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Pennhurst and Other Abandoned Things

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 Clews House, Frazer, PA This was originally built in 1734, but appears to have been expanded a few times over the years. I believe it was last used for offices, and has been abandoned since around 2000. The boat dealership next door now owns the property and uses the back yard for more storage.  Pennhurst Power Plant, Spring City, PA This was most likely original to the Pennhurst complex, and was shut down a few years after the asylum closed. Pennhurst's currently in the planning stages of redeveloping into a corporate center, which will thankfully preserve most of the original buildings. I doubt this is included in those, as it is a little ways away from the rest of the buildings.  I think this building served as the substation and control room.  Inside, there wasn't too much to see. All the old electrical boxes had been stripped out by looters. Despite being abandoned for nearly 30 years, it's still actually in pretty good shape. It's funny since I'v

Remodels, Openings, and Demolitions

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 Former Ludwig's Corner Veterinary Hospital, Ludwig's Corner, PA This was built in the early 70's, and served as a vet up until the mid-2000's. The hospital moved to a former restaurant down the road around 2005. This building then operated as a lab for a while, but their sign came down a few years ago. I had assumed the building was vacant, but the cars in the lot would indicate otherwise.  Chester Springs ACME Remodel! This remodel was announced back in mid-2015, but things didn't get rolling until early 2017. I think they were waiting on the liquor permit to get approved before beginning work.  Signage in the main entrance has been stripped down. The wood paneling was left in place. The signage in the exit vestibule was left in place.  Future Frosted Mug department, the white thing on the wall is for the decals they're applying.  Blurry look at the deli. I didn't catch the remodel until it was already mostly completed.  Even though this