You kinda wish that the historical society would be doing more to help preserve what is left there as opposed to documenting its decay into ruin even further. Though I know that these organizations don't always have the time or money to focus on such things. By the way I'm fairly certain that tower a bit to the right of the steps on your way down along the side of the two story building with the collapsed roof is a possible secondary air shaft for the mine workings.
Very interesting, JP! I enjoyed the tour and the old photos. Thanks for walking up those stairs to show us the fixer-upper; it looked like they were dangling in midair! Great video and thank you! …….🌝
Did anyone else's subtitles say "for" at the 11:28 mark right before the big "orb"(which was probably just a bug) flashed on screen? No? I guess I'm just reaching. So caught up in the story, I usually don't pay such no mind as being 90/10 skeptical. However, great exploration, video work, and research here! Big thumbs up!👍👍
You've got me going down a rabbit hole with this tragedy. How heartbreaking. Your photography is great. Your eye for colors and texture is stellar. Photographing ruins can tend to overwhelm the picture with so many details and textures. You have a knack for showing it well so that it makes sense to the viewer.
Sad about the lives lost but it is so great that they have the information boards to show what the ruins were at one time. May the miners rest in peace 🤗
It's really great that this historical society is helping keep their story and memories alive. It's a truly peaceful site that allows younger generations to learn about those who sacrificed their lives.
Heart-wrenching, but beautifully done to honor the coal miners who perished there. The Plymouth Historical Society has done a very good job maintaining the grounds and adding informational signage throughout the site. It's sad to see the buildings crumble, but that massive wall was built to last. Loved your new camera and flashlight, Jay. Thanks for sharing as much as you possibly could, while capturing the reverence of this moving memorial. Outstanding video!
Beautiful photo montage ...the music was perfect . So glad these men ( and boys ) are respectfully remembered . Thank you for sharing another chapter in Pennsylvania's mining history . 👍💙
While doing my ancestry my great grandfather live in that area and worked in a mine . Your videos give a glimpse into my great grandfather life .when you left us at that opening at the beginning of this video I did think I heard muffled voices .
A very interesting but sad look at once was and now is. May they all be Resting in Peace. Thank you Jason for sharing this extremely important part of history. 🙏🏻❤️
Great to make a video to honor the lives lost in this terrible accident. The old photos of the way it was is so interesting to see. Great video JP! Thanks for sharing this history with us!👍
What à great tour of the mines. I would have loved to see you crawling around inside the mines. I just love those times. My heart goes out to all those miners that lost their lives down there. Maybe their spirits still linger.
Hi JP , I belong to PHS and think you did a great job with this video , I knew Steve Kondrad who was the care taker of this site and was influential in preserving it . He passed away a few weeks before you did this video . I think he would've been very happy with the way you presented it . Before it was gated he explored about 100 yds in and took pictures . I think he would've enjoyed talking with you .
Thank you for this update! Although it is such a disaster, it changed history, and is very sad, learning about this is interesting. Looking in the old mine, I can just imagine how much you would like to explore it, but it will just have to be left up to your imagination, and I can't believe the size of that wall, it's enormous! The lamp house and the wash house are fascinating old structures! Love seeing the before and after photos and the info boards and posters are helpful in explaining details and it is great that this is here for all to remember the individuals and learn about this. Beautiful photos! Amazing video JP, thank you again! 💙
Hey Jay! Sad history of the men and boys losing their lives 😔 R.I.P Thank you for this interesting and informative video!!! I enjoyed it a lot!!! Beautiful photo montage 💙💙💙 God bless you, keep you healthy and safe 🙏❤️🙏 Much love ❤️
I would love to explore it too. But the loose slate roof would scare me. Maybe you can ask from a tour from the owners. I don't think it is safe at least reward the entrance. Love to explore via video with you.. unlike other channels you give the history if it is available. This is what fascinates me the most seeing the history and hearing it at the same time. It's funny because in high school I flunked history out of a book (how boring ) but I love it now. Hands on history is the way to educate. Thank you for a great video.
Got to thinking about how the families of the folks who died were affected. Were they able to continue living there or did they have to move away? Very sad for all involved. God bless those workers and the rescuers who tried to save them. Thank you again!………🌝
I'm glad I found your Channel and have subscribed. I think of All Those ads that showed an industry with the smokestacks turning on Plenty of smoke because that meant your business was doing well. I live a few hours away from the Cherry Valley Illinois mine disaster and it too employed a number of younger boys. While people may say the good old days are gone certain parts like the disasters were life-changing and heartbreaking for many families. It is nice to see some good preservation efforts as all too often it is forgotten
As always, a great video with a lot of information. I've missed watching your videos. I have to see why I don't get notifications anymore. Sad what happened there.
