Abandoned

Our most treasured structures can deteriorate over time if they are not repaired. The Federal Historic Tax Credit (HTC) is the United States government’s largest investment in the historic preservation of all types of decaying buildings, from theaters to prisons to hotels. Since 1976, when the HTC was permanently enshrined in the federal tax code, […]

The abandoned whaling station at Leith Harbour in South Georgia, South Atlantic, appears to have been bombed. Rusted steel chimneys are strewn across the roads. For 39 years, a massive whaling ship has been stranded in Iceland’s Skapadalur Valley. The picturesque valley has gained notoriety in part because of this ghost ship, which adds charm

Longwood Mansion in Natchez in Mississippi, is the largest octagonal home in the United States. It is known for its unusual octagonal design and byzantine onion-shaped dome. Also, the contrast between the unfinished first and second floors are notable. Longwood is a National Historic Landmark. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic