Aladdin Mantle Lamp Company, Alexandria, Indiana, 1928-1952
May 18, 2021 12:09:26 #
Aladdin lamps, known throughout the world for their quality glasswork, were manufactured in Alexandria, Indiana, in a then state-of-the-art facility. After the company’s leaving Alexandria for Tennessee in 1952, the factory fell into disrepair, and in the ‘90s demolition began. For some reason or another, the demolition was never completed, and some of the ruins remain. Before 1928, the Lippincott Glass Factory occupied the premises.
I could find no one to ask for permission to enter the premises, so these photos are all from the street outside.
The first photo is of the building in its prime, taken from the internet. I shot the rest on May 11, 2021.
I could find no one to ask for permission to enter the premises, so these photos are all from the street outside.
The first photo is of the building in its prime, taken from the internet. I shot the rest on May 11, 2021.
May 18, 2021 12:12:25 #
Wow! What a change. It is always sad to see but I really enjoyed your photos. They are actually far more interesting than the internet shot!
May 18, 2021 12:13:27 #
JFCoupe
Loc: Kent, Washington
There are hints in your photos that early on this was a beautiful building. Sad to see the deterioration.
May 18, 2021 12:13:37 #
May 18, 2021 12:15:15 #
Cwilson341 wrote:
Wow! What a change. It is always sad to see but I really enjoyed your photos. They are actually far more interesting than the internet shot!
Thanks, Carol. The internet shot is just for perspective of what used to be. When I was a kid I actually knew several people who had worked there .
May 18, 2021 12:16:46 #
Nice shots. It looks like an interesting 60s classic car in photo no. 6. Thanks.
May 18, 2021 12:16:57 #
JFCoupe wrote:
There are hints in your photos that early on this was a beautiful building. Sad to see the deterioration.
It was indeed. Thanks for taking a look.
May 18, 2021 12:18:04 #
angler wrote:
Good set John it’s sad to see the building decaying.
Thanks, Jim. It is really sad the the demolition stopped, leaving the ruins.
May 18, 2021 12:18:43 #
Terrymac wrote:
Nice shots. It looks like an interesting 60s classic car in photo no. 6. Thanks.
Thanks, Terry. Yep, an old T-Bird.
May 18, 2021 12:21:24 #
May 18, 2021 12:35:51 #
Good series John. I like doing this kind of photography too.
There is an old unused building near me that used to be a former childrens mental hospital. I would love to get inside to get some images. But there are all kind of warning and no trespassing signs there.
will
There is an old unused building near me that used to be a former childrens mental hospital. I would love to get inside to get some images. But there are all kind of warning and no trespassing signs there.
will
May 18, 2021 12:36:28 #
May 18, 2021 12:44:55 #
Good set. Some of these old buildings were very strongly built and resistant to demolition. Others have asbestos issues which render demolition costs prohibitive. You hate to see great old buildings go.
May 18, 2021 13:16:55 #
May 18, 2021 13:18:40 #
Your set is very well done, John. I enjoyed it. There are vacant buildings available in many areas. One wonders why some couldn’t be converted into affordable housing.
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