Abandoned Castle in the Woods

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  • Опубліковано 13 бер 2022
  • This abandoned mansion in the woods was built by David Abercrombie of Abercrombie & Fitch. The castle was named Elda which was the first letter of each of his children.
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  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 2 роки тому +290

    Such a shame that people damage such places rather than just let everyone enjoy them.

    • @lornahardin4563
      @lornahardin4563 2 роки тому +50

      Makes you wonder what respect they have for anything.

    • @sloppyjoe400
      @sloppyjoe400 2 роки тому +47

      I was just sitting here trying to understand what's the allure to spray painting graffiti.... I just dont get it

    • @gregggoss2210
      @gregggoss2210 2 роки тому +39

      What a travesty. Such a beautiful piece of architecture absolutely disrespected by a bunch of human trash.

    • @munroboice1542
      @munroboice1542 2 роки тому +9

      I'm 75 and still cannot comprehend the mental -midgetry that must constitute a vandal's thot processes

    • @lornahardin4563
      @lornahardin4563 2 роки тому +22

      @@munroboice1542 I'm with you, I'm79 and my thought is the kids are not taught respect and self worth anymore. It's all a game. But I'd guarantee if someone did this to anything thing or place of theirs they would crap.

  • @curtis1997
    @curtis1997 2 роки тому +93

    Do you think Mr. David Abercrombie ever imaged his mansion would end up in this state after his passing? Its sad that people have destroyed something that he probably cherished. I can't imagine how many nights they spent up top just watching the sunset.

    • @samholdsworth420
      @samholdsworth420 2 роки тому +9

      Nothing lasts forever my man

    • @optichamber51
      @optichamber51 2 роки тому

      Lol yeah it’s been sitting there for like 85 years

  • @robertrosicki9290
    @robertrosicki9290 2 роки тому +107

    I'll never understand some people's urge to vandalize and spray graffiti . Some of the craftsmen and the original owner that built that place would shed some tears to see it today . The sad end to a vision and dream come true .

    • @Not_You_2
      @Not_You_2 2 роки тому +7

      Unemployed, uneducated with the "If I can't have it, no one else can" attitude. Look at the demographics in Westchester and that will provide most of the answers to your questions.

    • @nozzzzy
      @nozzzzy 2 роки тому +11

      Humans are weird. Some want to create and build, some want to tear it all down. It's like an endless cycle keeping everything balanced. Imagine how much better these videos would be though if no one vandalized these places and we trust got to see a look into the past.

    • @Not_You_2
      @Not_You_2 2 роки тому +1

      @@nozzzzy So true. There are a few places untouched like a time capsule, pretty cool too.

    • @richdiscoveries
      @richdiscoveries 2 роки тому +3

      It's even worse now, they set fire to it last week, so freaking sad

    • @Not_You_2
      @Not_You_2 2 роки тому +1

      @@richdiscoveries It's a shame. There can't be much left but rock anymore

  • @Carolbearce
    @Carolbearce 2 роки тому +84

    This castle must have been amazing in its time. I have never heard of this castle so I am so glad you went there. Thank you.

  • @travislee9396
    @travislee9396 2 роки тому +21

    I will never understand the acts of vandalism in places like that. What a shame. Thanks for sharing.

  • @VinceG18
    @VinceG18 2 роки тому +90

    That’s awesome architecture. I could only imagine what it looked like in its prime.

    • @noahhyde8769
      @noahhyde8769 2 роки тому +3

      Oh, my gosh -- I LOVE this! I've always loved restoring old buildings/homes, etc and bringing life back into them. This structure could TOTALLY be restored and lived in, again (with as much of the woodwork, beams, metal steps and stone as possible kept intact) -- if a person with the needed resources was behind it. What's its current status, if you know? Is it for sale?

    • @freedomfan4272
      @freedomfan4272 2 роки тому +5

      Yeah imagine what it looked like before all the POS is when in there and spray painted everything

    • @kategrossi8717
      @kategrossi8717 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you for showing us this beautiful place! I love history and I am also an artist, it's upsetting to see graffiti everywhere, I understand the art behind it but I think somewhere like this should be preserved so people could see what is left of it's true beauty..

    • @Utubesanarc
      @Utubesanarc 2 роки тому

      Sorry but I hate it. It would definitely givee the creeps living in that Dracula's castle. Sometimes too much is just that.

    • @Nate-bn5kk
      @Nate-bn5kk Рік тому +1

      @@noahhyde8769 Yes it's for sale, if you have 3 million sitting around...

  • @elizabethrowe7262
    @elizabethrowe7262 2 роки тому +8

    Amazing place and would be nice if it could be renovated and brought back to life. Have seen so many buildings like this that are left to rot away as no one wants to spend the money to restore buildings like this. I do wish that vandals would stop defacing walls and rendering a building like this to trash and have no respect for someones else property. Its been abandoned for reasons and its for others to visit and wonder at the immense structure and imagine what it looked like in its hay day and not to be destroyed. Thanks for sharing!

