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It goes without saying that 2020 was an awful year for almost everyone. In addition to the stress of the year we were on probation for nearly the entire time. In a way, it wasn't as bad as if it had happened any other time. Nearly everyone on this planet had an obligation to stop traveling and doing fun shit with their friends. Somehow we still managed to get out to over one hundred different locations, looking over our shoulders the entire time. As a matter of fact, we christened the new year inside a powered up abandoned hospital with a couple good friends. We didn't spent the entire year focusing on the same high risk, hard to access spots like we have the last few years. There was a fair bit of that of course, but we really spent a lot of time on the easier and at times unconventional locations. It wound up being a great opportunity to slow down and see some of the stuff we had been driving past to get to more sensitive locations. In the end I think we came out with an even more thorough understanding and appreciation of the northeast's abandoned landscape. I developed a real fondness for railroad infrastructure, both active and abandoned. And even on a leash we managed to explore in two new states. We were extremely fortunate to be able to see some of our dear friends without compromising anyone's safety. I'm thoroughly done with 2020, and a little nervous for what 2021 is going to bring, but I'm hoping it's better for all of us
Alright, enough rambling. On to the reason ya came. One photo per location as always. This year I'm not grouping the buildings by type, I'm just throwing it all out there.
1. [undergoing demolition]
 Demo Prep Generating Station by EXR, on Flickr
2.
 Bannermans Island Arsenal by EXR, on Flickr
3.
 Black Horse Distillery by EXR, on Flickr
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 Holy Hospital by EXR, on Flickr
5.
 Phillips HQ by EXR, on Flickr
6.
 C. H. Wheeler Condenser & Pump Co. by EXR, on Flickr
7.
 Amusement Park by EXR, on Flickr
8.
 Lesser Tunnel by EXR, on Flickr
9.
 Gretz Brewery by EXR, on Flickr
10. [Renovated]
 Essex County Isolation Hospital by EXR, on Flickr
11.
 First Floor Church by EXR, on Flickr
12.
 Lockdown State School by EXR, on Flickr
13.
 EP House by EXR, on Flickr
14.
 Camp Bluefields by EXR, on Flickr
15.
 Swamp Valley Railroad Tunnels by EXR, on Flickr
16.
 Postpro Generating Station by EXR, on Flickr
17.
 Tri Boro Road by EXR, on Flickr
18.
 Redbridge Mansion by EXR, on Flickr
19.
 Heartstone State Hospital by EXR, on Flickr
20.
 Turbine Paper Mill by EXR, on Flickr
21.
 Gymatorium by EXR, on Flickr
22.
 Chunky Tunnels by EXR, on Flickr
23.
 Medical Center by EXR, on Flickr
24.
 Hamburg Paper Mill Ruins by EXR, on Flickr
25.
 Bloke Coke Co. by EXR, on Flickr
26.
 20200531_095354 by EXR, on Flickr
27.
 C.S.S. Machine And Tool Factory by EXR, on Flickr
28.
 AES Hickling by EXR, on Flickr
29.
 Significant House by EXR, on Flickr
30.
 Curvy Hotel by EXR, on Flickr
31.
 RKO Penthouse Theater by EXR, on Flickr
32.
 Elda Castle by EXR, on Flickr
33. [Demolished]
 Allentown State Hospital by EXR, on Flickr
34.
 St. Paintings Church by EXR, on Flickr
35.
 Otis Elevator/Curtis Wright by EXR, on Flickr
36.
 Mid State Farmhouse by EXR, on Flickr
37.
 City Branch Tunnel by EXR, on Flickr
38.
 Dockside University by EXR, on Flickr
39.
 Conkling Armstrong House by EXR, on Flickr
40.
 Honeysuckle Generating Station by EXR, on Flickr
41.
 Crispy Mill by EXR, on Flickr
42.
 King Sowing Machine Company by EXR, on Flickr
43.
 Roseville Tunnel by EXR, on Flickr
44.
 Industrial Training School by EXR, on Flickr
45. [undergoing renovation]
 Blueroof Baptist Church by EXR, on Flickr
46.
 Montgomery House by EXR, on Flickr
47.
 Rochester Subway by EXR, on Flickr
48.
 Navy Yard Incinerator by EXR, on Flickr
49. [Demoloshed]
 Reisman and Knoll/Lycored by EXR, on Flickr
50. [undergoing demolition]
 Hudson River Psychiatric Center by EXR, on Flickr
51.
