The Fading Icons: Two Truss Bridges in West Virginia
West Virginia, like many states in the U.S., has a rich history that is reflected in its infrastructure.
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Mid-Atlantic
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Mid-Atlantic
Blazing Heights: Unveiling the Fire Towers of the Mid-Atlantic
Fire lookout towers housed and protected individuals for wildfire search, but many have been decommissioned due to technology advancements, aircraft spotters, and budget constraints.
From Bustling Mines to Quiet Streets: Van Lear, Kentucky
In the heart of Johnson County, Kentucky, lies Van Lear, a once bustling coal camp.
Kudzu, “The Vine that Ate the South”
In the annals of American botanical history, few plant species have so dramatically epitomized the double-edged sword of human intervention as the notorious vine known as kudzu.
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.
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.
Revisiting Two Eastern Kentucky Branch Lines
I visited two former Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad branch lines in eastern Kentucky that have been transformed into rail trails on a pleasant spring afternoon.
Exploring the Dusk Camp Methodist Church
In the isolated hills of West Virginia stands the forgotten and dilapidated Dusk Camp Methodist Church.
Hiking the C&O South Side Branch to Abandoned Coke Ovens
The warm spring weather of April 2022 was perfect for a hike along the former South Side Branch of the Chesapeake & Ohio Railway.
Quaint Dry Fork House
On a cold and rainy day, we encountered a charming house nestled along the Dry Fork of the Cheat River in West Virginia.
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.
Redevelopment of Merchants Ice and Cold Storage
Last month, it was announced that the shuttered Merchants Ice and Cold Storage tower in Louisville, Kentucky, would be redeveloped.
The Abandoned Corvette
I stumbled upon a circa 1970-71 Chevrolet Corvette Stringray, abandoned on the side of a road in Kentucky.
Along the Louisville Southern Railroad
Let’s look into two of the Louisville Southern Railroad’s most significant bridges in Kentucky.
Revisiting Old Taylor Distillery
Sherman Cahal and Adam Paris, authors of the newly released book Abandoned Kentucky, recently visited the former Old Taylor Distillery…
Morris Memorial Hospital for Crippled Children Redevelopment Ongoing
Work progresses on the massive Grand Patrician Resort & Country Club development in Milton, West Virginia. The complex was once the Morris Memorial Hospital for Crippled Children that was built in phases from 1936 to 1941 by the Works Progress Administration for children stricken with polio.
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