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Louisville, Kentucky's cemeteries starkly illustrate the city's socioeconomic divides, revealing a history of disparity through their headstones and monuments. The history-rich city of Louisville, Kentucky, offers stunning examples of haves...

When Wichita was founded in 1870, death was already a frequent occurrence here. The city's first official cemetery was established that same year. In the two decades that followed Wichita's...

A gripping exploration of California's infamous true crime stories, from unsolved murders to daring prison escapes, revealing a dark history of deception, violence, and tragedy. From California’s mountain peaks to...

Welcome to the gothic tales of the Hudson Valley, where infamous ghosts and legends await. Take a journey through the dark and chilling past of some of the most popular...

Historian and paranormal investigator Greg Caggiano explores the rich history and ghostly legends of New Jersey's Bayshore. There is perhaps no area of New Jersey richer in history than the...

A rich history of Martha's Vineyard through photographs taken over 100 years apart highlighting the island's changes. This book is written especially for those who wish to visit Martha’s Vineyard...

Established in 1926, the Colorado Springs Airport—through a lease between the City of Colorado Springs and the War Department—became the nucleus of the Colorado Springs Army Air Base, providing training...

A clever collaboration between potter, Herman C. Cole, and artist and entrepreneur, Anna M. Graham, led to the creation of Hillside Pottery in 1927. Located along the banks of the...

Fred Harvey's Indian Detours guided travelers through the Southwest, showcasing scenic and cultural wonders from 1926-1968. The Fred Harvey Company had been serving guests in the American Southwest for nearly...

Viewing SEPTA'S Rail Heritage began with the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) acquiring the Philadelphia Transportation Company in 1968 followed by acquiring Philadelphia Suburban Transportation Company in 1970, and taking...

This book follows in the footsteps of Springfield: An Intimate Portrait, which arrived on bookshelves in 2020 and proved to be a popular read, despite its debut during the Covid...

Abandoned Milwaukee: If Walls Could Speak unveils the hidden stories of Milwaukee’s abandoned landmarks through evocative photography and compelling narratives. From the eerie silence of Northridge Mall to the forsaken...

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...

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...

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...

Explore Idaho’s forgotten past through stunning photographs of ghost towns, abandoned mines, and crumbling buildings, blending history and legend. Our world is full of abandoned places—crumbling structures and rotting buildings...

Captures haunting images of derelict vessels, symbolizing the broken dreams of leisure and loss. Far and away, there are more recreational craft registered in Florida than any other single state....

Before Colorado became a state in 1876, the railroad had already made inroads into the Territory. In fact, the first rails were laid in Colorado in 1867 when the Union...

The Pillsbury Flour Mill in Springfield, Illinois, operated between 1930 and 2001. What began as a flour mill expanded into prepared mixes, artificial sweeteners, and convenience food products during the...

Abandoned North Mississippi is the fourth and final installment in the Abandoned Mississippi series by Jason Lykins, bringing his statewide exploration to a powerful close. In this volume, Lykins turns...

Casey Fredette takes you to the graveyards and burial places of one of Florida's final untapped areas, the Forgotten Coastline. This last expanse of Old Florida is standing strong against...

Reading and Northern Railroad Heritage begins with the predecessor railroads in northeastern Pennsylvania including Reading Company, Pennsylvania Railroad Schuylkill Branch, Central Railroad of New Jersey in Pennsylvania, Lehigh & New...

One of America’s oldest communities, Quincy has been renowned through time for both its people and its natural resources. Both John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams served the...

Weak maritime nations have always sought to augment the strength of their coastal defenses and navies by the use of "diabolical" contrivances for destroying an invader's ships. The history of...

Since the notoriously inescapable prison opened in 1934, Alcatraz has loomed large in America’s vision of itself—and in the world’s imagination of America. The subject of dozens of books, films,...

New Jersey is filled with places we pass every day without truly understanding the role they played in our state’s past. Standing along busy roads, tucked away in small towns,...

Buried Kauai, Hawaii: Death in Paradise offers an opportunity for those on and off the island to explore some of its sacred burial sites. The Hawaiian Islands continue to be notable...

Step back in time to the forgotten resorts of the Catskill Mountains. Discover the stories, memories, and haunting beauty of a bygone era before nature reclaims it.Deep in the heart...

From fast freights to Amtrak, explore the resilient, active rail networks of Oregon and Washington. See the stunning photojournalism of D.C. Jesse Burkhardt!The Unabandoned Routes: Pacific Northwest Railroads serves as...

Discover the forgotten railroad history of Ohio's Hanging Rock Region. Explore the lost stations, bridges, and tunnels that fueled the iron and coal boom.This book focuses on the Hanging Rock...

Explore the visual history of the Ellis Island Hospitals. Discover the forgotten corridors where millions of immigrants faced their final medical inspection.Imagine walking the decaying hallways of a hospital that...