Fading Legacy: Witnessing the Demolition of Detroit’s Packard Factory
A decade has passed since my last venture into the abandoned Packard factory in Detroit.
Golden Hour at Zug Island
As I photographed the construction of the new Gordie Howe International Bridge over the Detroit River between Michigan and Ontario, the silent blast furnaces on Zug Island nearby caught my attention.
Remembering the Miles Park United Methodist Church in Miles Park
On March 28 of this year, a fire destroyed the former Pentecostal Determine Church of God in the Union-Miles Park neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio.
Traverse City State Hospital Revisited with PreservationWorks
During my recent visit to the Traverse City State Hospital campus in Traverse City, Michigan, I had the privilege of participating in PreservationWork’s final full tripod photographic tour.
A Unique Rural Architectural Gem: Michigan’s Hodge School
While driving back from Traverse City on a rainy Saturday afternoon, I initially passed by an architectural relic. I quickly turned the car around and returned for a few snapshots in the rain.
Vintage Ashland Station in Laurel County
Discovering a vintage Ashland gasoline station while traversing Kentucky’s rural routes is always a delight.
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?
Demolition of Aetnaville Bridge Proposed
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.
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 Tale of a Forgotten 1880 Home and Its Vintage Buick
What curious turn of events could have led to the transformation of a once-well-maintained frame house, dating back to the 1880s, into a silent, seemingly forgotten relic?
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.
Kentucky’s First Ski Resort
Lakewood Village, near Ashland, Kentucky, was established in 1979 as the state’s first ski resort.
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.
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