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Old Building – Modena Ghost Town – Utah

December 27, 2024 0 Comments

Old Building - Modena Ghost Town - Utah

Modena, Utah, is a ghost town located in Iron County in the southwestern part of the state. Established in the late 19th century as a railroad town, Modena was once a bustling hub for shipping livestock and goods along the Nevada Southern Railway, later part of the Union Pacific Railroad.

Today, Modena is known for its quiet, rustic charm and historical remnants of its past, including old buildings, a historic water tower, and other structures that reflect its origins. Surrounded by the scenic desert landscape characteristic of southwestern Utah, the area attracts history enthusiasts, photographers, and those seeking a peaceful retreat.

While Modena has a small population and limited amenities, its proximity to other attractions in Iron County makes it an interesting stop for travelers exploring the region. The town serves as a reminder of Utah’s rich railroad and pioneer history.

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Burned Out Building in Louisville, Kentucky

July 20, 2024 0 Comments

Burned Out Building in Louisville, Kentucky

An abandoned and burned out building that caught fire in downtown Louisville. This view caught my eye, because it captures just how close urban decay and abandonment can be to another section of the city that is very modern and well maintained. The large skyscraper behind the burned out building is part of a large medical arts complex that spans multiple city blocks and contains many of the city’s and state’s largest hospitals and most advanced medical facilities.

This building stood in this condition for at least a year, and may still be there today.

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Saltair Train Car 502 – Great Salt Lake – Utah

February 18, 2023 0 Comments

Saltair Train Car 502 - Great Salt Lake - Utah

The abandoned Salt Lake Garfield & Western Railroad Car 502 sits on in the desert grasslands that surround the Great Salt Lake outside of Salt Lake City, Utah. Also known as the Saltair Train, in its heyday, the train car ferried passengers back and forth between the old Saltair resort that stands on the edge of the lake.

Beginning in 1893, the Saltair Resort went through at least 3 different incarnations. The latest one, began with the construction of new facility out of an old military hanger in 1981. However the unpredictable water levels of the Great Salt Lake which went from flooding the new building shortly after it opened, to leaving the venue a significant distance from the edge of the lake, caused the resort to be abandoned for much of the last four decades. But in recent times, it has become a location for smaller, independent music concerts.

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