Exploring forsaken rail lines holds an undeniable allure, a fascination that transcends mere physical remnants. Once pulsating with industrial might, these iron arteries were not merely conduits for commerce but catalysts for the very ascent of America’s manufacturing prowess. This prowess propelled our nation to victory in both World Wars.
Abandoned Posts
Among the extensive archives within the “Abandoned” collection, my photographs of disused rail lines traversing the Midwest region constitute a substantial portion. The recent “Railfanning in Ohio” update delves into the histories of the Marietta and Cincinnati Railroad, Little Miami Railroad, and the Cincinnati & Muskingum Valley.
The Flemingsburg and Northern Railroad existed from the Louisville & Nashville Railroad at Flemingsburg Junction to Flemingsburg, Kentucky.
Cincinnati, Ohio can scratch off another storied and historical site, disguised under the veil of progress: the Friars’ Club.
In a recent excursion to the Big South Fork National Recreation Area, I embarked on a backpacking expedition during a pleasantly sunny weekend. As I traversed the rugged and remote trails, I encountered vestiges of a bygone era in railroad history.
This week’s foray into Cincinnati’s railroad legacy spotlights two bygone lines – the Little Miami Railroad and the Baltimore and Ohio Southwest Spring Grove Industrial Track. These corridors, now largely forgotten, were once integral arteries in the region’s transportation tapestry.
The Christian Moerlein Brewing Company announced today that part of the former Kauffman Brewing Company will be renovated to produce beer.
Beautiful, warm weather, coupled with explorations of various historical and abandoned structures, always beats off the winter blues.
On Sunday, March 28th, this writer embarked on an exploratory sojourn through the rural byways of Kentucky, accompanied by a trusted companion. Our objective was to document, through the lens of a camera, three sites that bear witness to the state’s multifaceted history: a tobacco processing facility in the throes of demolition, a venerable residential structure, and a former medical institution dedicated to combating the scourge of tuberculosis.
The Vernon Manor, constructed in 1924 and modeled after the Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, England, was one of the premier hotels in Cincinnati, Ohio.
In a move that can only be described as a grievous affront to our collective heritage, the Greenacres Foundation has set its sights on the historic Gamble Estate in Westwood, a western neighborhood of Cincinnati.
It’s a pretty sad situation when a city plans on downsizing to embody the future. For Detroit? Sure.