10 abandoned buildings in the art deco style

Art Deco - an eclectic architectural style of the 1920s, '30s and' 40s, which has absorbed many different facets and styles in architecture. In this style, we liked to build cinemas, swimming pools and other public buildings, not to mention the sea resorts. In sharp contrast with his bygone greatness, many of the buildings built then now falling into disrepair, posing an ominous, gloomy spectacle with lots of ornate Victorian staircases, windows goals.

In this 21st century, at times, it is interesting to look back and look at these abandoned buildings, concealing memories of the bygone era. In this article we will look at 10 such places, one of which, at least, later rebuilt in its former glory.

Abandoned swimming pool in the style of Art Deco, France

Diggers in France found the swimming pool in the Art Deco style, which looks as if it was abandoned only yesterday. It is unknown how long this striking building was abandoned, but it is still remarkably intact and is not destroyed by vandals.

Abandoned house in Art Deco style in Singapore

Urban traveler photographed this abandoned house in Art Deco style, hidden trees growing through the walls and the ruins of a building in a wealthy suburb of Singapore. Built in 1930, the house was abandoned to the 70s. Located at 25 Grange Road.

In spite of the rather shabby appearance, the building foundation is still strong, because it was built at the time of advanced technology

Abandoned mansion in the style of Art Deco, Hong Kong

This beautiful abandoned house was located in the affluent district of Hong Kong, where the lodge wealthy locals and foreigners. According to reports, the house will be demolished to make room for new construction. The house was one of several abandoned mansions Victoria Po-Shan peak.

Abandoned sanatorium in Art Deco, France

Once it was located Infectious Diseases Hospital, adorned with its architecture in the style of the Victorian era. How long the building was abandoned - is unclear, but a walk through the empty halls and endless corridors reveals examples of bizarre and disturbing graffiti, old carriages and other relics of the old past. The building is still in good condition.

Abandoned Lido outdoor swimming pool, United Kingdom

Since the 1930s Lido public pools were common in parks and seaside resorts, where bathers of all ages flocked to the summer months. But their number decreased during the last decades of the 20th century due to changes in habits of the population, stringent health regulations and a lack of financial resources allocated by local authorities for their support. This abandoned swimming pool Lido reflects changing times, and although some of these pools remain open, many have disappeared completely.

Abandoned theater "Olympia", Todmorden, United Kingdom

Another great institution era art deco theater is built as palaces, halls of opera houses, threatened or endangered. Movie theater "Olympia" opened in Todmorden in 1932 to replace the old theater, and soon became one of the most important entertainment centers of the city. But times change, and the building began to decline after 1966 and before 2007 there under the guise of a budget supermarket. Now completely abandoned, derelict cinema, is under threat of demolition, and local activists are fighting to retain its elegant facade.

Buffalo, US Central Terminal

Open in 1929 at the New York Central Railroad, Central Terminal Buffalo is, perhaps, one of the world's largest and most impressive abandoned train station. It was built to meet the needs of around 3300 passengers per hour. Buffalo Central Terminal stretches for 137 meters, there is a transition from the 14 platforms, domed hall height of 69 meters and a 15-storey tower with a viewing platform. In 1971, the last train pulled away from here, and since then the station was empty. The cost of its demolition is estimated at $ 12 million, which is one of the reasons that the building has remained until now.

Lee Plaza Hotel in Detroit, USA

One among the many impressive abandoned buildings in Detroit, is a 15-story Lee Plaza Hotel, which opened its doors in 1929, its interiors were excellent. But the economic downturn that has gripped the city during the last decades of the 20th century led to the fact that Lee Plaza is first converted into a retirement complex, and in the 1990s and completely closed. Now, like many other attractions of Detroit, it is modern ruins.

Midland Hotel in Morecambe amusement park, United Kingdom

Today, fully restored to its former splendor, the famous hotel "Midland", can not be afraid of demolition, which threatened him recently. The building was designed by architect Oliver Hill and represented a masterpiece in the Art Deco style. Hotel Midland Scottish Railway (LMS) was built and opened in London in 1933. In the center of the building there is a spiral staircase topped by a sculptural composition of the famous Neptune and Triton. the hotel's popularity waned through the decades, and it was closed. But in 2006, after several years of inaction and demolition threats, abandoned hotel got a new life, and has been renovated.

Abandoned cafe, United States

Roadside diners (canteens, cafes), are an integral part of the scenery from the large to the small towns of the United States. But travel outside urban centers, you can see many abandoned diners. Because of too much competition, too little passing traffic, changes in the demographic structure, there is the extinction of the roadside cafes. Photographer Gregg Obst captured the vacant eatery on Whitehouse Station, New Jersey.