leaf Gardens. Center Ice is still marked as well. It's been a grocery store since 2011.

    Sean O'Grady
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This isn't the old Maple Leaf Gardens. It's actually Memorial Stadium in St. John's, NL. It's now a Dominion grocery store.

    Warren Brown
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the old Maple Leaf Gardens. BTW, that clock has been up there for 45 years! Sad! Many a Stanley Cup hockey game was played here!!

    Dan Abramsky
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That isle looks like it might have hockey card packs in it...

    Maureen Greenaway
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This the old Maple Leaf Gardens in Toronto, Canada.

    Danielle Aubut
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    5 years ago

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    Peter Hull
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is a circle on the floor which represents "center ice".

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    #41

    The Gym I Go To Used To Be A Bank

    The Gym I Go To Used To Be A Bank

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    #42

    A Church In St. Louis, Missouri That Became An Indoor Skatepark

    A Church In St. Louis, Missouri That Became An Indoor Skatepark

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    #43

    The Subway I Went To Today Used To Be A Bank. Instead Of Removing The Vault They Just Added More Seating Inside

    The Subway I Went To Today Used To Be A Bank. Instead Of Removing The Vault They Just Added More Seating Inside

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    *Clears throat*
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine getting locked inside, it would make a great book

    EM
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There is an episode of the Twilight Zone about that.

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    JesT
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I know air might be a problem, but it'll make a perfect storm shelter.

    #44

    My Gym Used To Be A Church

    My Gym Used To Be A Church

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    #45

    Detroit's Michigan Theatre Repurposed As A Parking Garage

    Detroit's Michigan Theatre Repurposed As A Parking Garage

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    Guy MacGregor
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The Grand Tour made a noise contest here, if I recall properly

    Lyone Fein
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Someone still needs to fix up that ceiling.

    Natalie KS
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All the restoration of magnificent Art Deco buildings in Detroit happening now, and this is the Michigan Theater's fate?! So very sad.

    Sunzilla
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wouldn't park there. That ceiling looks like it's shedding...

    Nerevar
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Parking german and japanese car mostly... :-)

    Bill
    Community Member
    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only 1 out of the 10 isn't one of the big 3

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    #46

    Supermarket In Venice Used To Be A Theatre

    Supermarket In Venice Used To Be A Theatre

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    Tiny Dynamine
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And has totally ruined the character.

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    #47

    Another Church Turned Into A Climbing Gym

    Another Church Turned Into A Climbing Gym

    wtf_Jacob Report

    #48

    Church Repurposed Into A Climbing Gym

    Church Repurposed Into A Climbing Gym

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    Guy MacGregor
    Community Member
    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Why are people downvoting you ? You are just making an observation !

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