The History Behind This Abandoned Town In Pennsylvania Is Bizarre But True

Coal companies utilized various architectural techniques to house their workers in the early 1900s, but the most distinctive attempt was this Concrete City in Pennsylvania. These concrete buildings were made to be durable — so durable, in fact, that they still stand to this day, long after they became abandoned Pennsylvania ruins.

The Concrete City is built in the International Style architecture, which became popular in the 1920s and 30s. It emphasized a plain, efficient design and as much interior spaciousness as possible. The Concrete City was unique in that its buildings were made from, well...concrete.

Concrete City was built in 1911 and lauded as "The Garden City of the Anthracite Region." The rent on each house was $8 per month, and each had seven rooms. They were reserved for workers in higher positions, like foremen.

The architectural experiment was not without its problems. The porous walls dripped with condensation and residents' clothing froze in their closets during the cold winter months. One more significant issue was a complete lack of plumbing.

Concrete City was entirely abandoned by 1924. Efforts to demolish the small development failed after attempts to implode the structures with dynamite failed. Pennsylvanians are left with these historic buildings, once coveted, now crumbling.

The abandoned remains of Concrete City in Pennsylvania are not only a popular spot for graffiti artists (as you can tell from the photos) but also for paintballers. Check out this video to learn more.

Have you ever been here? Have any cool stories or photos? Feel free to share your experiences in the comments. For more like this, check out these 10 abandoned places in Pennsylvania.