This Entire Neighborhood In Hawaii Was Mysteriously Abandoned And Nobody Knows Why
Megan Shute
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The United States of America is home to countless sites that have been abandoned — some for just a few years and others for centuries. The Hawaiian Islands are no exception. While some of these abandoned homes in Hawaii are abandoned for very clear reasons (like the decline of an industry or extreme storm damage, for example) we are left guessing as to why others were left to deteriorate and become one with nature.
It isn’t often, however, that entire neighborhoods are abandoned seemingly for no reason. But that’s exactly what happened to this neighborhood with abandoned houses in Oahu that were on a military base abandoned in the last decade, and while there are rumors as to why the neighborhood was abandoned, I can’t find actual documentation to support any specific claims — only internet comments. This is one of Hawaii’s most modern mysteries!
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For a better look at this abandoned neighborhood, check out this video uploaded by YouTube user Some FairLife Milk:
Want to learn more about abandoned homes in Hawaii beyond this abandoned neighborhood or wonder if there could be abandoned houses in Honolulu? Check out the abandoned Coco Palms Resort, Marconi Wireless Telegraph Station, or the Koloa Sugar Mill – I think it would make for a perfect spine-tingling road trip.
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