Dude your videos are legit. Your transitions, Broll footage, audio quality, history....dude this is one of the best explore videos I've ever seen. Subbed! Please keep posting more!
I stumbled onto this video because I used to live in an apartment briefly shown in your opening drone shots of your video. If you look to the left you will see a small parking lot with cars and a brick building, that is where I lived. That brick building used to be Woonsocket's telephone switching station. The apartment was huge and I loved the exposed brick.
Just recently came across your channel and subscribed, Jason. LOVE IT! I'm a huge fan of old RI history, pictures, and especially video tours. Your in depth historical points of view and the great film footage - truly a winner. Keep up the great work. The bank building would make an amazing condo and retail center, if only it were not in such dire disrepair. Thanks for bringing this to us.
Thank you for such an in-depth tour. I’ve been wanting to sneak in and takes some photos but was too scared to do it alone. I really hope that one day Woonsocket can reclaim some of its beautiful buildings. Thanks again for another wonderful abandoned space exploration!
Whoa this video is excellent. I really enjoy this style. It must've taken so much work to film, edit and narrate this, but it's such a good video. Great job
Jason I loved this. I think this was where I took my road test and got my drivers license in 1988. I remember getting in downtown and getting screamed at for stepping over the line. I left RI in 1996. I have to really look more into your channel as a Manton boy with a hint of Olneyville!
Thanks Matt! I was catching up on your videos and watched the Clinton Tunnel one - I was JUST there over the past week for a new video. Great spot for drone shots.
@@JasonAllard Funny ... people seemed frustrated that I took too long to get to the tunnel visuals themselves. Try flying the drone into the tunnel for your opening shot :)
Had a bank account there in the early 80s, it was still a work of art. Been there a couple of times as the registry of motor vehicles and it wasn't looking too good then, it's certainly a disaster today. Keep up the great work and the cool videos, be safe in your exploration s👍✌️🇺🇲
Nice video! I came for the vaults lol On the upstairs (main floor) vault, the 2nd (rear?) door, you showed how the compression bolts were below the opening in the fixed stanchions. The things is, the compression bolts appeared horizontal, not sloping at an angle as they might from sagging. Something to remember, is as the large wheel is turned, those compression bolts rotate from a high point to fit into the stanchions, then rotate down into the stanchions (they are eccentric) to act like a cam and pull the door completely closed before the long, black lever is thrown, allowing the combination locks to be turned. Do you think maybe the compression bolts only appeared to be sagging, but in fact the wheel and been turned, and they had been rotated into a lower position instead? This would have prevented the door from being closed by someone accidentally when the building was vacated. Any debris under the tight clearance door, or rust between the door and the frame, or in the hinges themselves would have made the door virtually impossible to open without mechanical assistance, and/or lubing everything up for days before trying to open it. Thanks for the great video!!
Here's a crazy thought if you guys go back there: bring a couple of metal wedges, like for splitting wood, and tie or duct tape them thick side down, in between the compression bolt ends and the fixed stanchions. Then turn the wheel, if it is free, and it may, possibly, as a long shot, give you the torque/force/leverage you need to maybe make the door budge open lol or move even a little. The large hand wheel and the gearing inside may give you that torque! If the wheel is free, maybe rotate the bolts up to the top to give you more travel to move the door, if that makes sense to you, how I'm saying it. Just a thought! AND maybe bring a level and hold it on one of the bolts or door top edge to see if the door is actually sagging or not :)
Jason- If you see this, have you ever heard anything about a supposed very old bank vault nearby, in the basement of the Chan's building? I don't remember if i was told what year it was from, but probably even older than 1929 like this video. I heard this from a long time employee of Chan's, so i have no reason to doubt it...
i use to work there in the 90's ran the elevator also recorded a album of my band in there late at night... a man named Manny Sherman owned it...wow place went to hell. Think i have old videos of when it was nice...lol or better than now...thank you jason for posting this.
