There are abandoned homes and buildings scattered throughout the United States. We have no shortage of abandoned places in New Jersey - even if we don't see them every single day, we know that they're out there, hidden. Each of these places has a fascinating story to tell that's just waiting to be heard -- if only these walls could talk. Some of these buildings are well-known institutions, while others don't seem to be particularly significant. Regardless of what they once were, they're all decaying now... and one day, nature will take over, and they'll all become part of the earth again.
1. This abandoned factory is tucked away in Plainfield. It's been taken over by graffiti artists and now has a colorful coating to cover the creepy vibe.
2. This abandoned, boarded-up home is located in Franklin Park.
3. This abandoned barn also has an outhouse and silo. It's located in Ringoes.
4. This abandoned housing project is in Newark, New Jersey's largest city.
5. This abandoned railroad car is in Lambertville. It's covered in some interesting art. You'll see gems like a zombie Amy Winehouse and phrases like "don't tell me that our youth is running out, it's only just begun."
6. These deserted industrial buildings in Perth Amboy are being destroyed by the weather and rust.
7. Greystone Park Psychiatric Hospital was built in 1876 in Morris Plains. This shot is from the inside of the asylum, which was closed in 2008. Several buildings on the campus have since been demolished.
8. Proctor's Palace Theatre opened up in downtown Newark in 1915. It was a rare "double decker" theater. It featured two auditoriums and could seat 4,200 movie lovers. The theater closed down in 1968.
9. This closed-down diner in Whitehouse Station is becoming reclaimed by nature, which is taking over the structure as its own.
10. This restaurant in Trenton looks like it was probably adorable in its heyday, but it's now withering away.
11. Ramapo Mountain Reservation once housed a beautiful castle, but this is all that remains of the structure today.
12. This old shed in Roselle Park is quite curious. It has three visible signs. One reads "authorized personnel only," another says "product of U.S.A.," and the third is a photo of what appears to be a Native American man. It's also decked out in string lights.
Isn't this such a unique mix of places? There are plenty of abandoned places in New Jersey: we have a number of strange, curious, historic, and modern ruins in the Garden State. Do you have any photos of abandoned buildings in New Jersey? Share them with us, we'd love to see them!
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