The Saddest House in The World -- Panoramic Documentation
The Japanese have a term, haikyo, which refers to buildings and places which have been abandoned,
but with furnishings and possessions left in place. While The Saddest House in The World did not
strictly fit this description, I still refer to it as an American haikyo because one component, the
feel or spirit of the person who lived here, did seem to remain. And this went beyond the obvious
religious graffiti on the walls. There was something else, which I tried to capture in these
panoramic views of the place. I don't know if I succeeded. I hope so. However, I am glad I never
have to go into that house in this condition ever again. --Dan Ryan
For the story about The Saddest House in The World, including numerous pictures, please go here.
but with furnishings and possessions left in place. While The Saddest House in The World did not
strictly fit this description, I still refer to it as an American haikyo because one component, the
feel or spirit of the person who lived here, did seem to remain. And this went beyond the obvious
religious graffiti on the walls. There was something else, which I tried to capture in these
panoramic views of the place. I don't know if I succeeded. I hope so. However, I am glad I never
have to go into that house in this condition ever again. --Dan Ryan
For the story about The Saddest House in The World, including numerous pictures, please go here.
A full view of the house's interior, more or less from the exact center of the entire living space.
The view from the front door. The "Walk on the water" writing was the largest in the house.
The basement. I don't know if this was ever a living space, but it was the most unsettling part of the house. It had the feeling of a place in which unsavory things were done.
A second take on the basement. In full sun, this room made me edgy. I quickly discarded the idea of coming back at night.
The view on the landing just outside the basement. The house is on a hillside offering lovely views of central Brisbane.