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Arthur Kill Road abruptly veers to the right at Kreischer Street and splits into a maze of dead ends that are surrounded by marshes and woodlands. The path curves towards Charleston, Staten Island, a practical industrial area prone to irrational outbursts. Stalls and shooting ranges coexist in this area with ghostly houses and sunken ships. … Read more

A crumbling hospital from the 1850s on Roosevelt Island. FEW DISEASES HAVE HAD A greater impact on the history of human civilization than smallpox The bubonic plague certainly wins for its baroque presentation. Malaria and HIV are concurrent with our times and thus feel more real. But smallpox takes the contamination cake. It has been around … Read more

These pictures of a decaying farmhouse stuck in a timewarp offer an eerie glimpse of life in the early 20th century. Newspapers from 1811, dozens of stopped clocks, a half-smoked pipe and the owner’s shoes left by his bed were some of the haunting scenes at the property in Cookstown, County Tyrone, in Northern Ireland. … Read more

Abandoned House Next Door? Share the address below.     Abandoned houses are problematic for any neighborhood. Whether you live next door and are concerned about the effect of that home on your property value, or you’re worried the abandoned property could attract crime into your neighborhood, it’s true that abandoned houses don’t do anyone much good. … Read more

Abandoned houses in Detroit. Photo: Patrick Gorski/NurPhoto via Getty Images  The outcry over affordable housing shortages in America’s fastest-growing cities masks an equally devastating problem: persistently high rates of vacant and blighted housing in cities of all sizes. Why it matters: Vacant housing spiked across the country after the foreclosure crisis of the late 2000s. While … Read more

Deep within the heart of an ancient forest, where the trees stood tall and their canopies formed a natural tapestry that blocked out the sun, there existed a mysterious and long-forgotten house This abandoned dwelling, hidden away from the well-trodden paths, seemed like a secret of the woods, known only to the whispering leaves and … Read more

Dona Chica Castle, or Castelo da Dona Chica in Portuguese, is a neo-romantic castle or residence situated in the civil parish of Palmeira, within the municipality of Braga in northern Portugal. The initial design of the castle was crafted by Ernesto Korrodi, but due to insufficient funds in the early stages of the project, ownership … Read more

One of several mansions in Newark that were built in the late 19th century for wealthy beer barons, the Kastner Mansion was built for brewery owner Franz J. Kastner. This brick and brownstone building is significant for its use of the Chateauesque style, a unique choice in New Jersey, and its importance to the city’s … Read more

Nestled in the heart of Afton, Minnesota, the Cushing Hotel stands as a living testament to the town’s rich history. Established in 1867, this historic hotel has played a pivotal role in the development of Afton, catering to the needs of railroad workers, lumbermen, and travelers alike. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places … Read more

Orava Castle (Oravský hrad) is a well-known castle located in Oravský Podzámok, Slovakia. It is situated on a high rock above the Orava River in the Orava region. Here are some key features and information about Orava Castle: History: Orava Castle has a long and storied history, with origins dating back to the 13th century. Over … Read more