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Observer of obsolescence. Photographer & printmaker on Lake Wazzapamani. Infodumps about dead malls/esoteric history/things on wheels/whatever... 🖕🇦👁️ www.jonrev.com

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[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 26d

📍 the jonrev projects encompass 20+ years of exploring, digitally preserving and infodumping about dead malls, commercial architecture, abandoned buildings and other such places of memories.

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Photograph. A gray brick building looms through the windshield of a 1980s Pontiac Fiero at blue hour. Signage on the building reads "Carson Pirie Scott" - a defunct department store.

North Riverside Park Mall
North Riverside, Illinois

Photograph. An empty bilevel shopping mall. A large, vacant food court is seen on the lower level.

Stratford Square
Bloomingdale, Illinois

Photograph. An abandoned bilevel shopping mall reflecting 1970s contemporary tastes, featuring brutalist ceilings, wood and smoked glass accents, conversation pit seating flanked by (overgrown) gardens, and a large public art sculpture.

Lakeside Mall
Sterling Heights, Michigan

Photograph. An abandoned Sears department store at twilight, the labelscar of the SEARS letters is visible on five concrete columns separated from a brick building, behind.

Sears, Salem Mall
Trotwood, Ohio

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[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 2d

Electricity in the air

Marley Station - Glen Burnie, Maryland
#deadmalls #neon #mall #MD #photography

Photograph. Ceiling of an enclosed shopping mall. Architecture features oversized trusses accented with neon triangles inspired by sailboats on the horizon. Skylights overhead.

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 1d

Alden. Hedge fund scum.

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Chibdm @chibdm.bsky.social · 2d

Robin Williams' daughter has some quality thoughts on AI slop

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 1d

Free eats *and* Battlebots parts

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 1d

Torn down in 2016

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 1d

As feared... Walmart's intent in their surprise-purchase of Monroeville Mall is to demolish it outright, with tenants told to vacate by April 2027.

Walmart is seeking $7.5m from Pennsylvania's Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program toward the project.

www.pittsburghmagazine.com/monroeville-...

Photograph. Mannequin dressed and made-up as a zombie from the film "Dawn of the Dead" stands in the elevator formerly located in Monroeville Mall's JCPenney -- recreating a scene from the movie. White elevator doors are partially-ajar, revealing a wood and silver-trimmed cabin. Grey vinyl rope cordons off the display.

Photograph. Central atrium of a bilevel, enclosed shopping center, decorated with marble columns and glass railings. A single escalator on either side of the atrium. Retail units visible above and below, sparse shoppers stroll the mall's concourse.

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 1d

A Person Isn't Safe Anywhere These Days

YouTube video by The Chameleons - Topic

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[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 2d

Electricity in the air

Marley Station - Glen Burnie, Maryland
#deadmalls #neon #mall #MD #photography

Photograph. Ceiling of an enclosed shopping mall. Architecture features oversized trusses accented with neon triangles inspired by sailboats on the horizon. Skylights overhead.

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 2d

Over the weekend ICE was also harassing patrons of Belvidere Mall in Waukegan. The mall doubles as a Spanish cultural and event hub, and the majority of its businesses are Hispanic-owned.

Official Statement from Belvidere Mall - (Monday, October 6, 2025)
Over the weekend, ICE was present outside near our east entrance. In our 60 years of serving the Waukegan community, we have never experienced anything like this.
Belvidere Mall has always been a place for the community—growing and evolving alongside the people we serve. We understand the fear this situation has caused and know its impact will be felt by families and small businesses across Waukegan.
We’re in close communication with our businesses as we navigate this moment together and remain committed to keeping Belvidere Mall a welcoming space for everyone.
As we move forward, we’ll continue creating spaces where people can connect, celebrate, and feel safe. Special events will proceed with care and our community’s well-being at the center. For those who feel safe attending, we’ll be here to welcome you; for those who choose to stay home, we fully understand and support your decision.
We’ll also partner with local organizations to share Know Your Rights information at each event. For community information and support, visit illinoisimmigrationinfo.org.

Declaración Oficial del Belvidere Mall - (Lunes, Octubre 6, 2025)
Durante el fin de semana, ICE estuvo presente cerca de nuestra entrada este. En nuestros 60 años de servicio a la comunidad de Waukegan, nunca habíamos pasado por algo asi.
Belvidere Mall siempre ha sido un lugar para la comunidad, creciendo y evolucionando junto con las personas a las que servimos. Entendemos el temor que esta situación ha causado y sabemos que su impacto repercutirá en las familias y los pequeños negocios de Waukegan.
Mantenemos una estrecha comunicación con nuestros negocios mientras afrontamos juntos este momento y mantenemos nuestro compromiso de mantener Belvidere Mall como un espacio para todo la communidad.
A medida que avanzamos, seguiremos creando espacios donde las personas puedan conectarse, celebrar y sentirse seguras. Los eventos especiales se realizarán con cuidado, priorizando el bienestar de nuestra comunidad. Para quienes se sientan seguros al asistir, estaremos aquí para darles la bienvenida; para quienes decidan quedarse en casa, comprendemos y apoyamos plenamente su decisión.
También nos asociaremos con organizaciones locales para compartir información sobre "Conozca sus Derechos" en cada evento. Para obtener información y apoyo comunitario, visite illinoisimmigrationinfo.org.

