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We stumbled upon this place last Sunday.
There were 3 houses and maybe 5 medium-sized sheds all nestled within 4 acres of overgrown land.
That day reached nearly 100 degrees but we spent a good 2 hours sifting through
someone's treasured remnants and memories.
Maybe junk to some, but I dislike that term.
When a person dies, I feel it's wrong to judge what they left behind.
We all collect stuff that means something to US but maybe not to anyone else.
Her name was Angie and she died a month before her 93rd birthday in 2008.
Her husband Antonio died back in 1977.
They shared their surname with the road on which this farm sits.
She was Italian and loved to cook.
The cupboards were still stocked with stacks of Corelle dishes and bowls.
I was tempted to take one of her cookbooks but it felt wrong.
Almost like those books belonged there on that farm despite their fate.
The kitchen's sunny yellow paint, wallpaper and subway tile is nearly identical to my grandma's house.
They had 5 children, one which died before Angie.
It was ridiculously hot that day.
The second house on the property.
House #3.
The main house was 2 levels and the upstairs was a unit unto itself with a private entry.
Seems Angie had lived her last years in the downstairs half of the house.
Her TV tray had a sign taped to it. It was a list of her emergency contacts,
hence the name of this thread "Angie's List".
Angie drove a school bus for nearly 20 years, was an avid farmer and loved to travel.
She died peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones.
The property was sold in 2010. We are not sure who owns it now.
Thanks for reading.
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I freaking love it!
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This is gorgeous on so many levels. The houses, the pictures, AND the write up. This place really is a gem, and I think other people who have been there have felt the same way about not wanting to take anything. It still looks really homey, like someone still loves it. No one should ever disrupt that.
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Great find, guys!
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wonderful set
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Very sweet. It's rustic and untouched. Nice find.
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Wowwww...what a beautiful place this once was, and still is. So bright and sunny.
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Places with this much character are rare. Beautiful find, and thanks for telling and collecting her story.
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I used to explore as a kid. But I picked it up again in '09. I did a fan video for a band. Since I fly home to DC a couple times a year I found out about a great location to shoot it in, Pennhurst mental asylum. Ooooooh spooky I thought. Decaying buildings that used to hold "crazy" people I thought. But when I went up there something I never expected happened. As I walked through the halls and corridors the "spooky" feeling gave way to interest, sympathy and empathy for the people that lived there. Sure it's considered the most trashed site of its kind but reading journals and finding artifacts of a life once lived was new to me. I was hooked. Time capsules are the reason I explore and this posting is just that. Who were these people? How did they live? Yadayadayada. I'll stop rambling now. Excellent post.
Edit: I was recently contacted by the son of a cabin builder and occupier. He was so warmed we take care of it and enjoy it. Really, really special.
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DAYUM!
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This is amazing. Really good Job B&C. <3
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Posted by robk700
I used to explore as a kid. But I picked it up again in '09. I did a fan video for a band. Since I fly home to DC a couple times a year I found out about a great location to shoot it in, Pennhurst mental asylum. Ooooooh spooky I thought. Decaying buildings that used to hold "crazy" people I thought. But when I went up there something I never expected happened. As I walked through the halls and corridors the "spooky" feeling gave way to interest, sympathy and empathy for the people that lived there. Sure it's considered the most trashed site of its kind but reading journals and finding artifacts of a life once lived was new to me. I was hooked. Time capsules are the reason I explore and this posting is just that. Who were these people? How did they live? Yadayadayada. I'll stop rambling now. Excellent post.
Edit: I was recently contacted by the son of a cabin builder and occupier. He was so warmed we take care of it and enjoy it. Really, really special.
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Thanks for the warm reception everyone! We were happy to share this story with you all.
And you nailed it Rob.
I'm happy to know you also delve deeper into the history/human aspect of abandonments. It can be daunting at times.
Especially a place like Pennhurst. So easy to get absorbed!
It reminds me of that movie "Session 9" when one of the guys started listening to all the taped doctor/patient sessions.
We didn't know anything about this farm but all the stuff we found reminded me so much of my grandparents it was kinda tough to be there for long.
Finding Angie's photo online really brought it all to life for me.
And Rob....I saw you had been contacted about caring for that cabin
Happy for you  It shines a good light on explorers.
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Wow! That is an awesome location and amazing photos. Great job finding that location and getting some great locations. It's really rare to see such a relatively undisturbed location on this forum. I especially liked the room with the books, the room with the colorful curtains and the one with the dolls of course too. Great human-interest in the write-up.
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Well done folks.
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Posted by partime wanderer
Wow! That is an awesome location and amazing photos. Great job finding that location and getting some great locations. It's really rare to see such a relatively undisturbed location on this forum. I especially liked the room with the books, the room with the colorful curtains and the one with the dolls of course too. Great human-interest in the write-up.
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Post by bigkahunasix
Well done folks. |
Thanks you two
Some of the best finds are the ones you come across on your way to something else.
I wish we had taken a pic of all the sewing stuff. I think the heat fried my brain.
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beautiful....simply beautiful
thanks for the journey!
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Posted by wings2fly
beautiful....simply beautiful
thanks for the journey!
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Why thank you! So glad you enjoyed it
A journey....that's a great compliment!
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I especially like the bouquet of spent shotgun shells. Looks like someone held off a platoon of zombies.
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Posted by SurlySilverback
I especially like the bouquet of spent shotgun shells. Looks like someone held off a platoon of zombies.
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Me too! So colorful
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Great spot. Sure to change quickly.
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