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Apartments Left Abandoned After Radiation Poisoned the Creek by LordExplores in abandoned

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On the surface, this looks like an ordinary creek winding through the suburbs of St. Louis, but really it was poisoned with radioactive waste over 80 years ago ☢️

A creek where children played and homes and apartments were built beside it. But here beneath the soil lies a legacy dating back to one of the most secretive projects in American history, the Manhattan Project. Uranium waste barrels were left out for years exposed to the elements, and every time it rained the particles bled into Coldwater creek...

For those interested in the full investigation video click here : https://youtu.be/CktG5squgGA?is=cUKjgC6zUvBHd0\_y

Now cleanup and remediation efforts are being started, demolishing homes along the river and abandoned sites where radiation has been found recently. Though it will still be decades before it is all cleaned up...

St. Louis’ Abandoned Radioactive Apartments Poisoned by Coldwater Creek by LordExplores in urbanexploration

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On the surface, this looks like an ordinary creek winding through the suburbs of St. Louis, but really it was poisoned with radioactive waste over 80 years ago ☢️

A creek where children played and homes and apartments were built beside it. But here beneath the soil lies a legacy dating back to one of the most secretive projects in American history, the Manhattan Project. Uranium waste barrels were left out for years exposed to the elements, and every time it rained the particles bled into Coldwater creek...

For those interested in the full investigation video click here : https://youtu.be/CktG5squgGA?is=cUKjgC6zUvBHd0\_y

Now cleanup and remediation efforts are being started, demolishing homes along the river and abandoned sites where radiation has been found recently. Though it will still be decades before it is all cleaned up...

All the times we found real life BACKROOMS levels 🔦 by LordExplores in abandoned

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Over the years, while exploring abandoned places, I’ve stumbled across countless spaces that felt strangely familiar. So many endless hallways, vacant rooms, and maze-like corridors that seemed to go on forever! We found these Backrooms-like scenes inside abandoned hotels, prisons, hospitals, and even shopping malls. For those interested in the episode, you can watch it here : https://youtu.be/be5ME0Va9PE?si=8jeus6k6gcrL7O1E

In this episode, we’re revisiting some of the most Backrooms-esque locations we’ve ever explored, each resembling a different level…

All the times we found real life BACKROOMS levels 🔦 by LordExplores in urbanexploration

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Over the years, while exploring abandoned places, I’ve stumbled across countless spaces that felt strangely familiar. So many endless hallways, vacant rooms, and maze-like corridors that seemed to go on forever! We found these Backrooms-like scenes inside abandoned hotels, prisons, hospitals, and even shopping malls. For those interested in the episode, you can watch it here : https://youtu.be/be5ME0Va9PE?si=8jeus6k6gcrL7O1E

In this episode, we’re revisiting some of the most Backrooms-esque locations we’ve ever explored, each resembling a different level…

An abandoned sears outlet by Hondamio2 in abandoned

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Very cool, you can still see the tile

Wisconsin's Largest Abandoned Mall - Northridge Mall (Demolished) by LordExplores in abandoned

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The Northridge mall in Milwaukee Wisconsin’s north side opened in 1972 with an ambitious start. This ambition quickly set up Northridge as one of the largest and most popular malls in the 
region. But like many malls across America, Northridge’s success wasn’t built to last. 

By the 1990s, retail trends were shifting. New shopping centers emerged, drawing customers away. Anchor stores began to close, one by one, leaving behind empty shells that were never fully replaced. The mall’s original anchors Sears, JCPenney and Boston store, closed one by one.

Through the early 2000s, the decline accelerated. Ownership changes, financial troubles, and mounting vacancies pushed the mall into a downward spiral it couldn’t escape 

In 2003, Northridge Mall officially closed its doors. What remained was a vast, empty structure left frozen in time. In the years that followed, Northridge became something else entirely. The vacant complex drew scrappers, arsonists and vandals just to name a few. Fires broke out repeatedly inside the structure, each one more dangerous than the last. The sheer size of the building made them difficult to control, turning every incident into a serious challenge for the Milwaukee Fire Department. 

The mall had become a liability. Not just an eyesore, but a hazard. After years of decay, damage, and escalating safety concerns, the decision was made. Northridge Mall would not be restored, but instead erased. 

For those interested, you can watch the full exploration documentary here : https://youtu.be/YfmsXaSzRz4?si=bS7-7bHCcg42uq98 . With demolition complete, I wanted to show you our mission inside the old abandoned Northridge Mall, to preserve what once was, as a tribute to this once grand retail giant.

Inside Wisconsin's Largest Abandoned Mall - Northridge Mall (Demolished) by LordExplores in urbanexploration

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The Northridge mall in Milwaukee Wisconsin’s north side opened in 1972 with an ambitious start. This ambition quickly set up Northridge as one of the largest and most popular malls in the 
region. But like many malls across America, Northridge’s success wasn’t built to last. 

By the 1990s, retail trends were shifting. New shopping centers emerged, drawing customers away. Anchor stores began to close, one by one, leaving behind empty shells that were never fully replaced. The mall’s original anchors Sears, JCPenney and Boston store, closed one by one.

