save. Atlas Obscura is your guide to the world's hidden wonders. r/abandoned: Subreddit dedicated to abandoned places. They abandoned their homes when the U.S. government needed the land to build 149 concrete, igloo-style bunkers … 67% Upvoted. But with all seriousness though, this channel is of a local that does urban exploration. Share news, events, and thoughts with/about the Pittsburgh community. There are a few abandoned houses and larger buildings nearby too. The 13-mile stretch, shut down and abandoned in the 1960s, features two tunnels – Rays Hill Tunnel and Sideling Hill Tunnel. card classic compact. “Abandoned” or interesting Places to visit in western PA I’m currently planning a short day trip, and we are going to the abandoned PA turnpike, are there any other stops we can make that are within an hour or so of the abandoned turnpike, things that we can do without pre scheduling we just are stopping around and looking, with no malice intended. Hot New Top Rising. Perhaps the largest abandoned spot in Pennsylvania is an abandoned stretch of PA Turnpike. 1/3. But ruins are not confined to only the big city. Compiled by Jim Cheney | Special to PennLive . You will definitely get kicked out if they see you there, so don’t park near. There’s an abandoned cement factory in Penn Hills that’s pretty interesting. 433. Bunkers of Alvira | Credit: atlasobscura Villagers from the tiny town of Alvira in northcentral Pennsylvania are some of World War II’s unsung heroes. save. I was wondering if anyone knew of some cool, abandoned places to explore somewhat near Pittsburgh. I was wondering if anyone knew of some cool, abandoned places to explore somewhat near Pittsburgh. http://www.montourrr.com/, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast. Close • Posted by 15 minutes ago. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I’ve went there for my senior trip we are actually looking at Brownsville hospital right now since it seems to be a 45 min detour from the original trip, New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, More posts from the Pennsylvania community. Atlas Obscura is your guide to the world's hidden wonders. It's farther than you asked, ~2 hours away, but Centralia is Pennsylvania's hotspot (both literally and figuratively) of interesting abandoned places. Arguably, it is not completely deserted, as it has become a tourist destination. I figured exploring an abandoned building could bring a bit of excitement back into my life. On Blvd. Press J to jump to the feed. There are few things I enjoy more than legally exploring abandoned places in PA.Because of this, the Alvira Bunkers in Union County have long been on my list. He supposedly ran a cult at the church near the property and in the house according to documents. share. Ya it was pretty cool, a lot of it was in ruins. Unfortunately it’s become more of a smoke spot. I think it was actually a car dealership. 433. 16 comments. Has some really awesome graffiti on the buildings and what not. These Abandoned Places In Michigan Are Disturbing Yet Somehow Beautiful. Abandoned Places in Western PA? There's an abandoned parking garage in Oakland right next to the Sunoco, has a beautiful view of the city. Some good abandoned places to explore. share. share. 84% Upvoted. 3 comments. After exploring the abandoned stretch of the PA Turnpike, head to the former Brownsville General Hospital that, after shutting down in 1965, received a new lease on life when it reopened as the Brownsville Golden Age Nursing Home. Community curated front page of Pittsburgh's place on the internet. A home for rusted, ruined and forgotten relics found in Pennsylvania. This thread is archived. The Alvira Bunkers are all that remains of a World War II-era military depot that was located in central Pennsylvania. I’ve gone to the Carrie Furnace, St Peters and Paul Church, and the Brownsville General Hospital. Abandoned places in Pa. that you can visit. 533. New comments cannot be … Discover 18 abandoned places in Pennsylvania. Abandoned Places is a fascinating look at dereliction. Some good abandoned places to explore. They started tearing down massive portions about 7 years ago. Shenango China Company was started in 1901, and opened a location in New Castle, Pa. in 1912. No doubt, Detroit takes the trophy for urban abandonment. Prior to that it was like a small abandoned city back there. I know its not a place you can really go anymore, but I thought you'd be interested in the photos. We used to go here in high school circa 1998. The Warden Mine, a bituminous coal mine located in the Douglas Hollow area of Elizabeth Township, PA, opened in 1925 and closed in July of 1954. The legend of Green Man's Tunnel is popular folklore in western PA. Like many of these sorts of stories, there are many variations. hide. Posted by 7 days ago. The former hospital and nursing home sits abandoned … Photos. Join. I'm curious to know how much of the site is left. share. IIRC there was some tax delinquency and everyone who worked there just up and left. You can also climb to the top of the silos. Ah, the nostalgic feeling of walking through a dead mall. Ashley / Huber Breaker (Blue Coal) in Ashley. Abandoned house complete with Honda Civic in Nagoya, … The site operated for 79 years until it was closed in 1991. 