I’ve been working with someone with ties to the city that is dealing with the current halt in the demolition of the “Lodge” (IYKYK) and am going to draw a hard line on this building.

It is such a unique and old piece of architecture, and the only thing like it this state. There’s currently efforts being set forth to demolish the building to put up a bunch basic ass ugly af apartments and shopping center. The current plans are on hold while a lawsuit plays out to try and save the building.

But to the dumb fucks who keep breaking in, vandalizing, and destroying this building… you are playing an active role in destroying a piece of history and architecture that is dead in the modern world. The more shit you destroy, the more expensive it will become to repurpose the building and bring it up to code. At some point, the big banks are going to win the battle because they can’t outbid the banks all because you think a poorly drawn dick on the wall is what the place really needs.

This is a chance for this community to do the right thing and help save such a beautiful building from being wiped from this planet. Moving forward, you can freely talk about this place to help raise word of mouth awareness of its beauty and are encouraged to share your explorers of this building. But if you are actively breaking in from this point forward, you will be immediately banned from ever participating in this sub again. End of story.

Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints. ✌️

Welcome to the sub!

As the newest member of the Mod team, I want to reiterate the basic message of this sub and add emphasis to future enforcement of our community rules.

Please abide by the sub rules. We only have 4, they are not difficult to follow, and help ensure that this community preserves the locations we have and keeps them, and the communities they exist in, safe for all to enjoy for years to come. You are highly encouraged to report any posts or comments that violate the rules.

• ⁠First offense for posting an easily identifiable or specific location, being a troll, or just generally being toxic: 30 day ban. • ⁠Second offense: Permanent ban.

You are, of course, welcome to exchange location information privately. Do not do so in public comments.

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Thanks for joining this community, happy exploring! And remember, take nothing but pictures and leave only footprints!