The Glenwood power plant has long been a favorite place for us to visit. Abandoned since the 1960s, these massive buildings have deteriorated significantly over the decades.
Over the last decade, NYC has shifted from a city that generated much of it's own electricity to one that imports its power. This page chronicles the various power plants and substations that used to exist across the NYC area.
The Glenwood power plant has long been a favorite place for us to visit. Abandoned since the 1960s, these massive buildings have deteriorated significantly over the decades.
This spot is hot. Tons of great graff cover the walls making it the hottest illegal hall of fame that side of the sewer…
A first look into one of the largest power plant ever to be abandoned in NYC
In 2001, we came across the historic remains of the Brooklyn City Railroad Company powerhouse. Inside, we found a gross tribute to late stage capitalism. (Original write up from July 2001 (with minor edits) – Building history & Update below) One fine summer evening we ended our day of exploring here. As we approach the […]