American Ruins Photo Gallery by Chuck Hutchison at pbase.com

American Ruins

This is a gallery of houses, barns, automobiles and businesses that have become the ruins on the landscape of America. New images are added to the beginning of this gallery. Enjoy!!

Burned Up	Burned Up	Lander County	Lander County
Lander County	Scenes of Austin	Scenes of Austin	Scenes of Tonopah
Scenes of Tonopah	Scenes of Tonopah	Scenes of Tonopah	Scenes of Tonopah
Scenes of Tonopah	Blair Junction	Blair Junction	Coaldale Junction
Coaldale Junction	Coaldale Junction	Inyo County	Inyo County
Inyo County	Inyo County	Inyo County	Mountain Mesa
Mountain Mesa	Bernardo Winery	Bernardo Winery	Bernardo Winery
Bernardo Winery	Bernardo Winery	Steins Ghost Town	Shakespeare Ghost Town
Shakespeare Ghost Town	Shakespeare Ghost Town	Shakespeare Ghost Town	Plymouth Deluxe
Yard Sale 3	Yard Sale 2	Yard Sale 1	Mack Truck
Restoration possibility	Jimmy	59 Chevy?	Nice air cleaner
Small engine repair 1	Delivery no more	Same, Same	Some walls standing
Vines	Rusty 2	Chevrolet	Rusty
Hacienda	Last leg	Casino; Church??	Where Plymouth resides
Shut down movie theater	Bullet riddled	Once a thriving church	Small engine repair 2
Good roof	So Sad	Hidden	Shut down too
No longer in business	Falling Down 2	Falling Down	Abandoned Farm
East Galena Township, Illinois	Nora Township, Illinois	Nora Township, Illinois	West Point Township, Illinios
Waddams Township, Illinois	Loran Township, Illinois	Loran Township, Illinois	Woodbine, Illinois
Woodbine, Illinois	Elizabeth Township, Illinois	Guilford Township, Illinois	Guilford Township, Illinois
Guilford Township, Illinois	Guilford Township, Illinois	Guilford Township, Illinois	Thompson Township, Illinois
Thompson Township, Illinois	Thompson Township, Illinois	Thompson Township, Illinois	Thompson Township, Illinois
Thompson Township, Illinois	Thompson Township, Illinois	West Point Township, Illinois	West Point Township, Illinois
West Point Township, Illinois	McConnell, Illinois	McConnell, Illinois	Stephenson County, Illinois
Loran Township, Illinois	Florence Township, Illinois	Florence Township, Illinois	Florence Township, Illinois
Shannon, Illinois	Shannon, Illinois	Shannon, Illinois	Sterling, Illinois
Rock Falls, Illinois	Rock Falls, Illinois	Rock Falls, Illinois	Sterling, Illinois
Sterling, Illinois	Sterling, Illinois	Nelson, Illinois	Woosung, Illinois
Woosung, Illinois	Woosung, Illinois	Ogle County, Illinois	Ogle County, Illinois
Ogle County, Illinois	Ogle County, Illinois	Ogle County, Illinois	Ogle County, Illinois
Ogle County, Illinois	Ogle County, Illinois	Ogle County, Illinois	Ogle County, Illinois
Rock County, Wisconsin	Rock County, Wisconsin	Rock County, Wisconsin	Rock County, Wisconsin
Rock County, Wisconsin	Rock County, Wisconsin	Rock County, Wisconsin	Rock County, Wisconsin
Rock County, Wisconsin	Winnebago County, Illinois	Winnebago County, Illinois	Winnebago County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois	Stephenson County, Illinois	Rock County, Wisconsin	Stephenson County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois	Stephenson County, Illinois	Crawford County, Wisconsin	Prarie du Chien, Wisconsin
Prarie du Chien, Wisconsin	Prarie du Chien, Wisconsin	McGregor, Iowa	Crawford County, Wisconsin
Crawford County, Wisconsin	Potosi, Wisconsin	Potosi, Wisconsin	Potosi, Wisconsin
Muskrat Hollow, Iowa	Sabula, Iowa	Carroll County, Illinois	Carroll County, Illinois
Near Galena, Illinois	Jackson County, Iowa	Muskrat Hollow, Iowa	Mount Carroll, Illinois
Mount Carroll, Illinois	Ryolite, Nevada	Southwest Nevada	Southwest Nevada
Southwest Nevada	Southwest Nevada	Southwest Nevada	Southwest Nevada
Southwest Nevada	Southwest Nevada	Southwest Nevada	Southwest Nevada
Southwest Nevada	Harlem Center, Illinois	Buena Vista, Illinois	Stephenson County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois	Iowa County, Wisconsin	Jo Daviess County, Illinois	Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County, Illinois	Jo Daviess County, Illinois	Jo Daviess County, Illinois	Warren, Illinois
Warren, Illinois	Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin
New Diggings, Wisconsin	New Diggings, Wisconsin	New Diggings, Wisconsin	New Diggings, Wisconsin
New Diggings, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Near Galena, Illinois	Jo Daviess County, Illinois	Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County, Illinois	Jo Daviess County, Illinois	Jo Daviess County, Illinois	Jo Daviess County, Illinois
Jo Daviess County, Illinois	Jo Daviess County, Illinois	Jo Daviess County, Illinois	Waddams Grove, Illinois
Waddams Grove, Illinois	Waddams Grove, Illinois	Waddams Grove, Illinois	Waddams Grove, Illinois
Waddams Grove, Illinois	Waddams Grove, Illinois	Waddams Grove, Illinois	Waddams Grove, Illinois
Lena, Illinois	Lena, Illinois	Lena, Illinois	Lena, Illinois
Tahlequah, Oklahoma	Tahlequah, Oklahoma	Tahlequah, Oklahoma	Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Stephenson County, Illinois
Stephenson County, Illinois	Stephenson County, Illinois	Stephenson County, Illinois	Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin	Lafayette County, Wisconsin
Stephenson County, Illinois	Julian, California	Julian, California	Julian, California
Julian, California	Julian, California	Julian, California	Julian, California
Julian, California	Julian, California	Julian, California	Julian, California
Julian, California	Julian, California	Julian, California	Julian, California
Julian, California	Julian, California	Julian, California	Julian, California
Julian, California	Julian, California	Winnebago County, Illinois	Winnebago County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois	Winnebago County, Illinois	Winnebago County, Illinois	Winnebago County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois	Winnebago County, Illinois	Winnebago County, Illinois	Winnebago County, Illinois
Winnebago County, Illinois	Winnebago County, Illinois	Freeport, Illinois	Freeport, Illinois