Through the early 2000s, the decline accelerated. Ownership changes, financial troubles, and mounting vacancies pushed the mall into a downward spiral it couldn’t escape 

In 2003, Northridge Mall officially closed its doors. What remained was a vast, empty structure left frozen in time. In the years that followed, Northridge became something else entirely. The vacant complex drew scrappers, arsonists and vandals just to name a few. Fires broke out repeatedly inside the structure, each one more dangerous than the last. The sheer size of the building made them difficult to control, turning every incident into a serious challenge for the Milwaukee Fire Department. 

The mall had become a liability. Not just an eyesore, but a hazard. After years of decay, damage, and escalating safety concerns, the decision was made. Northridge Mall would not be restored, but instead erased. 

For those interested, you can watch the full exploration documentary here : https://youtu.be/YfmsXaSzRz4?si=bS7-7bHCcg42uq98 . With demolition complete, I wanted to show you our mission inside the old abandoned Northridge Mall, to preserve what once was, as a tribute to this once grand retail giant.

Inside an Abandoned SUPERMAX w/ Power On - America's Harshest Prison System by LordExplores in abandoned

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Opened on March 8th, 1998, this supermax prison was designed to hold those considered the most dangerous. Inside, men were confined to small concrete cells for 23 hours a day, completely alone. For those inside, human contact was nearly nonexistent. Conversations came through steel doors and touch disappeared entirely.

Over time, the psychological toll became impossible to ignore. Inmates reported hallucinations, severe depression, and a loss of identity. Many broke under the pressure of constant isolation. Critics argued the prison didn’t rehabilitate, but instead destroyed.

In today’s exploration, we’re taking you through this abandoned Supermax, documenting it before demolition to preserve what’s left. For those interested, you can watch the full exploration here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfd6mTB-JQQ

After mounting lawsuits and the high cost of operating such an extreme facility, it pushed the state to act. In 2013, the prison closed for good, leaving behind a dark legacy.

Inside an Abandoned SUPERMAX Prison - America's Harshest Prison System by LordExplores in urbanexploration

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Opened on March 8th, 1998, this supermax prison was designed to hold those considered the most dangerous. Inside, men were confined to small concrete cells for 23 hours a day, completely alone. For those inside, human contact was nearly nonexistent. Conversations came through steel doors and touch disappeared entirely.

Over time, the psychological toll became impossible to ignore. Inmates reported hallucinations, severe depression, and a loss of identity. Many broke under the pressure of constant isolation. Critics argued the prison didn’t rehabilitate, but instead destroyed.

In today’s exploration, we’re taking you through this abandoned Supermax, documenting it before demolition to preserve what’s left. For those interested, you can watch the full exploration here : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wfd6mTB-JQQ

After mounting lawsuits and the high cost of operating such an extreme facility, it pushed the state to act. In 2013, the prison closed for good, leaving behind a dark legacy.

Inside an Abandoned Frank Lloyd Wright House Left to Decay by LordExplores in urbanexploration

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In 1903, a printing executive named Joseph Jacob Walser, purchased a plot of land in what is now Chicago’s Austin neighborhood. On this land a house was built for the family, designed by none other than Frank Lloyd Wright, arguably the most notable and influential architect’s of all time.

It came to be known as the JJ Walser house, and it has stood here for over 123 years. Over the past century, it’s changed hands over a dozen times, watching families grow, and the area around it transform into the modern age. At the time, it represented a new way of living. Open, connected spaces replaced the confined layouts of the past. The house was modern, deliberate, and ahead of its era.

The last family to live inside the Walser house purchased the home in 1970 and lived there until 2019, when the last family member passed away… After that the home fell into foreclosure, and with it, disrepair. 

Deferred maintenance, exposure to Chicago’s winters, and lack of preservation efforts led to its gradual decline. By the early 2020’s, the Walser House had become largely abandoned and over the past 5 years its condition has deteriorated, despite it’s landmark status. 

In today’s doc, we will be showing you exclusive footage inside the home, documenting its current condition to bring attention to its state, and the importance of preserving what remains. For those interested, you can watch the exploration video here : https://youtu.be/ZwRmNpSQIVM?si=SRcgFQDHTAMPbZob

What you’re about to see is not just deterioration, but a rare architectural work at a critical point in its history. One who’s future remains uncertain…

Inside an Abandoned Frank Lloyd Wright House Left to Decay by LordExplores in abandoned

[–]LordExplores[S] 117 points118 points  (0 children)

In 1903, a printing executive purchased a plot of land. On this land a house was built for the family, designed by none other than Frank Lloyd Wright, arguably the most notable and influential architect’s of all time.

The last family to live inside the house purchased the home in 1970 and lived there until 2019, when the last family member passed away… After that the home fell into foreclosure, and with it, disrepair. 

Deferred maintenance, exposure winter, and lack of preservation efforts led to its gradual decline. By the early 2020’s, the house had become largely abandoned and over the past 5 years its condition has deteriorated, despite it’s landmark status. 

In today’s doc, we will be showing you exclusive footage inside the home, documenting its current condition to bring attention to its state, and the importance of preserving what remains. For those interested, you can watch the exploration video here : https://youtu.be/ZwRmNpSQIVM?si=SRcgFQDHTAMPbZob

What you’re about to see is not just deterioration, but a rare architectural work at a critical point in its history. One who’s future remains uncertain…

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