This Entire Neighborhood Near Cleveland Was Mysteriously Abandoned And Nobody Knows Why
In recent years, Cleveland has undergone a fantastic transformation. Once-struggling communities have been reinvented as havens for artists and dreamers, and its culture is finer than ever. However, parts of Greater Cleveland have not enjoyed quite so much growth. Some have actually experienced the opposite, sinking deeper into destruction day by day. Prepare to take a virtual tour through one of East Cleveland’s mysteriously abandoned neighborhoods, because this is one place you won’t want to visit in person.
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Once upon a time, Elderwood was a happy community in East Cleveland full of life and laughter...
Some of the dilapidated spaces are used by squatters, but other than an occasional light in a window or a curiously parked car, the neighborhood shows hardly any signs of life.
Neglect and this history of violence and crime have made this neighborhood particularly undesirable, but there is little money available to tear down the buildings and begin revitalization efforts.
Whether fire or foreclosure spelled the end for Elderwood, its crumbling remains grow ever closer to being forgotten entirely.
Please note: Most of the buildings in this neighborhood are still privately owned or owned by the county and are therefore closed to the public. Please respect the property owners and do not attempt to visit without permission. Trespassing is a crime and the decrepit state of many of these structures makes them unstable and unsafe to enter. The photos above are intended to give you a virtual look inside these abandoned places from a safe – and legal – distance.
To explore this dilapidated neighborhood without the risk, check out this video by AbandoNation:
Do you remember this neighborhood in its glory days? Were you surprised by the state of Elderwood today?
Nikki is a lifelong Ohioan with a love for literature. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Akron and has enjoyed publishing her written work since 2007. She has a love of travel and does so frequently, though she believes that home is where the heart is - she continues to work in and around Cleveland as a digital content specialist to this day, working on everything from commercial scripts and social media posts to grassroots marketing initiatives.
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