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Ed Horton		17-Jun-2008 15:49
Hi Chuck I came across your pictures while looking in to Coaldale Junction Nevada. I was amazed at the state of ruins it is in because I actually worked there in the early to mid 80's as a bartender / tire mechanic / hotel desk clerk / fix it man ... while it was still a thriving little stop off point for tourist and truck drivers headed to Las Vega or Reno. These are wonderful pictures though and I am glad to see that through the ruins somebody can find beauty and a piece of American history. --- Great Job and please keep it up.

Jan		19-Apr-2008 00:51
I live in northern Illinois and see a lot of these old buildings. They have such a story to tell in their own right. You have captured their beauty.

Allen		05-Apr-2008 06:20
Hey this is a pretty cool collection of photos of ruins. Too bad America doesn't preserve more of our old ruins before they're knocked down and hauled away for their stone and brick. For anybody who's interested, there's the ruins of an old brick factory in Peru, Kansas that ought to be photographed before the old lady that owns it dies and her family salvages it for the bricks. That's what she said they'd do. Nearby Coffeyville is full of old ruins too.

Jason		18-Jan-2008 20:55
I'm surprise, no pictures of the beautiful town of Buffalo...

Jane Curtis		20-Sep-2007 23:58
We have a property in Guilford Township, Il, and I have recently become interested in the history of the area (other than that of Pres. Grant and Galena!). Several of the images in your photos are familiar to me. viewing them makes me wonder.....what stories are there within those ruined farmhouses and barns???? I hope to find out in time! You have captured an interesting collection of American history....

Rob Riker		16-Sep-2007 02:56
Thank you for putting this gallery together. Please keep up the work. I was recently in Cairo, Illinois to take some pictures. Have you taken any of Cairo or East St Louis?

Joanna		02-Jun-2007 16:09
I'm so glad I'm not the only one who appreciates beautiful photos like these. I am from Illinois and may have to take a couple of road trips to see them in person. Please keep posting more photos. Excellent work.

melissa		17-Apr-2007 03:48
I have been to many of the counties and towns you have listed in Illinois. I was actually married in Elizabeth, Illinois. I love these pictures, they are excellent... thanks so much for noticing these places. I see them all the time and notice their beauty, I am glad you took the time to notice too.

Mike Stobbs		15-Jun-2006 22:23
Very cool gallery Chuck...keep up the great work and keep posting.......Mike

Jay Beckman		09-May-2006 07:09
Fascinating collection. Although I'm originally a Michigander, I have to admit I've never considered old buildings "back east" to be ruins. Great stuff. Jay

R.Moreno		02-Apr-2006 14:04
What a terrific gallery. Excellent project with beautiful pictures, full of stories.

Gary Hebert		28-Mar-2006 05:26
a lovely collection of history Chuck... like many parts of America... :)

Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik		12-Mar-2006 23:43
Fascinating gallery Chuck. You'd have no trouble finding more material here in NYC! Sandy Spitalnik

BV/CA		12-Mar-2006 20:01
Great Pics., Chuck! ......Never been there; but have an aunt and cousins living in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. ......Lots of personal and emotional memories for me to see the "old relic" homes and barns.........just like "back home"........!

1moremile		12-Mar-2006 00:36
All great and fascinating photos. Well done.

Jola Dziubinska		09-Mar-2006 12:34
Wonderful collection of great findings and stories. Sad, but life-like. Thanks for sharing, Chuck. Voted.

Monte Dodge		05-Mar-2006 17:45
Deems Burton ,not Geems,,, sorry.

Monte Dodge		05-Mar-2006 17:44
Great Gallery!!!! Voted .. Geems sent me the link to this great spot. I too love old ghost towns, Barns and Ruins... Nice job!!!! Monte

Graeme		01-Mar-2006 20:39
I really love this gallery Chuck. I came across it by mistake and boy am I glad :-) I myself like old farm buildings and run down shacks etc. You have so many great shots in this gallery that I cant choose a favorite as they are all so beautiful and unique in their own manor. Superb Gallery. Well done. Keep them coming. Voted Graeme

Buz Kiefer		28-Feb-2006 23:44
Very novel idea for a gallery Chuck and you have gathered many excellent images in keeping with the theme. Excellent work. Vote.

L Barnes		28-Feb-2006 21:21
I would have named it "George Bush's America", LOL! Shame to see old buildings left to fall, seems such a waste.

Vipin Mayer		26-Feb-2006 16:15
a wonderful collection of shots, this place looks so tempting, lot of subjects ,one can spend lot of time here composing shots.nice to see these old things still left in its state.

Eldar Kadymov		24-Feb-2006 20:55
Geeezzzz, looks like the greatest disaster of all times :-)

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