Abandoned Places – Madison Wander (Apr 09)
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jjmaccrimmonIn late April, between the many storms that hit the region, we went out on several wanders to see what we could. Along a major thoroughfare were several sites points out to us by friends so off we went.
The Farm
After wandering through the overgrown and virtual gardens that were the yard of the farm, we wandered into the open and almost welcome interior of the farmhouse. Though recessed and barely visible from the road, the house had major signs of wear and tear. In addition the house showed signed of nearly haphazard expansion over the years.
The front porch area
One side of an addition built between the garage and main house
It looks like it had possibly been an office for the farm, but scrappers and vandals have got into it
Living room
Extreme levels of vandalism and stripping were done on the lower floor. Though the engineer in me says it all superficial, the shear amount would make the place too expensive to salvage..
Front door
The interior walls once had hardwood paneling
Now only the detritus remains
My son taking a shot of me taking a shot
Upstairs closet
Upstairs in what should have been a bedroom
The upstairs showed signs that transients have used the building, but it’s close proximity to several businesses, keeps them from staying. In addition, the bees and such living around the old home and barns keep away many (except us)..
We saw signs that they kept horses and goats
Goat door?..
Remains of the day
It seems the property has recently been up for sale, but as soon as I saw a sign go up, the sign was down within weeks. Nothing’s been done save for an old dead tree was cut down and cut up that threatened the house. Someone obviously owns it, but what future lies before it is unknown..
The Farm
After wandering through the overgrown and virtual gardens that were the yard of the farm, we wandered into the open and almost welcome interior of the farmhouse. Though recessed and barely visible from the road, the house had major signs of wear and tear. In addition the house showed signed of nearly haphazard expansion over the years.
The front porch area
One side of an addition built between the garage and main house
It looks like it had possibly been an office for the farm, but scrappers and vandals have got into it
Living room
Extreme levels of vandalism and stripping were done on the lower floor. Though the engineer in me says it all superficial, the shear amount would make the place too expensive to salvage..
Front door
The interior walls once had hardwood paneling
Now only the detritus remains
My son taking a shot of me taking a shot
Upstairs closet
Upstairs in what should have been a bedroom
The upstairs showed signs that transients have used the building, but it’s close proximity to several businesses, keeps them from staying. In addition, the bees and such living around the old home and barns keep away many (except us)..
We saw signs that they kept horses and goats
Goat door?..
Remains of the day
It seems the property has recently been up for sale, but as soon as I saw a sign go up, the sign was down within weeks. Nothing’s been done save for an old dead tree was cut down and cut up that threatened the house. Someone obviously owns it, but what future lies before it is unknown..
