History and photography

Railfanning in Ohio Part II (0)

There is something fascinating with exploring abandoned railroads. Whether it is the history that is within the physical and psychological connections with the rail line, or the communities that it impacted, or the industries that it served, these tracks were partially responsible for the industrialized growth of the United States and helped us win both World War I and World War II. And through consolidations and dismantlements due to the foreclosures, relentless highway industries, population shifts and the loss of our industrial heritage, many legacies of our railroad past remain in tatters.

Where to even begin with Railfanning in Ohio, Part II?

Old Taylor Distillery (0)

Old Taylor Distillery is a defunct distillery located south of Frankfort, Kentucky. Constructed by E.H. Taylor, Jr. in 1887, Old Taylor was known for a fine, quality product that was the first to produce one million cases of straight bourbon whiskey.

Gamble House battle sparks preservation interest (0)

The Gamble House’s saga is producing a heightened interest in historic preservation, according to today’s article, “Gamble House battle sparks preservation interest” in the Cincinnati Enquirer.
A wrecking ball can be a preservationist’s best friend.
Paul Muller knows that first hand. He’s the interim executive director of the Cincinnati Preservation Association.
Since the association got involved [...]

Exploring the Big South Fork railroads (3)

A few weekends ago, I made a trip down to the Big South Fork National Recreation Area to take up some backpacking on what turned out to be a most beautiful and sunny weekend. Hiking along many of the rugged and remote trails at Big South Fork, I stumbled across many aspects of forgotten railroading history. The Oneida & Western Railroad, for instance, is one of those interesting discoveries.

September 3, 2010 Weekly Wrapper (0)

The Abandoned Weekly Wrapper is brief digest of news regarding abandonments and historic properties for September 3, 2010.

Industrial towns on the edge (0)

America continues to lose its edge on manufacturing. In an article authored by Rick Hampson for USA TODAY, he explores the notion of several industrial communities that are “teetering on the edge” of massive population and job losses. Most are communities reliant on one major industry or service.
One of the major highlights of the article [...]