So often, we get caught up in the idea of history being measured in centuries when so much has already happened in this century. 21st Century Long Island will appeal...
In Desolation and Decay of Maine, Crystal Eastman shares fascinating treasures found in Maine’s forests. Born an only child in Maine, she was curious and always asking questions. After spending...
At what point does a house become a home? Is it simply when we familiarize ourselves with it? Perhaps it's more profound than that. In truth, a house becomes a...
The Norfolk Southern Railway, formed by the merger of the Norfolk & Western and Southern Railways in 1982, has been known since its inception for the black and white/monochrome livery...
Have you ever come across an abandoned house with broken windows and creeping vines as you drove through town? Or an abandoned gas station with rusty pumps out front that...
Embark on a nostalgic and enlightening journey through Vanishing America: A Journey Through the Forgotten Relics of Route 66, authored by Justin Tedford. Delve into the disappearing landmarks of Route...
Step into a hidden world as NOLADEEJ invites you on a journey through the forgotten, decaying corners of the New Orleans area. Since 2016, NOLADEEJ has been captivated by these...
New England's story and history is best on display inside its burial grounds. Exploring the customs and cultures of the region's past helps showcase the importance of New England to...
Delve into the rich history of Idaho's mining legacy with Howard Frisk's Abandoned Mines of Eastern Idaho. Take a captivating journey through time and unravel the stories behind these once-thriving...
The story of the role played by streetcars in the development of Northeast Portland, Oregon begins in 1888, when rails were laid northward through virgin timber and bottomland towards the...
The cemeteries of Southwest Virginia have a fascinating combination of culture, heritage, and history. The memorials present a mix of carved art and beautifully written epithets. There are memorials to...
Traces the history of the Stourbridge Lion, America’s first steam locomotive, and the railroads shaping northeastern Pennsylvania’s Stourbridge Line. Stourbridge Lion to the Stourbridge Line begins with the Stourbridge Lion,...
A photographic and historical journey through Eastern Idaho’s abandoned boomtowns, revealing their vibrant past and haunting present. Come on a captivating journey through the remote territories of Idaho in Howard...
A photographic journey through the storied past and present of the iconic New York City subway system. While not the nation’s first subway (that honor goes to Boston), the New...
New Orleans’ French Quarter blends Creole architecture, jazz, cuisine, and centuries of rich, living history. The French Quarter, often referred to as the Vieux Carré, stands as the oldest neighborhood...
Bodie, California’s iconic ghost town, preserves hauntingly authentic remnants of frontier life in timeless decay. In the remote reaches of California’s High Sierras lie the substantial remains of an outpost...
A vivid journey through Idaho’s forgotten mining towns, blending history, photography, and the lure of lost treasure. Begin your adventure through the hidden treasures of Idaho's rugged mountain landscapes with...
Fifty thousand soldiers died at Gettysburg, the largest and most horrific battle of the Civil War. These men long to have their stories heard, to know they are not forgotten,...
When the state of Ohio is brought up in conversation of railroad enthusiasts, the immediate connection made is that of Ohio’s railroad hotspots. Little towns across the state happen to...
Follows Edward Stanley’s 1824–25 journey through North America, a formative tour that profoundly shaped his political ideals. In July 1824, Edward Geoffrey Smith Stanley arrived in New York City at...
Faith and Ruin: Exploring the Abandoned Churches of Texas invites readers on a haunting journey through the forgotten sanctuaries of the Lone Star State. Written by Adriana Perez, this captivating...
Stretching nearly 2,100 miles along the Atlantic Ocean, America’s eastern coastline is shared by only fourteen states—New Jersey among them. Of its 564 municipalities, only a select few touch the...
Two young brothers chronicle their 1852 wagon train journey to California, capturing hardships, discoveries, and enduring legacies. In Journal Across the Plains, 1852: The Brothers Verdenal, Missouri to California, pre-teen...
A Pittsburgh steel heiress, a world-renowned artist, and a Chinese Bishop on the run from communist authorities cross paths due to a set of spellbinding circumstances put in motion more...
One of the oldest cities west of the Appalachian Mountain Range, Louisville, Kentucky, was founded in 1778 by George Rodgers Clark, who named the city after King Louis XVI. Louisville...
Amid the depths of the Great Depression, President Franklin Roosevelt formulated a bold plan for putting millions of unemployed Americans to work and restoring the nation's public lands. Between 1933...
Many are familiar of the tale The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, where the spirit of the Headless Horseman chases Ichabod Crane through the hollow after a party...
The Erie Canal jump-started development of the Rochester, New York, region in the early 1800s. In 1838, the City of Rochester created the nation’s first municipal garden cemetery. Buried Rochester...
Since its inception, Philadelphia has created spaces for its dead. Some still exist, but many are gone or have been neglected and teeter on the edge of oblivion. Between 1850...
Shaconage, meaning "land of blue smoke" in Cherokee, is a fitting name for the Great Smoky Mountains, among the oldest mountains in the world. Straddling the North Carolina-Tennessee border, this...
From the seacoast to the White Mountains to the Great North Woods, New Hampshire burial grounds vary from urban park-like cemeteries to simple family plots. One might find a single...
Take a journey to Eastern Connecticut, where remnants of colonial homesteads mingle with the crumbling towers of once-thriving mills and factories. This book shines a light on the abandoned history...
More Moments in Marin History: Familiar Tales and Untold Stories, Volume II is a collection of historical photographs and accompanying articles that first appeared in the Marin Independent Journal newspaper....
Detroit Revealed: Another Look at the Motor City revisits the city to highlight more unseen and wonderful gems that are sure to charm the visitor. Found when working the road...
In 2001, the unthinkable happened when Bethlehem Steel declared bankruptcy after nearly a century and a half of making iron and steel for bridges, buildings, dams, railroad rail, ships, armor...
In his first book, Forgotten Virginia, Sean Toler photographically documented many of the abandoned places he’d been capturing on camera for nearly a decade. In the years since the publishing...
