Abandoned 'Strange Things' Amusement Park - Wild Bill's Nostalgia Center

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in today's exploration, we visit the center that one Man created. His name was Bill, and he was a Vietnam vet and a hippie. he created this amusement park to bring joy two peoples faces, what he loved doing best. his passing happened in 2017 and his family obtained the property. since his death the family has done nothing to the property, leaving it to rot in the open elements. in 2019 we explore what is left of Wild Bill's Nostalgia Center and take a trip down memory lane to what this man created. If you enjoy the video, leave a thumbs up and subscribe for more content. have a great day!
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@DarkExploration 5 лет назад

This location has to be one of the most unique places I've visited in all of exploring. Its a shame that Bill passed away but I believe the property is in the right hands. Hopefully his children can open it back up. If you guys enjoyed this little video, leave a thumbs up! See ya next time 😉

@SchoolBusShorts 5 лет назад

Dark Exploration Films Great video 👍🏼

@bornamegla6405 5 лет назад

Why you did not take something like motor

@adventureswithcarl123 4 года назад

i am definitely checking this out this year

@Stevie_B_0828 4 года назад

Seems like this place was kinda interesting, but weird. Think the owner was unique himself. 😁

@charlyduck9459 5 лет назад

This made me very sad. This man spent a lifetime gathering these treasures, his lifetime treasures and there they lay, disregarded and abandoned. Such unique and eclectic collections. Heart wrenching that it has all been treated with such contempt. It’s haunting

@LMAODOODZ 4 года назад

This is what happens when you die.

@Ganiscol 2 года назад

@@LMAODOODZ not if your relatives step up and see that its being taken care of - and if that means trying to find a new home for at least some items.

@disc0witch 5 лет назад

Was there less than a year ago, bought some amazing stuff from the store, and there was a lot more to the funhouse outside. Very sad. Fun fact- Rob Zombie was very good friends with Bill, and bought posters from that store to use in his movies. Bill was also good friends with Henry Hill, who’s life story was made into the movie Goodfellas.

@vivienkow 5 лет назад

a life work is rotting away, that's so sad 😢

@SnoozecoopYT 5 лет назад

🙂

@DodgeThis 4 года назад

Blame the sons

@LMAODOODZ 4 года назад

@@DodgeThis Why? It's not their dream, it was their father's.

@polargamingyy7546 3 года назад

As a vintage antique enthusiast I would be in tears of the amount of stuff that could’ve been salvaged that was just lost and left to ruin 😭

@sm-lw2zg 5 лет назад

Also I’m almost certain the children are trying to sell everything there and the property. Super unfortunate and can’t believe his family could do that to such a cool place that bill put his heart into

@ryanbarker5217 4 года назад

if he has a family, what are they supposed to do with it, though? they probably have jobs, families, live somewhere else, and, honestly, this is a bizarre legacy to leave behind. it looks fun and super cool... until you're the one stuck with it, lol.

@LMAODOODZ 4 года назад

@@ryanbarker5217 Yeah, I understand because when my grandmother died, we spent weeks going through her crap and most of it was given to the Vets. She was a hoarder to make matters worse. It's the man's legacy, they shouldnt feel obligated to invest in something that probably sees no revenue, less than a thrift store.

@Robotdad474 3 года назад

That’s pretty ignorant to say. Just because it was his life and dream doesn’t mean his family HAS TO carry it on. They all probably have their own lives and own things they need to take care of . However it’s also reported that his son is following in his footsteps with his legacy so it doesn’t appear to be them selling everything

@melindathomas21 2 года назад

@@Robotdad474 some ppl can't help stuck on STUPID

@m.c.b.2022 4 года назад

I knew Bill personally I worked in a lumber yard behind his property what is a great man and an awesome hippie I'm honored to have known him and to have shopped in this wonderful nostalgic place the annual piano burning was a sight to see

@kleduc117 5 лет назад

This is in my home state! I've been here twice before Bill died; once where the entire backlot was filled with people for burning a huge bonfire and a concert for bands. It's one of my favorite memories, and I'm so sad to see it empty like this

@KahlestEnoch 5 лет назад

I love how the taggers have not destroyed the murals and art work, Yes then have tagged some places but where it is ok to. What an awesome place

@SchoolBusShorts 5 лет назад

It’s extremely sad seeing an awesome place like this abandoned and rotting. One mans life dream is gone. Good video. RIP Wild Bill

@septemberquest6393 5 лет назад

This is like walking through an abandoned outdoor museum.... outstanding murals..wow,imagine the work that it took to put up this place.,!I would love to walk through this place and relish in its history.....

