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Off Broadway Security TheaterA surreal exploration of the secure area in an international airport made possible by a missed flight and a dummy-locked plywood door leading into the construction area. This terminal was undergoing renovations that were nearly complete in early 2012. They hadn't even taken the shrink wrap off the rope stanchions at the gate when we got there. We let these cool off for a while for obvious reasons. |
Running Police Chase Psych CenterYou're never gonna catch me, you're wasting your time! Forget about it, go do something else. See ya'll next year. |
No-Mo Hi-Ho CasinoOne of the most exhilarating and unusual explorations we've ever done. At the corner of Park Place and Boardwalk, the Skyscraper by the Sea was a casino from 1981 through 2012. |
Loose Goose ResortA sprawling vacant resort anxiously awaits a buyer while it sits exposed to the elements. Semi-active, with a live-in caretaker, and 4 part-time maintenance guys. Difficulty level: so. |
Tov, toda TamarackIt was still fucking awesome while it lasted. |
Skyler InnA long, winding mountain trail leads to this mid-19th century home. A former stage coach stop, The Roosevelts stayed there on several occasions. The home was originally built by a former sea captain, and its many intact architectural features include look out towers, stone fireplaces, carved mantels and railings, paneling from the old captain's boat, secret rooms and so much more. No amount of history nor quirky architecture will protect it from the bulldozers which are coming very soon. |
Nanuet Mall Last CallNow it's official. Effective January 31, 2012, the mall is closed. While the anchor stores remain open as planned, strangely, the two barber shops and Banchetto Feast decided to occupy the mall, buck the December 31st closing date, and remain open. All have finally closed and the demolition has begun (starting with asbestos abatement). Like the best explorations, it involved hiding from security on multiple occasions. |
KHAAANNNN!kord Resort Hotel LeftoversIn 2008, the hotel at this location was demolished; the plan was to re-build the site with a billion-dollar race track and casino (big surprise). Despite that, the hotel's main buildings were concrete and steel construction, the owner spent millions demolishing the place and building new foundation pads for the future casino. None of the contractors got paid, so the work stopped abruptly and the empty lot is a "brownfield" to this day. A few buildings remain, and we explore them. |