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Observer of obsolescence.
Photographer & printmaker on Lake Wazzapamani.
Infodumps about dead malls/esoteric history/things on wheels/whatever...

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Northern lights over Waukegan Harbor, tonight
November 13, 2025 at 6:26 AM
It's the place to "B"...
November 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Belvidere Mall's owners dropped a surprise truckload of unseen archive photos on us last week and now all my energy is directed toward readying the Cinema for November 22nd...
November 11, 2025 at 8:56 PM
There's a kei van on my commute I keep trying to catch because I want to know how to register one of these against Illinois' bass-ackward 25-year import laws.
November 5, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Deerbrook in headlights

Deerbrook Mall - Deerfield, Illinois (2017)
#deadmalls #abandoned #mall #retail #fountain #urbex #photography
November 4, 2025 at 8:04 AM
BCG is the last untouched, mid-century General Cinema theater in existence, debuting in 1966 and carved into fours through the decades. Officially closed since 2003, the mall allows us to run it as DIY space for art, music and movies -- our hope is to draw an angel investor who restores and opens it
November 3, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Festivities in the mall start at noon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, family activities and live entertainment all day. Cinema exhibits all-day feature the Waukegan History Museum promoting an upcoming exhibit and a display of my photography.

2107-2145 Belvidere St. (IL-120) at Lewis Ave.
November 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Join us in #Waukegan for a day of art, history and movies in support of small businesses on November 22nd, 2025 - Belvidere Cinema Gallery awakens from an 18-month hiatus as part of Belvidere Mall's 60-Year celebration!

Doors at noon.
Free screenings of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" @ 1:00 & 4:30
November 3, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Halloweencompacto
November 1, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Less than 24 hours later... Marley Station is under threat of seizure and being sold in a sheriff's auction within 90 days to repay debt owed by Namdar Realty, well-known real estate ghouls. Letters were posted at the mall entrances this morning.
October 30, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Earlier photos saw Curlicue by Chris Byars intact but on its side. The fate of Monad by Robert Perless is not known.
October 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Sad news this morning out of Lakeforest in Gaitherburg, Maryland. With internal demolition underway, a recent infiltration found at least two of the mall's public art installations destroyed among piles of scrap now filling the mall's concourses.

• Gap by Buky Schwartz
• Zipper by William Crovello
October 30, 2025 at 2:36 PM
As days get shorter, I cannot stress enough to see this one at night while you can -- at the rate it's emptying out, it may not make it to the next winter.
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
"It's too bad she won't live. But then again, who does?"

Marley Station - Glen Burnie, Maryland
#deadmalls #mall #neon #MD #photography
October 29, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Come sail away...

Marley Station -- Glen Burnie, Maryland
#deadmalls #mall #neon #photography
October 28, 2025 at 7:32 PM
"Bias Warp" by Ted Jonsson

Marley Station - Glen Burnie, Maryland
#deadmalls #mall #publicart #MD #photography
October 27, 2025 at 2:36 PM
If this flag offends you, I'll help you pack.

Marley Station - Glen Burnie, Maryland
#deadmalls #neon #MD #photography
October 27, 2025 at 5:23 AM
Gone however is what remained of the original Child World facade, which resembled a toy castle in its prime (complete with turrets). Brick has been painted, arches removed, and windows filled-in.
October 24, 2025 at 4:07 PM
The long-abandoned Child World in Waukegan is being renovated after 30+ years of sporadic use since the chain went under in 1992. Pickleball Kingdom will open later this year

Waukegan was store #80, opening in 1981 on the ring road which once served Lakehurst Mall (1971-2001).

#retail #photography
October 24, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Expect the worst, he always was a philistine.
October 24, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Schfifty-five

Van's Camera - Canton, Ohio (2021)
#bleedingneon #neon #polaroid #fp100c #filmphotography #photography
October 23, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The Jackson 5 never played here

Gary, Indiana (2018)
#abandoned #IN #mediumformat #filmphotography #photography
October 22, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The toaster someone threw away... switches for the heating elements were just dirty.
October 22, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Louie and Junior approve of my toaster repair
October 22, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Belvidere Mall in Waukegan turns 60 next month. Once pulled back from death's door by the city's Spanish-speaking communities; it holds ground today hosting family-owned shops and services, events and cultural festivals. A 60th anniversary bash is slated for November 22nd.

#mall #IL #photography
October 21, 2025 at 7:07 PM