One of my favorite places in Park Slope, Brooklyn.

Gowanus

On May 1, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Brooklyn, buildings, Fall, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Superfund site on a sunny day.

Gowanus Canal from the F Train

On April 5, 2013 By Fred KingIn B&W, Brooklyn, buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

“Fib”

On February 3, 2013 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, buildings, graffiti, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Somewhat Bucolic View of Gowanus Canal

On January 31, 2013 By Fred KingIn Bridge, Brooklyn, New York, Nikon D7000Leave a comment

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Two Views: Kentile Floors Sign

On January 25, 2013 By Fred KingIn Blue Sky, Brooklyn, buildings, Manhattan, Neon, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Two views of the Kentile Floors sign in Gowanus. The land the sign and factory sits on is part of the Superfund Site. Apparently the soil is contaminated with asbestos.

Deserted Side Streets of Gowanus

On December 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, graffiti, New York, Nikon D7000, Rust, Thoughts, Urban DecayLeave a comment

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When you see grass growing in places it normally wouldn’t, it is a good bet that nature is on the march, slowing taking back the property that once was used by people. Graffiti, rust and grass/weeds are benchmarks of abandonment, I think. DSC_7700-001 DSC_7702-001

Canal and Beyond

On December 6, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, reflectionLeave a comment

Looking north towards downtown Brooklyn. Even though it was a mostly overcast day there is still a nice reflection in the Gowanus Canal.

More from Gowanus

On December 5, 2012 By Fred KingIn blossoms, Brooklyn, Nikon D7000, Signage, tree, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Directly ahead on this sidewalk is the canal. Not a very inviting place. At about this point is where one picks up the scent of the canal. I think this sign is a Parks Dept. sign. Not sure if this sign just ended up here or that this SuperFund site is pretending to be a park.

Old Truck

On November 21, 2012 By Fred KingIn Brooklyn, buildings, New York, Nikon D70001 Comment

Spotted in a garage in Gowanus. Since this location was fairly close to the Gowanus Canal I would assume it flooded During Superstorm Sandy.

The Coolest Superfund Site

On November 8, 2012November 8, 2012 By Fred KingIn graffiti, New York, Nikon D7000, Signage, Thoughts, Urban DecayLeave a comment

The recent flood waters came up to the first seat in the boat, which means that the water travelled west on this street reaching a depth of about 12″-18″. The Gowanus Canal itself is behind the guard rail and down about 6′-8′ during normal times. Between the high tide and tidal surge that hit on that fateful evening it was just too much for the canal to handle.

Vacancy

On November 7, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, graffiti, New York, Nikon D7000, Rust, Urban DecayLeave a comment

A vacant building near the Gowanus Canal (Brooklyn).

Downtown Brooklyn in the distance in the lower image, which has the canal in the foreground. All of this area flooded during Sandy.

Abandoned Friday with Bricks

On November 2, 2012November 2, 2012 By Fred KingIn buildings, New York, Nikon D7000, Urban DecayLeave a comment

Bricked-up door, vacant brick building and Old Glory waving in the wind in front of another brick structure. All shot in the Gowanus Canal area of Brooklyn.

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On November 1, 2012 By Fred KingIn New York, Nikon D7000, SignageLeave a comment

The iconic Kentile Floors sign in the Gowanus Creek area, adjacent to the F train that is elevated from just after Carroll St. Station to 4th St. in Park Slope.