The Abandoned House on Turnpike Road

The man sitting by the road

I remember seeing a man sitting on a kitchen chair near a dilapidated garage on Turnpike Road.  This was years ago and I never gave it much thought. Eventually I expected this would be my fate, sitting by the road watching the world go by.  Who was this guy?

It was apparent the house had been abandoned and I decided to explore a bit with my camera. It wasn't posted so I assumed I wasn't violating any trespassing laws.  I started in the garage where I had seen the man many years ago. The garage had gaping holes in the roof and two large fuel drums. I wonder if he heated with kerosene. This photo was processed with  a key-line filter.

I asked around and discovered that the owner's name was Red Koski. I learned that he was fond of wine and classical music. Someone else mentioned that he used to play the accordion at the dinner hour at the 1808 Restaurant in town. I feel bad that I didn't get the chance to meet him in person.

Weather has taken its toll on the house, the flooring has collapsed and much of the roof is gone.

There are several outbuildings, a barn, workshop and sauna. The barn is in bad shape.