Ive been eyeing this spot for some time but never ventured in because I new squatters were leaving in it.Sadly it burnt and whats left is still interesting.The size of the place was big with over 320 rooms big halls and misc rooms.In its heyday it must of been grand.
More images and videos will be posted in the weeks to follow cheers folks
So my search for interesting places to photograph found me walking along the railroad tracks off Iowa street here in Riverside,CA.I was on google maps looking up abandoned places as I do and seen the places here in this post which ive named 2 Walls.Now on google maps it looked like a small building with some graffiti on it with some holes in the ceiling so I figured ok lets go explore.So I headed out parked near by and started walking the rails.I was lucky enough t get some shots of a passing train and some cool old cars in a lot before this but that will be on another post.
So i ventured in off the railroad tracks to see a slab of concrete and 2 walls,proceeded to explore and photograph the graffiti.Now some people do not like graffiti but personally I love art so youll see what I see. :)
No up to this point I thought ok so maybe theres something behind these walls,and as I peaked through to the other side I seen the street....Not a total loss of an explore because I was happy to be out shooting and thats what I love to do.
Tv back on the ground
From the wall it looked as tho there could of been a fire or maybe squatters either way the places looked burnt.
looking off there was more graffiti across from the 2 walls
Dinos in Riverside
Well that was my explore to 2 Walls here in Riverside check back has I will be adding new post soon
Rubidoux Community services district sewage disposal plant
I first came here some years ago looking for an entrance which lead about one story down,rusted staircase with a metal bed and papers from the 1950's laid in wait.Tho when i finally went it was sealed up by the city.Sadly squatters had made a mess of the place,in another part of the abandoned plant there was a room which had a fridge and a bed etc....
Ivy covers much of the property year round which makes a great backdrop which ive used it right before I took these shots.You can see some of that work on my facebook page at (fkimagery).
Sticking my camera into a window to capture the view,I was thinking of jumping through but only two bars are broken off so dont think this old husky body of mine could fit through.Also a certain camp ground sits only a few feet away,im sure there were a few on lookers.
Walking away I felt happy has I got my video and finally a shot of the inside.
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I tend to end up downtown alot for photoshoots so ive decided to start taking shots of what I see
Ive seen a few blogs on tumblr dedicated to Riverside itself and figured why not
Riverside has more then a few coffee houses (Back to the Grind,the plum house) but theres one coffee house that I wish was still around "The Coffee Depot".
taken with my lens against the glass of the court house
the doors to the city
New and old
city in the background
The lamps downtown always reminded me of the Lamp from the Amityville 4 the horror flick
there is a few places that are now abandoned downtown from parking structures to buildings along the metrolink area.
Riverside is a wonderful place, take a look, from its architecture to its art scene and coffee houses with open mic days,take a walk to see what you can find,go into a coffee house and youll see all the art.One thing will lead you to another.
Had a shoot a 1st among shoots to add to my list of 1st.....at a medical Marijuana shop,before the shoot I thought to get a few exterior shots of the building but found myself wandering abit.The 1st buildings almost look abandoned beside the one thats obviously is tho very active just like the cafe which I hear is fantastic.I was in Mira Loma California for my shoot wish I had abit more time to wander maybe hop a fence or too to see what i could find hahah but theres always next time.
So I seen an opening in a fence near some industrial buildings near the freeway so figured be great spot for some long exposures will be uploading some pics and a short vid of the night soon heres one for now, figured id shoot with my 50 was very pleased
Once I enter the smell of urine hit me like a train its smelt bad I walked towards the 1st hall way to see specks of black marks all over the walls this turned out to be ratt/mouse droppings.I tried my hardest not to touch anythingand breath in to much of the air but I was excited to see this place has the locations was almost in plain site.Tho clouded by a tree line and fast driving cars no one would stop to see it.
Has I walked I felt has tho something was watching me I entered room upon room took my shots gagged abit from the smell,even with a shirt over my mouth/bandanna I still smelt the urine.Some rooms were so bad they looked almost wet with the amount of urine stained wood.
I pressed on getting breaths of fresh air with every window I passed
the further I went away from the entrance the smell disappeared it was like stepping back in time
Heading back It sounded as tho someone was walking towards me with heavy feet I made some noise and I then heard running was this another explorer or something else.
I made my way to the front door to exit and you could hear the scurry of ratts in the walls,I felt accomplished I was happy but abit sick from being there for so long felt as tho a presence was with me.
I left and returned home to a nice hot bath after this explore I was drained and felt not like myself has tho something followed me home.I do believe in spirits I do believe there are bad spirits that drain your energy aswell.I was sick for almost two weeks with a bad cough and felt as tho something followed me home I opened my windows opened up my home and cleaned it so to speak,believe me or not,call me crazy but I got better the same day and everything felt right again.
I vowed never to return to this place again,"The Devils school house".
