The Haunting Abandoned Island In The Middle Of NYC

The Coal Building

The building that housed coal – the entire island’s energy source – was absolutely massive and still, more or less, stands today. This building was located south of the physical plant, which was home to massive two-story boilers that powered the island by burning coal.

Currently, the roof of the coal building has collapsed in, and the floor is covered with an array of ferns and vegetation. It’s a really spectacular sight and almost feels like ancient ruins until you realize that they had the most advanced technology at the time. It also wasn’t that long ago. The island wasn’t fully abandoned until the 1960s.