Star Crossed: 10 More Abandoned Observatories
These closed and abandoned astronomical observatories once gazed skyward into a star-spangled universe, revealing hidden wonders of time and space. Once. You'll typically find ...
Author: Steve
An outstanding researcher and clever writer who has been with WebUrbanist for over ten years, Steve brings a twist of creative humor into the mix with articles covering abandoned shops and buildings, offbeat signage & branding, eyebrow-raising architecture and much, much more. Steve can also be found exploring green innovations at WebEcoist and examining jaw-dropping pet products and pet-related news at PetsLady.Bar The Rays: 15 Closed & Abandoned Tanning Salons
These closed and abandoned tanning salons, spas and studios made hay while the sun didn't shine but sooner or later they (and their clients) felt the burn. "Sun-Tan-Drews" may not have ...
Shopping Block: 19 Deservedly Abandoned British Stores
These charming British shops and boutiques just couldn't compete with big box stores but that's not the only reason they've bitten the biscuit. Why try owning and operating a store selling ...
Book Box Bonanza : 12 Freaky Little Free Libraries
Since 2009 over 50,000 Little Free Library book exchange boxes have sprung up on lawns worldwide, though some are worthy of a surprised second glance. You've probably passed a Little Free ...
Grand Slammed: Closed & Abandoned Denny’s Restaurants
Denny's has been a powerhouse of fast-casual family dining for over 60 years with over 1,600 restaurants but even Denny's has to close some time. More than just a slogan, Denny's famous ...
Advertising Giants: America’s Amazing Muffler Men
Before Mad Men there were Muffler Men – 20-foot tall fiberglass statues cast in the thousands to advertise roadside businesses from coast to coast. Muffler Men are one of the most ...
8-Bitten: Space Invaders Street Art Tells Tile Tales
Urban street artist Invader has installed tile mosaics modeled after Space Invaders 8-bit video game characters in over 30 countries over the past 20 years. Although he prefers to remain ...
Blade Rollers: 11 Retro-Style Knife Sharpener Vans
Charming and quaint hand-painted knife sharpener vans are one of the few remaining holdouts from the golden age of hand-delivered household services. There's never a dull moment when the ...
Warming Signs: Clet Abraham Rewrites Rules Of The Road
Guerrilla street artist Clet Abraham may be the Banksy of the boulevard, hacking road signs with stickers and encouraging people to question authority. Our lead image dated August 31st of 2013 ...
Vape Trails: 12 Hot Vape Shops & E-Cigarette Retailers
E-cigarette and vaping supply shops have sprouted up like mushrooms in recent years but when it comes to branding, this youthful industry is still in a fog. The electronic cigarette ...
