Artist. Photographer. Creator.
Books
Abandoned Baltimore: Northside
Baltimore, Maryland, is a city full of history and cultural diversity. However, through the years, the area has been plagued with poverty and forced gentrification that has left the once-bustling city in a state of disarray. There are over 16,000 vacant rowhomes within Baltimore. The crime rate is on the rise while the population is on the decline. Through all the mayhem, many incredible places have been simply disregarded and forgotten about. Many streets that were once full of life now resemble an apocalyptic wasteland. The north side of Baltimore, away from the Chesapeake Bay and industrial side that the city is known for, is home to many interesting abandoned buildings, including schools, churches, asylums, and more. Through the lens, photographer Christopher Hall sets out to showcase and bring awareness to these incredible structures that have been forgotten. His work takes you inside the dilapidated places where few venture. Join Christopher on his visual journey through time as he explores what has been abandoned on the north side of Baltimore City.
Paperback
Pages: 96
Images: 140
Abandoned Baltimore: Southside
Baltimore, Maryland is a city full of history and cultural diversity. However, through the years, the area has been plagued with poverty and forced gentrification that has left the once-bustling city in a state of disarray. There are over 16,000 vacant rowhomes within Baltimore. The crime rate is on the rise while the population is on the decline. Through all the mayhem, many incredible places have been simply disregarded and forgotten about. Many streets that were once full of life now resemble that of an apocalyptic wasteland. Within the southern side of Baltimore lies many tourist destinations such as the inner harbor and the football and baseball stadiums. While millions of people flock to these areas every year, many are unaware of the disregarded buildings that sit just a few blocks away. Forts that were used to protect the city during the 1800s are now forgotten. Huge industrial buildings that were once vital parts of Baltimore's economy sit vacant with no purpose. Through the lens, photographer Christopher Hall sets out to bring light to what has been left in the dark and to bring back the forgotten history of the southside of Baltimore City.
Paperback
Pages: 96
Images: 140
Abandoned Philadelphia: The Birthplace of America
What became our nation's first capital, Philadelphia is a city full of history that is vital to the development of the United States of America. It is a city full of architectural and cultural diversity. Throughout the many transitions Philadelphia's economy has faced, many of these incredible marvels have been forgotten, and because of this, over the past decade. the city has become an epicenter for urban exploration on the East Coast. People travel from all over the United States to visit and photograph the abandoned spaces that lie within Philadelphia. Religious buildings, schools, theaters power plants, and even a renowned boxing ring are a few of the many that sit abandoned to this day. While taking photos of these places can only do so much to bring recognition to them, photographer Christopher Hall aims to bring the story and history of these places back into the light. In this book, he showcases his collection of photographs from over his past five years of exploring Philadelphia, the city of brotherly love and the birthplace of America.
Paperback
Pages: 96
Images: 122
