Wow, so sad to see..We lived in Industry, not far, went to Western Beaver HS.. My family left and moved to Canada, my dad was military ( and his family was from Monaca) My grandfather worked in a steel mill..I still have a dear friend from school who lives by wolf run rd.. she is hopefully coming up for a visit this summer.. Thanks for the video, it was awesome to see...
This one was quite a drive, sorry for the bumpy ride ahead of time! Even with excellent camera stabilization and taking it easy as I could, those brick roads had me bouncing around like a pinball machine LOL
I found the video, it didn't take me long. It is unfortunate what happened to a lot of the towns and cities in this area when the steel mills cut back on their production and/or closed down. I guess I was fortunate to grow up in the area before things started declining. It is sad but I was glad to see that there are still well maintained properties sitting in amongst the ruins of the abandoned properties. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us, no matter how bumpy the roads may be.
born and raised here.. great place to grow in the 50s threw 70s. everything you needed was there if not burgh wasnt far.. all races all ethnics all got along as family.. it has always felt like home.. left in the 80s and its still home to me..
You know , people here or around the world , think that everything is beautiful in the US , that we all have plenty . Well , that is not the case . I like to see this type of videos because no one wants to show us or talk about places like this . Again , thank for what you do , showing us places like this .
@@mariaarias8770 I definitely want people to have their own take on it, but for me I look at these places and think of the history behind all of it and how amazing it probably was at a certain time in history. Thanks so much for watching!
When I come back home from WV I go through Midland sometimes. I read somewhere its one of the worst places to live in Pennsylvania. Aint any box stores or much business for that matter. I think the busiest I ever seen that place was when the gas plant shifts change and the buses and trucks roll through.
One of the things I like about your vids is the LACK of narrative and commentary. ;-) Some of these places really are my old hoods of 40-50 years ago, so I like to just let it sink in quietly.
I really enjoy your video's! By the way, red brick roads might be a little rough but hold up well. I live in Buffalo, NY and the asphalt roads get huge potholes in them and cause tire damage sometimes. Asphalt just doesn't hold up. Best wishes from upstate NY!!
I saw houses on Smiths Ferry Road that looked nice. Is the area you drove near any houses on Smiths Ferry? It does look depressing. Are people living in these houses or abandoned?
If i remember reading, Isn't midland the town where Tom Hank's just filmed a move at a few months ago at? I'm looking for article I read , can't find it now. Anyone know the answer..
to bad someone doesnt do an abandoned series on midland like some creators have with gary ind ..i grew up in the country near midland..never go back there
@@jgrysiak6566 It was a football rival of my hometown which has fared much better. I went to a couple of drum and bugle corps shows circa 1983 and it was still a functioning town, although the mill was about done. I think it was Crucible steel.
Midland went downhill after it's heart and sole closed up in the 80's , Crucible Steel ... After that it's just a run down town and is nothing but a place for PA Cyber and Lincoln Park ...
Sadly every state has small towns that have had the same experience. Although in decline that doesn't mean there is crime, and there are often really good people.
One thing I’ve noticed in most of these videos is that people spend way more money on vehicles then they do on home repairs. $60,000 truck? Check. The roof in the living room? Check
Men most of Pittsburgh looks like that I really don't understand how can people live in those conditions they can even clean their side walk or paint their homes and they make good money working in PA some of the jobs pay very well in PA more then some other states and the city officials not doing their job either so there is no excuse people lives like that because they want to in other states the cost of living is higher and they live paycheck to paycheck and can't save money and they don't live in those conditions I see they all have nice cars but can't have nice home 😂 it doesn't make any sense.
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Wow, so sad to see..We lived in Industry, not far, went to Western Beaver HS.. My family left and moved to Canada, my dad was military ( and his family was from Monaca) My grandfather worked in a steel mill..I still have a dear friend from school who lives by wolf run rd.. she is hopefully coming up for a visit this summer.. Thanks for the video, it was awesome to see...
This one was quite a drive, sorry for the bumpy ride ahead of time! Even with excellent camera stabilization and taking it easy as I could, those brick roads had me bouncing around like a pinball machine LOL
Concrete roads are even worse especially when deteriorated.
I loved those streets 😭
The only nice thing about Midland is that it's 5 min from the Ohio border & cheap Ohio gas!
I found the video, it didn't take me long. It is unfortunate what happened to a lot of the towns and cities in this area when the steel mills cut back on their production and/or closed down. I guess I was fortunate to grow up in the area before things started declining. It is sad but I was glad to see that there are still well maintained properties sitting in amongst the ruins of the abandoned properties. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us, no matter how bumpy the roads may be.
Thanks so much for watching!
born and raised here.. great place to grow in the 50s threw 70s. everything you needed was there if not burgh wasnt far.. all races all ethnics all got along as family.. it has always felt like home.. left in the 80s and its still home to me..
Thank you so much Hoods N Hollers for uploading this great video, I appreciate it!
I wish people would look at the bright side and think of all the people who left and are living happy, productive lives in a better place.
I grew up on Beaver Valley & it's nice to go back & do some shopping & admire the river scenery but it would be depressing to go back there & live !
Thanks!
How sad is to see a place like this one 😔 I wish somebody can do something about it. Thank you for sharing the video with us .
