If you grew up in the late ’80s and ’90s, you probably remember Lisa Frank. Whether you were in elementary, middle school, or high school like me during that time, you most likely sported some of the colorful (and coveted) Lisa Frank gear. And I bet you felt so cool walking down the school hallways with your Lisa Frank pencils, sticker books, and Trapper Keeper (an item I totally had when I was a kid)!

Did you know those items were once made in Tucson, Arizona? It’s true! Long forgotten amidst the arid desert landscape is the abandoned Lisa Frank Factory. What was once a building with an exterior as whimsical and colorful as its products has faded over time. Yet the allure remains. If you’ve never visited this abandoned place in Arizona, it’s certainly worth driving to just to bring back all those colorful neon memories of when Lisa Frank dominated the pop culture landscape of our childhoods.

Highlighting the beautifully eerie work of Cleveland-based photographer Johnny Joo, discover more fascinating abandoned locations across America in our Vacant Series. These unique man-made structures have been left abandoned and are slowly being reclaimed by nature.

Editor’s Note: Due to the nature of abandoned destinations, many of the places featured in this series are off-limits to visitors or have actually been demolished. We do not condone trespassing and other illegal activity but rather encourage readers to enjoy learning about these fascinating destinations. 

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Have you ever driven part and taken photos of the exterior of the Lisa Frank Factory? What other abandoned place in Arizona have you visited? Let us know, along with any of the Lisa Frank items you remember owning in the late ’80s and ’90s.

Special thanks to Cleveland-based photographer Johnny Joo of Odd World Studio for the photos used in this article. For more images, check out his website, Architectural Afterlife. Discover even more spooky places in Vacant: Inside 13 Eerie and Fascinating Abandoned Locations Across America

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