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Old Slaugherhouse in Downtown - 08-19-2007, 12:03 AM


Just a few from a shot I did with Dokk. I really have to thank him for taking me and introducing me to the urban exploration scene. He's got real smarts when it comes to these places and knows the locations well.

I only wish we had more time to shoot and wish I hadn't given up when we went to the stockyards (I was exhausted and had to work the next day.) I hope he's cool with meeting up again sometime and didn't mind my noobness and clumsiness too much. Old places like this are definitely a challenge to present. He's moving to lewisville so hopefully location won't be an issue in the future. Maybe he'll find some good areas in Dallas we can go check out.








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So where is this? I would love to head out there sometime.
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I second that i would love to check this place out as well sometime.

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08-19-2007, 02:48 PM


just north of downtown west of the stockyards i believe try a search on the forum for Swift
its the old swift packing plant

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Is this by chance the building thats like 5 storys tall and has graffiti all over it?

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Is this by chance the building thats like 5 storys tall and has graffiti all over it?
Yes I believe it use to be called swift packing plant. These days it is a set for Prison Break.
Security is tight so getting to in here now could be hard. There is security here 24/7 guarding the building. If you do venture in here take a friend for safety. I won't reveal the exact address but a tad of research like others have said and you'll find it.


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08-23-2007, 11:48 AM


It is not hard to find and most of the time the gates are open. I went by there a few weeks ago, but was exhausted after shooting in the heat. It is by the stockyards. When you go down to park keep going as if you were going to exit. It is on the other side of what used to be Spaghetti Warehouse and now is being turned into condos...I will have to venture out there and see what i can get into...seems like a great spot!

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09-01-2007, 08:46 PM


Its behind the old Speghetti warehouse location....south of exchange...it was the old Swift headquarters....just behind that...be careful!!!!!

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10-23-2007, 12:11 AM


I found this, but it was being watched by security so we didn't get to actually go inside. That totally sucked. I am going back in hopes of actually getting to see this great location from the inside. Thanks so much for all the info on how to find it!!
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10-23-2007, 09:47 PM


I have some pics of something strange going on there...they have built guard towers and put up fences like a prison....not sure how to put up the pics though....lol

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They are filming prison break there ... that is what the guard tower and fence is for.
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K, thanx....

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Yes I believe it use to be called swift packing plant. These days it is a set for Prison Break.
Security is tight so getting to in here now could be hard. There is security here 24/7 guarding the building. If you do venture in here take a friend for safety. I won't reveal the exact address but a tad of research like others have said and you'll find it.
PB is a favorite of my son's and mine so it will fun going down there and checking this place out. Thanks for the info!

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11-02-2007, 01:56 PM


Just a tid bit on the "stockyard Ruins" http://www.durangotexas.com/eyesonte...orth/ruins.htm
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11-02-2007, 02:00 PM


and here is another: http://www.fortworthyesterday.com/armour-swift.htm

and one more: http://www.tsha.utexas.edu/handbook/...s/SS/dis2.html

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