Two churches, two similar stories
There is a tale of two churches in Cincinnati, Ohio with two similar stories.
Isolation and Togetherness
Isolation and Togetherness, an exhibit at the Carnegie in Covington, Kentucky.
Coal Camps: Surveyor, West Virginia
Exploring Trap Hill High School in Surveyor, West Virginia.
Into The Tunnels: Exploring The Underside Of NYC
Exploring The Underside Of New York City.
Mary Haven Home for Boys threatened with demolition?
Known as the Warren County Orphan Asylum and Children’s Home, the Mary Haven Home for Boys in Warren County, Ohio is threatened with demolition.
End of the line for the Oakley station
There is more unfortunate news from Cincinnati, Ohio: the Oakley Railroad Depot.
Trying to overcome the stubborn blight of vacancies
In its heyday in the 1930s, this Rust Belt town called itself the City of Homes, a place where a working-class man could be master of his own castle.
Newly built ghost towns in Spain
It is a measure of Spain’s giddy construction excesses that 250 row houses carpet a hill near this tiny rural village about an hour by car outside Madrid.
Kentucky and Indiana Terminal Bridge
The Kentucky & Indiana Terminal Bridge is a railroad bridge connecting Louisville, Kentucky and New Albany, Indiana and features two abandoned auto lanes!
Wheeling’s Brewing Legacy
While Wheeling, West Virginia’s brewing heritage may be eclipsed by that of Cincinnati, Ohio or Milwaukee, Wisconsin, this can be attributed to the passage of Yost’s Law in 1914, which effectively extinguished the beer industry in the state. Wheeling, once home to more breweries than any other city in the Mountain State, was renowned as a major brewing center during the latter half of the 19th century and as a haven for German immigrants.
More Over-the-Rhine buildings threatened (update 4)
There are some new developments in Over-the-Rhine, Cincinnati, Ohio that could cause some old buildings to be razed for a school.
Abandoned at the Carnegie
Abandoned is being featured at the Carnegie in Covington, Kentucky.
Weekend Excursions
Weekend outings, particularly for photographing old abandoned sites, offer a refreshing break from the routine of weekday work life. There’s a unique satisfaction in encountering the distinct scent of abandonment and capturing the scenes that unfold. It’s even more enjoyable when sharing the exploration experience with someone eager to embrace the thrill of venturing into derelict places.
Unveiling West Virginia’s Hidden Gems: An Odyssey Through History
The finale in a five-part summer excursion includes a visit to several abandoned schools and the infamous Sweet Springs Resort!
Clarksburg: A City Forged by Industry, Seeking Revitalization
Clarksburg, West Virginia, can be aptly described as a city that arose around the glass and coal industries, having been an essential stop along the Northwestern Turnpike, now known as U.S. Route 50.
Musings in West Virginia: Wheeling
Wheeling, once a prominent city in Virginia and later West Virginia, now faces enduring challenges. Despite landmarks like Centre Market, West Virginia Independence Hall, and the Wheeling Suspension Bridge, there’s a sense of something missing.
Musings in Ohio: Bellaire Interstate Toll Bridge
Musings in Ohio: exploring the Bellaire Interstate Toll Bridge.
Musings in Ohio: Winegardener Chapel
Musings in Ohio: exploring the Winegardener Chapel.
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