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 2d

Not sure, didn't look at the tag.

Canvas print, they likely bought it. Amazon, Etsy, Aliexpress, Temu... pick your dropshipper poison

Screenshot. Etsy listing. Canvas poster, same artwork.

Screenshot. AliExpress listing. Canvas poster, same artwork.

Screenshot. Temu listing. Canvas poster, same artwork.

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 3d

The antique malls here need to get wise and up their standards against vendors filling booths with AI slop from Amazon.

Photograph. Framed print of a black cat sitting on a pink toilet, reading a newspaper. Setting is an antique mall, an assortment of items are seen in the background.

Screenshot, Amazon.com listing of the same print being sold for $12.58.

Screenshot, the same Amazon.com listing, magnified. Text on the newspaper is scrambled, indicating this is likely an AI-generated image.

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 4d

"Slag Heap Blues" prints are now available!

ko-fi.com/s/dcac11a582

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 4d

"Chewing gum is really gross, chewing gum I hate the most"

Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company - Chicago, Illinois (2017)
#abandoned #factory #wrigleys #urbex #IL #photography

Photograph. Abandoned industrial machinery related to chewing gum production. Floors and machine surfaces are coated in powdered sugar.

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 4d

It was stable. No water damage. Basement was dry. No vandalism. Still had some personal belongings inside. Place was likely untouched from the time it was vacated until the antique glass and some of the woodwork was removed.

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 4d

3DPipes.scr

Grayslake Gelatin Co. - Grayslake, Illinois (2017)
#abandoned #urbex #factory #industrial #IL #photography

Black and white photograph. A fisheye view of large industrial equipment related to gelatin production in an abandoned factory. Concrete debris litters the floor.

Black and white photograph. Large industrial equipment related to gelatin production in an abandoned factory.

Black and white photograph. A series of tubes and conduits connected to machinery related to gelatin production in an abandoned factory.

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 4d

Long gone. There's senior housing there, now.

Screenshot, Google Street View. Address is 23838 S Rand Rd. Lake Zurich, IL. 2 months ago. Large building of modern construction with architectural touches vaguely similar to the historic home it replaced.

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 4d

Vaporwave crowd stole Mac back years after he was appropriated by racists in the late aughts. Unfortunately the damage has been done, I doubt McDonald's will ever touch the character again (in America at least)

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 5d

I called this one Twelve House -- located on Route 12, built 1912, owner died or vacated it around 2012 based on a calendar and food expiration dates.

10 years ago developers paid $600k for the land to flatten it for senior housing.

Lake Zurich, Illinois
#abandoned #house #urbex #photography

Photograph. A large brick fireplace surrounded by wood paneled walls. Broken glass rests at the foot of the mantle.

Photograph. A large vacant home surrounded by dead landscape and wood chips from trees that were recently cut down. The home is a two-story farmhouse with an added sunroom and porch on the front. All architectural windows have been removed. Clouds streak the sky in this 17-minute long exposure.

Photograph. A carpet-covered wooden staircase in an abandoned home interior. Wood carvings cap the ends of the stairs, the railing has been removed. Wooden slat panels cover the walls to the right.

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Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere @tylerplariviere.bsky.social · 5d

A sketch artist is drawing the stand off between protesters and ISP.

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luxury elite @luxuryelite.bsky.social · 5d

PETITION TO MAKE MORONS STOP USING A CHARACTER CREATED TO SELL BIG MACS CHARMINGLY AS A CARICATURE FOR YOUR WHITE SUPREMACIST BULLSHIT, PLEASE AND THANK YOU.

SO FUCKING SICK OF MAC BEING USED AS A TOOL FOR EVIL. GET THE FUCK OUT OF HERE

Josh Marshall @joshtpm.bsky.social · 5d

DHS Includes White Supremacist Meme in Video Promoting Deportation Blitz talkingpointsmemo.com/news/dhs-inc...

DHS Includes White Supremacist Meme in Video Promoting Deportation Blitz

A video posted on X by the Department of Homeland Security included...

talkingpointsmemo.com

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 7d

Stratford Square Mall plant update: new digs

Photograph. Three Janet Craig plants in a large gray pot. An empty, smaller white pot where the plants formerly resided rests beside. A messy work area on the side of a concrete commercial building.

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The Cola Corporation @cola.baby · 7d

If they were really worried about people “taking our jobs,” they would start deporting AI engineers.

[jonrevProjects] @jonrev.com · 7d

Least the 200 box now (speculatively) matches the canister

Stock image. A roll of 35mm film, sold by Kodak as "Colorplus 200". Canister label reads "Kodacolor 200".

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Catsuka @catsuka.bsky.social · 8d

RIP Renato Casaro, an Italian artist known for his film posters.
He passed away yesterday at the age of 89.

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Meltz @meltzvegas.bsky.social · 8d

Last Remaining Dunes Hotel and Casino Sign Now Shines Bright at The Neon Museum in Las Vegas