Locations
Matewan High School was a public high school in the coalfields of West Virginia. It closed in 2011 because of declining enrollment and consolidation.
This collection presents a visual journey through a series of abandoned residences across Kentucky. Each photograph captures more than just the physical decay of these homes; they serve as poignant reminders of the past, evoking thoughts of the lives and stories that once unfolded within these now empty walls.
In the rugged terrain of West Virginia, abandoned houses stand as silent witnesses to a bygone era.
This gallery presents a collection of fire lookout towers located throughout the United States.
The Barnard Bridge carries County Road 900 East (County Line Road) over Big Walnut Creek between Putnam and Hendricks counties in Indiana.
The Otterslide Truss Bridge once carried County Route 7/13 over the South Fork Hughes River in Berea, a community in Ritchie County, West Virginia.
Abandoned businesses can be found in many states across the country, including Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee. These businesses may have closed due to a variety of reasons, such as economic decline, changing consumer preferences, or shifts in industry.
The Vallonia Bridge is a historic through truss structure spanning the East Fork White River on County Road 375 West near Fort Vallonia, Indiana.
In Ohio, derelict businesses scattered throughout the state bear witness to the shifts in industry and commerce, highlighting the struggle to keep pace with the evolving economic demands and technological advancements. These vacant buildings, from small shops to large manufacturing plants, serve as silent testaments to the economic transitions and the search for new opportunities.
The Wrightsman Bridge is a closed through truss bridge over North Fork Salt Creek on Hickory Hill Road in Brown County, Indiana.
The Philadelphia & Chester Branch of the Reading Railroad is a mostly abandoned railroad between Philadelphia and Chester, Pennsylvania.
The Darby Creek Bridges are two bascule crossings of the Darby Creek near Chester, Pennsylvania.
The Kentucky River features a series of 14 locks and dams, some operational and some closed, stretching from Carrollton to Beattyville, Kentucky.
The Kentucky Speedway is a closed, 1.5-mile tri-oval track located in Sparta, Kentucky. It previously hosted events for NASCAR and IndyCar racing.
The Richmond, Nicholasville, Irvine & Beattyville Railroad (RNI&B, Riney-B) is a former railroad between Frankfort and Beattyville, Kentucky. In its original form, the RNI&B extended from Versailles and Irvine, Kentucky. It was acquired by another railroad in 1899 and extended to Beattyville and Airedale. Another acquisition extended the line west to Frankfort, giving the RNI&B a total of 110 miles.
In Kentucky, the remnants of abandoned businesses echo the state’s economic trials and the impact of shifts in the coal and manufacturing sectors. These deserted establishments, once bustling centers of activity and community livelihood, now symbolize the ongoing quest for economic diversification and revitalization.
The Indiana Central Canal was a never-completed canal intended to create a connection between the Wabash & Erie Canal and the Ohio River.
The Ruins at Holliday Park in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a unique architectural and artistic landmark featuring the remains of a skyscraper.