History and photography

Residences

Duncan Hall

Located south of Bloomfield, Kentucky, Duncan Hall was constructed in the mid-1850s. The stately two-story brick residence featured large, cavernous rooms before being abandoned in the early 1990s. A fire gutted the house in August 2009.

Gamble House

The Gamble House, located in the Cincinnati, Ohio neighborhood of Westwood, is located at 2918 Werk Road. The imposing 2 1/2-story residence, constructed in the Queen Anne style, was constructed by James N. Gamble on the site of his father's earlier dwelling. The historic residence could be potentially demolished within 120 days.

Garred House

Known as the Garred House, it was known as "the most commodious stone house in the Sandy Valley." The residence, along with a burial vault and a chapel, are listed on the National Register of Historic Places and are located south of Louisa, Kentucky.

Knox County Poorhouse

The Knox County Poorhouse was originally constructed for the less fortunate of Knox County, Ohio. It was built between the years of 1875 to 1877 and was one of the largest buildings in the county. It was purchased by the Mount Vernon Bible College in the 50's, then ultimately closed in the 1980's.

Warren County Orphan Asylum and Children's Home

The Warren County Orphan Asylum and Children's Home is located along Ohio State Route 63 (Shakertown Pike) west of Lebanon, Ohio. Noted as one of the county's historic landmarks, the building is in a state of deterioration and has been disused for years. It was later known as the Mary Haven Home for Boys.

William Tarr House

This imposing Federal-style house with Italianate trim has stood abandoned, along the side of a major highway, for a number of years. Water intrusion is quickening the deterioration of the interior, while the exterior is facing spalding bricks and loose framework.

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Carter, Kentucky residences

Located along Kentucky State Route 2 in Carter, Kentucky.

Cincinnati, Ohio residences

Various abandoned residences in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Frye House

Located along Lawrence County, Ohio Route 1, this two-story residence has since collapsed.

Kaut House

Located west of Greenup, Kentucky, this residence was demolished.

May-Moore Mansion

Located along West Virginia State Route 2 in Apple Grove, West Virginia.

Miscellaneous: Indiana

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Miscellaneous: Kentucky

Miscellaneous: Ohio

Miscellaneous: West Virginia

Random Farmhouse

Located along Lawrence County, Ohio Route 1, this was once a gorgeous farmhouse.