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Photography & Stories of Forgotten Places
Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color

Thomas Day: Master Craftsman and Free Man of Color

No craftsman of their day left a more indelible mark on North Carolina than Thomas Day, whose personal story is as fascinating as his skill as a woodworker.

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Ruins of The Burning Raids of 1864

Ruins of The Burning Raids of 1864

Built in the 1840s, the mill ruins left here are the last reminder of the Burning Raids of 1864.

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Abandoned Georgia Asylum Has Hopes For The Future

Abandoned Georgia Asylum Has Hopes For The Future

This campus was once the largest facility in the United States for the treatment of mental illness. Today, it’s empty but there are hopes to restore it.

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For Sale | Historic Virginia Home With One-Of-A-Kind Details

For Sale | Historic Virginia Home With One-Of-A-Kind Details

This Virginia home was added to over time, creating a one-of-a-kind house that is currently for sale.

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Antebellum Alabama Plantation in Ruins

Antebellum Alabama Plantation in Ruins

The ruins of Elm Bluff hold the story of Alabama’s earliest settlers and the people who came to be enslaved here.

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Antebellum Home in Danger of Demolition

Antebellum Home in Danger of Demolition

This massive home started as a modest log cabin and was the first permanent structure in the village. Today, it sits empty and in danger of being demolished.

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All That Remains of Powelton Village

All That Remains of Powelton Village

This sleepy crossroads in rural Georgia used to be an important town along well-traveled travel routes. But today, very little remains of the community.

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For Sale | Historic House and Tavern in North Carolina

For Sale | Historic House and Tavern in North Carolina

This historic home and tavern in North Carolina dates to 1804 and undoubtedly holds some fascinating tales. And although its been empty for years, it might have another chance if a willing preservationist steps up!

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Crossroads Farmhouse Condemned in Georgia

Crossroads Farmhouse Condemned in Georgia

This farmhouse in Georgia started out as a log cabin in the 1850s, growing over time to accommodate an important local family.

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Antebellum Cottage in North Carolina To Be Rehabilitated

Antebellum Cottage in North Carolina To Be Rehabilitated

Built in 1850, this antebellum cottage is for sale in a small North Carolina town with a fascinating story.

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