I'm a photographer from MA and I've actually been to the abandoned drive in you highlighted in the video! It was such a cool spot! My friend and I did a photoshoot there years ago! I am sad to learn that it no longer exists. But happy to have gotten the chance to shoot there before it was! Keep up the awesome work man, your videos are inspirational!
Hey thank you, Andy. It's strange - I always root for these places to have a second life, but in the case of the drive-in theater I just always wanted it to stay abandoned. It was like my own urbex testing ground before visiting other spots.
Native of the area and LOVE your channel man. One of my 7 year old and I’s favorite past times are exploring local abandoned spots like many you’ve covered here on the channel. Keep up the great work!
A nice take on the hobby, Jason! I take things like this very seriously, in fact it's the reason I named my own urbex/abandoned series "Authorized Personnel." Taking inspiration from The Proper People, something I pride myself on is that it's most often possible (with a little bit of background work) to gain appropriate permissions to explore and document the sorts of places that are worthwhile for such a thing. Similar to you, my own examples are my abandoned middle school and the Ann & Hope department store in Warwick, among others. Keep up the good work!
Michael and Bryan were my first introduction to "proper urbex" though i've been sneaking into places long before. Broken Window Theory have a good video on "how to urbex" best advice is do not bring a weapon, even a knife. If confronted by authority, do not run, do not appear to be a threat, do not talk back, just be cool and they'll probably just walk you out. (Unless you just trespassed a nuclear power plant, then runnn!) Basically, like they said in Breaking Bad - DBA - dont be an a-hole. You have no idea how many times I was let off with a warning bc I was chill to the cops.
I love your videos. Learning the history of these abandoned places we see daily is great. I got to explore my old high school last year. It’s not officially abandoned, but mostly empty. Afterward I got permission to see a steam tunnel and another outbuilding that was locked.
I took an 2 hour drive from MA to Rocky Point a few days after watching your video a couple times! It's a gem of a place and I could feel how special it was when I was there from what I learned in your video. Thanks for all you do for New England Abandon History!!
Thanks for all you do Jason. Time is fleeting and the only remains of these places are in the videos and history that you have documented. I know it is just a hobby for fun but wow what a hobby. We are indebted big time to you.
I'm instantly in love with this channel. I've been exploring for over 2 decades. I love the "welcome mat" comment about the trespassing signs. I feel the same way. But I couldn't agree more about getting permission when you can. It takes all the stress off, and the production is way better.
Very well said! I agree that abandoned locations like these should be preserved and documented; they are inherently rich pieces of our culture, after all! I wish some of the more neglectful property owners realized just how important the structures they own are!
Very interesting vid. I like the way you explained the types of trespassing. It unexpectedly tugged at my heartstrings when you were reviewing how these abandoned places are being demolished. Thanks so much for documenting all of them and please continue!
Great topic! I've found that whether it's OK for me to be someplace, passing public / nosy neighbors may have their own judgement to the contrary. In my part of Maine, much of the population leaves certain areas for the winter and leaves large area for me to explore alone. I drive a white work van, wear some LL Bean clothes and look like an engineer or surveyor with my tripod and pelican case or toolbag I use for a camera bag. If I look like I belong, aren't dressed like a hoodlum, and am respectful and professional, then I am welcome or ignored.
Love the content Jason. My family is from Barrington and we spent our summers on Block Island before moving up to NY in the 90s. It's truly remarkable how much history and character RI has. Your ability to document and narrate our tiny state's history is incredible. However, I am a bit apprehensive for any new content releases due to the fact that it's getting harder to see locations with personal connections in states of abandonment.
Thank you for sharing all the hidden jewels of New England. A creators dream. I just did a shoot at 6:00 am at the Windswept Mansion….. it was magical!!
Hey Jason, love the videos. I actually live the town over from Woonsocket, and visited your old school because of the documentary. I would reccomend the Medfield State Hospital to check out. It's public access, and still has all the buildings.
Great points, Jason. From watching you and post 10 it seems like the northeast is a really great place to be with a large quantity of abandoned spots. Consult a local lawyer on your city/county/states trespassing laws. Some states have vastly different requirments for a property to be considered secure than others. having an intact locked fence, with NT signs only so many feet apart, etc etc. knowing these things can be the differences from a cop telling you to move along without getting of his patrol car vs cooling your heels in jail for 5 hours waiting toi plead your case to a judge. Check deeds and records. sometime property owners have died and the heirs/probate havent done a good job or gotten around to trasnferring the deed. Dead people usually cant support a Trespassing charge against you. depends on your state, check local law. also look for forbidden properties abutting easy access. this could be a road or public land or something that if you hear a vehicle coming you can take 2 hops back to and be out of prosecutions way. check your states statute of limitations and be smart. CYA and dont brag online about being someplace you're not supposed for a couple of months or years, depending. lastly be a good human, if youve been denied access to a place and you go anyway and see tons of vandalism and signs of high use, the property owner is frustrated with people costing them time and money. go away and go someplace else. you might not understand why an owner is denying you access, show some compassion.
