Boldt Castle: The Architectural Marvel on Heart Island Nestled amidst the breathtaking Thousand Islands region of New York State, Boldt Castle stands as a majestic and awe-inspiring landmark that captures the hearts of countless visitors each year. Set upon the beautiful Heart Island in the town of Alexandria Bay, this architectural gem graces the shimmering waters of the Saint Lawrence
A large mausoleum sits crumbling in the Warren Union Cemetery in Warren, Ohio. Most would probably wonder to themselves how a mausoleum could even be abandoned in the first place. In this case, it can simply be put down to neglect; the fact that nobody wanted to take care of it, and it was left to rot, sitting victim to
While not entirely architecture related, being that this is not a historic building, nor an abandoned building of any sort, I wanted to share the story of Ohio’s Cornhenge. Delving into Dublin’s Cornhenge: A Celebration of Agricultural Roots Nestled in the heart of Dublin, Ohio, a very interesting, publicly funded art installation unfurls across the landscape, appropriately named “Field of
The Birth of a Vision: Big Bill Odor’s Journey to Oklahoma In the year 1892, William Harrison “Big Bill” Odor and his wife, Myra Eva (Keely) Odor, embarked on a new journey, making their way to the promising lands of Oklahoma. Four years later, in 1896, they acquired a sprawling 320-acre farmland; a canvas for their dreams. It was in
The Paramount, also recognized as the Best Western Paramount, stands as a once-glorious hotel nestled in the quaint Hamlet of Parksville, New York, just a stone’s throw away from the charming town of Liberty, New York. Now a hauntingly abandoned structure, the once-bustling resort fell to a devastating fire in October of the year 2000. The inferno ravaged the lobby,
Jacob Snyder’s Architectural Masterpiece: The Historic Shady Bend Manor The Shady Bend Manor in Ohio is a brilliant example of the Italianate architectural style during the 1800s. Designed by architect Jacob Snyder and built for John Hardy in 1874, this incredible home overlooks the town of Newcomerstown, Ohio. The 3,289-square-foot home sits on 4.4 acres, and features a circular driveway,
Exploring the Eerie Remains of a Once-Thriving Mini Golf Course in New York Last year, on a trip to New York with our main goal of visiting Boldt Castle, we stumbled into an abandoned mini golf. We arrived as the sun was setting, which gave us a perfect opportunity to capture some photos. From the front, it was difficult to
Wooster’s Timeless Treasure: The Historic David Q. Liggett House Nestled on 408 N. Bever Street in Wooster, Ohio, a magnificent wood-frame house stands proudly as a testament to the architectural and historical grandeur of the past. This prominent structure, known as the Liggett House, or Liggett-Freedlander House, with its intricate details and rich history, has earned its rightful place on
Dave Blum’s Vision: From Welder to Farmer to Sk8 Liborius Founder In the heart of St. Louis lies a testament to the power of creativity and unity: Sk8 Liborius. “Underserved, urban youth are the congregation now,” proclaimed Dave Blum, his voice echoing the sentiments of a new era. Once a welder whose deft hands had shaped the City Museum, and
The Traxler Mansion was built between 1910 and 1912 for Louis Traxler – a very successful and wealthy businessman who owned a mercantile company in Dayton. The family moved in in 1911, but construction would not be complete until the following year. The mansion was crafted in the French Chateauesque architectural style – the same style as the Biltmore house