this post was submitted on 30 Sep 2024
549 points (99.3% liked)

HistoryPorn

4860 readers
204 users here now

If you would like to become a mod in this community, kindly PM the mod.

Relive the Past in Jaw-Dropping Detail!

HistoryPorn is for photographs (or, if it can be found, film) of the past, recent or distant! Give us a little snapshot of history!

Rules

  1. Be respectful and inclusive.
  2. No harassment, hate speech, or trolling.
  3. Engage in constructive discussions.
  4. Share relevant content.
  5. Follow guidelines and moderators' instructions.
  6. Use appropriate language and tone.
  7. Report violations.
  8. Foster a continuous learning environment.
  9. No genocide or atrocity denialism.

Pictures of old artifacts and museum pieces should go to History Artifacts

Illustrations and paintings should go to History Drawings

Related Communities:

Military Porn

Forgotten Weapons

founded 1 year ago
MODERATORS
 
you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments
[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 23 points 1 month ago

https://www.1000libraries.com/blog-posts/why-was-the-old-cincinnati-library-demolished

Not originally constructed as a library. Too hot in summer. No windows. Books would get covered in soot in winter. Flooded. Wasn't safe for the public to even be in.

Lovely as it looks here, in historical terms 75 years old is last week. My town is demolishing a 117 year old cinema to make way for flats, and nobody gives it a second thought.