Back to school: Fascinating pictures of an abandoned high school show classrooms trapped in time with books still on the desk and sulphuric acid on the shelves

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Fascinating pictures of an old abandoned school capture a once thriving building sliding into decay.

Chemical City School, a century old college in Birmingham, Alabama closed its doors for the final time ten years ago, leaving books still on the desks, jars on the shelves and graffiti painted across the walls.

Opened in 1908, the school witnessed the Great Depression, racial integration and multiple wars before finally succumbing 2006.

Fascinating pictures of an old abandoned school capture a once thriving building sliding into decay. Chemical City School, a century old college in Birmingham, Alabama closed its doors for the final time ten years ago, leaving books still on the desks, jars on the shelves and graffiti painted across the walls

After closing the school was used by the Birmingham Board of Education as a storage warehouse and garage space for the system’s transportation fleet. 

Battered yellow lockers line the corridors, with names scratched into the paint by former students now long gone.

Sports trophies harking back to old glories have lost their shine, while jars of sulphuric acid sit on shelves in jars - untouched for a decade.

After closing the school was used by the Birmingham Board of Education as a storage warehouse and garage space for the system’s transportation fleet. Battered yellow lockers line the corridors, with names scratched into the paint by students long gone 

Sports trophies harking back to old glories have lost their shine, while jars of sulphuric acid sit on shelves in jars, untouched in a decade

Textbooks have begun to rot and mold thanks to the the humid Alabama climes, with pages turning yellow and spines peeling from the paper.

Microscopes used by science students are pictured covered in dust, unused in years among the scattered ruins of the classroom. 

A deserted auditorium where up to 2,000 students once crammed in for performances and lectures now stands empty, ceiling tiles falling and curtains shut. 

Textbooks have begun to rot and mold thanks to the the humid Alabama climes, with pages turning yellow and spines peeling from the paper

Microscopes used by science students are pictured covered in dust, unused in years among the scattered ruins of the classroom

The eerie pictures were taken by photographer dubbed Abandoned Southeast , from Amelia Island, Florida, USA, who became interested in photography while exploring abandoned locations a few years ago.

'After the school closed, the dry chemicals were supposed to be removed, however, they were not,' he said.

'There were several dozen glass jars left behind in the chemistry department, including sulfuric acid and ammonium nitrate; which can be extremely dangerous if improperly stored.

The eerie pictures were taken by photographer dubbed Abandoned Southeast , from Amelia Island, Florida, USA, who became interested in photography while exploring abandoned locations a few years ago

A deserted auditorium where up to 2,000 students once crammed in for performances and lectures now stands empty, ceiling tiles falling and curtains shut

'I got the idea of this project while I was looking up old schools around central Alabama, where I grew up.

'This is an abandoned high school which was closed 10 years ago, after merging with another school. The school dates back to the early 20th century and could hold 2,000 students.'

The photos were taken by his Canon DSLR and a Tamron wide angle lens to achieve the final results.

The photos were taken by his Canon DSLR and a Tamron wide angle lens to achieve the final results

'I got the idea of this project while I was looking up old schools around central Alabama, where I grew up. 'This is an abandoned high school which was closed 10 years ago, after merging with another school. The school dates back to the early 20th century and could hold 2,000 students.' the photographer said

While he did struggle to find some rooms unlocked, he also says that he had no issues during the shoot.

The chemicals left behind were removed in March 2017 after the school board discovered them.

'I decided that I wanted to preserve what I saw through photographs since many of the locations I visited were being demolished or renovated,' he said.

While he did struggle to find some rooms unlocked, he also says that he had no issues during the shoot. The chemicals left behind were removed in March 2017 after the school board discovered them

There were several dozen glass jars left behind in the chemistry department, including sulfuric acid and ammonium nitrate; which can be extremely dangerous if improperly stored

'I love to explore these old places to check out the architecture and discover what may be left behind.

'Most people who see these pictures can't believe the chemicals are left behind but enjoy looking back at a place they once knew. I want others to see the beauty in these old buildings.

'Besides the chemicals, the school was filled with books, equipment and furniture; likely stored there after it was shut down.'

Taking pictures of the old science lab, the photographer said: 'Most people who see these pictures can't believe the chemicals are left behind but enjoy looking back at a place they once knew. I want others to see the beauty in these old buildings.'