A photographer has shared a peek into an incredible home with a rich history that has been abandoned since the 1970s.
Mark Soergel, 48, joined a local historian on a tour of the property, which despite there being not much furniture, appeared pretty much untouched.
The wallpaper is still intact and its style reflects the era perfectly.
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One of the most intriguing things Mark found in the house, located in Mansfield, Ohio, US, was a large stereo system with a small decorated Christmas tree perched on top, alongside some brightly patterned plates, a vinyl record and bottles that once contained alcoholic drinks.
On the side, Mark, from nearby Ashland, saw a copy of the Wall Street Journal, dated Friday December 3, 1976.
There was also a kitchen cabinet with a six-pack of Coca-Cola in glass bottles inside.
“It was an amazing experience, like stepping into a time capsule,” Mark told What’s The Jam.
“The apartment looked the perfect place for a young couple to host parties and entertain while living in a thriving midwestern small city in Ohio.
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“Although there were no furnishings, the walls and floors were pretty much the way they were in 1976 when it was last lived in.
“The wallpaper in the main living quarters was peak late-60s early-70s style!”
Mark, who works as a graphic designer, loves exploring rural areas in search of abandoned homes, factories, cars and cemeteries.
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He was particularly interested in the history of this home and contacted the local historian to find out more about it.
He was told that the property was built in two stages, the left-hand side in 1902 and the right 10 years later in 1912.
Don Nash bought the home in the late 1960s. He was a tailor and he had a shop next door.
He also had a huge studio space in the house, which was used for storing and making men’s clothing.
In the images taken by Mark, you can see a clothing rack with jackets and blazers hanging from it.
Don and his family moved to a larger house in the mid-70s, but he still owned the property. He sadly passed away recently and his family decided to sell.
Mansfield hosts an annual Secret City Tour where buildings, normally closed to the public and in various stages of abandonment and decay, are opened up.
Mark said: “Mr. Don Nash, who bought the building in the late-60s, was a tailor and clothier who had his shop in the building next door.
“In the mid-70s his daughters were born and the family moved to a larger house on the other side of town.
“The apartments were still owned by him and have sat vacant other than for storage since 1976.
“This building was just recently sold by the family after Don passed away and the new owner opened it up to the public for the first time.
“The tour is a great way to see the history of these places that we drive past daily. There are a lot of vacant upstairs apartments and old boarding houses in the town.
“It is a paid, public tour so there are usually lots of people milling around, and it is sometimes hard to shoot the style of photos I like to shoot.”
Mark has asked if he can return to the house and do a photoshoot.
“I asked the current owner about possibly coming back to do a photoshoot with some clients. If things work out, I may try to use it as a setting for some cool portrait work,” said Mark.
“But nothing is finalised yet. He is planning on restoring the building to its original glory and keeping the layout pretty much the same.
“He has a lot of experience in building and restoration and is anxious to get moving.”
Mark shared the images online of the abandoned building and people loved what they saw.
One person wrote: “This was for sale not too long ago…absolutely beautiful!”
Another user commented: “This group of pictures is my favorite!”
“It could be so many wonderful things with the right renovations,” said a third person.
Someone else asked: “Do they allow paranormal investigations?”
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