Good morning Jason as soon as I got the notification I clicked it and as usual,wasn’t disappointed. I really was disappointed with the demolition of the bell’s stables in Newport because we really loved to explore it when we were there and actually got a lot of footage from inside and drone footage from the air what an amazing place this was. Keep up the great work I look forward to seeing more abandoned spots from your channel
Makes me very nostalgic for New England. I grew up in Massachusetts. Loved the abandoned locations I've encountered and hope to be back soon to do some more exploring! Now I'm in LA and looking for abandoned places is a different experience. It seems they are very demo happy here and locals tend to be very overprotective (at least they come off that way to me) when trying to explore. Doesn't help that filming with anything larger than a phone or something like GH5 without attachments tends to get the police called and then paying fines for filming without a permit. Best luck I had was out in the desert, but nothing beats the good ol New England urban exploration!
Fun fact: I believe the state of New Hampshire gives landowners a tax break for easements/right of way/allowing people on their property. Wish other states would do something similar to encourage people to allow more explorers!
I love your videos. I’m an explorer who loves to check out places I call vanishing New England. In Rhode Island, one of my faves are the abandoned buildings on Gould Island. It’s like everyone just left their work and never returned. There’s an old factory that’s been taken over by twisted vines and looks out over the bay like an enchanted gothic castle. They used to launch torpedoes for testing in the Bay.
When's the last time you went to Gould's Island? I checked google maps and it sort of looks like, from the satellite imagery, that there's no buildings left.
Easton Cement Factory across from Dog Track in Taunton. Enter from left wood line going through cement tunnels and a maze like structure to get to main entrance. Climb up and get a sick view! The top of the building is best on the rear as it has shade and allows time on target. You can get caught if in the front but the security guard is not willing to climb stairs in the dark to get a person to leave.
Always love your work Jason! TY! It’s EXTREMELY valuable & important. I’m guessing the airfield was the 1 you removed. Loved your fake Mom quote. You’ll sadly be adding Potter Hill to your demolished list in the next couple years. Keep up the great work!!
I'm wondering if you've ever been to the Aldritch Mansion in Warwick or Warwick Neck (just past Rocky Point). There were 2 "Doll Houses" by the water that I visited a couple of times. They were the daughters Play houses. Not much left to them when I was last there, but the structure was stone and cement, so they may still be there. Also there are tunnels under the mansion. It was said to be for the Rum runners during prohibition to bring alcohol in from the ships to distribute. I'd love to see the tunnels if possible, Bishop Hendricken has their Senior Campus there. It's also the location of the Seminary. Weddings can be booked for the Mansion.
Also second that the MA drive-in was so beautiful. Sadly was only able to visit once before it was destroyed, otherwise I would've been back many times by now
I genuinely thought this could be clickbait based on the title lol I appreciate this channel so much as content honoring and documenting the historical sites that we still have and I relate to your love for the MA drive-in so much. Your Westborough State Hospital footage had me thinking about now demolished state schools in the area. The Paul A. Dever school almost 20 years ago got me into urbex. Would love to see what footage you have of any of those places.
You have inspired my own channel last year. I bought a drone and started documenting my trespasses. So thank you for that! In my own channel I spend more time on the historical context than shooting the locations and of corse writing a good story that is as close to historical truth as I can get. I’ve found the hardest part is not infringing on copyrights when I’m using modern sources. But so far so good. If you want to check out what you’ve inspired, it’s Abandoned Cape Breton. It’s not linked to my main account.
First time watcher, and I enjoyed this video. I urbex myself and do watch a lot of YT channels that showcase this activity. Increasingly though, I do wonder if such channels inadvertently add to the issue of places getting looted or trashed? I've seen it a few times when explorers find and document a beautiful location, only to go back to see that items have been stolen etc. Not saying they're responsible, but it is a discussion worth having I feel. Anyway, I always urbex by this code: take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints. Subbed.
Just discovered your channel, some great stuff!!! Having grown up in the region, I have personally visited a number of the sites you've covered. One question though, I don't see that you covered the Ladd School in Exeter, RI? Or did I miss it? I believe it's fully demolished now so if you didn't make it there, the opportunity is likely gone.
