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The Rustbelt: I just love it

Ever since I got interested in architecture and cities, the Rust Belt area of the USA has held a special place in my heart. It may be on hard times in many places, but to this day, I feel home whenever I am in the Rust Belt. The cities just have this amazing feeling to them. So here are some of my photos from my travels to the Rust Belt.

You don't have to share my love for the area. But I do love the Rust Belt and would gladly work in many of the cities there.



























































































































































































































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Old Posted Feb 10, 2010, 8:05 PM
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I agree, the Rust Belt is quite cool. Great photos, looks like you've been to a lot of it! There are some US cities that would be cool to live in, but things like health care are a huge turnoff.
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It was fun trying to identify the cities. Cincinnati has the most unique vernacular.
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Is Baltimore Rust Belt? It has some characteristics of a Rust Belt city but it isn't in what I would geographically consider the Rust Belt.

Nice photos, BTW, Mike.
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Is Baltimore Rust Belt? It has some characteristics of a Rust Belt city but it isn't in what I would geographically consider the Rust Belt.

Nice photos, BTW, Mike.
I thought I would throw it in, for fun and since it had an industrial past and was close enough
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Old Posted Feb 10, 2010, 9:36 PM
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Just an FYI, Cincinnati is not a "Rustbelt" city nor is Columbus. Cleveland, definately.

Great shots, Mike.
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Also, is Chicago really a rust belt city? One city that has not been mentioned is Indianapolis. Is Indianapolis a rust belt city?
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Lets call it the greater Rust Belt

That whole area of the country from the Rust Belt and parts of the midwest.

I have not been to Indianapolis. So no pics of that place yet. Coldayman still has to take me there, right Colday???????
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Ever since I got interested in architecture and cities, the Rust Belt area of the USA has held a special place in my heart. It may be on hard times in many places, but to this day, I feel home whenever I am in the Rust Belt. The cities just have this amazing feeling to them. So here are some of my photos from my travels to the Rust Belt.

You don't have to share my love for the area. But I do love the Rust Belt and would gladly work in many of the cities there.
You and me both! I may not be from the region, but I root for the Rust Belt cities. To me, they are some of the most interesting places in the nation.
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SSSoooooooooo much good stuff! Rustbelt rocks. Fantastic post Mike.
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I saw lots of buffalove and loved it. great thread
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Definitely some great shots and I liked that they were all mixed up. Some incredible cities. Thanks!
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Cue the "We're not Rust Belt" cries! Oops... too late... YOU ARE RUST BELT, suckas!

Nice pics... don't let the quality and diversity of the photos be sidetracked!
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Great pics! By most accounts, St. Louis is considered an island extension of the greater Rust Belt, given its historical, industrial and commercial ties to the region. You should visit!
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Also, is Chicago really a rust belt city? One city that has not been mentioned is Indianapolis. Is Indianapolis a rust belt city?
Chicago is absolutely a rust belt town. We have diversified and bounced back better than most, but that is evidenced mostly downtown and on the North Side. This city's heavy industrial past is still evident on the South and West sides (which make up over 80% of the city, geographically). Those sides of town are pure rust belt. Chicago used to be one of the largest steel producers in the world.
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Me likes! I recognized all the cities, but for those who don't it would be nice to list each of the cities!
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I too love the Rust Belt. Wonderful mix of pics Mike. Great stuff. btw, at first I thought this might be Buffalo, but on second look I'm guessing Cleveland:



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I have not been to Indianapolis. So no pics of that place yet. Coldayman still has to take me there, right Colday???????
You have to get here, ya know LOL!

And that's definately Buffalo, Ex.
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Great tour. You got around a bit. I was expecting a little more grit, but maybe Rust Belt grit's a little played out.
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