LISA LILLIBRIDGE

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Abandoned Farmhouse Hunting in South Dakota

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Lisa Lillibridge/Dakota 1966

I was in South Dakota for my 30 year high school reunion this summer. My Mom and I took an afternoon and went old farmhouse hunting. I did this years ago when my twins were taking a nap in the pickup and found some extraordinary places. To me there is a certain beauty in the textures and decay, but to my mother who was a farm girl there is a real sadness in seeing these places. She could see what I could see and since I grew up kicking around the farmhouses of her youth I could see the sadness as well. My Dad assured me that with a few phones calls before I come home next time that friends of his could arrange some other tours. I hope you can see both the beauty and sorrow in these photos.

10 thoughts on “Abandoned Farmhouse Hunting in South Dakota”

otherwomananni – Anywhere you want me to be

otherwomananni on August 18, 2014 at 9:50 pm said:

I love the thought of doing this! Love these pictures! And yes, it is sad, these were people’s lives!

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- Lisa Lillibridge/Dakota 1966 – Growing up on the plains of South Dakota—I have an inherent longing for spaciousness. Since I was a child I've been a scavenger, drawn to exploring ruins, and talking to characters...all traits I still hold today. My artwork/photography often reflects these hardwired characteristics. I live in Vermont and spend a lot of time on Cape Cod...the beach has become the scavenging playground of my adulthood.
  
  Lisa Lillibridge/Dakota 1966 on August 18, 2014 at 11:36 pm said:
  
  Yes, seek out the abandoned and neglected, they always create the best stories. Thanks for looking, I really appreciate the feedback.
  
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ogradyart – Australia – I am an Artist and Interior Designer. My love of music, poetry and writing has given me immense pleasure as has painting. It is my endeavour to present an on-going catalogue of my painting through Wordpress and Instagram.

bristlehound on August 18, 2014 at 11:05 pm said:

Great photographs Lisa. I especially like the farmhouse and fence shot.
Love the set of taps you have there. That style of furniture is back and I’m sure, with a polish-up, a client would love them.
You are brave and adventurous, your intrepid photography is not lessened by the occasional spider lurking, but as they say, ‘It’s the ones you don’t see that are nasty’. This was really nice to see, thanks Lisa.B

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- Lisa Lillibridge/Dakota 1966 – Growing up on the plains of South Dakota—I have an inherent longing for spaciousness. Since I was a child I've been a scavenger, drawn to exploring ruins, and talking to characters...all traits I still hold today. My artwork/photography often reflects these hardwired characteristics. I live in Vermont and spend a lot of time on Cape Cod...the beach has become the scavenging playground of my adulthood.
  
  Lisa Lillibridge/Dakota 1966 on August 18, 2014 at 11:38 pm said:
  
  I love the warmth of that painted and distressed furniture. It gives rooms such a cool mix when done well. I have more shots from this series so I will be posting more. I appreciate the feedback.
  
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Suzanne Garrity on August 19, 2014 at 5:46 pm said:

love your posts…….

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- Lisa Lillibridge/Dakota 1966 – Growing up on the plains of South Dakota—I have an inherent longing for spaciousness. Since I was a child I've been a scavenger, drawn to exploring ruins, and talking to characters...all traits I still hold today. My artwork/photography often reflects these hardwired characteristics. I live in Vermont and spend a lot of time on Cape Cod...the beach has become the scavenging playground of my adulthood.
  
  Lisa Lillibridge/Dakota 1966 on August 20, 2014 at 3:05 am said:
  
  Thank you Suzanne!
  
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past to polished – Lakelands, East Hants Nova Scotia, Canada – Upcycling, Repuposing and ReFinishing

past to polished on August 23, 2014 at 3:04 pm said:

I love exploring old houses like this. Great Pics!

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Lisa Lillibridge/Dakota 1966 – Growing up on the plains of South Dakota—I have an inherent longing for spaciousness. Since I was a child I've been a scavenger, drawn to exploring ruins, and talking to characters...all traits I still hold today. My artwork/photography often reflects these hardwired characteristics. I live in Vermont and spend a lot of time on Cape Cod...the beach has become the scavenging playground of my adulthood.

Lisa Lillibridge/Dakota 1966 on August 23, 2014 at 3:34 pm said:

Thanks for checking them out. There are more to come from that series.

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veronicagrassi – Maker of sculptural objects.

veronicagrassi on September 1, 2014 at 12:25 pm said:

Enjoyed the abandoned farmhouse. The colours of the home that was inhabited and they are now being stripped away to reveal just a house. A shell for us to muse and wonder about the stories it could tell. Perhaps the spider can spill the beans……… ;-D. Look forward to more posts.

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- Lisa Lillibridge/Dakota 1966 – Growing up on the plains of South Dakota—I have an inherent longing for spaciousness. Since I was a child I've been a scavenger, drawn to exploring ruins, and talking to characters...all traits I still hold today. My artwork/photography often reflects these hardwired characteristics. I live in Vermont and spend a lot of time on Cape Cod...the beach has become the scavenging playground of my adulthood.
  
  Lisa Lillibridge/Dakota 1966 on September 1, 2014 at 11:46 pm said:
  
  It would be great if the spider oould’ve spilled the beans. Thank you for checking them out. Lisa
  
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