Bioinformatics Protein Laboratory

This laboratory and warehouse once served as the department of protein engineering for one of the worlds largest pharmaceutical companies. When jobs were subsidized and outsourced the building closed its doors. Many of the laboratories were stripped clean of any scientific equipment, however the basement area contained quite a few large machines. Construction trucks were parked outside, so I made sure to see everything I could, not knowing for sure if I'd be back.

Mountain View Lodge

The freezing temperature combined with the brutal winds proved to be difficult weather to shoot in. But despite the less than desirable climate we made our way through the small resort, stopping to see and photograph as much as we could before the weather forced us to turn back. Upon our exploration, the main commons area appeared to be in the process of restoration, however many of the cottages and guest rooms toward the back of the property were severely decayed and on the verge of collapse. The indoor pool room was quite unique, featuring a large geometric raised ceiling overlooking the chair filled pool.

Boonton Line

These vine entangled trains have been rotting into the ground for years. Many passenger cars sit abandoned on either side of an active rail line. Although empty and stripped clean, the decay was very interesting; ivy growing in through broken windows, paint peeling and cracking in intricate patterns, and warped wooden boards rotting into the snow below. Most of the trains appear to be LIRR passenger cars and there is a red wooden caboose at the end of the line. I've heard reports that the trains belong to the United Railroad Historical Society of NJ (URHS), if so just another example of rotting history.

South Middle School

This middle school closed in 1987, and has been almost entirely boarded up since. The art deco design, red brick, and many curves add to its unique character. Unfortunately just about everything inside has been abated, and today the school sits as an empty shell, littered with graffiti awaiting a new life. However there were a few interesting sites to be seen inside, including the auditorium, gymnasium, and cafeteria. Redevelopment plans have been thrown around numerous times, but nothing has been set in stone, and quite frankly probably never will.

Mural Psychiatric Center: Gallery Update

A number of new photographs taken from various trips to a fairly modern but very interesting psychiatric facility. Parts of the campus are still active, however many abandoned buildings remain, connected by a labyrinth of tunnels. Many buildings were empty and monotonous, however there were quite a few hidden gems, such as human brain samples, a spacious recreation building complete with theater and bowling alley, as well as boxes full of patient records.

1754 House

While driving down a backroad, out of the corner of my eye, I spotted a faded green house just rotting away. A few days later I returned prepared to explore and photograph the crumbling abode. Inside was a beautiful disaster, gaping holes ripped through the floors and ancient architecture rotted freely in complete darkness. The house was marked with the number 1754 on the front, and although I am not sure of the houses age or history, it may very well date back at least one hundred years.