New Orleans has always been a place known for its gorgeous decay, attractive to those who crave the more complex, almost gritty side of life. But following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina, the number of abandoned buildings and difficulties associated with that blight have taken on a whole new life in the city. Here are some of the most amazing abandoned places in New Orleans. The pictures are absolutely haunting.
- Liberty Hardware, St. Bernard Ave., NOLA
Flickr.com / Alex Weimer This hardware store on St. Bernard Ave. is still lingering there near Claiborne Ave.
- Girl on steps
Flickr.com / Yameen9000 This single home looks like it is probably a shotgun, the iconic architectural style of homes in New Orleans.
- Abandoned house center hall greenery
Flickr.com / Gilbert Mercier The ways that plants can come in and take over homes in New Orleans is beautiful, albeit quite destructive.
- Galvez Supermarket
Flickr.com / brandejackson Does anyone know where this supermarket is located? Is it still standing there?
- USA Talk About Race and Poverty, March 19, 2007
Flickr.com / Brande Jackson A relic of Katrina, there were many buildings like this where individuals sent messages to anyone who could see.
- Levee 5 to survive
Flickr.com / MadelineFox This is another example of individuals letting their thoughts and feelings be known on the doors of a home after Katrina.
- Cats Claw on Old Creole Home
flickr.com/ThomasEckermann The cats claw taking over this roof are typical places throughout the city–especially in this time of year.
- Six Flags New Orleans
Flickr.com / Erik Jorgensen This legendary abandoned amusement park attracts urban explorers from around the country.
- General Laundry Cleaner & Dryers
Google.com / Stefan Kontradowitz
flickr.com / Gilbert Mercier This old art deco building is one of the most amazing abandoned buildings in New Orleans. It can be found on Orleans Ave., between Dorgenois and Rocheblave.
- Jackson Ave. at Tchoupitoulas
Flickr.com / SL Snyder These beautiful homes hold a certain drama in their appearance.
What do you think about these abandoned places in New Orleans? There has certainly been a lot of changes from Katrina until now, but there are still a large number of abandoned buildings and homes throughout just about every neighborhood in the city. Are there any abandoned buildings in New Orleans that particularly catch your eye? Let us know what stands out to you! We love to hear your feedback.
Flickr.com / Alex Weimer
This hardware store on St. Bernard Ave. is still lingering there near Claiborne Ave.
Flickr.com / Yameen9000
This single home looks like it is probably a shotgun, the iconic architectural style of homes in New Orleans.
Flickr.com / Gilbert Mercier
The ways that plants can come in and take over homes in New Orleans is beautiful, albeit quite destructive.
Flickr.com / brandejackson
Does anyone know where this supermarket is located? Is it still standing there?
Flickr.com / Brande Jackson
A relic of Katrina, there were many buildings like this where individuals sent messages to anyone who could see.
Flickr.com / MadelineFox
This is another example of individuals letting their thoughts and feelings be known on the doors of a home after Katrina.
flickr.com/ThomasEckermann
The cats claw taking over this roof are typical places throughout the city–especially in this time of year.
Flickr.com / Erik Jorgensen
This legendary abandoned amusement park attracts urban explorers from around the country.
Google.com / Stefan Kontradowitz
flickr.com / Gilbert Mercier
This old art deco building is one of the most amazing abandoned buildings in New Orleans. It can be found on Orleans Ave., between Dorgenois and Rocheblave.
Flickr.com / SL Snyder
These beautiful homes hold a certain drama in their appearance.
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