Rote’s Mill in Pennsylvania shows how grist and saw mills supported early American agriculture and adapted over time to serve local communities.
Category: History
On an early spring morning in southern Kentucky, I set out to explore the remnants of the Cumberland Railroad.
On a crisp autumn afternoon, I traveled to Jackson County, Indiana, to enjoy the beauty of the season and visit a historic fire lookout tower.
Some time ago, my partner introduced me to one of the most intriguing parks in Indianapolis: The Ruins at Holliday Park.
While this site covers mostly abandoned places, I do like to cover sites that have been preserved, such as the McCormick’s Creek Fire Tower.
Abraham, West Virginia, 25955, is a serene community waiting to be discovered, often by those who explore the winding back roads in search of hidden gems.
Jumping Branch, West Virginia, is one of those communities that most would pass on by quickly as they either head toward Beckley or Hinton.
Fire lookout towers provided housing and protection for individuals whose duty was to search for wildfires. I recently paid a visit to two of these lookouts in West Virginia: the Mikes Knob Tower and the Red Oak Tower.
Located within Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania, the remains of the Pine Grove Iron Works can be found along Mountain Creek.
If you have ever driven down Interstate 68 in western Maryland, you have likely seen the unfinished Noah’s Ark.
have long wanted to explore the northern reaches of New Jersey to capture some of its historical sites, particularly its iron furnaces.
The Shawnee Lookout Tower is a historic but endangered fire detection tower in Hocking County, Ohio.
On March 28 of this year, a fire destroyed the former Pentecostal Determine Church of God in Cleveland, Ohio.
The Aetnaville Bridge, an abandoned yet emblematic structure that connects the former village of Aetnaville in Bridgeport, Ohio, with Wheeling Island in Wheeling, West Virginia, is scheduled for demolition.
During a pleasant evening in Cleveland, Ohio, I set out on a mission to photograph the various bridges spanning the Cuyahoga River.
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.