One can imagine the excitement of the grand opening of this business. Maybe it thrived and did well. But as times change, it is difficult to survive through new owners and customers.

Unfortunately much of our world is now disposable...including the way we treat employees.
Such is life.

Wow, the walls fell down! Couldn't have been all that well built! Nice captures! darfoster · 2011-01-30: 10:28

Interesting set! Sad that in America we don't build things to last. HoosierAtHeART · 2011-01-30: 10:39

cool set!!! MARETKA88 · 2011-01-30: 10:45

Good report! davidcardona · 2011-01-30: 10:53

beautifully photographed - but I'm not sure that 'life' is to blame - perhaps a particular economic system that puts greed above need??? Actually, maybe that is 'life' nowadays.... poshrat · 2011-01-30: 11:15

makes you wonder what the story was, doesn't it? such a sad feeling to this set. beth0110 · 2011-01-30: 11:43

Nice report on the realities of life. MoMac · 2011-01-30: 12:30

very nice coloredlens · 2011-01-30: 13:26

such a heart breaking post. There is so much beauty in what many see only as disposable....Nicely Captured. karmankwarner · 2011-01-30: 14:23

There's a sad aspect to it, but I confess that I always enjoy photographing these kinds of places. Well done set. DancingDolphin · 2011-01-30: 16:15

I find this post rather depressing. I think that is what you were conveying, so it is a success. But not too many like this please Jeff. SADHYA · 2011-01-30: 17:08

It's a sad reality. Excellent post, Jeff. :) livelovelaugh · 2011-01-30: 18:35

Wit in the title, sarcasm in the voice, if I hear it well... atszabo · 2011-01-30: 19:02

Sentimental, reality, personal, success and then failure, changing times. Great presentation Jeff! Very thoughtful!!!! danrav · 2011-01-30: 19:55

I love shooting old, crumbling buildings - am always wondering about the history and what became of the people whose lives were part of them at one time. Great shots and interesting thoughts in this post! lookagain · 2011-02-01: 09:36

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