Abandoned Places, Abandoned Buildings, Abandoned Sites
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30 Abandoned Places Across the United States That Send Shivers …
Aug 27, 2024 · The ghost town of Kennecott, Alaska, is located in Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve. Established in the early 1900s, it was once a booming copper mining town that was home to one of the richest copper mines in the world. While it saw growth and success in the first few decades of its existence, by the 1930s, the area’s copper ...
120-Year-Old Hidden Chamber Discovered Beneath Washington, …
Sep 27, 2024 · This discovery, whose opening was found beneath Jefferson Drive, reignited long-standing rumors of an underground system beneath Washington, DC ‘s iconic stretch of museums and memorials. The cistern, a round brick structure built in 1847 to store rainwater, has been sealed for over 120 years. The National Park Service (NPS) revealed the ...
The US Government Offered Free Room and Board In This Town
Aug 30, 2023 · Garnet, Montana is located in Granite County, 11 miles up Garnet Range Road. At an elevation of 6,000 feet, it’s surrounded by mountains and forests, making for a breathtaking sight. Spanning 134 acres, it features several buildings and …
The Abandoned Pilgrim State Hospital Was Once The World's …
May 17, 2024 · Pilgrim State Hospital, located in Brentwood, New York, was once a bustling hub of psychiatric care, established in the early 20th century and designed as a haven for those needing psychiatric help.
Picher, Oklahoma Is America’s Most Toxic Ghost Town
Sep 5, 2024 · A partially collapsed store in Picher, Oklahoma. (Photo Credit: MRHSfan / Flickr CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) The town played a crucial role during World Wars I and II, supplying more than half of the lead and zinc used in the war effort. The mining boom brought prosperity but also sowed the seeds of the town’s eventual downfall.
30+ Photos of Abandoned Olympic Venues That Were Left to Rot
Aug 9, 2024 · Countries pour billions of dollars into hosting the Olympic Games, building stadiums, accommodations and other venues for both the athletes and attendees.
Final Curtain Call – Abandoned Movie Theaters Around the World
Sep 4, 2024 · Designed by architect John W. Merrow, it featured opulent decor with lavish chandeliers, intricate plasterwork, and a seating capacity of over 2,800. However, as vaudeville declined and suburban movie theaters rose in popularity, Proctor’s struggled to adapt. It eventually closed in 1968 and was abandoned, its halls left to deteriorate until ...
The Medieval-Inspired and Derelict Dundas Castle In the Catskill ...
Nov 7, 2023 · Selling Dundas Castle for $47,000. In May 1949, Muriel Harmer Wurts-Dundas sold the castle to the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of the Masonic Order, after which it had several uses. Prior to this, it had been converted into a summer camp for children. Initially, the Masons wanted to create a home for the elderly and the poor, but this never came to ...
The Once-Abandoned ‘Wizard of Oz’ Theme Park
Sep 16, 2022 · The Land of Oz theme park in North Carolina was meant to be a magical place somewhere over the rainbow, but after a shaky start, break-ins, fires, and poor management, its doors were quickly shuttered. Sitting abandoned for 35 years, the park has recently been undergoing restoration in an attempt to bring the magic of Oz back to the public.