Abandoned House

When a house has been abandoned, Joyce Carol Oates writes, you can be sure there’s a sad story.

David McDonald Photography

There’s something so eerie and breathtaking about the places that haven’t seen a human for longer than they can remember. Sadly, in our increasingly urbanized world, there are not many corners left like this.

Here's what Barstow looks like today. Prepare yourself - this is what a ghost town truly looks like.

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Ryan Koopmans traveled through an area once known as the Russian Riviera to capture the haunting beauty of a bygone era

In the tapestry of architectural styles draping our countryside, few threads are as romantic as those woven within the Gothic tradition. Each thread is a story, and every weave is a legend. Beyond the mists of time, the whispering winds of the past, to which we must venture, stands that Gothic farmhouse: an enigmatic beauty…

Erie, PA decay, abandonments, and love. Submissions encouraged with attribution

Our fascination with architecture runs deep. We pay attention to the structures around us because of the way it shapes our experiences and tells stories about the culture. To really understand our environment, we can explore cities by strolling down the main streets and learning about history by admiring famous landmarks. For some of us, however, the view from the bottom and from a safe distance is simply not enough.

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The former Japanese Navy Fongshan Communication Centre in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, features some elements that are unusual for an abandoned location.