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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.
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