Abandoned Illinois

Abandoned places across Illinois reveal hidden stories of industrialization, family histories, and societal milestones.

Whether the structure is a large factory or a single family's homestead, deserted places leave clues to the time shared between the people who once occupied a space and the buildings themselves. These spots are scattered throughout Illinois, both in rural and city settings, and as seen through a camera lens, can clearly illustrate times of industrialization, family historie...