I visited the Ladd School back in 2011 when all the buildings were still standing. Took some photos but it was well before I was creating videos like I do now. It's been on my list for a while - just need to find a way to tell the story in the right way.
@@JasonAllard Great to hear. As a Riverside resident who spent their childhood (TOTALLY NOT TRESPASSING) at the former Crescent Park site, your skill set is perfectly suited to tell theory. You’re awesome man.
What was the place the government made him remove? Anyone know so I can try to find old upload of his video to watch or a different explorer who's been there?
what if I told you my uncle demo company went to Westbrough State Hospital and he found the morgue plus I know a LOT of good spots around Nh, CT and Mass, plus you're wrong about South Weymouth Naval Air Base about Watertown getting filmed their they filmed it somewhere else in Mass AND South Weymouth Naval Air Base is one of my favorite spots perfect spot to test your rc vehicles and drones !
In my video I said that Patriots Day was filmed at Naval Air Station South Weymouth, which is correct. Here is an article about the filming location: www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2016/12/18/patriots-day-movie-boston/
@@JasonAllard They did filmed the marathon finish line my cousin is a weymouth officer ive gotten to see it before they demo it AND recently back in March and April they filmed The Walking Dead Dead City in the old buildings ive gotten to get a close up of it
I'm a photographer from MA and I've actually been to the abandoned drive in you highlighted in the video! It was such a cool spot! My friend and I did a photoshoot there years ago! I am sad to learn that it no longer exists. But happy to have gotten the chance to shoot there before it was! Keep up the awesome work man, your videos are inspirational!
Yeah, that used to be right off of 146 I believe
Hey thank you, Andy. It's strange - I always root for these places to have a second life, but in the case of the drive-in theater I just always wanted it to stay abandoned. It was like my own urbex testing ground before visiting other spots.
Native of the area and LOVE your channel man. One of my 7 year old and I’s favorite past times are exploring local abandoned spots like many you’ve covered here on the channel. Keep up the great work!
A nice take on the hobby, Jason! I take things like this very seriously, in fact it's the reason I named my own urbex/abandoned series "Authorized Personnel." Taking inspiration from The Proper People, something I pride myself on is that it's most often possible (with a little bit of background work) to gain appropriate permissions to explore and document the sorts of places that are worthwhile for such a thing. Similar to you, my own examples are my abandoned middle school and the Ann & Hope department store in Warwick, among others. Keep up the good work!
Michael and Bryan were my first introduction to "proper urbex" though i've been sneaking into places long before. Broken Window Theory have a good video on "how to urbex" best advice is do not bring a weapon, even a knife. If confronted by authority, do not run, do not appear to be a threat, do not talk back, just be cool and they'll probably just walk you out. (Unless you just trespassed a nuclear power plant, then runnn!) Basically, like they said in Breaking Bad - DBA - dont be an a-hole. You have no idea how many times I was let off with a warning bc I was chill to the cops.
Hey thanks Marc - I love your series. I watched your Down the Rhode Video about Rocky Point a few times while researching.
I love your videos. Learning the history of these abandoned places we see daily is great. I got to explore my old high school last year. It’s not officially abandoned, but mostly empty. Afterward I got permission to see a steam tunnel and another outbuilding that was locked.
I took an 2 hour drive from MA to Rocky Point a few days after watching your video a couple times! It's a gem of a place and I could feel how special it was when I was there from what I learned in your video. Thanks for all you do for New England Abandon History!!
Thanks for all you do Jason. Time is fleeting and the only remains of these places are in the videos and history that you have documented. I know it is just a hobby for fun but wow what a hobby. We are indebted big time to you.
I'm instantly in love with this channel. I've been exploring for over 2 decades. I love the "welcome mat" comment about the trespassing signs. I feel the same way. But I couldn't agree more about getting permission when you can. It takes all the stress off, and the production is way better.
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Very well said! I agree that abandoned locations like these should be preserved and documented; they are inherently rich pieces of our culture, after all! I wish some of the more neglectful property owners realized just how important the structures they own are!
Keep this up. You really do fantastic documentaries! From start to finish. 👍
I just got back from jail after 20 years, maybe I shouldn't have trespassed into the military base.
Very interesting vid. I like the way you explained the types of trespassing. It unexpectedly tugged at my heartstrings when you were reviewing how these abandoned places are being demolished. Thanks so much for documenting all of them and please continue!
