Abandoned America(01 of10)
Open Image Modal(PICTURED:Undisclosed prison) - These are the hauntingly eerie photos that capture a snapshot of history by documenting abandoned America and the decline of a superpower. Taken by Matthew Christopher, who lives in Philadelphia, the collection of photos show a variety of empty buildings in various states of decay. Some buildings appear untouched, with all of its furnishings absolute pristine, while others depict how nature has reclaimed the buildings and turned them into ruins. (credit:Matthew Christopher / Caters News)
Abandoned America(02 of10)
Open Image Modal(PICTURED: Cafeteria at undisclosed prison) - These are the hauntingly eerie photos that capture a snapshot of history by documenting abandoned America and the decline of a superpower. Taken by Matthew Christopher, who lives in Philadelphia, the collection of photos show a variety of empty buildings in various states of decay. Some buildings appear untouched, with all of its furnishings absolute pristine, while others depict how nature has reclaimed the buildings and turned them into ruins. \n (credit:Matthew Christopher / Caters News)
Abandoned America(03 of10)
Open Image Modal(PICTURED:Packard Motor car company) - These are the hauntingly eerie photos that capture a snapshot of history by documenting abandoned America and the decline of a superpower. Taken by Matthew Christopher, who lives in Philadelphia, the collection of photos show a variety of empty buildings in various states of decay. Some buildings appear untouched, with all of its furnishings absolute pristine, while others depict how nature has reclaimed the buildings and turned them into ruins. (credit:Matthew Christopher / Caters News)
Abandoned America(04 of10)
Open Image Modal(PICTURED:Cell blocks at undisclosed prison) - These are the hauntingly eerie photos that capture a snapshot of history by documenting abandoned America and the decline of a superpower. Taken by Matthew Christopher, who lives in Philadelphia, the collection of photos show a variety of empty buildings in various states of decay. Some buildings appear untouched, with all of its furnishings absolute pristine, while others depict how nature has reclaimed the buildings and turned them into ruins. (credit:Matthew Christopher / Caters News)
Abandoned America(05 of10)
Open Image Modal(PICTURED:Undisclosed retirement home) - These are the hauntingly eerie photos that capture a snapshot of history by documenting abandoned America and the decline of a superpower. Taken by Matthew Christopher, who lives in Philadelphia, the collection of photos show a variety of empty buildings in various states of decay. Some buildings appear untouched, with all of its furnishings absolute pristine, while others depict how nature has reclaimed the buildings and turned them into ruins. \n (credit:Matthew Christopher / Caters News)
Abandoned America(06 of10)
Open Image Modal(PICTURED:Undisclosed theatre) - These are the hauntingly eerie photos that capture a snapshot of history by documenting abandoned America and the decline of a superpower. Taken by Matthew Christopher, who lives in Philadelphia, the collection of photos show a variety of empty buildings in various states of decay. Some buildings appear untouched, with all of its furnishings absolute pristine, while others depict how nature has reclaimed the buildings and turned them into ruins. (credit:Matthew Christopher / Caters News)
Abandoned America(07 of10)
Open Image Modal(PICTURED:Abandoned hotel) - These are the hauntingly eerie photos that capture a snapshot of history by documenting abandoned America and the decline of a superpower. Taken by Matthew Christopher, who lives in Philadelphia, the collection of photos show a variety of empty buildings in various states of decay. Some buildings appear untouched, with all of its furnishings absolute pristine, while others depict how nature has reclaimed the buildings and turned them into ruins. (credit:Matthew Christopher / Caters News)
Abandoned America(08 of10)
Open Image Modal(PICTURED:Trolley graveyard) - These are the hauntingly eerie photos that capture a snapshot of history by documenting abandoned America and the decline of a superpower. Taken by Matthew Christopher, who lives in Philadelphia, the collection of photos show a variety of empty buildings in various states of decay. Some buildings appear untouched, with all of its furnishings absolute pristine, while others depict how nature has reclaimed the buildings and turned them into ruins. (credit:Matthew Christopher / Caters News)
Abandoned America(09 of10)
Open Image Modal(PICTURED:Undisclosed church) - These are the hauntingly eerie photos that capture a snapshot of history by documenting abandoned America and the decline of a superpower. Taken by Matthew Christopher, who lives in Philadelphia, the collection of photos show a variety of empty buildings in various states of decay. Some buildings appear untouched, with all of its furnishings absolute pristine, while others depict how nature has reclaimed the buildings and turned them into ruins. (credit:Matthew Christopher / Caters News)
Abandoned America(10 of10)
Open Image Modal(PICTURED:Cell blocks, Old Essex county jail, Newark, New Jersey) - These are the hauntingly eerie photos that capture a snapshot of history by documenting abandoned America and the decline of a superpower. Taken by Matthew Christopher, who lives in Philadelphia, the collection of photos show a variety of empty buildings in various states of decay. Some buildings appear untouched, with all of its furnishings absolute pristine, while others depict how nature has reclaimed the buildings and turned them into ruins. (credit:Matthew Christopher / Caters News)