Kolmanskop, Namibia
Kolmanskop was once home to diamond mining and was quite the extravagant spot in 1908 Namibia. However, as diamond mining moved south, the town was completely abandoned and left behind. Its once bustling homes are now filled with sands and have appeared in films such as 1993’s Dust Devil and 2000’s The King Is Alive.
Kolmanskop, Namibia
City Hall Subway, New York
Built beneath New York’s City Hall, this subway station featured vaulted ceilings as well as chandeliers. It was designed by Rafael Guastavino in 1904 but was closed in 1940 due to lack of use once the Brooklyn Bridge station became more popular. Now it can be seen during a visit to the Transit Museum.
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City Hall Subway, New York
