I am a Cleveland based photographer, author, and urban explorer. I have been exploring abandoned buildings, and tunnels, as well as climbing bridges and rooftops for roughly fifteen years, and I don't think I'll ever stop.
Climbing the Fence's first incarnation was a photo blog dedicated to documenting my photography and adventures. To me 'Climbing the Fence' not only describes an activity that I frequently do but also represents the idea of overcoming hurdles and pushing the boundaries of my career as a photographer and explorer.
While I am by no means a cinematographer and admittedly know very little about video, I find the challenge of learning a new medium enjoyable. Not only does it give me the chance to learn something new, but most importantly it gives me the opportunity to document these abandoned buildings in a new way. A way that hopefully helps to fully immerse the viewer in the location and the adventure more than a still image ever could.
Love it! Places like this are a million times better than any museum. They show a slice of real life from the past. I love how back then at least one still had the option of living cheaply and simply (Today, such simple accommodations are outlawed). I love how these places are just simple, honest and humble, as opposed to any artifacts that will remain of current life, where everything is huge and pretentious, and people (even "the poor") have to have the best of everything.
Also, if you liked that you ought to try finding dines.its much smaller but still really cool to look at. However, because of the reclamation work it is something you would be unlikely to stumble onto if you didn’t get pointed in the right direction. I’ve been out there pre and post reclamation. Pre, was very easy to get onto and post is kind of annoying because you have to get there by non conventional means
Where is the general area? It reminds me of a place here in Indiana that actually has a few cabins still occupied. Tiny one room places thak likely were part of an old motor court, converted to small homes. They are in a poor, semi industrial area in the city. They are kept pretty nice, good roofing and painted.
Not me my dudes. No freaking Way 😭. I don't even go into a andon houses in safe neighborhoods. I will sit on porches and stick my head in a window or something but I stay clear of dungeons my dudes
The upstairs worship area appeared to have plaques on the backs of the pews that probably told who donated each one and when. The prayer books and hymnals were still there. It would have been nice to see which versions/years they were from. But overall quite interesting.
I appreciate how respectful you are to the site. Also seems like a good idea to explore with a few companions! Noticed a lack of party evidence; must be too remote or just too creepy lol. Natural decay has its own beauty for sure. Thanks for the video, bet you got some cool photos!
Thanks for the video 📹 upload. I really hope they start making biodegradable pads a shame to see all those packs of environmentally non friendly stuff around. I wonder if the Nursing home is located remotely
What The HELL Burn The Place Down This Is Discusting Where Is Everyone,? I HOPE THE PEOPLE ARE SAFE. AND WHO WAS RUNNING THIS PLACE IS IN PRISON FOR THERE MISCONDUCT ON HUMANITY HIGH CRIME😢
How much of what's in this video is still standing? That big open room is incredible, Im not too far from here and would love to photograph it if it's still there.
It does sound like that but I was by myself. There were a lot of outside sounds like wind and trains and people walking outside. I didn’t hear it while I was in there but I did hear a loud thud that sounded like it was down the hall, that’s the sound I react to in the video.
Were you able to find any history on this place you'd be willing to share? I visited quite a few times and have been looking for information. Sadly I have come up empty. Thanks in advance!
I haven’t found much unfortunately. Off the top of my head I can’t remember the exact details but all I really know is that it changed hands and changed denominations a few times before eventually closing. Neat little church though.
I grew up in Rock Springs. This video took me back to so many memories. I learned to drive on that road headed out to Winton. I also learned how to shoot a rifle out there. In my high school years, we frequently went out there to party. Many bonfires out there. Thanks for sharing the video.
That area of Wyoming is beautiful. I had never there before. Neat that you actually grew up visiting Winton. Sounds like you had lot of fun. Thanks for watching the video!
We think we have it better now. Better morals better technology etc. But do we really. I say overall no. Judging by the comments I have read and everything I have seen an overwhelming amount of people think and believe that we all long for the simpler things and simpler times. The closeness of our communities. Just plain family and life. Cheers where everybody knows your name and you know your neighbors. Thank you for sharing this video and thank you to everyone for sharing your opinions. I recently lost my dad to cancer. I have a cousin who is in recovery with cancer and I myself have thyroid cancer. Running into this video has put a smile on me and my 6 kids face. Thank you.
If you follow the road you came in on, it winds a bunch into the hills in the background. Eventually it goes up to a way way steep hill that you can’t see the other side of while you’re driving on it so if you take it because very very careful because you can easily drive off the edge
Great video! Whenever I see an abandoned house in the woods with the trees consuming the house, I always wonder about the people that lived there. What did they do for a living? What would they consider to be a "good" day? What did a "bad" day look like? What did they do for fun? What made them cry and laugh?
