Iconic Abandoned Farmhouse Faces Demolition Despite Popularity with Photographers
- An abandoned 19th-century farmhouse in Ontario has become a popular destination for photographers.
- The deteriorating house may have to be demolished for safety reasons despite objections from photographers.
- Local officials gave the owner until October 20 to tear it down or make repairs to address safety concerns and bring it up to code.
- Photographers are devastated at the potential loss of the house which represents a bygone era of rural life in Ontario.
- The farmhouse, built likely between 1840 and 1850, is located between Lake Erie, Cleveland and Detroit.