Tag: Ohio

November 17, 2010 / Explorations
October 19, 2010 / Explorations
September 1, 2010 / Explorations

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.

August 13, 2010 / Explorations

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.

May 23, 2010 / Explorations
April 20, 2010 / Explorations

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.

April 16, 2010 / News
April 13, 2010 / News
March 30, 2010 / Explorations

Beautiful, warm weather, coupled with explorations of various historical and abandoned structures, always beats off the winter blues.

March 30, 2010 / Explorations

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.

March 4, 2010 / Events
March 3, 2010 / Explorations

The Vernon Manor, constructed in 1924 and modeled after the Hatfield House in Hertfordshire, England, was one of the premier hotels in Cincinnati, Ohio.

March 2, 2010 / News
February 25, 2010 / News

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.

January 1, 2010 / Explorations
November 25, 2009 / Explorations
October 30, 2009 / Other

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

October 23, 2009 / Explorations

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.