Decaying architecture tells a story enticing to many photographers. The sense of mystery imagining the whos and the whats.
I enjoyed taking pictures of this building, but it had a definite creep factor. The structure itself is beautiful, but this was one place I wouldn’t step inside.
The Noblesville, IN Chamber of Commerce confirmed, “It is one of the schools Charles Zeis had built in the 1890’s when he was township trustee“.
This old building (school?), sits forlornly on the corner of two country roads, surrounded by cornfields. The wind whispers through the fields, and through the windows. An occasional car whizzes by in the distance.
Otherwise, silence.
***IMPORTANT: Most places prohibit trespassing, for legal reasons. For SAFETY reasons. I urge you to gain permission before photographing places of ruin. The floors, walls and ceilings might be unstable. There could be dangerous chemicals, depending on the facility. You might not be alone, and in danger.
I agree! Your photos are truly inspiring! You have captured the feeling this old building has and the story it must be trying to tell. Is this the old school house on 191st Street? It has so much character. You have definitely gained a fan … Love love love your photos ❤
Thank you Heather, yes it is! It was so fun to try and capture its essence. I am bummed since I don’t have any more abandoned places to photograph. Always looking, let me know if you have ideas!
I absolutely love this building. I am in a photography class and wanted to use this building in a project. Can you tell me where this is located on 191st Street?
An old train depot perhaps?
Something I hadn’t considered…like it
The old train station is gone just like that old school. Sorry I never got pictures of them.
LOVE, these pictures. Just love them. The one with the hook on the door is great.
My question is this, is this more you? Are you enjoying them as much as we are??
I think your eye for photography is so artistic.
It is one of the things in life that make me absolutely giddy. Such adrenaline and joy. Thanks for asking Anne…
…. LOVE your photography Christa!!! These images inspired some ideas … I can see something like this in a novel … 😉
Appreciate that Devani, that is how these kind of shots make me feel too
what road is this on? ive been here before but i cant seem to remember and now i want to go back 🙂
I agree! Your photos are truly inspiring! You have captured the feeling this old building has and the story it must be trying to tell. Is this the old school house on 191st Street? It has so much character. You have definitely gained a fan … Love love love your photos ❤
Thank you Heather, yes it is! It was so fun to try and capture its essence. I am bummed since I don’t have any more abandoned places to photograph. Always looking, let me know if you have ideas!
I absolutely love this building. I am in a photography class and wanted to use this building in a project. Can you tell me where this is located on 191st Street?
Thank you! 🙂
Lol now it’s a shop called “garden thyme”
I’ll have to check it out again 😉
Hi, I was wondering if you could give me the directions to this place? if so that’d be great.
Charles Zeis is my great grandfather. His name is on several schools- most in equally neglected condition sadly.
Thank you for sharing that Emily! It is a sad thing to see for sure, especially I imagine when your family has a history associated with a building!