Located in upstate New York, this massive colonial farmhouse is vacant and hauntingly decayed. The story behind why it was abandoned is truly heartbreaking. Read on to learn more about the history behind this silent farmhouse, and be sure to check out the footage from YouTube channel “Abandoned Steve” below.

From the outside, this home almost looks like it could still be inhabited.
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Built in the 1800s, this farmhouse is still filled with antique treasures and gorgeous architectural details.
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So why would the previous owners leave a place like this? The answer is kind of surprising: they were forced out.
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In the 1960s, the federal government initiated a project that involved seizing the land surrounding this home.
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The family living in the farmhouse was given a check for the home’s value and told that they had three months to move out.
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The residents were given no choice, even though some families had lived in their historical homes for over 150 years.
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The most tragic part? The government project was eventually abandoned.
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Today, the farmhouse stands empty and silent. It is filled with reminders of its former life as a beautiful family home.

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