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The wrought iron staircase was incredible to see intact (for the most part).
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Kind of remind me of a grand stair case out of old pictures of ocean liners
Burnsides
Thu 05-13-2010
that is beautiful....your pictures are amazing
sande
Thu 05-13-2010
Wow, that is a beautiful staircase, and look at those columns! They just don't build them like this any more.

(I'm a long-time-visitor-first-time-writer. Your photos are so amazing and spectacular, I couldn't keep silent any longer.)
Squiddy
Thu 05-13-2010
Oh YES! There it is, still in all its rusted glory! Fantastic Photo Motts.
LucieLou
Thu 05-13-2010
Great photo,Motts.This has it all color. composure,and one great subject
Ferdy
Thu 05-13-2010
that must have been something in it's time.
it is a shame modern construction has left this
style and level of detail behind.
A D Nilsen
Thu 05-13-2010
Coolest interior shot yet.

I take it this was the building that had been gutted in the 80's?

Dare I suggest wallpaper?
Binky
Thu 05-13-2010
Awsome details! Love the old iron work.
Canada
Thu 05-13-2010
Oh wow gorgeous! Tin ceilings? Bet this place was gorgeous when it was cared for.
TootUncommon
Thu 05-13-2010
This was a beautiful place at one time. Its too bad its so trashed. I wonder if they will ever save it
jackieB
Thu 05-13-2010
wow Motts this is amazing. I love the colour in this one. It reminds me of an Arabian palace. You're photos are my inspiration :-)
emma b from oz
Fri 05-14-2010
whats written on that window back there in dust? or is that wood? its so hard to tell. :)
coco
Fri 05-14-2010
the main stairway to H---
Merc24
Fri 05-14-2010
3,000 years from now the wrought iron will have rusted away and the building will have disintegrated, but there will be a plastic jug or a styrofoam cup lying there to be discovered.
eldokid@aol.com
Fri 05-14-2010
so many colors
denise
Fri 05-14-2010
Wow! It is actually a great shot with all the colors and textures but it makes me wonder how beautiful that was back in 1890.
Kathy W.
Fri 05-14-2010
It still looks majestic. . . I like the blues and greens showing through the decay.

@Squiddy: Welcome!
redinkreign
Sat 05-15-2010
This is definitely becoming my wallpaper on my netbook :) This is definitely a topper on my faves list!
ShortarseJo
Sat 05-15-2010
I bet back in its heyday this staircase was beautiful. What a pity its left to rust away with no one walking up & down on it anymore. It is a total shame really. I do agree with eldokid the plastic will still be around but the building will be long gone....anyone watch the 'Life After People' series.....very interesting.......Great pic Motts!!
blue lamp
Sat 05-15-2010
Whoooa! :) Favorittte!
Caitybug
Sat 05-15-2010
Lighting, outstanding - Color, excellent - shadows, testure, depth, got it all! This pic is perfection!
AngelLilly
Sat 05-15-2010
Wow, before i saw 'Burnsides' comment first thing i thought was looked like it was out of a ship.
Matt
Mon 05-17-2010
It's beautiful...
Tiny
Mon 05-17-2010
I'm a long time (several years) fan of this site and check in regulary to see if anything new has been posted. I love all of the galleries, history and amazing talent in photography. This shot just truly moved me. Perfection on so many levels.
Christine
Mon 05-17-2010
wow....to bad it wasent preserved....all that work way back then only to be destroyed....but thanks to Motts we can preserve it in our memories.
megan
Mon 05-17-2010
reminds me of the grand staircase on RMS titanic, similar level of decay, too
Caro
Mon 05-17-2010
Oh my God, this literally took my breath away. Such a beautiful shot.
EchoRose
Mon 05-17-2010
I'm here to echo the sentiments of EchoRose. Stunning!!!
Rekrats
Thu 05-20-2010
Great shot! Mr. Motts: wallpaper please!
suhy
Fri 05-21-2010
In your picture you make it feel like one is taking the picture. One can image the tin ceilings, the enormous staircase and colors are picturesque
Charmaine
Fri 05-21-2010
Too awesome!!!! I LOVE it! (welcome aboard, Squiddy!)
Dawn Michelle
Fri 05-21-2010
does anyone recall the first hydro tub? I have one, what should i do with it? Was this the primary app. for this stainlee tub? It's like 500 gallons!
Patrick
Wed 05-26-2010
This place is in terrible shape. Yet, if I close my eyes and try real hard, I can just see the grandeur it once possessed.
CoyoteSolar
Thu 05-27-2010
utterly stunning! why cant they build things like this anymore. people just dont seem to take pride in what they do anymore
binabinaaa
Tue 06-08-2010
there needs to be a band shoot on that staircase. Would look immense
KetchKhaos
Tue 12-14-2010
amazing!
elcielsobreberlin
Tue 12-14-2010
this is so amazing picture ... and i love it :))
more picture must post like this :))
grayjieka18
Tue 12-14-2010
Oh my God. The photos seen up to this point have been utter devastation & destruction. Then we are treated to this. Out of the rubble rises this magnificent staircase & columns. Even in ruin the beauty shines through. Who could have used these? Perhaps a young nurse or physician fresh out of medical school rushing upstairs to an emergency. Perhaps an elderly man or woman slowly climbing the stairs to visit a dying spouse. Or maybe a young couple descending these stairs with a new baby in their arms. These scenes played out day after day. Year after year.
Larry D
Thu 12-30-2010
wow that is beautiful! fantastic colors :)
rtotten
Mon 02-07-2011
Gor-geous!! Decay can show such color...!
gypsy
Wed 04-20-2011

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