Wheatsworth Mill

The original Wheatsworth Mill was founded sometime in the late 1800's as only a small grist and saw mill and was powered entirely from the Wallkill River, that flows beneath. As product demand increased so did the size of the mill, many new buildings were added on and newer technology was implemented. Later the National Biscuit Company better know as Nabisco, purchased the mill. Today however the mill sits abandoned, drowning in the river that once supplied it with power. It's glory is now tarnished by graffiti and mother nature.

St. Anger's Abbey

Founded on March 15 1924, this abbey's original purpose was to recruit and train American men to help carry out the monastic and missionary traditions. Later on the abbey was used as a retreat house for spiritual renewal. Today the abbey sits vacant awaiting a new use. Word has it that by years end the abbey will be renovated and turned into low-income housing. Despite the fairly boring interior, the abbey was a fun place to explore. Any abandoned building with comfortable chairs is a winner in my book.

Tocks Island

A small selection of the vast amount of houses left vacant due to the government seize of land in the 1960's. After the flood of 1955 which caused several deaths and extensive damage to the Delaware River basin, the United States government purchased the land in-order to build a massive dam to keep the river from overflowing. However like most government plans, the project was put on hold and finally de-authorized in 2002. Today the land remains as a recreation area, many of the buildings remain vacant having not seen human inhabitants in decades.

Water Treatment Facility

A historic water treatment facility containing buildings dating back to 1898! Lots too see and explore, the oldest and main structure contained a monstrous water pump, complete with a beautiful view of the pipe maze below. The new and more modern building was a playground full of control panels and buttons, it also contained the carbon filtration system. There has been thought put into preserving this historic building, however it seems no effort has been put into action yet.

La Casa Roja

A quaint little abandoned house stuck in the 1970's. Everything was left behind by the past owners, and by everything I do mean everything! There was so much junk inside that it was basically impossible for me to set up my tripod and get any decent interior photos. I figured no problem, the place was close enough that I would just return in a few days with a mini-tripod. Well as it turns out, things didn't quite work to plan.

Mural Psychiatric Center

Dozens of buildings sit abandoned amongst a still very active psychiatric hospital. There were so many buildings to see, but with time not on my side I had to make the best out of it. Seeing the murals painted by the children who once inhabited the hospital was really interesting, a lot of time must have went into the paintings. Many of the buildings were empty, except for paint chips which accumulated like snow on the otherwise bare floors, but it was still a fun trip, and I definitally have to return eventually.

Greystone Psychiatric Hospital Needs Your Help!

The State of New Jersey is considering selling 130 surplus acres on the property of the Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital. This includes the historic Kirkbride Building, the former main hospital.

If you would like to help in preserving the history of Greystone, please pay a visit to www.preservegreystone.org Here you can find information on how to help out and you can download a petition to send out.