Take a walk through this historic, abandoned ironworking village from the 1880s. With the help of footage from YouTube channel “The Unknown Cameraman,” we can explore the deserted streets and homes of this once-prosperous industrial community. Read on to learn a bit more about this hidden ghost town, and be sure to watch the video below.
This village was founded in 1766. Over 500 ironworkers and their families were recruited from Germany to start this ironworking village.
Youtube / The Unknown Cameraman
The village prospered until 1882, when larger operations in Pittsburgh put the smaller village ironworks out of business.
Youtube / The Unknown Cameraman
Today, the old village sits in silence. Furnaces, ice houses, water wheels and blast furnaces all remain.
Youtube / The Unknown Cameraman
An old church, post office, schoolhouse and family homes are also still standing in the village.
Youtube / The Unknown Cameraman
The area was sold to the state of New Jersey in 1987, and though there has been talk of renovations, most of the village is still in ruins. Check out the haunting footage below:
Youtube / The Unknown Cameraman
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