Adelaide Secrets – Page 27 of 44

August 23, 2014

Urban Exploring: Hogwarts

Built in the early 20th Century, Hogwarts’ former purpose was baking. During its time, becoming the largest baking company in all Australia. It now sits in ruin with most pedestrians walking by without any thought to its famous history.

We took a new explorer here just the other week. “What was this place?”, he asked. It’s not surprising, considering all the company signs have been removed. Nothing inside or out bares its former name.

Hogwarts is now home to one friendly bum – a far cry from the hundreds of staff it once embraced. Pigeons see more of this building now. However, before its inevitable demise, what I can offer you is this one last tour…

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August 10, 2014

Urban Exploring: Bel Air House

Bel Air house has sat decaying and forgotten for just shy of a decade. Burnt out by fire, the rooms sit exactly as they once did; books on the self, bedding fitted, utensils in cupboards,.. telephone still on the wall.

In the carport, a 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air lay heartbroken. Lovingly restored by her owner, she now sits deflated and charred. Her owner nearly died while trying to save her.

When fire takes hold, man-made structures get exposed to the elements, and if left untouched, get replaced quickly by the natural order. No matter how hard we try, nature will always reassert itself.

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July 26, 2014

Urban Exploring: The Port Pirie Train Graveyard

On a recent road trip we were passing through Port Pirie and I remembered that a mate of mine had mentioned a small train graveyard in the area.

We loved the Tailem Bend Train Graveyard so much we thought we’d see what Port Pirie had to offer. We weren’t let down!

In a lonely paddock sat a number of train carriages left decaying in the sun, rusting and forgotten. Sure, it was overgrown, nary a window intact, and had been defiled by many a spray can, but this place had real charm.

We spent a couple of hours here seeing what photographs worked and what didn’t. The Port Pirie Train Graveyard didn’t disappoint. Here’s what we came back with: