What mysteries lie within the walls of the decaying places we often encounter when we explore older areas of towns across America? Venerable buildings left to decay and deteriorate as the years pass often hold keys to our nation’s history, and this fact may be what makes them so captivating. We let our minds wander to the past and hypothesize about what life might have been like in that time. We know our readers are captivated by these abandoned places, too, so we’re featuring one of the most fascinating abandoned places in Missouri.

Highlighting the beautifully eerie work of Cleveland-based photographer Johnny Joo, discover more fascinating abandoned locations across America in our Vacant Series. These unique man-made structures have been left abandoned and are slowly being reclaimed by nature.

Editor’s Note: Due to the nature of abandoned destinations, many of the places featured in this series are off-limits to visitors or have actually been demolished. We do not condone trespassing and other illegal activity but rather encourage readers to enjoy learning about these fascinating destinations.

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Have you ever seen the Cotton Belt Freight Depot while visiting or passing through St. Louis? Where are your favorite abandoned places in Missouri? We’d love to hear your experiences in the comments below.

Special thanks to Cleveland-based photographer Johnny Joo of Odd World Studio for the photos used in this article. For more images, check out his website, Architectural Afterlife. Discover even more spooky places in Vacant: Inside 13 Eerie and Fascinating Abandoned Locations Across America

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