@Jnan77 4 года назад

I remember going to his first store on Washington St when I was a kid in the late 80's. It was the coolest place ever. Bill was such a nice guy and so passionate about his collections!

@ViperSRTnACR 5 лет назад

Really interesting. The part with all the military badges are mostly Air Force enlisted ranks for dress uniforms going back 30+ years as they use different shades of blue in modern badging.

@whiteDragon0531 5 лет назад

I would love to buy that place and keep it going the way he had it. And keep the love alive

@coolelectronics1759 3 года назад

so sad it was left to rot like that

@spectralpresence 5 лет назад

Anyone else thought it said ‘Stranger Things’ in the title or just me?

@itsmyparty8785 5 лет назад

River Thomson the only reason I clocked on the video. I was confused the entire time trying to tie it to stranger things lol

@micheleroxburgh8540 5 лет назад

River Thomson OMG YES THATS WHY I CLICKED ON IT

@Thomaz654 4 года назад

I thought is was "Stranger" when I clicked on it - had to do a doubletake after reading your comment.

@LMAODOODZ 4 года назад

I did too, but I have a.d.d.

@LMAODOODZ 4 года назад

@@itsmyparty8785 You punched the video?

@JostenDooley 5 лет назад

Sad his family is just letting it rot and probably just sitting on the land waiting for a developer to buy it.

@njprepper8601 5 лет назад

My Family" a watercolor by Helen Haselton. Helen Haselton was active in Chicago and the Hartford area in Connecticut, born in 1888 and died in Woodstock Valley, CT in 1989. She was an accomplished artist, illustrator and writer and wrote and illustrated "A Memory Book of My School Days" in 1920. She also illustrated the paper dolls for "Dolly Blossom and Her Wardrobe," by Will Pente, which had seven pages of clothing, two dolls and a trunk to assemble that held all the clothing. This picture is a very personal and provocative watercolor portrait of her family with haunting images of each. The picture was purchased from the family in Hartford, CT. Measures: Image 11.5" H x 17.25" W.

@bellamarisa 4 года назад

This was an amazing blast from the past exploration. It was both sad and exciting to see all of the different and eclectic things that Bill had collected. Thank you!

@Ashley-ku7is 5 лет назад

Totally bummed this place is being left to rot.

@adutchgirl9077 5 лет назад

Can't believe you dont have more subs or likes, i love youre vids, they are so calm and amazingly filmed. Kisses from holland...

@BuffaloBillCody73 4 года назад

Great video. Just saw it today for the first time. Wild Bill would be proud of your interest in his dreams. FYI, I took 95% of the artwork and most of the coolest stuff to return it to life once again. Thanks dad.

@MmmaSthrnVel3 5 лет назад

Anyone else curious as to why the first set of baseball cards were dry and in mint condition laying outside?? But others and magazines water damage and molded..just curious or is it just me?? Awesome vid tho!!

@faneciajackson9174 5 лет назад

©ntr¥Tr€@$ur€90 He put those cards down there

@ellemay2755 4 года назад

Either he put them there or 'it' is trying to lure him in...

@MmmaSthrnVel3 4 года назад

And just outta curiosity guys where would he of found those in mint condition dry ones? With the other wet soggy ruined ones?

@Krebberz 5 лет назад

talk about dismal, I wish his family could refurnish it because it looks so beyond beautiful and i feel deserves to be restored to remember bill

@coolelectronics1759 3 года назад

yes!

@donna24301 5 лет назад

I get sad seeing stuff go to waste and no one takes to give it a new home. Love you guys! Be safe! And Thank you!!!👍🏻♥️😎

@coolraccoon64 5 лет назад

So much of the art was beautiful. I would definitely buy some of it if it was cleaned up.

@sixstacksw1tcher 5 лет назад

So many VWs that need saving, damn. Hope someone gives them a new home.

@JJ-si4qh 4 года назад

I went to college just up the road. I always wondered about that place

@alanwood5857 4 года назад

Never heard of a Vietnam vet and a hippie in one before - polar opposites! Too bad didn't see that red bug convertible closer, cool video though.

@cometbook 4 года назад

I want those Munsters cards! I love that show! 👻

@servicedogkyzanna1761 4 года назад

Bill was such a nice man, and so artistic, it's sad to see all of this stuff just left to decay. Some of it is valuable, some of it is just cool as shit! I see the draw to a lot of it, and I would love to have some of his art pieces in my property! Good Job, guys!

