Yonkers, New York State //
The rotting carcass of Glenwood Powerplant
New York's derelict railway power station
Date September 2009
Posted February 2011
Posted February 2011
The huge brick powerplant at Yonkers was built over a hundred years ago to provide for the electrification of the adjacent New York Central & Hudson River Railroad railway line. Reminiscent from the outside of various Victorian stations in Britain, the insides were in a state of ruin. The years have been anything but kind, and after the salvage of turbines and generators, the shell has been left to the elements. On rainy days water pours in, rotting wood and metalwork alike. The two chimneys stand tall, but for how much longer?
Despite the destruction some interesting features remain, notably the slate control panels and Westinghouse gauges. The plant was shut down in the 1960s so it's no surprise that the workings escaped modernisation. The fate of the structure remains unclear, although if something is not done with it soon it'll be in danger of collapse. In the meantime it sees occasional visits from photographers, graffiti writers and other curious intruders.
Despite the destruction some interesting features remain, notably the slate control panels and Westinghouse gauges. The plant was shut down in the 1960s so it's no surprise that the workings escaped modernisation. The fate of the structure remains unclear, although if something is not done with it soon it'll be in danger of collapse. In the meantime it sees occasional visits from photographers, graffiti writers and other curious intruders.
