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 newtn
  
Location: NC, VA, TN
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< on 4/30/2008 12:48 PM >
|  | | | I realize there's already a listing for this in the Location DB, but since I'm not yet a full member, I can't add these photos there. So I thought I'd post them here instead, as this is a LARGE ghost town, with lots to explore. I have been there twice in the past year (this set features photos from both trips; hence the varying amounts of vegetation), and there are still a couple dozen houses I've not yet gone in.
My favorite find was a house that looked like they just up and left overnight. There was very little furniture in it, but lots of random household stuff left, especially in the kitchen and basement. Seeing the design of some of the product cans was a major blast from the past; I'd guess the place was abandoned in the late 70s, as the packaging reminds me of my childhood.
This set also contains a couple of what I'd call "artistic" shots -- a real rarity for me. 
http://www.flickr....@N03/tags/elkmont/
Enjoy!
-newtn
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PhotoSeeker
   
Location: Sudbury
Gender: Male
MikeOnline
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<Reply # 1 on 4/30/2008 1:45 PM >
| | | | Good set, great site. A few more exterior shots would be cool, but I like seeing all the stuff inside. Good job.
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femaledragonx
  
Location: Detroit & Everywhere Else I can dream up to go to
The singularity is near
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<Reply # 2 on 4/30/2008 3:58 PM >
| | | | ooh that place looks fun. that goes on my to do list.
"Collective fear stimulates herd instinct, and tends to produce ferocity toward those who are not regarded as members of the herd." -Bertrand Russell
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solstice
Location: Charlotte, NC
Gender: Female
Just assume I have no idea what's going on.
| | Re: Elkmont Ghost Town
<Reply # 3 on 4/30/2008 5:07 PM >
| | | | When was the last time you visited? I'm dying to go visit, but I keep hearing they're tearing it down and I can't afford the drive to TN if it's not there!
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newtn
Location: NC, VA, TN
Gender: Female
only one way to find out...
| | Re: Elkmont Ghost Town
<Reply # 4 on 5/1/2008 12:55 AM >
| | | | Posted by solstice
When was the last time you visited? I'm dying to go visit, but I keep hearing they're tearing it down and I can't afford the drive to TN if it's not there!
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I was last there in mid-late January of this year. Although there has been much talk of both tearing it down and restoring parts of it, there is no money for either, so they just sit, slowly being reclaimed by nature. Get thee there as soon as possible, though; like all ghost towns, nature & humans are taking their toll (although, admittedly, the vandalism here is surprisingly mild, considering how easy these are to reach, and how heavily visited is the park).
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don cornelius
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Location: Your asshole.
Proud Parent
| | | Re: Elkmont Ghost Town
<Reply # 5 on 5/1/2008 1:01 AM >
| | | | Posted by newtn
I realize there's already a listing for this in the Location DB, but since I'm not yet a full member, I can't add these photos there. So I thought I'd post them here instead, as this is a LARGE ghost town, with lots to explore. I have been there twice in the past year (this set features photos from both trips; hence the varying amounts of vegetation), and there are still a couple dozen houses I've not yet gone in.
My favorite find was a house that looked like they just up and left overnight. There was very little furniture in it, but lots of random household stuff left, especially in the kitchen and basement. Seeing the design of some of the product cans was a major blast from the past; I'd guess the place was abandoned in the late 70s, as the packaging reminds me of my childhood.
This set also contains a couple of what I'd call "artistic" shots -- a real rarity for me.
http://www.flickr....@N03/tags/elkmont/
Enjoy!
-newtn
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this place looks cool dude. I need to check it out next time im in Tenn.
40+ year olds with Myspace pages are not cool, they are pediphiles on the prowl. Buyer beware. |
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Hlywud
Location: Lethbridge, AB
Gender: Female
| | | Re: Elkmont Ghost Town
<Reply # 6 on 5/1/2008 2:49 AM >
| | | | Looks like a cool place, anyone wanna plan a camping trip this summer?
Ambivalent? Well yes and no |
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Wiccan
Location: Hamilton Ontario
Gender: Female
| | Re: Elkmont Ghost Town
<Reply # 7 on 5/1/2008 1:33 PM >
| | | | I would LOVE to visit a place like that,thanks for the look!