@sarahblack1632 5 лет назад

I hope this place gets new life. Great video

@terrireed2631 5 лет назад

Very cool..thanks for taking us along

@Kitt96 5 лет назад

I used to go here all the time, truly was an amazing place to be.

@HeavyMetalCrone 4 года назад

One of my favorite explorations.....love old abandoned carnival/fair/amusement park settings!

@mpwmu9041 5 лет назад

Reminds of the place in the movie "House of a Thousand Corpses."

@Maniac1607 3 года назад

Bill and Rob Zombie were friends.

@audioinheritance8557 4 года назад

That vw bug with the 1941 Ford grill was awesome, somebody save it!!!

@aaron___6014 4 года назад

Your videos and commentary to me is the best on RU-vid. You've got the proper people beat.

@lindamesa4941 5 лет назад

WoW all those badges WTF!!1 My son was in the Army during Desert Storm thank God he came home! Good work to bad you can't get inside!

@ryanbarker5217 4 года назад

this was one guy's passion, it shouldn't be expected to be anyone else's, though it doesn't seem like reasonable care was taken of the property and items. i know my collections and worldly bullshit will be auctioned off for pennies on the dollar, just like most people's junk, and that's okay if it brings someone a little bit of fun or joy.

@Devilady 4 года назад

what a cool place!reminds me vaguely of the Museum of Monsters and Madmen of the Captain Spaulding of "the house of the 1000 bodies"

@thevacdude 4 года назад

Thanks for showing me this stuff. Love the old Crown Vic.

@caramacmedia 5 лет назад

I’m so glad I got in there before it closed!

@gypsywitch4027 2 года назад

I miss this place so much!!!! I was so upset when his daughter closed this place down, I have a few things from it I got back when it was opened

@carmenjackson774 5 лет назад

What a neat place!! 🤩

@redneckbryon 5 лет назад

Cool Find Love the Old Cars And arcade games

@brunozerooito1982 4 года назад

Your work is beautiful my bro.!

@TheTruthisHere007 5 лет назад

Wow. Awesome explore. Great job. 👍👍👍👍👍😎

@RyanLabombaTV 4 года назад

Cool place. Many stuff can be restoration job. I like yellow car, green car, camry and truck trailer

@kpietran61 3 года назад

I love reading all the comments from your other followers. Their comments are so what all I want to express as well I love all your videos I just discovered your channel and I’m loving it. I am from Eastern Pa. and it’s 2020 July so you know what’s going on. Keep up the good work you were born for this job. 😜

@wgrillojr 5 лет назад

That place is/was so cool. Found it one day after a doctors appointment.

@lissa3446 5 лет назад

Wow! What a cool place.

@FreewayDD12 2 года назад

I remember coming here when i young and going into the store with my mom and dad

@metahluna504 3 года назад

what a cool place! Thank you :)

@camoboatcatfishing3968 5 лет назад

Such a cool place with so much history . Most of it looked in really good shape despite being outside .My opinion Bill kept that stuff in those trailers and only recently people with no respect dragged it outside and left it .

@coolelectronics1759 3 года назад

I love retro things and going to thriftstores too! this was very interesting. sad, but at least you got to explore it!

@janiceingeme4527 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for this video loved it

@bloodyl_uk 5 лет назад

Amazing explore. :)

@suestephan9643 4 года назад

This Video was Amazing! Ty!

@christianlafon5870 4 года назад

Genial exploración! Saludos d Córdoba, Argentina!

@shelleytribbey8781 5 лет назад

Very cool place! Really enjoyed it. I had to look twice cuz I thought it said Stranger Things. Lol I was like oh that’s crazy it was a different time. Then I looked again. Haha. Great video! Keep up the good work!

@josepha.greene7723 5 лет назад

Oh, my god ! I see old comic books in the plastic bags ! And abandoned amusement parks ??

@spiritofpast900 4 года назад

Five days after my birthday, a very gorgeous place,thanks Devin👌awesome as usual✌✌✌✌

@patigiddens1314 5 лет назад

Wow cool find!!! Why doesn't his family come clean things up!!! Thanks!!!

@mikefitchNYC1971 4 года назад

Awesome job on this exploration!

@sharonn1853 5 лет назад

Great video to such an amazing place. So sad it’s no one wants it.

