Reflecting on the Lost St. Joseph Riverside Hospital
Have you ever felt a strong desire to explore the spaces of the past, to walk through corridors that have been lost to demolition?
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Explorations
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Explorations
From Grandeur to Ghostly: The Evolution of the Hanger House Estate
Explore the architectural significance and historical legacy of Kentucky’s abandoned Hanger House, designed by pioneering architect Matthew Kennedy, and its enduring impact on the Bluegrass region’s architectural heritage.
The Beauty of Abandonment After a Snowy January
A fresh snowfall presented an ideal opportunity to explore the region’s back roads, capturing both familiar and new landscapes adorned in fresh snow.
Chasing Snow-Capped Views: Two of West Virginia’s Fire Towers in Winter
Kicking off 2024 with a winter off-roading adventure in West Virginia’s Allegheny Mountains presented an unparalleled experience in capturing two of the state’s fire towers.
Revisiting Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary
Back in April 2023, I was able to step back inside Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Tennessee. Formerly a prison, it has been transformed into a tourist destination.
New Chapter Planned for the Ferry Cap & Screw Factory
The vacant Ferry Cap & Screw Company building in Cleveland, Ohio, is approaching the end of its useful life, but redevelopment efforts are underway.
Cleveland’s Bridge-scape: A Photographic Journey Along the Cuyahoga
During a pleasant evening in Cleveland, Ohio, I set out on a mission to photograph the various bridges spanning the Cuyahoga River.
Revisiting Valley View’s Forgotten General Store
Approximately eight years after Eugene Masters’ passing, I returned with a friend to the now-deserted Valley View General Store.
A Winter Exploration of Four Cincinnati Southern Railway Tunnels
Exploring old railroad tunnels during the cold winter months is a favorite pastime of mine.
The Lost Tunnels of the Norfolk & Western Railway in Wayne County, West Virginia
In Wayne County, West Virginia, particularly in its rural areas, lie the abandoned tunnels of the former Kenova District, Scioto Division of the Norfolk & Western Railway.
The Ruins of Hanging Rock’s Iron Age
With the end of hunting season and the fall of the leaves, I embarked on a journey through state forests and wildlife management areas near my home to uncover the remnants of old pig iron furnaces.
Exploring the Historic Railroads of Fairmont, West Virginia
In early 2023, I ventured into the heart of West Virginia’s north-central region to capture the remnants of its once-thriving railroad industry.
Unveiling Hidden Gems on Roane County’s Backroads
Traveling down the backroads in Roane County, West Virginia, offers a journey into a world seemingly untouched by the rapid pace of modern life.
Morning Light on Ruins: The Abandoned Old Lewis Hunter Distillery
The Old Louis Hunter Distillery, established in 1850 as Megibben & Bramble and renowned for its Excelsior bourbon, experienced a tumultuous history of closures and re-openings due to Prohibition, wartime production changes, and economic challenges,
A Brief History of the L&N Rowland Branch
The Louisville & Nashville (L&N) Railroad’s Rowland Branch stands as a testament to an era when railroads were the heartbeats of American towns. Stretching across 33 miles, this line linked Stanford on the L&N’s Lebanon Branch to Richmond, passing through Lancaster.
Exploring Four Iron Furnaces of West Virginia and Pennsylvania
In September, a journey into the heart of northern West Virginia and southwest Pennsylvania revealed the remnants of four pivotal iron furnaces, each bearing testimony to a bygone industrial era.
Lost Wheels: Unearthing Forgotten Cars in a West Virginia Hollers
Deep within a secluded valley in West Virginia lies an intriguing sight—a forgotten repository of cars.
Pocahontas Branch’s Tunnel No. 1
Tunnel No. 1 is located along the defunct Norfolk & Western Railway Pocahontas Branch near Pocahontas, Virginia.
A Tale of Two Houses
The presence of two abandoned houses in a rural area of West Virginia has piqued curiosity and left some wondering about their history.
The Abandoned Moon Rocks Motorbike
During a hike near the stunning Moon Rocks in Tucker County, West Virginia, we unexpectedly came across an old Honda motorbike that had been abandoned for a long time.
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