 Clover Manor by EXR, on Flickr
52.
 Old Essex County Jail by EXR, on Flickr
53.
 Outdoor Generating Station by EXR, on Flickr
54.
 Oxford Tunnel by EXR, on Flickr
55.
 Bookstore Apartment by EXR, on Flickr
56.
 Al Tech Steel by EXR, on Flickr
57.
 Fort Williams by EXR, on Flickr
58.
 St Pink Church by EXR, on Flickr
59.
 Wheatsworth Mills by EXR, on Flickr
60.
 Private Sanatoriun by EXR, on Flickr
61.
 20200208_173121 by EXR, on Flickr
62.
 Rainy Day School by EXR, on Flickr
63.
 Clinton Tunnel by EXR, on Flickr
64.
 Central State Sanatorium by EXR, on Flickr
65.
 Paterson Mill by EXR, on Flickr
66.
 Foxcroft Castle by EXR, on Flickr
67.
 All Saints Church by EXR, on Flickr
68.
 Wonderbread Factory by EXR, on Flickr
69.
 20201231_213837 by EXR, on Flickr
70.
 Budd Railcar Plant by EXR, on Flickr
So yeah, not as exciting as prior years posts. I still had some fun this year despite all the bullshit. If anyone wants to check out some prior years posts I'll include the links down below. Thanks for viewing, and I hope everyone has a great new year.
2019: http://www.uer.ca/...urrpage=1&pp#post0
2018: http://www.uer.ca/...=129643&currpage=1
2017: http://www.uer.ca/...urrpage=1&pp#post9
2016: http://www.uer.ca/...rrpage=1&pp#post10
2015: http://www.uer.ca/...rrpage=1&pp#post11
edited to repair broken links.
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Very good blend of everything.
It was indeed a good year!
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Very nice set! Looks like even for such a crap year, you still managed some great explores. Love that roller coaster shot; if that's the place I think it is, I really want to see that sometime.
RIP Allentown asylum; by the time I had it on my radar, it was mostly gone, but I guess the few shots I got is better than nothing.
Anyway, thank you for sharing this incredible review, good luck to you, and to us all in '21.
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Great set overall! 48, and 51 are really nice, and 53 looks like an amazing place to explore. Hopefully 2021 is better all around.
Still working on it...
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Every year you post this year-end post and I get jealous of all the great places you get to go to.
This year is no exception. This is a great set of shots from a lot of cool places, I'm hoping 2021 is even better. Kudos.
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Good year dude!
RIP Blackhawk | |
Thanks so much for all the kind words everyone.
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Not a bad year at all for trying to take things easy! Can't wait to see what you get up to once you're off probation. There's some great high-risk high-reward stuff out there right now that I'm sure you've been eyeing.
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I was waiting for this one ;)
So many cool places I wouldn't mind seeing myself!
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Posted by miber
There's some great high-risk high-reward stuff out there right now that I'm sure you've been eyeing.
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I've always got my eyes on the prize, you know. Hopefully things work out better this year.
Posted by mookster
So many cool places I wouldn't mind seeing myself!
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Let's hope for good things this year man. Things are looking good with the vaccine rollout over here. Maybe by mid year this will all be under control.
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Looks like a pretty great year despite your restrictions, great set!
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Fantastic set. Agreed with everyone else, you did well despite covid and probation mate.
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Damn dude, this is the word. I always look forward to your review and this one didn't disappoint.
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I really appreciate the kind words everyone. It was nice to finally meet ya Pear, hopefully we can get together again some time this year.
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Always love your work. Such variety and great captures of places i can only dream of going. Thank You so much for your dedication and your end of the year review, it was Spectacular!
A place of Mystery is Always worth a curiosity trip!
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Great stuff, always a fan of what you post. Can't wait to see what 2021 will bring for you
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Railroad infrastructure is fascinating, there's so much out there to see.
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I really appreciate the kindness everyone!
Posted by Vacant NJ
Railroad infrastructure is fascinating, there's so much out there to see.
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This is so true. I've spent hours on Google maps looking at old right of ways, its amazing how many are still intact centuries later. I also always enjoy seeing where you and the rest of the MetroTrails crew end up. Mike is such a knowledgeable resource for all things railroad, he really blows my mind sometimes.
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