Explore TRW Inc.’s remarkable journey from a Cleveland startup to a global leader in automotive, aerospace, and electronics, leaving an enduring legacy.

Uncover the rich industrial history of Pennsylvania by exploring the abandoned Dixie Cup factory and other interesting abandoned places. Discover a past era.

The Genesis of Fisher Body The Fisher Brothers’ Detroit Journey In the early years of the 20th century, a remarkable tale unfolded in Detroit, a city pulsating with the promise of innovation. It all began in 1904 and 1905 when two brothers, the elder statesmen of the Fisher clan, Fred and Charles, embarked on a journey to the Motor City.

Larry’s Truck & Electric Located in the heart of McDonald, Ohio, Larry’s Truck & Electric (LTEX) is a must-visit spot for any railway enthusiast. A casual glance at the dead lines reveals an impressive collection of used locomotives, reflecting the rich tapestry of America’s railroading heritage. Here, you’ll find an array of interesting units, each with its unique history. Among

For more than 100 years, Acme-Cleveland Corp. led the industry in machine tools. These tools are used by manufacturers to shape metal into usable parts. In the 1980s, the industry saw a sharp decline in the demand for these tools, and the company transitioned to a high-tech firm, decreasing their overall size and focusing on telecommunications and industrial sensors. As

I first visited…or should I say, I first had an actual chance to explore the Packard Plant without running into trouble (at least in Detroit) in 2014. The first two attempts made at exploring here in previous years had ended quite unfavorably for my friends and I. The first time, upon seeing a car’s windows being smashed and the car

Since 2007, the plant has sat empty, and it’s unsure what the future holds, if anything for this massive relic of the once-thriving US steel industry.

One of the greatest bakeries in US history was shut down in 1992.

Among the very impressive list of things invented in Cleveland is the famous over-the-counter ointment known as Musterole.

AMC – A crumbling beacon of times when Detroit was the heart of the US automotive industry