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rowa2k
Location: Ballston Spa, NY
Gender: Male
| |  | Re: Elkmont Ghost Town
<Reply # 8 on 5/2/2008 4:08 AM >
| | | | You gotta love the '70 Orange/Brown appliance color haha.
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solstice
Location: Charlotte, NC
Gender: Female
Just assume I have no idea what's going on.
| | Re: Elkmont Ghost Town
<Reply # 9 on 5/2/2008 4:46 AM >
| | | | Posted by rowa2k
You gotta love the '70 Orange/Brown appliance color haha.
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I once lived in a house that was built in the seventies and in severe need of appliance updates--the entire kitchen was avocado green. Fridge, oven, stovetop, cabinets, counters. And the downstairs apartment was black and red. Made me glad I missed the seventies.
I <3 archaic industry. |
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Jeepdavetj
Location: Campobello SC
Gender: Male
Awww shit, put it in 4 wheel low.
| |  | Re: Elkmont Ghost Town
<Reply # 10 on 5/2/2008 5:41 PM >
|  | | | Thinkin of going up there saturday and snapping some pics. Is there really enough left to justify a 3 hour drive for me or am I just gonna see alot of pretty nature.
I don't blame people for thier mistakes, but I do expect they pay for them. |
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newtn
Location: NC, VA, TN
Gender: Female
only one way to find out...
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<Reply # 11 on 5/2/2008 7:09 PM >
| | | | Posted by Jeepdavetj
Thinkin of going up there saturday and snapping some pics. Is there really enough left to justify a 3 hour drive for me or am I just gonna see alot of pretty nature.
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Wow, if you've got a 3-hour drive each way...start early. There are a LOT of houses there. 50+, I believe. Of course, not all of them have much in the way of contents...but then I like just seeing the craftsmanship that went into the construction. So I guess it depends on what you're looking for. If you're looking for abandoned houses, this is your place. If you're looking for abandoned houses full of stuff...there are only a handful.
The best map I've found online is here: http://tnhiker.smu...os/131547755-O.jpg
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MrGreenJeans
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| | Re: Elkmont Ghost Town
<Reply # 12 on 5/2/2008 10:57 PM >
| | | | Where is elkmont? I'm from boston but I go to TN every autumn, about an hour west of Nashville . . I've also heard of Ducktown, anything to see there?
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Jeepdavetj
Location: Campobello SC
Gender: Male
Awww shit, put it in 4 wheel low.
| | | Re: Elkmont Ghost Town
<Reply # 13 on 5/5/2008 1:19 PM >
| | | | Went yesterday. Def worth the trip. One of the hotel buildings is standing and alot of the homes are open to the world. Saw some park people but they seemed to look the other way. Drop everything and go. You won't be disapointed.
Have fun out there.
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newtn
Location: NC, VA, TN
Gender: Female
only one way to find out...
| | Re: Elkmont Ghost Town
<Reply # 14 on 5/6/2008 2:25 PM >
| | | | Posted by MrGreenJeans
Where is elkmont? I'm from boston but I go to TN every autumn, about an hour west of Nashville . . I've also heard of Ducktown, anything to see there?
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Unfortunately, Elkmont is near the other end of the state, in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Still, if you're driving down, you could likely add it to your itinerary fairly easily.
Ducktown...if I have my locations correct...is near the NC and GA borders. I'm not aware of any specific explorations to be made there, but it wouldn't surprise me, either. Last time I was through that area I noted that it is apparently the site of one or more old copper mines, so it likely has *something* to see. It's on my to-check-out list, for the next time I'm nearby, but not urgent.
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Shockwave
Gender: Male
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<Reply # 16 on 5/7/2008 4:22 AM >
| | | | I love that place. I went there while I was on my honeymoon. There is so much to see! did you see any of the houses that were on top of the hill where the hotel used to be? I didn't see the house with all the stuff in it. I will look for it when I go back. Here are a few of my shots:
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Jeepdavetj
Location: Campobello SC
Gender: Male
Awww shit, put it in 4 wheel low.
| | | Re: Elkmont Ghost Town
<Reply # 17 on 5/7/2008 12:08 PM >
| | | | The brown house in the photo above has alot of items in it. But when i went sunday the floor was extremely unstable. and leaning badly... didn't go upstairs because of it.
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