From Bustling Mines to Quiet Streets: Van Lear, Kentucky
In the heart of Johnson County, Kentucky, lies Van Lear, a once bustling coal camp.
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History
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History
Anchored in Time: The Forgotten Boats of Rondout Creek
Nestled in the heart of Kingston, New York, Rondout Creek once hummed with the activity of a thriving maritime industry. Today, it stands as a tranquil haven and a living museum of history.
The Rise of Coal in Wise County, Virginia
The rise of coal in Virginia in the early 1900s was propelled by the expansion of railroads and the increasing demand from industrializing cities. This era saw the development of many new coal mines in the Appalachian region, transforming local economies and shaping the landscape of communities in southwestern Virginia.
Exploring the Miami & Erie Canal
I joined Jeffrey Jakucyk on a photography excursion where we had the opportunity to explore the remains of the Miami & Erie Canal. Our journey took us from Cincinnati all the way to Miamisburg, Ohio.
Coketon’s Coke Ovens
Many of the abandoned “beehive” coke ovens of the Davis Coal & Coke Company are still visible today in the company town of Coketon, West Virginia.
The Maybrook Line
The Maybrook Line of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad provided a crucial east-west freight transportation route between Maybrook, New York, and Derby, Connecticut. After a fire damaged the Hudson River crossing, much of the line was abandoned. Portions of the Maybrook Line now serve as a rail-to-trail.
Thorny Mountain’s Lookout Tower
The Thorny Mountain Fire Tower within the Seneca State Forest in West Virginia is one of the few lookout towers that you can reserve and stay at!
Autumn Flyover of Abandoned Tater Knob Lookout Tower
Tater Knob Lookout Tower is an abandoned fire lookout tower in Bath County, Kentucky.
History of Memorial Tunnel
If you are traveling along the West Virginia Turnpike, you may have noticed the portals to Memorial Tunnel.
Exploring Briceville
Today, Briceville, Tennessee, appears tranquil, but it played a pivotal role in the Coal Mine Wars of 1891-92.
The Ghost Town of Tams
The New Salem Baptist Church stands as the sole remaining structure in the now-deserted town of Tams, West Virginia.
Exploring the Lone Remnant of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway’s Levisa Subdivision
An abandoned railroad bridge over the Levisa Fork in Pike County, Kentucky seemed a little out of place.
Exploring Red Ash
Red Ash, established in 1891 by the Red Ash Coal & Coke Company, was a significant coal camp located along the New River in West Virginia.
Exploring Along the Long Fork Subdivision
Snaking through the southern reaches of Floyd County, Kentucky is the remains of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway Long Fork Subdivision that connected to some of the most prosperous coal mines in the state.
Smokeless Powder Production at Indiana Army Ammunition Plant
This guide explains how nitrocellulose (smokeless powder) and black powder was produced at Indiana Army Ammunition Plant in Charlestown, Indiana.
Cape May Military Batteries
While vacationing in Cape May, New Jersey earlier this year, I stumbled upon the remnants of an old military battery that played a pivotal role in the Cape May Military Reservation.
Remains of Blue Sulphur Springs
Nestled in the heart of Greenbrier County, West Virginia, the Blue Sulphur Springs Resort whispers tales of its grandeur and subsequent oblivion from a past era.
Photographing Fort Carroll From Afar
While taking aerial photographs near the Francis Scott Key Bridge close to Baltimore, Maryland, I unexpectedly came across Fort Carroll, a deserted sea fort situated in the midst of the Patapsco River.
McClung’s Mill
The drive along Zenith Road to the unincorporated community of Zenith, West Virginia is a step back into time.
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