Sad what happened there. Good to see the history is being displayed. Great informative video! Very interesting! That mine did not look inviting to me, I am claustrophobic!! Thank you for sharing!!!❤
Live in western Washington but even I have heard of this mine disaster, really sad they have had to invest in security cameras because some folks are such disrespectful of locations like this. Does explain why companies like one I worked for made mine ventilation equipment. But it was a clever idea to use fire to help air movement. Thanks for tge informative video.
I enjoyed that little tour J. Are there any plans by the PHS to keep the buildings from crumbling into nothing? It’s a shame to lose a piece of history like that.
You should let the Historical Society know about that boot you found, maybe they take it and preserve it. I've seen your previous video on Avondale and I've noticed the changes made by the historical society. 👍
it would be so cool if they could rebuild all the structures but I'm sure it would cost tons of money to do.... if your ever in southwestern Pa there is another mine disaster that took place around 1900 or so, Darr mine disaster, if I remember 100 plus were killed there...there are. still, some remains left to see although like you said in your video pretty gown over in the summer.
Hi Jay, liked this video, nice work. DLW always amazes me. The White stuff coming out of the concrete is called "Effervescence". What does effervescence mean? Definition: Effervescence is the formation of gas bubbles in a liquid by a chemical reaction. An example of effervescence is the release of carbon dioxide which bubbles as a gas from the liquid when limestone chips, which are composed of calcium carbonate, are added to dilute hydrochloric acid. You see it on masonry block walls and other stone/concrete products. Pretty common.
Cool video JP, for some reason I'm thinking this was the mine that they pushed rail cars into to stop a flood? Pretty sure what I'm thinking was another video, it's been a good while since I seen that video
JP, really enjoyed your video! I wish I could explore places like that! The only place I explore is our detiorating dairy barn which is getting worse and worse. Very interesting tho!
All these old ruins interest me and the history. I did notice that the dust seemed to be heading into the entrance of the mine when you went to get the thermo camera. Maybe it vents out somewhere else and that's why you didn't see much of a heat signature.
It seems like so many new autoracks have been delivered the artists can't keep up with them. A great way to spend the evening and even though I haven't been there in decades I'll always remember the sound along the Illinois River Valley near Starved Rock State Park where are the Rock Island ran
Only an hour from where my Dad is from (Girardville). My Grandfather was a coal minor his whole life. Worked over 50 years and was President of his local Union. I’m told he was very good friends with John L. Lewis.
Hya JP, I remember my dad after returning from Europe in WWII and he came home still a little injured and he wound up getting a job in coal mine somewhere in NJ. I remember him mentioning it was a filthy black dirty job and he got a good break moving over to Public Srvice Public Transporation and worked under busses in pits, still a dirt job but a lot safer and more cash each week, then really getting fortunate transferring to the PS Electric Division work all the way up to the shop leader position so he was a boss of maintenance and retired from that with a fulll pension but passed away only 2 years after retiring in 1982. Life was tough for him as a fyehouse in Paterson NJ exploded and his dad could take care of 6 boys & 2 girls so they all became wards of the state and had to later refind each other so it was a sad time for all the children. We got lucky and he bought a home in 1954 and we had our own home when I was only 7 so I lived in a nice place in a 2.9 square mile little town called Pompton Lakes. This was a very sad but interesting video. I wish you would wear a hard hat in these types of places and some eye protection from now on. Thank for all these great videos for so long now. They are very relaxing to see to me. Ray C in FLorida
Very good presentation, video.Am I correct the temps obtained by the gun were much higher at the Laurel Run Fire? So thankful the fire never reached Georgetown, but there was a chance it would.
There is a concrete and red brick building across route 11 from this site . You can go in and there is a ventilation shaft that goes down into the abyss. Hopefully you can film this building so everyone can see how far down the shaft goes …. It’s not mentioned or displayed in any pictures for some unknown reason but it’s there and visible from route 11. It is part of the original complex . The building is directly on the other side of the road and has Avondale hill painted on the side of it …..
I think it would be good to revisit the other mine disaster where the train cars and items were "thrown" down the hole that opened up in the river. Sorry I can remember the name.
Has your winter been wonky? Over here in Maine I have had a heck of alot of rain not so much snow. It would be beautiful there in the fall but easier to see now
It seems to me that they would have demolished the upper stories and left the lower ones that were embedded in the hillside because it would help keep the hillsides more stable from landslides.
Hey jp hey love the historical places you go too hey I get my income tax next week its a Q7 pro dual moter one button 35 mph both moters 45 mph you can stand or sit 3 speeds adjustable voltage lock speed battery strength horn turn signals warning brake lights side lights 6 led headlight phone holder and not far from me there is a service road and heard very long time a go a old ancient structure is up in the forest and think ill start a you tube channel too and use my phone for now till I get nice helmet or handlebar camera I love exploring to finding old structures and relics when I do my first video ill let you know send you a link
Good Morning JP, mate what a cool spot even with the tragic past events its still an amazing peice of history to be able to learn from and look around, when I see ruins of the past, I can visually imagine it as it was, definitely a place that can educate still, still has character, have an amazing week,