@misha2197 5 лет назад

Amazing! ♡♡♡

@suzankaspers9089 5 лет назад

The yellow Beetle you walked by to the arcade videogame, that one is very special. In the mid 80's, most car freaks build them cars in style of another brand. Very cool to see. I whis you spend more time on that car. Thanks for this cool video! Greets from Holland/Netherlands

@mjmcomputers 3 года назад

Such a cool place.

@Raven844954 5 лет назад

Wasn't this place featured on an episode of American Pickers? I hope the family does something with the property and its contents instead of letting everything decay. What a waste.

@Explomo 5 лет назад

Dope video man!

@kvnndvn 3 года назад

I did not read through the 221 comments. But, those are Air Force enlisted ranks which are sewn onto the sleeves. The subdued colored ones went on the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU), and the blue and white ones went on the Air Force "dress blues" uniform. The BDU uniform was replaced in 2007 by the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU). The ABU was replaced April 30th, 2021 with the new OCP uniform. The Air Force dress blues are still in service, and those chevrons in that van are still good.

@awkwardtouches 5 лет назад

super interesting, love the vid!

@conniescott1962 5 лет назад

If wild Bill enjoyed building it he much have had a happy life. Thoroughly enjoyed your video

@servicedogkyzanna1761 4 года назад

I would seriously be on a shopping trip. Great video.

@fuzzydeborah 5 лет назад

Multiple branches of ranking patches. They probably just came from an overstocked hole-in-the-wall alterations shop.

@InfamousCrimeLocations 5 лет назад

Amazing location with great camerawork=😆👊👍

@shannonkaufman4610 4 года назад

very cool place

@lizbethanne67 3 года назад

Wow first time seen it wud been heaven to live there

@JC-jz8gy 5 лет назад

I love all of your videos 💕

@LauraTuller 5 лет назад

Very cool! Seems like a huge property to let go to waste.

@gothic_witch7475 5 лет назад

wow,i love it♥♥

@leandracooper1534 4 года назад

This be awesome for a photo shoot

@SuV33358 3 года назад

Looks like it was a really cool, interesting place to visit, at one time

@sebastianmichaelis3976 5 лет назад

A good video now I wanna go there even tho its abandoned now but I still wanna go

@completelydisinterested9298 5 лет назад

👍 Great explore video!

@markcoviello6104 3 года назад

Went there once as a kid for the Haunted Mansion during Halloween. Bought a rubber hand in that shop, and watched a silly "Zombie Austin Powers" themed show on that very stage. Very cheap, but very fun.

@Derpymuffins333 5 лет назад

A life's work that is just rotting away. Probably gonna be torn down or just left to fall apart which just makes me sad. That haunted house looks so cool as well!!! I really hope that someone buys it and runs it again even if it's wishful thinking. Wish I could have seen the place when it was open.

@StarBoy62 3 года назад

R.I.P. to that Cabal arcade cabinet. It's a good game. 😔

@septemberquest6393 5 лет назад

There's alot of stuff that has value in this place!!is it protected?what a waste...damn.

@DukeRaul 5 лет назад

I bet those unopened baseball cards still had the gum it in... ya remember how it was so fresh and delish when it was new, just think how it'd be today... lol!

@LMAODOODZ 4 года назад

I'm 35 and remember heh

@coolelectronics1759 3 года назад

they had gum?

@DukeRaul 3 года назад

@@coolelectronics1759 always stale and taste like bark.. mighy good lol

@POPESMOKENDOPE 5 лет назад

The military badges ya found are badges ya stitch on your clothes, novelty badges no ranking just for fun.

@erichauck5747 5 лет назад

Love motorcycles know how to work on them how sad its just rotting away.Looks like a Honda Nighthawk in decent condition.

@erichauck5747 5 лет назад

Cool video

@kennyrennie3093 5 лет назад

Great vid

@valerieochoa193 5 лет назад

Looks cool and interesting 🙌

@joegervasi7351 4 года назад

Been there a few times while it was open. Awesome place

@kellyshaw5428 5 лет назад

That first stack of baseball cards you found looked to be in good condition despite them being found on the ground and exposed to moisture. That's amazing! I love this channel, I just subbed and I'm currently binging your videos. Thank you for the work you do and please be careful!

@rosemary-bn2di 5 лет назад

Awesome video 👍

@moongypsy4926 4 года назад

that's so sad and depressing that it's just sitting there.. all that hard work left to just decay. i bet there are a lot of memories associated with that place for sure.