Ruins, Sutro Baths, San Francisco by beachzz
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This is a place that has always fascinated me; the Sutro Baths**. They were built in the late 1800's, burned down in the 1960's. I've read many books, seen some great fotos and they all make me wish I could've really seen them. This is what's left, some pools, lots of concrete and a couple of spooky caves. But that's what ruins are all about, being a little spooky!!
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Comments (22)
MrsLubner
Well, heck! I've been here. I had no idea what it was. I thought it had to do with the many abandoned military buildings. Gosh, I learn something every day. Excellent shot!
photostar
It must have been a mammoth place in its day. Thanks for the informative links...quite interesting reading, especially about the fire which destroyed it. Seems as though a family member finally let the cat outta the bag..."they're all dead, and the insurance money is long gone." Thanks for sharing the photo and the links.
RobyHermida
nice..........
Thelby
Why were they burnt down, maybe part of the bra burning of the 60's??? Nice shooting!!!
ralph49
Interesting capture & thanx for adding the link
shutterbugs
Interesting stuff!!
JeffG7BRJ
A very intriguing shot Marilyn, thanks for the link, made interesting reading, especially the insurance fire. A shame that such a building was 'lost' the picture at Wikipedia showing how it was when newish. Still it must be an interesting place to visit, I wonder did you go into the caves? Excellent work. Bravo!!!!!
durleybeachbum
Amazing and interesting! Harold and Maud is one of my favourite films, and now I now where one of the scenes was shot! It must be so very exciting to visit
timtripp
great shot!
MrsRatbag
Great capture, I've been there a number of times, but kick myself for not ever having a camera at the time! It is a very intriguing ruin.
hipps13
so interesting thanks for the view the info too awesome capture sweet smile to you warm hug, Linda
awjay
very interesting place
Tanglimara
Old ruins always seem to make great photo's Marilyn and this certainly captures the air of neglect. Tony :-)
sharky_
Sometimes when you find these treasures of history, you just wonder what happened and why. Nice capture. Aloha
Meisiekind
Very interesting Marilyn. Would love to go have a look myself! :)
Mad-Mike
What a fantastic photo and interesting place :)
drag
Looks like it was quite the place in its day. Now it looks spooky, but interestin to explore at you own risk.
goodoleboy
Good POV and atmosphere depicted in this shot of the Ruins, Marilyn. I don't know about the rest of the debris, but spooky caves are good and should be encouraged. Incidentally, how did the Baths survive the big quake and fire in 1906? Then again, I suppose if Clark Gable, Jeanette McDonald and Spencer Tracy lived through the disaster, then a good chance it also made it through okay.
jocko500
this is wonderful to see history
vaggabondd
I would have liked to see this in its hay day too. nice shot
evielouise
It really is a shame when things you remembered end up dead : great capture just the same afaterall it's a part of your life:
junge1
Great capture and historical background Marilyn!