Photo Hunters: Ruin(ed)

Ah, this week’s theme is right up my alley! New York State seems to be filled with all sorts of ruins! And the politicians seem bent on making more!

I like old places. Here are some ruins we’ve visited in the past.

There’s the old pipeline at the Trenton Falls Hydro-electric power plant in Barneveld, NY. Over a century ago, a system of concrete, steel, and wood (the enormous pipes were actually wood!) tried to harness the magnificent falls to supply power to this area of the Mohawk Valley. Of course, the wooden pipes are long gone and there’s a steel system in place now. But the old ruins remain. These are some of the old concrete supports. You can see more photos and read about our visit here.

Below is the Old Main- the old Utica Lunatic Asylum in Read more