@@brandonalfaro5456 lemme know if you go. Haven't bothered going because im not sure of the condition and if there is still a ladder for the 20 foot walls
@@brandonalfaro5456 send me a link whenever bro, you go in thru the back but i heard they boarded it back up and removed the ladders 5 months ago, not sure about current status
Every single value was removed in 2005 when the last tenants left the building that was the Rhode island department of licenses and registration... All those pieces of paper on the floor that you just discarded as trash... Those are the pieces of paper that enabled that bank to be built in 1908... Tens of thousands of people's personal financial information.
I attempted to renew my license there when I turned 18. I had to do it at Warwick Mall later because I didn’t bring my Soc Sec card, and I had a rehearsal at Toll Gate later.
WARNING FOR ANYONE EXPLORING THIS PLACE!! they have installed cameras in the main floor as you come up the stairs from the basement. if you want to check out the inside, definitely stay in the basement.
I remember the hospital trust it was beautiful inside and outside. I blame all the leaders present and former of this city. It's right across from city hall. To allow vandals to take over is pathetic.
Just money sitting waiting for new money to revitalize it. It's a shame of so many wasteful ventures and money spent to construct buildings like this only to have sit in ruin and become another eye sore of the city.
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Dude your videos are legit. Your transitions, Broll footage, audio quality, history....dude this is one of the best explore videos I've ever seen. Subbed! Please keep posting more!
Chris Cunningham I agree 100%!! I've watched a few and it's taking me back to my past!!
Just do the right thing and take it down it's a eye spore.
11 minutes and 52 seconds. That room pretty much says it all!! That was the boardroom!! I've been in that room when that fireplace was lit..
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I've ben in that building countless times in my life, never imagined it gas deteriorated so much, it was truly beautiful years back
What’s the address I want to explore this place myself
@@tristanolsen6109 send me an email mail. Mikegazaille@gmail.com
am i able to get the address i want to explore and make a video there
@@tristanolsen6109 it’s right across from the city hall in Woonsocket ri
How did you get in? Can't seem to find a way down.
Wish this channel would blow up. Not only do you explore you also tell the history and story of each building/area. Keep it up!
BANGER BANGER BANGER. This place did not disappoint. This is the place that made Exploring with Josh so famous.
Sad to see the building in this state of decay... I got my drivers license there back in '98!
n3lee 2003 I believe for me.... it is sad... I walk by this building all the time but I had no idea it was this bad... 😩
I stumbled onto this video because I used to live in an apartment briefly shown in your opening drone shots of your video. If you look to the left you will see a small parking lot with cars and a brick building, that is where I lived. That brick building used to be Woonsocket's telephone switching station. The apartment was huge and I loved the exposed brick.
Just recently came across your channel and subscribed, Jason. LOVE IT! I'm a huge fan of old RI history, pictures, and especially video tours.
Your in depth historical points of view and the great film footage - truly a winner. Keep up the great work. The bank building would make an amazing condo and retail center, if only it were not in such dire disrepair. Thanks for bringing this to us.
Thank you for such an in-depth tour. I’ve been wanting to sneak in and takes some photos but was too scared to do it alone. I really hope that one day Woonsocket can reclaim some of its beautiful buildings. Thanks again for another wonderful abandoned space exploration!
Just do the right thing and take it down.
This is incredible! Nice to get too see all the places from home 🙂
That opening scene with the GRIME tag!!
I love your videos! this is where I got my license... then renewed it on Pond St.. now the Woonsocket DMV is in Diamond Hill Plaza (old Mc Donald's)
Whoa this video is excellent. I really enjoy this style. It must've taken so much work to film, edit and narrate this, but it's such a good video. Great job
Thanks I appreciate that! I had a lot of fun with this one
Your videos are always pretty epic.. Great work..
AWESOME Jason!!! What an amazing place!!! Great story and great history!!! Nice job as always!!! :)
Thanks guys!
Jason I loved this. I think this was where I took my road test and got my drivers license in 1988. I remember getting in downtown and getting screamed at for stepping over the line. I left RI in 1996. I have to really look more into your channel as a Manton boy with a hint of Olneyville!
Manton in the house!!
left RI in 96 as well
Thank-you! Your video quality and editing absolutely superb!
Nice work Jason ... good story telling.
