Abandoned New York

July 1, 2018

This old mansion

This old mansion.

In its prime it was a cutting edge nursing home that had all of the amenities any aging person could want.

It was a long-term care facility that offered around the clock nursing care for individuals with chronic illness or injury who are unable to care for themselves in an independent manner. This nursing homes housed those that where elderly and unable to continue caring for themselves, as well as individuals of all ages who have chronic health concerns or permanent physical or mental disabilities that prevent them from being able to care for themselves.

After Years of neglect the building fell into disrepair and the occupants were moved into a newer building up the hill from the old mansion. Here is how it sits today.

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June 29, 2018

BioTech Inc. 2017

This post is way over due. Been really busy taking photos and trying to get everything edited. Any way here is a new Post.

In July of 1906 New York City opened a tuberculosis sanatorium and kept horses on site for their blood, which could be used for vaccinations. The sanatorium is long gone, but the unit has been retiring police horses here since the early '80s, according to city officials. The Antitoxin Laboratory was associated with but a separate entity from the sanitarium. They developed anti toxins and various vaccines for Diphtheria and Tetanus especially during WWI.

In 1983, the city sold the land, but included a covenant in the lease that required the buyer, Biotech Inc., to care for the old horses for as long as the city maintained mounted patrols, plus 10 years.

In return, the company could draw horses' blood for biological products. The company took blood samples from them for their research. The company planned to develop a synthetic blood substitute, But their research did not pan out and the company folded a few years ago.

I don’t know if there are any plans for the former BioTech Inc. laboratory, but as of right now, it’s still sitting vacant.

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December 29, 2017

1st United Methodist Church

This Church I have driven by for 17 years and always wanted to see the inside. Well the one day I decided to drive by to take this picture was my lucky day. As soon as I was finished taking this outside picture the new owners pulled up and walked in. So I followed the owners into the place and spoke to them. The where kind enough to let me take inside photos and even left me to stay inside when they where leaving. They are looking to restore the church and turn it into some kind of cooking school with a restaurant in the old chapel and leaving all the stain glass windows intact.

As far as history goes, I am unsure, Since I am having a hard time finding any information on the location. Once I do I will update here.

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August 19, 2017

The dean of all utility presidents in the United States Estate

Smith, an electrical engineer, entrepreneur, philanthropist and collector who contributed to his native Orange County in many ways during his 99 years. Roscoe made his fortune as founder of the Orange and Rockland electric company in 1905. The wealth he generated from his successful company and investments allowed him to give back to the community in many ways. Probably Mr. Smith’s most cherished gift to the local community was Museum Village of Old Smith’s Clove. Mr. Smith was passionate about American history and was an avid collector of Americana. His collection varied widely, from textiles and porcelain items to horse-drawn carriages. His main interest was in craft tools and mechanical devices: their invention, adaptation and development which he realized were slowly disappearing. Now his Estate sits in disrepair.