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Liminal spaces are the subject of an Internet aesthetic portraying empty or abandoned places that appear eerie, forlorn, and often surreal. Liminal spaces are commonly places of transition (pertaining to the concept of liminality) or of nostalgic appeal.

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Escalator to nowhere at the mall (i.imgur.com)

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Looks like renovation and they put a sheet over the railings (same height as the escalator railings).

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Yeah I think there’s a floor above and it’s just not being used right now. Still looks weird though.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Just why?

[–] [email protected] 6 points 2 years ago

Probably renovating that floor, or downsizing. Lots of people aren’t shopping at malls and department stores.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 2 years ago

Because Sears closed

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Because there was another floor for the same business but perhaps the business went under (I'm thinking of Sears around here) and the mall building owners are leasing it to two different businesses.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 years ago

Makes sense

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 years ago

Get us a photo of the popsicle stick skyscraper before it burns down.

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