2015年9月4日 · Mills and smokestacks in Lowell, Massachusetts, considered by some historians to be the first real company town in the U.S. CORBIS. During the Industrial Revolution, company towns—communities built...

2023年9月28日 · An enormous factory from the late 1800s sits abandoned on Cleveland eastside. Originally owned by machinist John Walker, this massive factory located on what was once known as Waverly Ave...

In this article, we’ll delve into the fascinating histories of some of these forgotten sites, exploring what they reveal about our past and what they can teach us about the future. In the early to mid-20th century, factories were the heartbeats of many …

2024年9月26日 · These hidden sites tell tales of innovation, struggle, and progress. From abandoned steel mills in Pittsburgh to forgotten textile factories in Manchester, each location has a unique story. Exploring these places can feel like stepping back in time, offering a tangible connection to history.

2019年10月30日 · Hidden deep within New Jersey Pine Barrens is a massive graffiti wonderland. In its heyday, the Brooksbrae Brick Company had the ability to produce thousands of bricks a day, however, many doubt...

2018年2月28日 · A block away from the abandoned headquarters of Warner & Swasey Company lies the crumbling industrial compound built by The Cleveland Railway Co. In the late 1800s and early 1900s, street railways were a popular form of …

2020年11月26日 · In November, 1813, nine men met in the city of New York to sign an agreement, handwritten by Nicholas Low, to form the Ballston Spa Company for the manufacture of cotton, wool and linen fabrics. They pledged an initial capital of …

2015年5月4日 · An abandoned factory along the Mississippi coated by a giant mural. Centered within a labyrinth of aged factories, the Cotton Belt is a gritty, but beautiful monument to St. Louis' industrial...

2008年3月18日 · Abandoned Church and Boarding School. Torresdale, Pennsylvania: Eden Hall was once a proud French Gothic Revival church developed in the mid-1800s as part of an early boarding school complex including classrooms, dormitories, a library and a gymnasium – most of which were destroyed in a fire in the late 1970s. Unlike other abandonments ...

2020年5月22日 · From about the mid-1870s, the country was exploding with innovation and new industries that were unheard of decades prior. This revolution would shift the landscape and populations of the nation dramatically. Some examples …