Tag: Kentucky

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.

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.

In a narrative that juxtaposes the contrasting fates of two stately residences, we are presented with a poignant tale that encapsulates the fragility of our architectural heritage and the imperative to preserve it.

As the season of Halloween approaches, it is time to explore the annals of my favored derelict structures and allegedly haunted locales.

Over the past ten years since I started this website, many of the industrial sites that initially inspired me have undergone significant changes. From the once-active AK Steel Ashland Works to various cement companies, these places are either being demolished or restored at an astonishing pace.