Thanks Matt! I was catching up on your videos and watched the Clinton Tunnel one - I was JUST there over the past week for a new video. Great spot for drone shots.
@@JasonAllard Funny ... people seemed frustrated that I took too long to get to the tunnel visuals themselves. Try flying the drone into the tunnel for your opening shot :)
Had a bank account there in the early 80s, it was still a work of art. Been there a couple of times as the registry of motor vehicles and it wasn't looking too good then, it's certainly a disaster today. Keep up the great work and the cool videos, be safe in your exploration s👍✌️🇺🇲
Nicely done keep it up love it beautiful presentation such a shame I was columns unbelievable architecture also
Great video!
So professional
dude this is awesome, you did the research so I don't have to. Must subscribe lol keep up the great videos :)
Yo this dude is NICE!!!! Always wondered about some of these Old Graffiti'd Up Buildings....💯
Luv watching this I'm from Rhode Island remembered when it was a dmv😆
I need to know what the name of the piano song is when they enter the lobby, I absolutely love it. Anyone know the name? :)
I found it finally!
Audiemus
By: Jameson Nathan Jones
I have a bunch of vague memories from being here as a kid and it's crazy to see how it is now, but I was like IS THAT SUTHI?
You gotta direct a movie! Amazing video bruv.
Ahh fuck yes been wanting to explore this place for a little while now. Great video!
Do u know where is it at
@@brandonalfaro5456 ~ I think it's in Woonsocket near Main Street
@@sojih right on Main Street
Great job love the video’s
It would have been repurposed if it was anywhere but Woonsocket
Came from the news. Love it.
impressive video guys, I would like to check out that place as well.
Great work! So cool!
Nice footage to see....thanks
Hey do you know if there are silent alarms in this building? I went there today and cops came quick.
Could it be trail cams? Darn, I was hoping I could check this out :/
What's the address? I want to go there but Idk where it is
Nice video! I came for the vaults lol On the upstairs (main floor) vault, the 2nd (rear?) door, you showed how the compression bolts were below the opening in the fixed stanchions. The things is, the compression bolts appeared horizontal, not sloping at an angle as they might from sagging. Something to remember, is as the large wheel is turned, those compression bolts rotate from a high point to fit into the stanchions, then rotate down into the stanchions (they are eccentric) to act like a cam and pull the door completely closed before the long, black lever is thrown, allowing the combination locks to be turned.
Do you think maybe the compression bolts only appeared to be sagging, but in fact the wheel and been turned, and they had been rotated into a lower position instead? This would have prevented the door from being closed by someone accidentally when the building was vacated. Any debris under the tight clearance door, or rust between the door and the frame, or in the hinges themselves would have made the door virtually impossible to open without mechanical assistance, and/or lubing everything up for days before trying to open it. Thanks for the great video!!
Here's a crazy thought if you guys go back there: bring a couple of metal wedges, like for splitting wood, and tie or duct tape them thick side down, in between the compression bolt ends and the fixed stanchions. Then turn the wheel, if it is free, and it may, possibly, as a long shot, give you the torque/force/leverage you need to maybe make the door budge open lol or move even a little. The large hand wheel and the gearing inside may give you that torque! If the wheel is free, maybe rotate the bolts up to the top to give you more travel to move the door, if that makes sense to you, how I'm saying it. Just a thought! AND maybe bring a level and hold it on one of the bolts or door top edge to see if the door is actually sagging or not :)
Great video - where is this?
@@ihavebirthdayfoot that's just incorrect
Woonsocket RI
Lived in Woonsocket so long never knew this place was even slightly accessible
Jason- If you see this, have you ever heard anything about a supposed very old bank vault nearby, in the basement of the Chan's building?
I don't remember if i was told what year it was from, but probably even older than 1929 like this video. I heard this from a long time employee of Chan's, so i have no reason to doubt it...
Haven't heard about that but wonder what they keep in it...
That’s dope ! Perfect for a music vid! Is the basement the only way in? 🙅🏽♂️🙅🏽♂️🙅🏽♂️ lmao
The vault in the lobby used to always be open as of 8 years ago. That’s really odd someone was able to close it like that
Probably was done intentionally ;)
Ty beautiful to bad it be an amazing place.
