I’ve been to Bodie. It’s a remarkable place. It’s difficult to get to, at the end of a long winding road. So when the inhabitants left they left most of their possessions behind. The houses are full of furniture and dishes. The stores full of goods. The undertaker even left his hearse and caskets behind. It’s fascinating to see all this stuff.
Sounds awesome! Definitely would love to get out that way sometime... the pictures look cool but I'm sure its nothing compared to seeing it all in person
@@BuildingTales There is apparently a curse on the town of Bodie as well. A prospector named W.S. Bodey owned the claim on that area and during one winter he was making a trek for supplies he died in the process. There are stories about the if you take anything from the grounds of Bodie, bad things happen to whomever took those items. Once the items are return the bad things stop. Almost as if W.S. himself is still laying claim to it and considers it theft if you take it. That could be something you can look into also if you wish to.
@BuildingTales I grew up in the Constitution industry, my father did structural steel manufacturing and erection. I used to sit on & chair the planning and zoning boards and comissions for the City of Phoenix. I watched Arizona Change, grow and expand. I am amazed at the total folly of construction in Texas. I especially enjoyed the Ghost Towns episode.
Great videos. I've enjoyed every one I've watched. I've been through Centralia many times. I still go through when heading upstate. I drove the graffiti highway when it was still Route 61 and remember smoke being visible next to the road. What makes it interesting to me is that I saw it when it was still a "live" town then watching it slowly vanish over the years to what it is now. Not much to see anymore. Just a few buildings remain. I remember the news when a kid fell into a hole that opened up right beneath his feet. The internet went nuts when they covered up the graffiti highway. It's private property and I assume the owners didn't want liability if someone got hurt. There was much more going on than people spray painting on the road. Parties, off-road vehicles, lots of trash. I don't know about anyone else but I don't want people on my private property.
The Pruitt-Igoe homes - and their demolition - were featured in the 1982 film Koyaanisqatsi. I first saw it in 7th grade earth science class, of all places, and that place in that state is the definition of 'liminal space'. The sheer scale still feels unreal, even just watching it on a screen.
I visited Pruitt-Igoe in 1971 as a freshman architecture student with my class. This is an example of what not to do as an architect. Demolition had already started when we visited. In spite of a team of good architects, planners, psychologists it was a disaster. Single loaded corridors used as laundry hanging areas, elevators stopping at every other floor. Mass housing never works, here or anywhere else. Neighbors can be assholes. And there is nothing you can do about it. I would live in a shack before I live in a housing complex, condo or a townhouse. One condo in my life, never again.
That would be fascinating to see at that stage! And as some one who's currently in a 400 square foot studio, I can definitely agree with the second part of your comment... looking forward to having a front door and a back yard again haha
Another ghost town that’s only recently(ish) became so? -Jeffrey City, WY. Uranium mine that supported the town of thousands closed in the early 80s, and within a few years, the town’s population went under 100. Many buildings, houses, and infrastructure are still visible today…and due to the high desert climate, things are fairly well preserved.
"The site was difficult to reach which led to logistical challenges" is total nonsense. Being difficult to reach _is_ a logistical challenge. It doesn't "lead there." It's already there.
And "DMZ" is a wonderful name for the border between the Koreas. I've been there: it's one of the most heavily militarised strips of land on the face of the planet.
Your content is sending me to further investigation, thank you.
I love this stuff and you present it very well. Always happy to see a new video!
Thanks, Appreciate the kind words! More videos on the way!
I’ve been to Bodie. It’s a remarkable place. It’s difficult to get to, at the end of a long winding road. So when the inhabitants left they left most of their possessions behind. The houses are full of furniture and dishes. The stores full of goods. The undertaker even left his hearse and caskets behind. It’s fascinating to see all this stuff.
Sounds awesome! Definitely would love to get out that way sometime... the pictures look cool but I'm sure its nothing compared to seeing it all in person
@@BuildingTales There is apparently a curse on the town of Bodie as well. A prospector named W.S. Bodey owned the claim on that area and during one winter he was making a trek for supplies he died in the process. There are stories about the if you take anything from the grounds of Bodie, bad things happen to whomever took those items. Once the items are return the bad things stop. Almost as if W.S. himself is still laying claim to it and considers it theft if you take it. That could be something you can look into also if you wish to.
I really enjoy watching your videos.
Thanks, glad you find them interesting!
@BuildingTales I grew up in the Constitution industry, my father did structural steel manufacturing and erection. I used to sit on & chair the planning and zoning boards and comissions for the City of Phoenix. I watched Arizona Change, grow and expand. I am amazed at the total folly of construction in Texas. I especially enjoyed the Ghost Towns episode.
Great videos. I've enjoyed every one I've watched. I've been through Centralia many times. I still go through when heading upstate. I drove the graffiti highway when it was still Route 61 and remember smoke being visible next to the road. What makes it interesting to me is that I saw it when it was still a "live" town then watching it slowly vanish over the years to what it is now. Not much to see anymore. Just a few buildings remain. I remember the news when a kid fell into a hole that opened up right beneath his feet. The internet went nuts when they covered up the graffiti highway. It's private property and I assume the owners didn't want liability if someone got hurt. There was much more going on than people spray painting on the road. Parties, off-road vehicles, lots of trash. I don't know about anyone else but I don't want people on my private property.
The Pruitt-Igoe homes - and their demolition - were featured in the 1982 film Koyaanisqatsi. I first saw it in 7th grade earth science class, of all places, and that place in that state is the definition of 'liminal space'. The sheer scale still feels unreal, even just watching it on a screen.
I visited Pruitt-Igoe in 1971 as a freshman architecture student with my class. This is an example of what not to do as an architect. Demolition had already started when we visited. In spite of a team of good architects, planners, psychologists it was a disaster. Single loaded corridors used as laundry hanging areas, elevators stopping at every other floor. Mass housing never works, here or anywhere else. Neighbors can be assholes. And there is nothing you can do about it. I would live in a shack before I live in a housing complex, condo or a townhouse. One condo in my life, never again.
That would be fascinating to see at that stage! And as some one who's currently in a 400 square foot studio, I can definitely agree with the second part of your comment... looking forward to having a front door and a back yard again haha
Another ghost town that’s only recently(ish) became so? -Jeffrey City, WY. Uranium mine that supported the town of thousands closed in the early 80s, and within a few years, the town’s population went under 100. Many buildings, houses, and infrastructure are still visible today…and due to the high desert climate, things are fairly well preserved.
2:38 Actually, it was silver, not gold in Bodie.
Both gold and silver were mined in Bodie...
Have you covered the Vanport, OR flood yet?
#6 is now filled with trees and an Orthodox Church.
"The site was difficult to reach which led to logistical challenges" is total nonsense.
Being difficult to reach _is_ a logistical challenge. It doesn't "lead there." It's already there.
And "DMZ" is a wonderful name for the border between the Koreas. I've been there: it's one of the most heavily militarised strips of land on the face of the planet.
It’s pronounced Pruitt-Igoe not Pruitt-Eeego