An illustrated exploration of the industrial history of factories along the 7 train in L.I.C. - includes never seen before photos from abandoned factories & rooftops.
Il-Makiage was a pioneering, NYC grown cosmetics company. Founded in 1972, the company operated out of a gritty unlabeled warehouse on Davis street in L.I.C. Their neighbors included the Cosola Contractors workshop (which at the time was used by a Hispanic newspaper), and the far better known Neptune Meter Company, whose buildings became the legendary […]
Davis street in LIC is one of the many short, dead end streets that until recently, time forgot.
This past week, the LIRR finally began scrapping their abandoned bogies. So just what the hell is a bogie, anyway?
Down to the first floor as of this morning. A little over one year ago, this website was the first to report the start of demolition work at the former Elks Lodge in L.I.C. Over the course of this last year, we often posted updates on the building’s status to Twitter. The destruction of this […]
One more of LIC’s abandoned warehouse relics is not long for this earth.
Located in the center of the 7 line route through L.I.C., this old factory rooftop offers surprising views of the neighborhood.
In LIC, a new preservation battle has escalated quickly.
LTVSquad.com is the blog of NYC's most notorious team of explorers. We bring you a unique roasted blend of content culled from the fringes and dark underbelly of this fine city. Consider us an Autodidact's guide to urban exploration and adventure.
Privacy PolicyAll content on this website is copywritten, and actively tracked. If you steal it, you will be found and face very expensive settlement costs. To license any content on this website, contact us.
