Exploring The Many Ruins On Neversink Mountain In Reading, PA

I got to explore and learn about some of the many ruins on Neversink Mountain thanks to Cole Swanger. Make sure check out and follow his amazing photography on his Instagram page :
/ coleswanger
The star of this episode will be a huge stonework wine cellar, a remnant of one of the many resort hotels which once existed in the area around Reading, PA.
By the time WWI had begun in 1914 the hotel above the wine cellar had been converted into a tuberculosis sanitarium, eventually closing in 1932.
Then we visit a mystery structure that Cole discovered along the Schuylkill River at the base of the mountain.
Why was this anomalous stone chamber constructed where it was? It's not a root cellar or a culvert, or some kind bunker. So what purpose did it serve?
--------------------
TopoRanger Episode 228 - The Ruins On Neversink Mountain
Exploration videos: hiking, tunnels, waterfalls, caves, springs, ruins, karst, rivers, creek crawling, geology, urbex, abandoned places, snorkeling, free diving, scavenging, creek combing, stream hiking, history and more!
ALWAYS BE SAFE. Never enter mines, tunnels, caves and abandoned locations without proper safety gear and permission when necessary.
Always inform a 3rd party of your location and return time.
FOLLOW on Instagram: / toporangeryt
FOLLOW on Instagram: / toporangeryt
FOLLOW on Instagram: www.ww...

[@LumberjackPa]

We have been here to explore and film, but by the looks of your video, just seven minutes in, I believe we have missed quite a bit. Thanks to you, Brett, and most certainly Cole for introducing us to more to explore!

[@TheFeralFemale130]

Very cool. i was only ever to the Witch's Hat and never knew there were so many other ruins there!

[@MaxChampagne69]

Hey Topo ! Could the culvert have been a powder magazine for the RR ? For blasting the cut ? Up the hill looked like solid rock.
EDIT : I posted this comment before watching the whole video. 2 minutes later, you said dynamite.
I think the vaulted sieling and thick stone walls confirm this.
Thanks for another great video!

[@coleswanger]

I think most people who’ve hiked Neversink Mountain would be shocked at the sheer amount and condition of the ruins that dot both sides of the mountain. Five hotels, TB sanatorium, a sienna mine, train tracks, dam, proving ground, etc. all were in operation nearly at the same time or within a decade or so on the mountain and their footprint and foundations are still present today. Always a blast hanging out with the mad geological genius that is Brett and he’s never afraid to get off trail, crawl into dark corners, and get dirty in the pursuit of exploration. If you’ve never visited Neversink I highly encourage you to visit the many trails, overlooks, and history that the mountain has to offer!

[@JohnDillon-s4l]

That was a neat bunker! Never been to Neversink...going to have to put it on my list of places to visit

[@TopoRanger]

It was a cool location. I'd like to get back up there with Cole during warmer weather. Lots more up on the mountain to see.

[@Dwvideos]

Cool I've been on neversink mountain quite a few times looking forward to part two

[@claponclapoff6]

I used to ride my dirt bike on never sink Mountain but never went off the trails to find the things you guys found

[@WALTERZOLNA]

Fascinating look around at Neversink Mountain. I can't believe how many structures you guys showed, I wonder if there are more still? Dynamite shed was the first thing I thought based on the size and thickness of the building. Great episode Brett, and Merry Christmas to you both.

[@TopoRanger]

There's more there for sure. Happy New Year Walter.

[@harrytinker2328]

Very neat cellar! My guess is that those hooks had some sort of racks connected to them, and/or connecting them.

[@TopoRanger]

If they did have a huge wine collection they would've needed racks for sure.

[@quietjohnoutandabout6578]

Greetings . I liked that place. So close to me, only an hour, i havent been to Neversink. Looks interesting. BTW , do you use a microphone? Say hello to Coleswanger for me. I'll stay tuned for part two

[@TopoRanger]

No external mics just what's in the camera. Part 2 is the Stone Man Willie part along with some other sites around Reading. Just look for the thumbnail with the SMW headstone.