N.J. Native Uncovers Hidden Local Ruins In New Book
N.J. Native Uncovers Hidden Local Ruins In New Book
Kathleen Butler, originally from northwestern NJ, wrote a book. That book uncovers a list of unknown areas throughout the garden state.
According to Jersey’s Best, Butler shares details of 19 abandoned ruins she’s uncovered in N.J.
The book, Abandoned Ruins on Public Lands in New Jersey: Forgotten and Unknown Pasts, is available on Amazon.
The sites that Butler discovered, are slowly being swallowed by nature. Naturally, some of them are targets for vandalism.
Butler grew up in Musconetcong River, NJ. She developed a love for nature as a teen living with her family in a secluded farmhouse.
Through social media and the help of a hiking group, Butler made a hobby out of investigating forgotten structures.
She would explore parts of N.J. and Pennsylvania and eventually, started documenting what she found.
She uses historic aerial websites to pinpoint where old buildings once stood. Then, she researches and goes off to explore and photograph the area.
You can see a lot of these places on her Instagram page.
Her book all started with her Instagram account. In the book, you will see all the places Butler has photographed.
She provides as many details as possible. Therefore, explaining and uncovering many unknowns.
The photo shown above is Stone ruins of a home in PA, Fieldstone Farm Preserve. However, the book shows so much more. This one just scratches the surface.
One reader comments “I actually met this author out in the field once while exploring the Fries Mill ruins near Vineland. She’s a great lady and passionate about the local ruins of NJ and PA. She has a youtube channel that she uploads once a week to, and it’s well worth following!”
If you’re a fan of undiscovered places and going for hikes to hidden spots, definitely check it out!
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