Great topic! I've found that whether it's OK for me to be someplace, passing public / nosy neighbors may have their own judgement to the contrary. In my part of Maine, much of the population leaves certain areas for the winter and leaves large area for me to explore alone. I drive a white work van, wear some LL Bean clothes and look like an engineer or surveyor with my tripod and pelican case or toolbag I use for a camera bag. If I look like I belong, aren't dressed like a hoodlum, and am respectful and professional, then I am welcome or ignored.
Love the content Jason. My family is from Barrington and we spent our summers on Block Island before moving up to NY in the 90s. It's truly remarkable how much history and character RI has. Your ability to document and narrate our tiny state's history is incredible. However, I am a bit apprehensive for any new content releases due to the fact that it's getting harder to see locations with personal connections in states of abandonment.
Thank you for sharing all the hidden jewels of New England. A creators dream. I just did a shoot at 6:00 am at the Windswept Mansion….. it was magical!!
Hey Jason, love the videos. I actually live the town over from Woonsocket, and visited your old school because of the documentary. I would reccomend the Medfield State Hospital to check out. It's public access, and still has all the buildings.
Great points, Jason. From watching you and post 10 it seems like the northeast is a really great place to be with a large quantity of abandoned spots.
Consult a local lawyer on your city/county/states trespassing laws. Some states have vastly different requirments for a property to be considered secure than others. having an intact locked fence, with NT signs only so many feet apart, etc etc. knowing these things can be the differences from a cop telling you to move along without getting of his patrol car vs cooling your heels in jail for 5 hours waiting toi plead your case to a judge.
Check deeds and records. sometime property owners have died and the heirs/probate havent done a good job or gotten around to trasnferring the deed. Dead people usually cant support a Trespassing charge against you. depends on your state, check local law.
also look for forbidden properties abutting easy access. this could be a road or public land or something that if you hear a vehicle coming you can take 2 hops back to and be out of prosecutions way.
check your states statute of limitations and be smart. CYA and dont brag online about being someplace you're not supposed for a couple of months or years, depending.
lastly be a good human, if youve been denied access to a place and you go anyway and see tons of vandalism and signs of high use, the property owner is frustrated with people costing them time and money. go away and go someplace else. you might not understand why an owner is denying you access, show some compassion.
Good morning Jason as soon as I got the notification I clicked it and as usual,wasn’t disappointed. I really was disappointed with the demolition of the bell’s stables in Newport because we really loved to explore it when we were there and actually got a lot of footage from inside and drone footage from the air what an amazing place this was. Keep up the great work I look forward to seeing more abandoned spots from your channel
Makes me very nostalgic for New England. I grew up in Massachusetts. Loved the abandoned locations I've encountered and hope to be back soon to do some more exploring! Now I'm in LA and looking for abandoned places is a different experience. It seems they are very demo happy here and locals tend to be very overprotective (at least they come off that way to me) when trying to explore. Doesn't help that filming with anything larger than a phone or something like GH5 without attachments tends to get the police called and then paying fines for filming without a permit. Best luck I had was out in the desert, but nothing beats the good ol New England urban exploration!
Woah! Love this new format video! Cool to learn the background and behind the scenes and the new camera looks great!
Fun fact: I believe the state of New Hampshire gives landowners a tax break for easements/right of way/allowing people on their property. Wish other states would do something similar to encourage people to allow more explorers!
Stay positive and love your life 💛
That was my old middle school back in day I wish go back inside see my old class room
I love your videos. I’m an explorer who loves to check out places I call vanishing New England. In Rhode Island, one of my faves are the abandoned buildings on Gould Island. It’s like everyone just left their work and never returned. There’s an old factory that’s been taken over by twisted vines and looks out over the bay like an enchanted gothic castle. They used to launch torpedoes for testing in the Bay.
When's the last time you went to Gould's Island? I checked google maps and it sort of looks like, from the satellite imagery, that there's no buildings left.
Thumb up if you got to see the Ladd School before it was torn down. That had to have been the coolest urbex spot in all of RI.
Easton Cement Factory across from Dog Track in Taunton. Enter from left wood line going through cement tunnels and a maze like structure to get to main entrance. Climb up and get a sick view! The top of the building is best on the rear as it has shade and allows time on target. You can get caught if in the front but the security guard is not willing to climb stairs in the dark to get a person to leave.
Westerly, RI native here. Love your work, man. Keep it up. Would love to meet someday on a trip down here!
I love your content so much. Also, the "Yes trespassing" stickers are sick, and I can't wait to receive mine!
Always love your work Jason! TY! It’s EXTREMELY valuable & important. I’m guessing the airfield was the 1 you removed. Loved your fake Mom quote. You’ll sadly be adding Potter Hill to your demolished list in the next couple years. Keep up the great work!!
