Abandoned Infrastructure - The Paulinskill Viaduct

In the forest of Knowlton township, New Jersey, sits a towering collection of weathered concrete and steel. This is the Paulinskill Viaduct, and at one time this massive construction served as bridge, allowing trains easy crossing of the Paulins Kill river and surrounding valley. Now, more than 100 years after its construction, it rests abandoned. The woods have slowly encroached upon its massive supports, everywhere ivy clings to the concrete facade, and countless buzzards have built nests high up within the arches of its 125 foot tall form. Looking upon the old viaduct today, one would think that it's best days were far behind it. However, looks may be deceiving...


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Music: "Through A Glass Darkly" by Hammock