I like the\at you tell the history and not just walk through
How have i never ben here 😶
i use to work there in the 90's ran the elevator also recorded a album of my band in there late at night... a man named Manny Sherman owned it...wow place went to hell. Think i have old videos of when it was nice...lol or better than now...thank you jason for posting this.
Where is this At
Reminiscent of Geraldo Rivera going through Al Capone's vault.
Sick place.
I know where the basement enterance is how did you get down there I can see foot prints in the snow did you climb the wall?
Resembles the exactly state Woonsocket is in...
anybody know how the security is? Thinking of visiting.
Where is it at?
@@brandonalfaro5456 lemme know if you go. Haven't bothered going because im not sure of the condition and if there is still a ladder for the 20 foot walls
@@brandonalfaro5456 162 Main St. Woonsocket RI
@@riddy0108 thank u Ima go it’s for a TH-cam vid
@@brandonalfaro5456 send me a link whenever bro, you go in thru the back but i heard they boarded it back up and removed the ladders 5 months ago, not sure about current status
Every single value was removed in 2005 when the last tenants left the building that was the Rhode island department of licenses and registration... All those pieces of paper on the floor that you just discarded as trash... Those are the pieces of paper that enabled that bank to be built in 1908... Tens of thousands of people's personal financial information.
is there a way i can get the address to this so i can make a video on it
location?
Woonsocket RI
@@shawnready6567 what’s the adresss tho
@@brandonalfaro5456 it’s right on Main Street idk the number
Ahh shhh the temple
The DMV ruins everything 😮
i got to see it when it was a dmv
Where is it at?
I attempted to renew my license there when I turned 18. I had to do it at Warwick Mall later because I didn’t bring my Soc Sec card, and I had a rehearsal at Toll Gate later.
Sad. Lots of animals who have no respect destroying those buildings.
Love your videos I’d be worried a rat the size of a cat would bite me
Less than 10 years ago this building was for sale for less than $150,000
Does anyone know the best way in?
That building was also used as the DMV
what bank was it.
Rhode Island Hospital Trust
Would make a great location to shoot a horror movie
WARNING FOR ANYONE EXPLORING THIS PLACE!! they have installed cameras in the main floor as you come up the stairs from the basement. if you want to check out the inside, definitely stay in the basement.
Mmmmmm....asbestos.....
The forbidden mineral.
Went here today and the entrance through the basement was completely boarded up :/
you should check out the fort on Getty. It's all underground and full old shit from the 70s and 80s. it's got 4 main rooms and lots of tunnels.
There is still thousands left in that building.
money wise?!??
That's downtown Woonsocket Rhode island., All you have to do is follow the money trail..it goes from A BANK.. to the department of motor vehicles??😂😂😊
I remember the hospital trust it was beautiful inside and outside. I blame all the leaders present and former of this city. It's right across from city hall. To allow vandals to take over is pathetic.
Just money sitting waiting for new money to revitalize it. It's a shame of so many wasteful ventures and money spent to construct buildings like this only to have sit in ruin and become another eye sore of the city.
"Nice and creative Videos，I can see A lot of thought has been put into the content and editing of the video， This is really my favorite channel.:) .🌴🌴🌴excellent 👍👌👍👌👍 🌴🌴🌴 🌴🌴🌴 🌴🌴🌴 🌴🌴🌴 " Randolph Cattaraugus 2021
It's time to take it down.
It’s weird seeing urbex that’s local to me. Woonsocket is probably a goldmine for urbex content though
For sure !
did you happen to you happen to find fallout shelter stuff?
What I have noticed about your videos that there must be a shortage of cans of spray paint in your area.
Even though the spots roached you still shouldnt go showing people how to get in. Thats how it got to this point
2 minutes and 39 seconds.. I can't believe it was a basement and it is pitch Black. 😂😂😂
Just blow it up.
The world was a better place before the invention of aerosol spray paint.
Lead paint and asbestos..
dude... what do you expect to find in an old bank....... billions of dollars? you probably found dead rats ...
wd40 and a pry bar.