Arcadia Books

ABANDONED – Take an illustrated tour of some of America’s foremost abandoned destinations! These titles, from Arcadia Publishing, offer fascinating, sometimes frightening, glimpses into cities, neighborhoods, buildings, and more, that have largely been forgotten by time. 140+ photos, 6½"x 9¼", softcover.

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Route 66 Arizona: Where the Road Came to an End – Miller. Route 66 came to Arizona when the state was less than 15 years old. Today the famous highway is littered with empty stores, motels, trading posts, and diners, reminding us of the vibrant artery Route 66 used to represent. 96 pages.

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California: The Salton Sea Willinger. The Salton Sea, California’s largest inland body of water, was a notorious playground for celebrities. In the 1970s and after, agricultural runo and storms emptied the once vibrant oasis. These once glorious seaside towns have been reduced to desolate wastelands. 96 pages. #409967

Catskills – Vasko. For decades, the New York Catskills and its breathtaking mountains was one of the most popular vacation destinations in America. Take a look at the beginnings, and ultimate decline, of this once favored area. 128 pages. #407846

New York: City of Broken Dreams – Roll. Take a journey through Harlem, Brooklyn, and along the Highline before it was built. You’ll see di erent “hidden gems” of forgotten real estate, including the haunting immigrant hospital on Ellis Island. 96 pages. #409970

Pennsylvania – Pendleton. Migrants traveled to Pennsylvania where there were plenty of jobs and opportunities, but when the economic bubble burst, factories and steel mills closed, leaving families in search of work and a new life. 96 pages. #408990

Alaska: Copper, Gold, and Rust Scannell. Built in 1911, the Copper River Northwestern Railway made Alaska's mining industry thrive. Copper and gold prospecting townships and camps grew for the following thirty years. When the Kennecott mine closed in 1938, the miners left much behind. 96 pages. #408987 Nashville Dark Corners of Music City – Farrell. This title peaks into the distressed and dilapidated locations on the fringe of, and some in the heart of, America’s country music capital, inviting the reader to picture the lives that once inhabited those places. 96 pages. #407095

Washington, D.C.: Evanescent Chronicles –Vasko. In Washington, D.C., a province rich with our nation’s history, anything abandoned is either hastily torn down, tagged, or senselessly vandalized. Still, some structures have a second chance at life along with the preservation of history. 96 pages. #409966

Maine – Petipas. Abandoned places always have a story to tell. Through this visual journey, readers can explore the beauty that has been left behind in Maine, including places that time and people have forgotten. 96 pages. #410080

South Texas – Steeves & Steeves. This title o ers photos of structures that could only appear in Southern Texas. Due to excessive ooding in the south, the opportunities and abandoned buildings are constantly changing, with new things to see all the time. 96 pages. #410081

Gary, Indiana: Steel Bones Lansdowne. This title takes you on a photographic journey into the beautifully abandoned structures of a once-thriving Rust Belt city and captures the timeless essence of raw beauty hidden under the dust and decay of time. 128 pages. #410082 $24.95

Queens – Panchyk. Take a tour of New York City’s borough of Queens where traces of the past linger, and explore abandoned sites, such as the Creedmoor Psychiatric Center, the remains of the country’s rst modern highway, an old railroad line, and an airport. 96 pages. #409289 San Diego – Johnson. This title is a trip back in time, visiting nineteen sites that are in some level of deterioration. Along the way, you’ll journey to old mines, fading towns, burned-out ruins, and pioneer cemeteries, among other fascinating places. 96 pages. #407096

Detroit – Brooky. There are an estimated 70,000 abandoned buildings, 31,000 empty homes, and 90,000 vacant lots in the Motor City. What became of these forgotten buildings? 128 pages. #407097 $24.95

New Mexico: Enigmas and Endings Tatterson. New Mexico’s many long-abandoned railroad towns dot the lonely highways, and forts – some converted to tuberculosis treatment centers – have outlived their usefulness. 112 pages. #409975

Ohio: Ghost Towns, Cemeteries, Schools and More – Morris. Founder of the Ohio Ghost Town Exploration, Glenn Morris researches the preservation of the most fascinating haunted locations. 112 pages. #406072

Colorado Abandoned Nichols, Gearhart. Colorado is known for its beautiful landscapes and mountains, but the abandoned buildings, neglected homesteads, broken farm vehicles, and lost artifacts, tell a di erent story. 128 pages. #407845 $24.95

Long Island – Panchyk. Head east for a grand tour of Long Island and its many abandoned structures including military and industrial buildings, unused runways, once-grand estates, and of course defunct rails and roads. 96 pages. #407405 $21.95