Sunday, March 4, 2012

The Old Highway


There are many places in Phoenix where the old highways used to pass where you can find old abandoned motels that are no longer in business.  I found this place on east Van Buren and it is one of the better maintained places I've seen.  It almost looks as though someone is using it for storage but, I know for sure it's no longer a motel.  I'll show you more photos from here in the future.  It's an interesting spot.
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18 comments:

  1. cieldequimperMarch 4, 2012 at 3:26 AM

    I could imagine a shop in there with that wonderful tree (?) right in front of it!

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  2. LowellMarch 4, 2012 at 5:53 AM

    This place looks very well taken care of. We have motels where the highways have passed them by, also, but they are run-down and frequented mostly by prostitutes and druggies.

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  3. MoMarch 4, 2012 at 7:09 AM

    A building with potential as the real estate agents say

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  4. TeresaMarch 4, 2012 at 7:22 AM

    Love the colors!

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  5. MagpieMarch 4, 2012 at 7:45 AM

    It does look very well maintained for a place that's not being used. Is that pyracantha growing in an arch?

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  6. RedPatMarch 4, 2012 at 8:00 AM

    It looks like it could be a nice flat for someone!
    Loved your shot of the jet yesterday too.

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  7. JudyMarch 4, 2012 at 8:15 AM

    Looks like maybe an office or something. East Van Buren can be an interesting drive.

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  8. AnonymousMarch 4, 2012 at 8:45 AM

    Not too run down (yet)...

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  9. John "By Stargoose And Hanglands"March 4, 2012 at 9:17 AM

    Hey, I like the composition and the saturated colours, they sing!

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  10. Regina KMarch 4, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Color are great green trim against that peach stucco.

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  11. KarlMarch 4, 2012 at 11:52 AM

    Looks very well maintained, the flowers on the right are gorgeous!

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  12. JackMarch 4, 2012 at 3:31 PM

    It is odd to see an abandoned building that is so freshly painted and well maintained. Someone must have plans for it.

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  13. T. BecqueMarch 4, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    Looks like it's been kept up nicely too. Many places around old highways here don't look so good!

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  14. glendaMarch 4, 2012 at 6:36 PM

    Looks like a fresh coat of paint on that front door.

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  15. RandyMarch 4, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    I like the color of the trim.

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  16. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 5, 2012 at 6:15 AM

    Blue, pink, white and red all make for a great image Sharon. It certainly seems strange to see an abandoned building being so well maintained. Can something 'intriguing' be going on behind that white door!!!

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  17. UnknownMarch 6, 2012 at 5:07 AM

    I really like this composition. Abandoned motels, it's sad, but photo opportunities must be great.

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  18. AnonymousMarch 6, 2012 at 7:02 AM

    This must be on the nicer side of the street! :-)

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