Sherman Cahal

Mary Haven Home for Boys threatened with demolition?

Known as the Warren County Orphan Asylum and Children’s Home, the Mary Haven Home for Boys in Warren County, Ohio is threatened with demolition.

End of the line for the Oakley station

There is more unfortunate news from Cincinnati, Ohio: the Oakley Railroad Depot.

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.

Newly built ghost towns in Spain

It is a measure of Spain’s giddy construction excesses that 250 row houses carpet a hill near this tiny rural village about an hour by car outside Madrid.

Rightsizing in Saginaw, Michigan

Rightsizing the city of Saginaw, Michigan.

Kentucky and Indiana Terminal Bridge

The Kentucky & Indiana Terminal Bridge is a railroad bridge connecting Louisville, Kentucky and New Albany, Indiana and features two abandoned auto lanes!

Wheeling’s Brewing Legacy

While Wheeling, West Virginia’s brewing heritage may be eclipsed by that of Cincinnati, Ohio or Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this can be attributed to the passage of Yost’s Law in 1914, which effectively extinguished the beer industry in the state. Wheeling, once home to more breweries than any other city in the Mountain State, was renowned as a major brewing center during the latter half of the 19th century and as a haven for German immigrants.

More Over-the-Rhine buildings threatened (update 4)

There are some new developments in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio that could cause some old buildings to be razed for a school.

Abandoned at the Carnegie

Abandoned is being featured at the Carnegie in Covington, Kentucky.

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.

Unveiling West Virginia’s Hidden Gems: An Odyssey Through History

The finale in a five-part summer excursion includes a visit to several abandoned schools and the infamous Sweet Springs Resort!

Clarksburg: A City Forged by Industry, Seeking Revitalization

Clarksburg, West Virginia, can be aptly described as a city that arose around the glass and coal industries, having been an essential stop along the Northwestern Turnpike, now known as U.S. Route 50.

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.

Musings in Ohio: Bellaire Interstate Toll Bridge

Musings in Ohio: exploring the Bellaire Interstate Toll Bridge.

Musings in Ohio: Winegardener Chapel

Musings in Ohio: exploring the Winegardener Chapel.

The Lingering Echoes of OhioAbandoned Railroads

Exploring forsaken rail lines holds an undeniable allure, a fascination that transcends mere physical remnants. Once pulsating with industrial might, these iron arteries were not merely conduits for commerce but catalysts for the very ascent of America’s manufacturing prowess. This prowess propelled our nation to victory in both World Wars.

Cincinnati and Muskingum Valley Railroad

Railfanning in Ohio

Among the extensive archives within the “Abandoned” collection, my photographs of disused rail lines traversing the Midwest region constitute a substantial portion. The recent “Railfanning in Ohio” update delves into the histories of the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad, Little Miami Railroad, and the Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley.

Author