Pictures of eerie abandoned homes in Oregon that have been lost to time
The photographer has come across some fantastic locations that illustrate the beauty in decay while searching for abandoned buildings in Oregon. Since 2013, the photographer has been photographing these locations, and this collection includes some of the most outstanding photos ever taken.
Despite the photographer’s desire to capture the spirit of these buildings, trespassing is not permitted. Everyone is responsible for respecting the historical significance of these buildings and the risks involved in examining them. Maintaining Leave No Trace principles is also crucial for protecting these historic locations.
Each vacant building begs several questions about the individuals who have lived there. Why were they there? How did their lives go? How come they left? These queries add to the photos’ allure by giving viewers a window into the past.
Regrettably, some of the locales shown in these eerie images have already been destroyed by fire, the passage of time, or strong winds. Nevertheless, several buildings are still intact and proudly bear the traces of their past. The images act as a reminder to treasure and protect these buildings since they provide a window into Oregon’s past.
The photographer’s work highlights the beauty in the deterioration of abandoned buildings in Oregon while also reminding us of the value of protecting our past. To preserve these locations for future generations to enjoy, it is essential to show respect for them and engage in responsible exploration.
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#1 The best view of Mount Hood was from this house. The most breathtaking view of Mt. Hood was from this residence
#2 Grant County’s Carson homestead
#3 A decrepit school building in Columbia County
#4 The walls of an ancient concrete building, formerly a mill complex, are covered with graffiti
#5 The old and the modern contrast. This residence was formerly a rest point on the Oregon Trail. It is now situated in Central Oregon on a wind farm
#6 Wasco County’s exquisitely dovetailed Schoolteacher’s Cottage. Around the property, daffodils blossom in profusion throughout the spring
#7 A well-liked resting place for bikers in Washington County formerly was a general retail store
#8 The Portland Gas & Coke building before its 2015 destruction
#9 Yamhill County still has an old farmhouse with peach paint on it
#10 Sometimes, among the deterioration, one might find treasures of humanity
#11 The calendar had been affixed to the wall in this location since 1973
#12 Store has remained vacant for years along Highway 20 in Eastern Oregon
#13 This structure was formerly a stage stop on the way to Sisters, Oregon, in the distant past
#14 The former Heesaker House in Forest Grove, Late in 2014, was eventually destroyed by a windstorm and no longer stands
#15 This house is located on a floodplain of the Columbia River, which is probably why it was finally abandoned
#16 At Cornucopia, NE Oregon, this building was probably formerly a motel that catered to miners
#17 A few years ago, the Willamette Valley home to this antique piano was demolished, perhaps due to trespassing and the fact that it was rumored to be haunted
#18 A former farmhouse in Baker County
#19 A lovely ancient mansion in Gilliam County
#20 Shelburn was formerly a bustling railroad stop in Linn County but is now considered a ghost town. One of the first abandoned homes I ever captured on camera, it’s regrettably no longer standing
#21 The crippled and elderly were sent to Fairview Training Center. The tower that once stood in Salem has been destroyed, and other terrifying tales have surfaced. The property has an administrative structure called “1908”
