Seeing glorious abandoned homes can send chills running down anyone’s spine, even without knowing their sinister histories. There truly is nothing like abandoned houses to get the imagination going. These monuments of the past have seen history unfold. The crumbling walls are steeped in all kinds of secrets and tales… Keep reading to find out about some fascinating stories that happened right in these homes.
Carleton Island villa, New York, USA
This villa on Carleton Island, New York, has been sitting empty since 1927. In fact, some people claim that it’s haunted by the ghost of its former owner, typewriter entrepreneur Willam Wyckoff and his family. The pricey mansion was commissioned by William in the 1890s. However, disaster struck when he passed away from a heart attack on the first night in the mansion. Just a month later, his wife passed away unexpectedly.
Carleton Island Villa, New York, USA
Mansion, Chernobyl, Ukraine
There aren’t many places in the world as eerie or heartbreaking as Chernobyl. It was there that the nuclear disaster happened in 1986. As a result of the catastrophic power plant accident, the city was completely evacuated and entry is strictly regulated by the Ukrainian government. This abandoned mansion is only one of the many derelict houses that remain in the toxic town. They all serve as a lingering reminder of the thousands who’ve lost their lives as a result of the disaster.
Mansion, Chernobyl, Ukraine
