Abandoned House with Covered Bridge

In early 2025, Zenning with Zay & I went to check out a house our friend Freaktography had shared with us!  The Abandoned House with Covered Bridge was built during a time when open farmland covered much of the surrounding countryside. Over the years, new development has been added nearby, and the once-quiet property has been surrounded by growth and change. A small covered bridge over a nearby creek has been left standing, giving the site an unusual and memorable feature.

The house is believed to have been constructed between the late 1800s and early 1900s. Its red brick walls were laid by hand, and stone window sills were built to withstand generations of weather. A steep front gable was designed to create balance and give the home a stronger presence. The Abandoned House with Covered Bridge was influenced by both late Victorian and early Edwardian farmhouse styles that were common in Ontario at that time.

Sometime around the mid-1900s, the original open porch was enclosed to offer better protection from wind and rain. It would have once served as a spot where muddy boots were left after long days in the fields. Inside, rooms were likely divided by a central staircase with tall ceilings and thick wood trim. Although no exact construction date has been confirmed, similar homes were often built in rural Ontario between 1890 and 1910.

The land around the Abandoned House with Covered Bridge had been used for farming for many decades. Mixed crops and livestock were likely raised here by families who worked the same soil for generations. Ownership has been transferred several times, and the property has since been marked for future development. Roads and utilities have been added, and much of the open farmland has been reduced.

Even after so much change, the house continues to stand. Its sturdy red brick construction has held firm through years of weather and neglect. The covered bridge remains as well, offering a rare connection between the house and its surrounding landscape. Together, they serve as reminders of a time when this part of the countryside was still defined by working farms and quiet rural life.