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A little slice of Switzerland is decaying high in a Midwest mountain range. It once served customers delicious Swiss dishes, but is now filled with silence and rot. Read on to learn more about the site, and check out the chilling images photographer Johnny Joo captured at this abandoned Swiss restaurant in the mountains.

This abandoned Swiss chalet sits on a mountain.
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The lonely structure was once invitingly decorated, but the exterior paint has been stripped by the elements.
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Inside, however, the building has been remarkably preserved.
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This structure was once a restaurant and ski lodge.
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It catered to those exploring the surrounding mountains.
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Traces of its past can still be found in the decor and furniture.
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The building has two levels.
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In the kitchen, old cooking equipment and appliances are covered in dust.
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Even the old coffee dispensers are still lined up along the wall.
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Evidence of nefarious activity and vandalism is apparent.
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This eerie spot feels like it's full of forgotten history.
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Check out Johnny Joo’s new book Americana Forgotten for more incredible images of abandoned places around the country.

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