Demolition of abandoned, hazardous waste contaminated homes at Love Canal, Niagara Falls, New York
Title
Demolition of abandoned, hazardous waste contaminated homes at Love Canal, Niagara Falls, New York
Subject
Abandoned houses
Wrecking
Hazardous waste sites
Love Canal Chemical Waste Landfill (Niagara Falls, N.Y.)
Description
A two-story brick house stands on a roadside lot with all windows and doors boarded shut. The front steps are damaged and partially collapsed, with bricks and rubble scattered on the ground. To the right of the house is a detached structure with a partially open roof and additional signs of disrepair. Leafless trees and overgrown vegetation are visible in the background, suggesting a neglected or abandoned state.
Source
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Archives
Publisher
State University of New York at Buffalo. University Libraries
Date
1984-08
Rights
Format
image/jpeg
Type
Image
Identifier
MS65.Ph.13
Date Created
2009-01-28
Collection
Citation
“Demolition of abandoned, hazardous waste contaminated homes at Love Canal, Niagara Falls, New York,” Digital Collections - University at Buffalo Libraries, accessed August 13, 2025, https://digital.lib.buffalo.edu/items/show/16611.