189: Fulton Gas Works

An abandoned gas works near my house. I've always heard it was a Superfund site, but I didn't find it on any online lists.

I did find lots of blogs and photosharing albums of this subject though. I find it heartening to see so many others fascinated by the mystery and rich history of this site and others like it. I love this painting in particular.

You can see non-blue photos from my explorations here.

95: Gas Station and Car Wash

51: Abandoned

Another house we drive by on the way to preschool. There are houses like this in so many otherwise well-kept, well-loved neighborhoods throughout Richmond.

I like the textures and layers in this shot.

In my search for an old article on the subject of abandoned buildings in Richmond, I came across two different sites that had the effect of deflating my sense of exploration. But let's be honest, how much urban exploration can I do on the way to preschool, leaving the kids in the running car, listening to (what else?) Ironman, while I sprint off to snap a few shots?

I also came across this recent article, which lends some hope for local homes and buildings like this one.