On April 18, 1906, a devastating earthquake struck San Francisco and the coast of Northern California. Fires across the city broke out, ravaging the city for several days. As a result, about 3,000 people died and 80% of San Francisco was destroyed. The earthquake and resulting fire are remembered as one of the worst…
In 1965 a local newspaper editorial was published discussing the destruction of the American Falls (one of three waterfalls that together make up the Niagara Falls). It was believed that the destruction was being caused by previous rock debris that had gone over the falls and that the continued erosion would eventually lead…
In 1989, following in the footsteps of Robert Frank’s The Americans, Michael Galinksy of Rumur.com drove across the country and documented malls across America. Armed with a cheap Nikon FG-20 and an even cheaper lens. Galinsky shot about 30 rolls of slide film in malls from Long Island to North Dakota to Seattle. The…
Photographer Kevin Bauman’s 100 Abandoned Houses project started over a decade ago in the mid 90s. For him it was a way of exploring his hometown of Detroit. He found it amazing, depressing and perplexing that a once great city could find itself in such great distress. As Bauman ventured around his city he…
After announcing their intention to remain in San Francisco 14 months ago, Twitter has officially moved into their new digs in Market Square (1355 Market Street to be exact). The move may help revitalize an area where office space has sat vacant for decades. Market Square consists of two art-deco buildings that are comprised…
With over two decades of professional experience, photographer Stephen Wilkes is well known for his fine and commercial photography. With countless awards, honours and five major exhibitions in the last five years alone, it’s very possible you’ve already come across Stephen’s incredible work. In the series entitled Day to Night, Wilkes took hundreds of…
Photograph by Aspen Snowmass Sotheby’s International Realty Situated on a jaw-dropping 200 acres of property, this mansion in the mountains of Aspen Snowmass offers unbelievable views of the incredible mountains of Colorado. The property is listed at $29.5 million and grants owners total privacy whilst remaining a mere six minutes to the gondolas…
ALLIGATOR STREET ART Artwork by ROA ! Crikey! Hugely awesome piece by street artist ROA in Atlanta, Georgia for the Living Walls Conference. Couldn’t tell if this was a croc or alligator, thoughts? ROA ! on Flickr via jjrs on Reddit SEE MORE ‘PICTURES OF THE…
Photograph by Joe Fletcher The Otter Cove Residence by Sagan Piechota Architecture is the definition of an oceanfront property. Located in Carmel, California with stunning views of the Pacific, this private residence may cause jaws to unhinge. Unfortunately, details are sparse on this stunning 10,000+ square foot home. The Sagan Piechota site offers no additional…
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