Exploring rural Indiana
Despite the overarching theme of Abandoned to explore an abandonment in urbanized areas, there is a lot to be said for getting lost through the rural, blank landscape of the Midwest.
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A Foggy Morning at the Ammunition Plant
One night, accompanied by another photographer, I embarked on a journey to capture the early morning scenery at the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant, which holds the distinction of being the largest abandonment in the United States. The trek into the facility proved challenging, with tall grasses and vegetation reclaiming what once were meticulously maintained grounds bustling with activity.
The Moser Leather Company
The Moser Leather Company was one of New Albany, Indiana’s five leather companies during the early-20th century.
August 13: Klotz Throwing Company Tour Information
Couldn’t make the June 2011 meet for the Klotz Throwing Company? Looking to explore and photograph the last standing original silk mill intact in the US?
Ammunition Power Plant
There is something to be said for hiking in before sunrise into the largest collection of abandonments in the United States: the Indiana Army Ammunition Plant.
Endangered 2011: Lonaconing Silk Mill
There is not a place more worth saving than that of which has historic value and remains intact from the time of its importance than this silk mill.
JUNE 18: Silk mill tour information update
I am providing an update to the Klotz Throwing Company tour that is being held on June 18.
Endangered 2011: Old Taylor Distillery
Few relics encapsulate the essence of Kentucky’s storied bourbon tradition quite like the Old Taylor Distillery in the annals of its distinguished heritage.
JUNE 18: Explore the last silk mill in the U.S.
Explore the last silk mill in the United States on June 18.
Coal Camps: Gary, Iaeger and War
The last update in the Coal Camp series from January unfolds deep within McDowell County, West Virginia, including Gary, Iaeger and War.
Coal Camps: Jewell Valley, Virginia
Deep within the once coal rich veins of Buchanan County, Virginia lies the remnants of a much more prosperous era: Jewell Valley.
Trying to overcome the stubborn blight of vacancies
In its heyday in the 1930s, this Rust Belt town called itself the City of Homes, a place where a working-class man could be master of his own castle.
Wheeling’s Brewing History
Arguably, Wheeling, West Virginia’s brewing history is less known than that of Cincinnati, Ohio or Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Weekend Excursions
Weekend outings, particularly for photographing old abandoned sites, offer a refreshing break from the routine of weekday work life. There’s a unique satisfaction in encountering the distinct scent of abandonment and capturing the scenes that unfold. It’s even more enjoyable when sharing the exploration experience with someone eager to embrace the thrill of venturing into derelict places.
Musings in West Virginia: Wheeling
Wheeling, once a prominent city in Virginia and later West Virginia, now faces enduring challenges. Despite landmarks like Centre Market, West Virginia Independence Hall, and the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, there’s a sense of something missing.
Christian Moerlein to Bring Back Brewing to Over-the-Rhine
The Christian Moerlein Brewing Company announced today that part of the former Kauffman Brewing Company will be renovated to produce beer.
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