Savanna Army Depot
One side of a barrack is collapsed.
Photos from the abandoned Savanna Army Depot in northwestern Illinois. This place was fascinating, and I wish I had more time to explore (and plan to return in the future); a massive military facility that appears to have been hurriedly abandoned during the base closure process. It would be a great place for an organized photo expedition, and highly recommend a visit.
The facility opened during World War One as a proving grounds for munitions from the nearby Rock Island Arsenal. It grew to more than 13,000 acres with more than 8,000 personnel during World War Two. The base closed in 2000, with a large portion turned over to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and some set aside for an apparently failing effort at business development. Large parts remain off-limits due to contamination.
Savanna Army Depot
One side of a barrack is collapsed.
Photos from the abandoned Savanna Army Depot in northwestern Illinois. This place was fascinating, and I wish I had more time to explore (and plan to return in the future); a massive military facility that appears to have been hurriedly abandoned during the base closure process. It would be a great place for an organized photo expedition, and highly recommend a visit.
The facility opened during World War One as a proving grounds for munitions from the nearby Rock Island Arsenal. It grew to more than 13,000 acres with more than 8,000 personnel during World War Two. The base closed in 2000, with a large portion turned over to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and some set aside for an apparently failing effort at business development. Large parts remain off-limits due to contamination.