These 16 Unbelievable Ruins In Vermont Will Transport You To The Past

Have you ever looked at an abandoned building in Vermont and have been moved, saddened and inspired by its beauty all at once? Well, you're not alone. Looking at pictures of ruins has become a favorite subject of internet searches and photo galleries. But what exactly is so compelling about these images of historic ruins in Vermont?

Well, for one, the ruins we see in Vermont lack the hustle and bustle of a living society, as well as the constant stream of physical and sensory litter and detritus that inherently accompany it. We as humans have a tendency to romanticize the past, so it's no wonder that people today are drawn to pictures of ruins and other structures that have been long left in a state of disrepair. It's easy to transpose the ruins' current stillness onto the original time period and often leave the viewer remarking about how life must have been back then. Perhaps we are simply attracted to ruins because we've removed the human "noise" we associate with society.

But after looking at these amazing photos, it's easy to see why society has become so interested in these types of photos. The colors, textures, and compositions are so natural that it's wonderfully compelling. While it's often sad to see places neglected and abandoned, it also gives us the ability to see a bit of Vermont history for ourselves.

1. Abandoned in Pownal

While the chair was probably not placed in front of the television casing, it emphasizes the fact that there's never anything good on TV.

2. Hurricane Irene's wake, Plymouth

The sign out front reads: We have lost everything - our farm and our home. We plan to rebuild again. Donations welcome. Thank U."

3. Warehouse, Pownal

Old tires fill this abandoned warehouse in Pownal.

4. Lime kiln ruins, New Haven

5. Cabin in Mendon

For Sale: One bedroom cabin. Close to Killington. Fire place and... well fireplace. Great rural views. Roof needs some minor work.

6. House foundation remains, Cambridgeport

7. Old power plant, Burlington

This plant is the last beacon of industrial detritus that defined this stretch of Burlington's waterfront until the early '90s when the area was beautified.

8. House on Grand Isle

This antiquated home seems to have been abandoned for quite some time.

9. Hyde Manor, Sudbury

This former hotel and vacation destination for the wealthy is now being taken over by nature.

10. Vergennes

This abandoned building by the waterfall in Vergennes has a walkway to nowhere.

11. Scenes around Cabot

12. Driveway in Essex

Since the driveway is long gone, it's probably OK to take down the sign.

13. Maple Corners, Calais

There are barns all over Vermont in various states. This structure looks distorted, but the barn is actually leaning.

14. Power House ruins, Middlebury

This structure was originally built as the Cotton Mill in 1810. This portion, the southernmost foundation and two low floors, was saved from demolition after the Great Fire of 1891 burned much of the town center.

15. Brattleboro

This picture was captured in southern Vermont along Route 9 heading west to Wilmington.

16. Manchester

Rounding out our list of the historic ruins in Vermont is this dilapidated and abandoned building in Manchester, Vermont.

Are there any other historic sites in Vermont you find intriguing and unbelievable? Would you add any other unique places in Vermont to this list?

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