The building was the victim of many small fires over the years, and one big fire in 1995.
history under ground
fire-damage
Shortly after the former delivery wagon shed was arsoned in 2005. A turning point in the story of Hamms’ abandonment.
Looking out from a hallway on the third floor where a ceiling and roof should be. I could not stand in the room, as the floor had collapsed into the basement, but I could put my camera out at arm’s length and fire a few pictures upward, which is how I came away with this image!
Bells are highly symbolic, being used from everything from calling worshipers in the morning to exorcising demons at night.
The east side of the boiler shop sported a platform with a control booth and heavy machine mounts. Note the door that replaces the lower section of stairs for explorers.
Demolition following the arson of the Administration Building.