[ericwood]

This definitely resonates with me. These sorts of constructions have been an obsession of mine for as long as I can remember. There's a very specific feeling they conjure that I've never been able to put into words either, and I'm guessing it's similar to what you're feeling! There's definitely a morbid curiosity aspect to it which is why seemingly sinister things like this (or my fave, 33 Thomas St) have even more appeal.

[hypertexthero]

In case you have not heard of it: The video game Control is set in a building inspired by Oldest House: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control_(video_game)