Monday, March 9, 2015

Dilapidated House

 Old log house

This abandoned house and farm has been falling apart since forever. Even though it is miles from any of the villages that make up East Gwilimbury, vandals have discovered it. It's in a valley below a hill. I was standing on the road above it when I took these photos.

Another view

But I have to admit I HAVE (in the past when there was no snow) climbed down the hill to get a closer look.

The property is for sale now so it will be interesting to see if there are any changes.

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47 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 9, 2015 at 5:06 AM

    Covered in snow, from a distance... it looks quite healthy!

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  2. UnknownMarch 9, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    Please climb down again, when the snow is gone and this place isn't sold yet. Looks veeeeery interesting :))
    Have a beautiful week!
    【ツ】Knipsa

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  3. eileeninmdMarch 9, 2015 at 5:33 AM

    Great shots of the old place. It will be interesting if someone buys it and does a makeover.. Have a happy day!

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  4. diane bMarch 9, 2015 at 5:58 AM

    The old house makes a nice composition.

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  5. Buttons ThoughtsMarch 9, 2015 at 6:35 AM

    Imagine all the stories it holds. I love it. Hug B

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  6. PerthDailyPhotoMarch 9, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    Dilapidation always makes for a fab image EG.. Vandals seem to have an inbuilt radar when it comes to abandoned property unfortunately.

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  7. ViolaMarch 9, 2015 at 6:58 AM

    A lonely and once beautiful log house, I guess.. I hope someone will buy it and put it back to life. I love old houses. It's a pity there "has to be" vandals out there and everywhere!

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  8. jp@A Green RidgeMarch 9, 2015 at 7:02 AM

    A great future for someone!...:)JP

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  9. MersadMarch 9, 2015 at 7:10 AM

    I really like the rustic and rugged charm of the place.

    Mersad
    Mersad Donko Photography

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  10. Gill - That British WomanMarch 9, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    I would love to see that house brought back to it's former glory........

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  11. ShammickiteMarch 9, 2015 at 7:46 AM

    It looks as though the old place is too far gone to warrant a makeover. Such a shame. I'd love to know the history of the place. Who built it? Who farmed there?

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  12. DarlaMarch 9, 2015 at 8:19 AM

    Dilapidated is one of my favorite words. Great photo of the old house.

    Darla

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  13. John's IslandMarch 9, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    I hope you will show us some more shots of this cabin after the snow has gone. The construction looks to be VERY old. Wonder when it was built? Interesting!

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  14. William KendallMarch 9, 2015 at 9:01 AM

    That is living on borrowed time.

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  15. Penelope PostcardsMarch 9, 2015 at 9:04 AM

    Homesteading of the past has given way to vandals in the present … so sad. There is always the chance that the new owners will reinvigorate this underappreciated heritage site.

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  16. MadSnapperMarch 9, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    I hope the new owners can find a way to preserve it. curses on the vandals.

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  17. TexWisGirlMarch 9, 2015 at 10:32 AM

    sweet old place. hope someone buys the property.

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  18. BirdmanMarch 9, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    It looks more of an outbuilding for a farm. Bet it has a little bit of history within the walls.

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  19. DonnaMarch 9, 2015 at 10:47 AM

    These rustic falling down properties have such a beauty.

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  20. SharonMarch 9, 2015 at 10:55 AM

    It's an interesting place that seems perfect for photographs. I like the appearance of a rather ghostly figure in the window in the second shot. It adds to the mystery of the place.

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  21. John @ Beans and I on the LooseMarch 9, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    I could live there...wait...there's snow. Never mind. Hopefully someone more hearty than I will buy the place and call it home.

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  22. JudyMarch 9, 2015 at 11:25 AM

    It looks sturdy and well built. Maybe it will make nice barn for someone.

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  23. Sylvia KMarch 9, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Ah, I love old houses like this and just wish they could talk to us and tell us their story! Terrific shots for the day as always! Hope you have a wonderful day! Stay warm!!

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  24. DanMarch 9, 2015 at 12:24 PM

    I hope it can be restored by the next owner. Would make a lovely photo gallery. :)

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  25. DeannaMarch 9, 2015 at 12:55 PM

    I love the look of old houses they have so much character!!

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  26. RedPatMarch 9, 2015 at 1:25 PM

    Someone will buy it and turn it into a weekend home!

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  27. JohnMarch 9, 2015 at 1:44 PM

    Places like this just reek of history and tales of olden times, with no one to hear or interpret the information. Old structures like this remind me of old people, who themselves have much to share for those with the patience to listen. Both exhibit fading possibilities and gradually failing resolve. Who will step forward?

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  28. Pamela GordonMarch 9, 2015 at 2:14 PM

    That is so sad to see. Why are people so destructive. I hope you get another change to photograph it up close before it's demolished. I bet there is a history to those log walls.

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  29. s.cMarch 9, 2015 at 2:59 PM

    Still it has the pretty decay look.

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  30. VPMarch 9, 2015 at 3:09 PM

    This is quite sad!

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  31. AnonymousMarch 9, 2015 at 3:24 PM

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  32. AnonymousMarch 9, 2015 at 3:25 PM

    Beautiful little house but I hope no sad future for it ...

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  33. Photo CacheMarch 9, 2015 at 6:15 PM

    I hope it gets a good owner soon, someone who's going to renovate or build over.

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  34. mickMarch 9, 2015 at 6:19 PM

    Great photos of the old house. It is very surprising how long houses like that last with no attention at all.

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  35. Amy at love made my homeMarch 9, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    I hope that someone buys and rescues it! xx

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  36. StephanieMarch 9, 2015 at 6:42 PM

    Glad you got to capture these old beauties before any changes happen.

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  37. AnonymousMarch 9, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    can you imagine people living in such cold condition?

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  38. Bethany CarsonMarch 9, 2015 at 6:49 PM

    Sorry to hear about the vandals. As we used to say about houses we drove by in similar condition when we were house-hunting years ago, that one would rent cheap!

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  39. carol l mckennaMarch 9, 2015 at 7:28 PM

    what a wonderful vintage building and great shots of it!


    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  40. UnknownMarch 9, 2015 at 7:32 PM

    Great looking old building, any chance of a glimpse inside when the snow clears?

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  41. RoseMarch 9, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    another mystery...I would love to know what happened to the people that lived there at one time.

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  42. CloudiaMarch 9, 2015 at 8:50 PM

    You shine your revealing attention on the mundane and make it glo




    ALOHA from Honolulu
    ComfortSpiral
    =^..^=

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  43. Yogi♪♪♪March 9, 2015 at 10:51 PM

    Too bad, it looks like such a sturdy building.

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  44. Powell River BooksMarch 9, 2015 at 11:50 PM

    Old houses last a lot longer when they are lived in and cared for. Hopefully someone will love this one again. - Margy

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  45. Fun60March 10, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    There is a certain charm to these dilapidated buildings but to survive it is going to need some TLC.

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  46. MariMarch 10, 2015 at 3:56 PM

    I always like finding the special beauty in such old places & stuff.

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  47. JackMarch 10, 2015 at 9:59 PM

    For many people, this little place could be turned into a rather spectacular vacation home.

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