I really love what you urban explorers do. I personally would not enter these places for safety reasons, but your videos let us step in these eerie buildings and know more of a long lost beauty. I also like the respect you have for the buildings and its owners, not vandalizing or taking away anything, just appreciating the history and the beauty in decay. Keep up the good work! :)
+Electrics Actually there is a lot of work that needs to be done. The roof was never completed so there are a lot of leaks, several times the basement has completely flooded, needs new plumbing and radiators, not to mention the amount of vandalism. But if someone with a lot of money came in and put the money into it, it would make a lovely Bed and Breakfast or a Inn of some sort. Too bad really because the Mason's won't relinquish ownership of it. They are probably going to let it sit there and rot.
TheUnknownCameraman is without a doubt the most thoughtful and considerate U.E. I have ever seen. You and your crew let the footage speak for itself. I am intrigued, mystified but mostly saddened by the all the traces of beautiful architecture that you uncover that will soon be lost in this age of selfies and me syndromers.. ROCK ON!
This Castle is currently owned by the Masons. I have been there and know alot about it's history. They were going to turn it into a summer retreat but that never happened. This is the reason for some of the more modern looking updates on the house. Electrical meters in the basement, Etc. It's sad that no one has gotten the chance to live in the castle. The original owner died before it's completion.
Thanks for the insight. I was wondering why there is modern electric meter installed in the basement. The structure and everything in it is in very good shape. I hope someday the owners will actually put it back into use. It would be a shame to let it go to waste.
The pulley box is called a dumb waiter. It carried groceries and serving dishes from one floor to another. The back stairs that came out in the kitchen were usually the servants stairs. That upper floor looked like it would have been the servants quarters. I love this place, it makes me sad that there is no one to love this place and make it a home again. Thanks for sharing!
This is in New York America? Why hasn't someone bought this and done it up? Totally worth restoring! Beautiful!! I hope it falls into the right hands and someone does it justice!!
Who the fuck in their right minds builds a castle like that in the 20th century and abandon it 20 years later? some people just have far too much money.
Late reply, but the owner of this ended up dying before him and his wife ever lived in it, shortly after his wife ended up in a mental hospital.. apparently went insane. The freemasons of the Prince Hall Liaison grand lodge in NYC ended up buying it from her while she was institutionalized, along with a fuck load of land for an extremely cheap price. They don't give a fuck about the castle, they wanted the land. Land = power. This place has a care taker but its smashed the fuck up now. It's really a shame.
This one is absolutely gorgeous! I can't understand why no one's tried to buy it and fix it up (years ago). The exterior looks like it's in pretty great shape. The woodwork is GORGEOUS, and the fireplaces are amazing!
It is amazing to see places like this without having to go to another country to do it. As always, your videos are some of the best on the internet. Thank you so much!!!
he has such steady hands haha I would be shaking like crazy , I run up my stairs after I switch my lights out so I don't get killed by demons at night and he's out there exploring these places ahahah how does he do this :')
Haha I was like you when I was really young. I had to turn off the lights in my basement from the bottom of the steps, so at night I'd always be running up the stairs swinging my arm behind me just in case LOL.
haha I'm 16 and have done it since I was five , same getting into bed , I run across my room so no paranormal demon drags me under my bed :') haha omg im so weird :')
I think I have watched about every single urban explorer video on youtube now... but this one is my favorite out of all of them. I love this castle. Wish I owned it!!!
This place looks like it had one to many people on the architecture team. I saw so many different types of styles in this building. The one thing that stood out was the power meter. That certainly looked very modern. Thanks for the awesome tour of a very interesting property.
It seems like someone was, at the very least, cleaning up the place. It could just be that scrappers haven't had a chance to destroy it yet but many of the walls were so pristine as compared to a lot of the other buildings I've seen explored on this channel and others.
I currently am the head for this project tho the covid has haulted everything... If you want real dates and info feel free to contact me and or the Harlem freemasons grand lodge
I agree with a lot of the comments, such a beautiful place, it's a shame the interior is not kept up. Looks like it needs a lot of work but not enough to make it not worth restoring. It's nice to see it hasn't been completely destroyed inside by vandals . I hope the group you meant there had the same respect for the property as you do.
There is a very cool abandoned house/mansion in my area. Built in the early 1900's, the thing is awesome. Inside there is a hidden switch (behind a bookcase) that when pulled would open up a large rotating wall/door that leads to an underground vault (where alcohol was stored during prohibition). By far the best place I have ever explored.
The new meter suggests that some one has an eye on that property. Who ever actually owns the property is probably trying to sell it. In any case, if the owner is really serious about selling it, they should drain those flooded rooms, soon!
Whats interesting is that this old house has a lot of durable antique fixtures thats not available today. This large estate was built during America's age of decadence when mantions were over 25000 sq ft in size. But when that owner dies or falls into hard times so does the house.
Although it does look Very haunted. It is Very beautiful. And the right touch of magic and love would bring it truly to life in a wondrous way. The shape of the doorways are amazing. And it would be wonderful to plant wild flowers all around the stone walls outside!.
Excellent camera work on this urbex, and what a great choice! This castle is hauntingly beautiful. I hope someone can fix it up and make it liveable once more. Thanks for sharing this video.
Beautiful place. I find it hilarious every time we run into other explorers. There's always that awkward moment when both groups freeze and stare at each other until you both realize you're there for the same reason. We have met some great people exploring =D
The "coalbox?" at 04:49 is really called a dumbwaiter. It is used to bring up small "freight" (mostly meals, usually) to the upper parts of the mansion...
The "snot-cicles" in the baasement that are dripping down from the cieling are caused by water seaping through the concrete and stone and picking up small amounts of minerals and calcium from the limestone rock that is so abundant in that area of NY. Those are the beginnings of stalactites and on the floor stalagmites as have been seen in some of your other videos. I grew up in this area of the Catskills and have a good idea where this place is. Another great exploration.
This place looks so well built and still in fairly good shape. Would take a few thousands of dollars to fix it up though. What a pity. If only these walls could talk.
That building is in amazing condition for being empty and open so long. You can tell it was really well built. Someone should buy it and save it use it as a B&B , Wedding reception place or just live in it or rent it out. I would check and see if the property taxes have been paid on it if not start paying them (adverse possession) and take the place over, move in and fix it..
goldsilverandiamonds The cost would be prohibitive. It’s probably filled with asbestos and lead paint. You’d be better off purchasing the property from whomever owns it. (Probably the state) ask for bids to demolish the property and do that.
That place is SO cool... I know times are tough, but assuming the city/state owns it, they should really clean that up. The bones look pretty solid. They could probably hold a Renaissance festival there.
Out of all the problems this building seems to have, it doesn't appear that water damage is a large one at all. That means it'll be worlds cheaper to clean up than it would be if the roof had huge holes in it. They should do something on that.
Thank you for sharing. It is apparent that whoever designed this house did so from the outside in. Huge design mistakes. All hallways and elevation changes. What a nightmare to heat as well (especially in NY's winters).
@TheUnknownCameraman This as an Awesome place! I like how you show info on the place being explored. The locations you find are great. I like the subtle background music you put on. I do wish I could understand what you are saying and you had better narration. It definitely would make your videos even better. :-) Thumbs up.
That meter was digital and still active, someone must have plans for the place or it wouldn't still be wired. Loved the slate roof, I hope something positive happens to it!
Somebody really spent a lot of money to build that place. It's a shame to let it go to waste. I hope somebody restores this home. Thanks for the video, it was cool.....
To refurbish it again would cost a pretty penny, Being that it was in one time converted from coal to electric and they were able to put heaters. It is interesting.Good find.