'Yes, trespassing'!...Alright. On with the video. Lol
I'm wondering if you've ever been to the Aldritch Mansion in Warwick or Warwick Neck (just past Rocky Point). There were 2 "Doll Houses" by the water that I visited a couple of times. They were the daughters Play houses. Not much left to them when I was last there, but the structure was stone and cement, so they may still be there. Also there are tunnels under the mansion. It was said to be for the Rum runners during prohibition to bring alcohol in from the ships to distribute. I'd love to see the tunnels if possible, Bishop Hendricken has their Senior Campus there. It's also the location of the Seminary. Weddings can be booked for the Mansion.
YOU DO EXCELLENT WORK AND I REALLY APPRECIATE IT..KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND THANK YOU
Great video as always man!
Also second that the MA drive-in was so beautiful. Sadly was only able to visit once before it was destroyed, otherwise I would've been back many times by now
Second thumbs up for the Santa Cruz hoodie :) from a fellow Rhody. Yes Trespassing!
I genuinely thought this could be clickbait based on the title lol
I appreciate this channel so much as content honoring and documenting the historical sites that we still have and I relate to your love for the MA drive-in so much.
Your Westborough State Hospital footage had me thinking about now demolished state schools in the area. The Paul A. Dever school almost 20 years ago got me into urbex. Would love to see what footage you have of any of those places.
You have inspired my own channel last year. I bought a drone and started documenting my trespasses. So thank you for that! In my own channel I spend more time on the historical context than shooting the locations and of corse writing a good story that is as close to historical truth as I can get. I’ve found the hardest part is not infringing on copyrights when I’m using modern sources. But so far so good. If you want to check out what you’ve inspired, it’s Abandoned Cape Breton. It’s not linked to my main account.
youtube.com/@abandonedcapebreton?si=iGuEV7dvXELPI8Ds
That's awesome man - I just went through your channel. Cape Breton is gorgeous and you've got a nice style. Looking forward to seeing more 🎥
First time watcher, and I enjoyed this video. I urbex myself and do watch a lot of YT channels that showcase this activity. Increasingly though, I do wonder if such channels inadvertently add to the issue of places getting looted or trashed? I've seen it a few times when explorers find and document a beautiful location, only to go back to see that items have been stolen etc. Not saying they're responsible, but it is a discussion worth having I feel. Anyway, I always urbex by this code: take nothing but photographs, leave nothing but footprints. Subbed.
Can you look into doing a video on Dutch island in Narragansett bay? Really interesting history and lots of ruins
love your work thankyou...MLfrom west greenwich
I enjoy all your videos
Just discovered your channel, some great stuff!!! Having grown up in the region, I have personally visited a number of the sites you've covered. One question though, I don't see that you covered the Ladd School in Exeter, RI? Or did I miss it? I believe it's fully demolished now so if you didn't make it there, the opportunity is likely gone.
I visited the Ladd School back in 2011 when all the buildings were still standing. Took some photos but it was well before I was creating videos like I do now. It's been on my list for a while - just need to find a way to tell the story in the right way.
Great video as usual. Any plans to do a video on Crescent Park?
No immediate plans but it's been on my (growing) list for a while
@@JasonAllard Great to hear. As a Riverside resident who spent their childhood (TOTALLY NOT TRESPASSING) at the former Crescent Park site, your skill set is perfectly suited to tell theory.
You’re awesome man.
You will get in the superman building one of these days
Did you ever go, to the small, hunted town in CT ??
Which video did they ask you to take down?
How many bandos have you bandoed
Im trespassing in the comment section right now
You did see anybody else in the abandoned trainstation?!
Is that Aldrich!?!?
What was the place the government made him remove? Anyone know so I can try to find old upload of his video to watch or a different explorer who's been there?
what if I told you my uncle demo company went to Westbrough State Hospital and he found the morgue plus I know a LOT of good spots around Nh, CT and Mass, plus you're wrong about South Weymouth Naval Air Base about Watertown getting filmed their they filmed it somewhere else in Mass AND South Weymouth Naval Air Base is one of my favorite spots perfect spot to test your rc vehicles and drones !
In my video I said that Patriots Day was filmed at Naval Air Station South Weymouth, which is correct. Here is an article about the filming location: www.bostonmagazine.com/arts-entertainment/2016/12/18/patriots-day-movie-boston/
@@JasonAllard They did filmed the marathon finish line my cousin is a weymouth officer ive gotten to see it before they demo it AND recently back in March and April they filmed The Walking Dead Dead City in the old buildings ive gotten to get a close up of it
How to tresspass ah yes a tutorial on how to break the law
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