Nestled amongst overgrown land in Natchez, Mississippi, this grand old antebellum house, built around the early to mid-19th century, has seen better days. Gnarled vines have wrapped themselves around the grand double-height pillars and graffiti adorns the redbrick façade.

Captured by photographer Leland Kent, the derelict mansion was once a landmark Southern Belle, drawing crowds of well-heeled socialites to the grand soirées hosted in its heyday. However, this palatial property has witnessed its fair share of tragedy too.

Up close, the full extent of the damage becomes all too clear. Arlington, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973, is completely open to the elements, with broken windows and an exposed loft.

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