Man Photographs Abandoned Home Of A WWII Veteran, And It Is An Amazing Time Capsule
"Creepy, sad, beautiful — these abandoned houses hit all the right notes."
Going through old and abandoned buildings provides insight into other people's lives. You can almost imagine family lunches, playing with the kids in the backyard, the office atmosphere, and the sound of a typewriter…
It is like a wonderful time capsule that brings us back to a time when life was less complicated. (We think it was less complicated.)
Sadly, many of these houses are deteriorating and might not be around in a couple of years. Bryan Sansivero, a photographer from the U.S., has made it his mission to preserve the memories woven into these old buildings.
He does an excellent job of capturing their essence. His "American Decay" albums are extremely popular. One look at these photographs, and you will see why.
His work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, Newsweek, Vogue, Elle Italia, People, The Telegraph, Daily Mail, Yahoo News, MSN, CBS News, New York Magazine's The Cut, Business Insider, The Sun, Country Living, Architecture & Design, House Beautiful, Weather.com, and more.
"Creepy, sad, beautiful — these abandoned houses hit all the right notes," The New York Times wrote. And we couldn't agree more. Take a look at these photos and tell us how they make you feel: "Packed with items from another time period. This abandoned house in Connecticut is a completely preserved time capsule. It belonged to a former WWII veteran and prisoner of war who also won the Purple Heart. The house has been abandoned for at least two decades. Take a step back in time through my photographs," Sansivero wrote.
The exterior
Bryan Sansivero Upstairs bedroom
Bryan Sansivero Looks like the house was left in a hurry.
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The TV room
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Comfy couch
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You can imagine TV dinners
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The house owner was a religious person
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Who had trouble walking
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The clock stopped at 1:22
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How many meals were prepared in this kitchen over the years?
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Two coffee mugs still on the table
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Someone left a mess
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Four toothbrushes. A family was living here once...
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Dressing room table...
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With a wedding photo
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This was a hardworking and humble family
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How many calls were made from this phone?
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It is so sad to see the mess
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Unfortunately, the situation is the same outside
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These beautiful cars are ruined
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Bryan Sansivero is fascinated by old buildings and the history that’s woven between every brick. Every room, wall, window, and piece of furniture has a story to tell.
He listens to them very carefully. The artist likes to mix two worlds, often photographing young people in these surroundings, and this mix really makes you think.
All of these old buildings were once occupied by young and vibrant people, and some of them grew old in them. It really makes you reflect on life and how quickly time goes by.
We should preserve old things and shouldn’t let them decay, but we also shouldn’t let the past trap us. So, keep looking forward, but protect the memories and learn from history.
Do not live in the past, but learn from it.
