San Francisco's Lost Belt Railroad
Today, we will explore the history of the Belt Railway, an abandoned rail line that was once crucial to American industry. From its construction and peak to its eventual decline, we uncover how this r...
14 Aug 202410min
The Downfall of the Carbide & Carbon Building: Why Was It Forgotten?
This episode reveals the intriguing history behind Chicago's iconic Carbide & Carbon Building. Since its construction in 1929, this impressive Art Deco skyscraper has witnessed secrets and transformat...
10 Aug 202415min
The Rise and Fall of Saint Elmo Colorado | ABANDONED
Saint Elmo, Colorado, once a thriving mining town nestled in the Rocky Mountains, experienced a meteoric rise and a swift fall that left it an evocative relic of the past. Established in 1880 during t...
7 Aug 202418min
Why This Town Became Totally Surrounded by Heavy Industry
Marktown, located in East Chicago, Indiana, is a historic planned community designed by architect Howard Van Doren Shaw in 1917. It was originally conceived as a model industrial community for the Mar...
3 Aug 20247min
California's Most Controversial Beach Explained | The Children's Pool
California's Children's Pool in San Diego, also known as the Children's Pool Beach, is a small, sandy beach area in La Jolla with a unique history. Originally constructed in 1931, the pool was created...
31 Jul 202411min
Why Chicago's Secret Tunnel Got Paved Over
The LaSalle Street Tunnel in Chicago, completed in 1871, was one of the city's earliest subterranean infrastructure projects, designed to alleviate congestion and provide a crucial crossing under the ...
27 Jul 202415min
Why USS Inaugural is Running Out of Time | ABANDONED
The USS *Inaugural* (AM-242) was an Admirable-class minesweeper of the United States Navy, launched in 1944 during World War II. Designed for detecting and removing naval mines, the ship played a cruc...
24 Jul 202420min
Why Las Vegas Razed Riviera Casino
The Riviera Casino, opened in 1955 on the Las Vegas Strip, was one of the city's first high-rise resorts and a symbol of mid-century glamour and sophistication. Initially designed to attract high roll...
20 Jul 202415min
