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.

Isolation Hospital: Gallery Update

Still knocking out my photos from 2009. This month I leave you with some new photographs of the Isolation Hospital. During my first visit I never got around to capturing any exterior photos of the hospital, so that was my main goal during this trip. Compared to the boring interior, the outside of this structure is quite impressive, from the intricate brick work to the proportional wings; it was quite appeasing to the eye. I only wish the beauty followed suit inside.

Lime Kilns

I first spotted this industrial ruin during a prior trip to a nearby abandoned mill. Having found myself in the general area again, I decided to make a quick stop by. Although not incredibly impressive, I enjoyed the time I spent here. The tall smokestack was the main focal point, however the cement shell buildings were quite fun to climb around; at the very least a nice break and change of scenery from the modern abandonments I have been poking around.