They added coal cinders and crude oil to the building material to inhibit moisture absorption, the interior walls dripped with condensation. One former resident recalled that her father's shirts froze in an upstairs closet during the wintertime, and her mother had to iron them every morning just so he could put them on. By 1920, paint and plaster were peeling from the walls. By 1924, a mere eleven years after its construction, Concrete City was abandoned. Demolition of the so-called "Garden City" was halted after the new owners, the Glen Alden Coal Company, discovered that the implosion of 100 sticks of dynamite in one of the buildings had little impact. The real issue was the building began to settle at a rate of 1/2" per year, fun fact even the national guard could not blow up the building with 170mm rounds lol
The local volunteer fire departments used to burn those buildings for training back in the 1970s and 1980s. I'm sure that if they were not burned, they'd be in alot better shape. Eventually nature will reclaim that part of mining history in the Wyoming Valley.
I just visited this location yesterday. It was my first abandoned walkthrough ever. It was a nice experience. I plan on adventuring into more abandoned places real soon
Wow that place looks so different in summer. Wouldn’t want to live like that myself. Really enjoyed seeing it where it isn’t as damaged as your newer ones. Thanks for taking me along
I'm not entirely sure. The trail I used from the road was too steep. But I'm sure there is multiple other ways to access the area, the trails were certainly large enough for a truck.
Not entirely sure, I think I remember reading that it was bought by some local group with the intention of preserving the place. But the land isn't posted.
As for myself, I wouldn't have step foot in there (alone, at least) with all the debris on the ground. No way. Trip on something and head face first into a pointy concrete chunk. You were lucky.
Why is it that some people feel compelled to apply spray paint ato bandoned buildings, rairoad cars, or anything else they can get away with? Art is one thing [asnd I have seen some artful spray point], but just scribbling your name or some epithet or other is not art. The old concrete buildings would be much more interesting, even profound, without the spray paint.
I lost count! lol Would like to have seen 1 prior to the multi graffiti. (I have a History and Ancient History Minor and enough Research to constitute a PhD. No kidding. I love Archaeology and Anthropology!) Taking an Ancient History class now (Yale University) my 1st Yale course. But they blew any ability to determine the greater era feel/look. Human's and our Ego Minds are truly our weak spot. Must be managed to mature, and Adolescent Ego Mind is ok for an Adolescent though barely tolerable, and they are truly Narcissistic when in an Adult body. Sociology and Journalism the Degrees. The graffiti is ugly.
They added coal cinders and crude oil to the building material to inhibit moisture absorption, the interior walls dripped with condensation. One former resident recalled that her father's shirts froze in an upstairs closet during the wintertime, and her mother had to iron them every morning just so he could put them on. By 1920, paint and plaster were peeling from the walls. By 1924, a mere eleven years after its construction, Concrete City was abandoned. Demolition of the so-called "Garden City" was halted after the new owners, the Glen Alden Coal Company, discovered that the implosion of 100 sticks of dynamite in one of the buildings had little impact. The real issue was the building began to settle at a rate of 1/2" per year, fun fact even the national guard could not blow up the building with 170mm rounds lol
The local volunteer fire departments used to burn those buildings for training back in the 1970s and 1980s. I'm sure that if they were not burned, they'd be in alot better shape. Eventually nature will reclaim that part of mining history in the Wyoming Valley.
I just visited this location yesterday. It was my first abandoned walkthrough ever. It was a nice experience. I plan on adventuring into more abandoned places real soon
HermsAdventures i haven't been here yet.
I'd love to be able to go back in time and see this place in its heyday. ty for posting this.
Wow that place looks so different in summer. Wouldn’t want to live like that myself. Really enjoyed seeing it where it isn’t as damaged as your newer ones. Thanks for taking me along
Great adventure Cliff!!! I'm sure glad I don't have to live in a concrete house!!! Great job on the video!!!
There is several tunnels and massive caves right by concrete city.
Thank you for showing us this video. I look forward to more.
Awesome! Just went there for my birthday!
Were there any other structures near by?
How were the coal workers, able to use a bathroom, if no septic system? Outhouses?
Wow the foliage really hides a lot in the summer
Are you able to drive out to it? If so would a 4x4 truck make it?
I'm not entirely sure. The trail I used from the road was too steep. But I'm sure there is multiple other ways to access the area, the trails were certainly large enough for a truck.
Rclightning639 yeah, I've seen other videos of vehicles driving right to it.
Interesting. With all the concrete and graffiti it reminds me of all the abandoned Endicott Period forts scattered up and down the east coast.
Thomas Edison developed a precast concrete house in the early 1900s. It wasn't successful but a few are still standing and occupied.
Frogs having mud baths made it not as sad. Thanks for sharing.
probably having a hard time finding fresh water not left toxic in Pa.
not a lot of fresh water in Pa. after the mines raped the land.
poor froggy
Should check out The Sheppton Mine Disaster location and around sheppton
Frame 12:09 Near the frogs mouth, on the Mud, looks like a skull? Hopefully not.
Living in concrete, people must have felt awful. Everyday, and winter could not have been pleasant.
These are unreal. Mustve been a tough way to live. They are pretty cool just to explore thou.
This place on public or private land.?? State game land...state forest?..county land or ??????
Not entirely sure, I think I remember reading that it was bought by some local group with the intention of preserving the place. But the land isn't posted.
I need to go see this soon
As for myself, I wouldn't have step foot in there (alone, at least) with all the debris on the ground. No way. Trip on something and head face first into a pointy concrete chunk. You were lucky.
A little boy drowned in the fountain/reflecting pool in the center of the city
Yes, and was filled in
BACK IN 1969 IT WAS WAY DIFERENT
Ya'll be careful going into places that are full of moisture that you breathe. Also what if you walk in the wrong party or find a body ?
Why is it that some people feel compelled to apply spray paint ato bandoned buildings, rairoad cars, or anything else they can get away with? Art is one thing [asnd I have seen some artful spray point], but just scribbling your name or some epithet or other is not art. The old concrete buildings would be much more interesting, even profound, without the spray paint.
More low life with graffiti.
I lost count! lol Would like to have seen 1 prior to the multi graffiti.
(I have a History and Ancient History Minor and enough Research to constitute a PhD. No kidding. I love Archaeology and Anthropology!)
Taking an Ancient History class now (Yale University) my 1st Yale course.
But they blew any ability to determine the greater era feel/look.
Human's and our Ego Minds are truly our weak spot. Must be managed to mature, and Adolescent Ego Mind is ok for an Adolescent though barely tolerable, and they are truly Narcissistic when in an Adult body.
Sociology and Journalism the Degrees.
The graffiti is ugly.