33 comments. Over time the junkies tore out all the walls for scrap metal, the place looked like something out of a horror movie. I’m currently planning a short day trip, and we are going to the abandoned PA turnpike, are there any other stops we can make that are within an hour or so of the abandoned turnpike, things that we can do without pre scheduling we just are stopping around and looking, with no malice intended. Rev Fred Drummond lived in this house 30 years ago. Our search engine has helped millions of people scout out thousands of locations across the world, from derelict buildings to abandoned theme parks.. Abandoned, Old or Interesting Places - Eastern PA. 31K likes. Some 70,000 properties are vacant and in various states of decay. Posted by 6 months ago. The most popular places Green Man's Tunnel in South Park Township along Piney Fork Rd. Press J to jump to the feed. Discover 11 abandoned places in Massachusetts. Abandoned, Old & Interesting Places - Western PA It is an abandoned railroad tunnel, which is now used by the township for winter salt storage. Abandoned, Old & Interesting Places - Western PA is at Presque Isle State Park. Photos. Janine Pendleton has travelled through Pennsylvania, discovering abandoned and decaying objects and structures. Where to find. This thread is archived. Abandoned Places in Pennsylvania ... Western Center in Canonsburg. Archived. Abandoned, Old & Interesting Places - Western PA. 156K likes. 2. Not too many people like giving up their spots. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. The crumbling, burnt-out buildings intrigue artists and photographers worldwide to venture into these gutted landmarks. The what is left of Montour Railroad has some cool places. 7.5K likes. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. of the Allies? I was there in June. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Rumors all were talked about from this place. As always, "take only pictures, leave only footprints". Can you give me any more details on the location of it? I can share some pictures if you would like. Eden Hall Chapel in Torresdale. report. The construction of the Presque Isle Lighthouse, nicknamed “The Flash Light,” began in September of 1872 and was completed in July of 1873 at the cost of $15,000. save hide report. Any places would be greatly appreciated! User account menu. The dilapidated Belvedere Hotel along Route 66 in Oklahoma Borough could collapse anytime, spilling debris onto the road and perhaps beyond, local officials are warning. I did go through here as a teenager and was adequately spooked. The abandoned PA Turnpike is popular with hikers and bikers. Hotel Sterling in Wilkes-Barre. Abandoned in Pennsylvania. Another almost abandoned yet famous spot in Pennsylvania is Centralia. Monsour hospital was a great place to snoop around. Close. Rising. No litany of abandoned places in Pennsylvania would be complete without mention of one of the largest and first modern prisons in America. His leaders have also been recently involved in a child molestation case at the church that been going on for years and still is going on. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Log In Sign Up. It was a big problem because everyone's medical records were still in the basement. The nursing home, however, came under federal and state scrutiny for serious violations and closed down in 1985. Posted by 2 hours ago. This circa 2000 PlayStation game is probably the reason why I’m drawn to them today. It's been abandoned for as long as I can remember (25+ years)...I'm surprised it hasnt been torn down for condos yet. https://www.facebook.com/Abandoned-Old-Interesting-Places-Western-PA-237114536307967/. Abandoned r/ abandoned. All the beds, equipment, ect was still there, nothing sold or moved. Cookies help us deliver our Services. Evidence of homeless people here and there, rooms that were half burnt out from fires, syringes and needles laying about, just not a homey feeling place. Crashed my drone inside of here. York County Prison in York. Hot New Top. card. hide. Armorcast (Birdsboro Steel Foundry and Machine Co) in Birdsboro. Super creepy but it recently got demolished. Fortunately nothing major, just some dust getting into the housing. Abandoned Places - Northridge Mall (flew drone around mall) ... PA, 1980. Credit: Haddonfield United FB group. Please share your finds. I’ve had the epiphany that I spend too much time indoors (you could say I did it before it was cool). Any places would be greatly appreciated! Don't Edit. 18 comments. 9 8 89. Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia . The Pennsylvania subreddit is a place to find news that affects residents in every part of the Commonwealth. 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