Bodfish Foreman's House

An old abandoned building sits next to the railroad near Borestone Mountain. In it's glory days, the Canadian Pacific Railroad provided accomodations for each 'section foreman', who maintained the rails in that area. This was one such dwelling at a place called Bodfish. It's far gone into disrepair now, with the front door ripped off and plaster scattered across the floors in every room. There is some spray painted grafitti, to boot.   It's a beautiful scene, though. Something about this stately structure sitting next to the line just draws your attention, making you ask questions about the stories that have been told here, wondering about those as well as the present story, one of decay. Decay is a compelling subject for artists. It is a reality of life and something that must happen for there to be new creation. The old ways die and something new takes their place. It isn't always better. We romanticize what we believe was the optimal state for these areas, especially in Maine where we can see the former glory of the railroad, the seaports, and the mill-towns. But that is life, and we move on, and things do get better in the long run.

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Filename: Bodfish Foreman's House
Copyright: Benjamin Williamson
Image Size: 7706x5140 / 18.6MB; Abandoned Bodfish Borestone Building Canadian Central Maine Decay Foreman's House Forgotten Gifts High Peaks Historic Home House Landscape Light Painting ME Maine Mountains Neglect New England Night Old Onawa Pacific Photography Prints Railroad Scenery Scenic Tracks USA
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An old abandoned building sits next to the railroad near Borestone Mountain. In it's glory days, the Canadian Pacific Railroad provided accomodations for each 'section foreman', who maintained the rails in that area. This was one such dwelling at a place called Bodfish. It's far gone into disrepair now, with the front door ripped off and plaster scattered across the floors in every room. There is some spray painted grafitti, to boot.   It's a beautiful scene, though. Something about this stately structure sitting next to the line just draws your attention, making you ask questions about the stories that have been told here, wondering about those as well as the present story, one of decay. Decay is a compelling subject for artists. It is a reality of life and something that must happen for there to be new creation. The old ways die and something new takes their place. It isn't always better. We romanticize what we believe was the optimal state for these areas, especially in Maine where we can see the former glory of the railroad, the seaports, and the mill-towns. But that is life, and we move on, and things do get better in the long run.