[Image used with Permission of Photographer
Ben Willmore]
Much of America's little-remembered history can be found in largely unknown structures scattered across the United States, some of which are silently falling apart. Many of these have amazing claims to fame and set records in their time - the world's first auto assembly line or the largest brewery in the US - while others represent outdated building types that recall decades past or even generations before our time. Also be sure to check out parts
one and
two of this series! Also note: there have been a few (good) format-related comments so just a heads up: scroll past the images to get a description of each structure!
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The European Union may appear on the surface to be a unified body but underneath each member country retains a unique and complex history. The rich stories of individual European nations can be read in part through the amazing abandoned buildings found across the continent. It is truly remarkable how intact some of these structures are even after centuries. From Finland to France, Belgium to Denmark and Poland to England here are seven amazing abandonments from all over Europe.
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[Note on the above: Just a screenshot, not for real!]
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Imagine entire islands and vast building complexes eerily abandoned virtually in your own back yard. This seemingly far-fetched scenario might be more real than you realize. Complexes of more than 150 buildings and even small islands are located near the heart of major cities such as Houston and Washington DC. You may know these 
but few consider how such 'wonders' become abandoned at all. From insane asylums to military bases, hotels to theme parks and seminaries to silos here are 7 more abandoned wonders of America.
