Abandoned Places, Abandoned Buildings, Abandoned Sites
Nov 6, 2024 · New York’s Historic Hudson River State Hospital Has Been Decimated By Fires. Explore the haunting beauty of forgotten history on Abandoned Spaces, where we showcase a captivating collection of historical sites, abandoned buildings, and landmarks frozen in time. Immerse yourself in the stories of the past as we uncover the mysterious allure of ...
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 ...
SS America Wreck: The Historic Shipwreck that beached the Once …
Nov 2, 2022 · Photo Credit: SimonPepper / Wikimedia Commons CC BY-SA 3.0. The SS America was laid down in August 1938 in Newport News, Virginia.Constructed by the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, the vessel was one of the few ocean liners at the time to feature an interior designed by women. With the aim of creating a more sophisticated and lighthearted atmosphere, the decision was made 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.
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 …
An Environmental Disaster Turned Times Beach, Missouri Into a …
Oct 3, 2024 · In the early 1980s, Times Beach, Missouri, a small town along the banks of the Meramec River, became the epicenter of one of the most alarming environmental disasters in American history. What began as a routine attempt to control dust on the area’s dirt roads turned into a toxic catastrophe when it was discovered that the oil used for ...
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 ...
Abandoned US Military Bases in Vietnam: 5 US Air Force and …
Jul 8, 2017 · The Museum at Khe Sanh Combat Base – Author: L’homme venteux – CC BY-SA 3.0 Bien Hoa Air Base. Bien Hoa Air Base is a military airfield located in South-Central southern Vietnam, about 16 miles (25 km) from Saigon, near the city of Biên Hòa.
Joyland: A Once-Thriving Amusement Park That Now Sits Open To …
Apr 28, 2022 · Joyland closed its doors in 2004, largely due to financial troubles. There was a renewed interest in the park two years later in 2006 when a Seattle-based firm leased it with plans to restore and open different sections. However, that never ended up happening. Joyland has stood empty and unkept since 2004.
SS United States: The Decaying Ocean Liner That Once Played …
Aug 20, 2024 · Photo Credit: Hannah Yoon / Bloomberg / Getty Images While there was the possibility that the SS United States could be called to serve in conflict, the vessel was an ocean liner, which meant there was a focus on making it as comfortable and appealing to guests as possible. Her interior was impressive, offering a mix of luxury and comfort, and the use of glass, metal and fibreglass created a ...