Jewel of Quebec's heritage, the seigniorial manor was built in 1795. Expanded several times over the years, it was used for several purposes. From 1967 to 2000 it was used as a high school and later, Quebec police organization “Sûreté du Québec”...
Located in the Northeastern United States, miles away from any village, this old hotel is in poor shape today. But even if a full floor has collapsed, its structure has kept its old world charm. Nevertheless, the slightest gust of wind could be fatal.
The decor is reminiscent of the animated Disney movie, Cars. Located on a former major road fallen today into oblivion and the shadow of the highway not far from there, the hotel seemed to be part of a holiday complex with a small lake, a bowling alley, a golf course and much more.
We heard that in the eighteenth century, a small tavern had already been built. With the construction of the railroad, the golden age of this little village had begun. In the 1970s, the place was closed and was soon forgotten by tourists who never came back.
Today, the hotel is at the brink, ready to fall into ruins. Chances of being saved are thins and we guess that eventually it will collapse like a house of cards, alone or with a little help...
Jewel of Quebec's heritage, the seigniorial manor was built in 1795. Expanded several times over the years, it was used for several purposes. From 1967 to 2000 it was used as a high school and later, Quebec police organization “Sûreté du Québec”...
The origin of this construction is surprising. It must first be known that it is located at the top of an artificial mountain made of rubble and other residues from the buildings destroyed during the Second World War. Then, this mountain itself...
It was hard to motivate ourselves to hit the road on this cold December morning, with temperatures of -29 ° C. But the destination was worth it: a 130-year-old abandoned prison. Moreover, I had a special permission for a photo session inside....
In 1937, we are in the golden age of cinema and in these Gaspé lands, the pastor of this small coastal village is looking for a way to finance the modern church to which he dreams. Convincing parishioners to provide wood and time to build a small...