You know , people here or around the world , think that everything is beautiful in the US , that we all have plenty . Well , that is not the case . I like to see this type of videos because no one wants to show us or talk about places like this . Again , thank for what you do , showing us places like this .
@@mariaarias8770 I definitely want people to have their own take on it, but for me I look at these places and think of the history behind all of it and how amazing it probably was at a certain time in history. Thanks so much for watching!
When I come back home from WV I go through Midland sometimes. I read somewhere its one of the worst places to live in Pennsylvania. Aint any box stores or much business for that matter. I think the busiest I ever seen that place was when the gas plant shifts change and the buses and trucks roll through.
I left Ambridge in 1982. Saw the Aliquippa clip and that shocked me. But now seeing Midland and oh that makes me very very sad!
One of the things I like about your vids is the LACK of narrative and commentary. ;-) Some of these places really are my old hoods of 40-50 years ago, so I like to just let it sink in quietly.
Thanks so much Paul. I never really cared for the talking ones, works for some folks, i just prefer it quiet and let people get their own take on it.
Thanks for the history.
I'll never forget my hometown. It was the best place back then. I think it is still special. I wear a t-shirt with it's name - Midland, Pa.
I’m looking to move back to Pa.. Your video really helped ………..
I use to visit my Grandpa Moses every summer during the early 1990’s
I really enjoy your video's! By the way, red brick roads might be a little rough but hold up well. I live in Buffalo, NY and the asphalt roads get huge potholes in them and cause tire damage sometimes. Asphalt just doesn't hold up. Best wishes from upstate NY!!
Those roads I still feel it to this day I think lol. Thanks so much for watching, cant wait to come to Buffalo!
Erie PA the same wa with potholes , they average 90 inches on snow annually
I saw houses on Smiths Ferry Road that looked nice. Is the area you drove near any houses on Smiths Ferry? It does look depressing. Are people living in these houses or abandoned?
I used to Box down there with Marty Corak and Mr. Fox. Way back in 1999 and 2000
1:31 the brick street is amazing. Time warp.
You should do a what happened video for Elmira NY and Binghamton NY. Both those cities are hurting big time.
Did Corning lay off or close?
This is my mother’s home town. She grew up there when the steel industry was still booming.
That's how I remember it, I was raised in the Beaver Valley
It seems like our country is so run down in most places it’s sad !!
If i remember reading, Isn't midland the town where Tom Hank's just filmed a move at a few months ago at? I'm looking for article I read , can't find it now. Anyone know the answer..
I know he filmed in Ambridge, Pa just 16 miles East of Midland, Pa.
I think the film A man called Otto Is being filmed in Ambridge PA
It's like houses in the middle of a jungle!
Did J&L steel go out of business?
YES
40 years ago.
Yes, my grandpa worked there.
Wicked trade deals. THAT'S what happened.
to bad someone doesnt do an abandoned series on midland like some creators have with gary ind ..i grew up in the country near midland..never go back there
What a disgrace people lost everything and moved
My Dad started his teaching career in Midland, Pa back in the early '60's and it was a rough town back then.
I remember driving through there in the 1970's it was very smoky & depressing from all the steel mills
@@jgrysiak6566 It was a football rival of my hometown which has fared much better. I went to a couple of drum and bugle corps shows circa 1983 and it was still a functioning town, although the mill was about done. I think it was Crucible steel.
Midland had some great basketball teams in its heyday.
Wow you drove passed my Grandfather and Grandmother's house
Midland went downhill after it's heart and sole closed up in the 80's , Crucible Steel ... After that it's just a run down town and is nothing but a place for PA Cyber and Lincoln Park ...
My cousin sends her daughter to school there! 2 hrs round-trip a day on school bus from Coraopolis! Unbelievable!
Quero ver vídeos mais recentes de cidades abandonadas Americanas gostei muito do tour em Cleveland Ohio
its so sad that since everyone lost all they had that mother nature is reclaiming everything. making it all look post appocalyptic. how depressing.
Sadly every state has small towns that have had the same experience. Although in decline that doesn't mean there is crime, and there are often really good people.
One thing I’ve noticed in most of these videos is that people spend way more money on vehicles then they do on home repairs. $60,000 truck? Check. The roof in the living room? Check
nobody walking around,even on main street.i am familiar with Midland.
And the hand laid brick streets are in perfect condition. So sad.
This is my hometown.
When left, abandoned, nature will reclaim ....
90% of the "abandoned" appearance is the lack of lawn care. Cut down the overgrowth, revive a town.
I’m living well here they do need to fix their houses
Houses r beautyful design place also beauty why people leave this place ???n their own property
When the economic opportunities go away...
When there’s no jobs and lots of crime, people who can afford to go elsewhere will move out.
Men most of Pittsburgh looks like that I really don't understand how can people live in those conditions they can even clean their side walk or paint their homes and they make good money working in PA some of the jobs pay very well in PA more then some other states and the city officials not doing their job either so there is no excuse people lives like that because they want to in other states the cost of living is higher and they live paycheck to paycheck and can't save money and they don't live in those conditions I see they all have nice cars but can't have nice home 😂 it doesn't make any sense.
They should tear down all those abandoned homes and buildings that cannot be fixed.
Yo this my hood! Lets link up and collaborate!
Wuow grandes casas 🏡 abandonada