After only a year of being in business, a fire broke out and destroyed their entire establishment. All that was saved from the blaze was one piano.

Construction of Laurelton State Village began in 1914, with the first cottage opening in 1917 with 36 residents. The institution was the first of its kind.

Built in 1892, construction on the Hitzrot House was done mostly by locals of McKeesport. What really makes this home unique is its interesting history.

Once almost abandoned and forgotten, this amusement park is coming back to life as it goes into its 128th year of operation.

Among other great artists, Mary Cardwell and the NNOC were responsible for training Robert McFerrin in his musical endeavors.

The large nuclear accelerator was operated by the Westinghouse Electric Corporation’s research facility, and can be noted as a staple of the atomic age.

As religion fades away from society, so too do these architecturally grand structures. Following a decline of members, Our Lady Help was abandoned.

Spanning 13 miles, a former Pennsylvania turnpike now sits abandoned. Pavement cracks and crumbles as overgrowth takes over what was once a main route of travel for people wanting to quickly pass through 7 different mountains.

Finally, we had reached a room upstairs with just enough daylight remaining to see. Thousands upon thousands of molds and dishes remained placed along shelves lining the factory floor in all directions. I could hear the rain falling outside the partially open window as I stared across the dusty room.

Situated on 339 acres just east of the Allegheny National Forest, the Kinzua Bridge State Park is surely a unique sight to see. The park was even chosen by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources as one of the “25 Must-See Pennsylvania State Parks.” I mean, it’s not incredibly often that you get to wander ruins of this