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Poor little abandoned house...


On our last road trip through Rotorua, we drove through various parts of the city. This was one area the other half wanted to show me in a poorer section of town. An old state house from what looks like the 1960s/1970s era when it was fashionable for the government to build properties like this for families of a low social economic background. These days most of them are being torn down in favour of newer houses but unfortunately there are still alot of them that have been used to make/use drugs so they are unsafe and unhealthy to live in. This poor little abandoned house looks like it's been left in a big decaying state with broken windows and timber along with gang graffiti.

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William Kendall said…
It doesn't look like it'll last much longer.
5 October 2017 at 10:03
Wayne said…
I used to love to explore these places, but I'm a little more hesitant these days. It held memories for someone ...
5 October 2017 at 12:41
Andy said…
When I see something like this I always wonder why.
5 October 2017 at 21:10
Graham Edwards said…
I'm never quite sure why abandoned state housing isn't immediately demolished: particularly when it gets into that condition.
6 October 2017 at 01:30
Photo Cache said…
Really sad to look at and when I see abandoned homes my mind generates a story behind it.

Worth a Thousand Words
6 October 2017 at 12:25
Carol @Comfort Spring Station said…
I think abandoned houses are sad looking. Good shot
6 October 2017 at 13:09
Spare Parts and Pics said…
Sad and intriguing at the same time. Nice photo!
6 October 2017 at 15:07
Lady Fi said…
Poor house! Lovely shot.
6 October 2017 at 17:22
Jim said…
Needs love.
6 October 2017 at 17:39
Rhonda Albom said…
I wouldn't want to live next door to that.
6 October 2017 at 20:08
eileeninmd said…
Hello, sad to see abandoned houses. It does need some love. Pretty sky. Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!
6 October 2017 at 21:36
PerthDailyPhoto said…
Oh that's a wee bit sad to see Amy.. but tres photogenic at the same time ☺ I think the land will be the asset here.
7 October 2017 at 03:04
carol l mck said…
Nice sky but poor little house ~ creative shot ~ thanks, ^_^

A ShutterBug Explores aka (A Creative Harbor)
7 October 2017 at 03:29
Bill said…
Nice shot Amy, the house could use some TLC but will probably be demolished sometime. It's not safe having these houses sit around to be used for illegal activities.
7 October 2017 at 11:17
Pauline said…
That's a sorry sight, it really does need to come down, doesn't it? Makes an interesting subject though.
8 October 2017 at 12:13
Sallie (FullTime-Life) said…
Awww ... a sad end to a noble experiment it seems. Dang. (We kind of like exploring areas like this too ... i think you learn a lot by getting out of your comfort zone once in a while).
10 October 2017 at 07:58
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