Sit a Spell
The Abandoned House Collection
Written by: Cobra
Photographs by: Lassie
Come sit a spell. I had heard this phrase a lot in books and movies. Occasionally I would see it on some sort of home decor, probably bought from The Christmas Tree Shops (shout-out to all who get the reference). I actually had to Google it just now to find out what that even means. Apparently it an older expression, inviting guests to come on in and “take a load off their feet.” I found it to be a fitting title for this piece.
See, we’re still in kind of winter shut-down mode here at Abandoned Wonders. But ever since we started doing this, we have come across many abandoned houses. We always stop, snap what photos we can, and then move on. When we can’t find any story on these places, they just end up sitting in our archives. Well, that’s about to change. Here are a few of our favorite abandoned houses that we have never been able to find any stories on. So, come on in. And sit a spell.
#1 – The Gas Station House
We found this little gem sitting next to a small gas station on our way to the flea market last spring.
#2 – The Hostess House
Located across the street from an abandoned restaurant, we could barely get close to this place because of all the poison ivy. Yet the door is still mysteriously open…
#3 – The Country House
We passed by this mysterious beauty driving down a back-country road last summer. Though she is really overgrown, she still has a haunting aura about her.
#4 – The Skinner House
We’ve covered the Skinner House before in the past, but she is just so damn breathtaking that’s it’s always worth another look.
#5 – The Underbrush House
Lost in the underbrush in a busy part of town, this old home is slowly disappearing into the woods around it.
“It takes hands to build a house, but only hearts can build a home.” Unknown
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