  • @christyhubbard8074
    @christyhubbard8074 2 роки тому +10

    Unfortunate that people can’t just admire beauty and want to destroy it instead, thank you for the video and safe travels to you 😊

  • @MrsC48
    @MrsC48 2 роки тому +15

    I watch a lot of exploration videos and this is my first time seeing the castle. Still an amazing place if you look beyond the vandalism.

  • @MySaviorisJesusChrist
    @MySaviorisJesusChrist 2 роки тому +14

    Sad to see it in such a mess but you can still imagine how beautiful it once was. Thanks for videoing it.

  • @Liz-cmc313
    @Liz-cmc313 2 роки тому +31

    Gorgeous home. Sad to see homes destroyed. Thanks for the history lesson. I didn't know anything about Abercrombie & Fitch.

  • @guitarhole
    @guitarhole 2 роки тому +20

    Never seen it before . That's because " Mobile Instinct " is my explorer channel . You don't clammer or sensationalize . You tell the story as you go . Don't ever change .

  • @spiderpanch
    @spiderpanch 2 роки тому +28

    Watching you’re videos is like going on an adventure.

  • @jeffreyarnold2626
    @jeffreyarnold2626 2 роки тому +16

    rather sad such an amazing piece of architecture was left to rot.

  • @imogenPsychic
    @imogenPsychic 2 роки тому +25

    I learn more history from your videos than in history class!

  • @asn413
    @asn413 2 роки тому +33

    Oh, I don't know. I don't think it's that bad. I've seen gutted castles restored. Brick and stone walled buildings usually retain their structural soundness even after a fire consumes the wood parts. It looks like there is still a good portion of meat there. If someone could get a grant from a govt. historic agency, it might be doable. I grant you I haven't seen it firsthand, but it's way too epic to see a wrecking ball. Anyhow, great vid!

    • @StanSwan
      @StanSwan 2 роки тому +1

      This is not a castle it is a 19th century house that is ugly really.

    • @marilynschmidt6400
      @marilynschmidt6400 2 роки тому +1

      @@StanSwan the house is a mansion and back in 1904 it looked beautiful.

  • @danpatch4751
    @danpatch4751 2 роки тому +38

    You know that's really quite a place. The craftsmanship was outstanding. To bad the vandals took it over throughout the years. Their name is well known to this day. Thanks for the tour, Mike

  • @outdoorinfluencer
    @outdoorinfluencer 2 роки тому +9

    What a awesome place. I have never seen this place on any other videos before. Thank you for making it for us.

  • @ceejay6553
    @ceejay6553 2 роки тому +9

    When the video first started I thought you may have been at the Overlook Hotel Ruins in Woodstock, NY. That's another one that's amazing to see, it's on a heavily trafficked hiking trail/access road. It's worth the hike though to see it.
    Thank you for sharing this though, it's always amazing to see how people once lived in such extravagance.

    • @koditart4882
      @koditart4882 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for sharing this! How long is the hike?

  • @dmm29
    @dmm29 2 роки тому +12

    I can just imagine the years of design and construction that went into this once magnificent structure.

  • @twzted_synapse221
    @twzted_synapse221 2 роки тому +11

    Crazy, Chris! I was just there on 3/6/2022. Basically crawled all over the place. Nice job.

    • @samanthab1923
      @samanthab1923 2 роки тому

      Do you have any other stories or history on it? It so cool

  • @blakesracingandoff-road6353
    @blakesracingandoff-road6353 2 роки тому +1

    Very cool. Somebody with too much money for their own good should fix that thing up it's beautiful and one of a kind

  • @ernestj3081
    @ernestj3081 2 роки тому +5

    Its absolutely amazing 🌟😍
    The history is fascinating!
    Once again, the graffiti has ruined the spectacular charm of the stonework and ornate beauty of this castle!

  • @HelloMoto1991
    @HelloMoto1991 2 роки тому +4

    When I retire in a few short years I want to do what you are doing and travel the country seeing places like this. Truly enjoy your videos and the history you share.

  • @cheriblossom3777
    @cheriblossom3777 2 роки тому +8

    If I could I would totally buy this and fix it up.

    • @MobileInstinct
      @MobileInstinct  2 роки тому +2

      Me too. I said the same thing about they abandoned observatory out in Cleveland that I filmed at. Both would be so amazing to restore and live in.

  • @jburnett8152
    @jburnett8152 2 роки тому +9

    I have not seen this one before. It must have been just beautiful. I always wonder about secret passage ways.

  • @user-lk5tf5it9x
    @user-lk5tf5it9x 2 роки тому +4

    Sad this beautiful Castle has went down. Thank you for showing this!

  • @dianacreamer9761
    @dianacreamer9761 2 роки тому +1

    I just don't understand what satisfaction they get from destroying beautiful things. Makes me so sad.

  • @gregsimon9061
    @gregsimon9061 2 роки тому +4

    It’s always sad to see a place that was so spectacular that has fallen into such a state of disrepair, I always ask myself why? Why wasn’t it saved before it’s too late.

  • @dgonthehill
    @dgonthehill 2 роки тому +3

    5 stories, I have handful abandoned channels I follow, never seen it, that is so cool, one of your best videos, picnic area outside, died 64 years old, excellent filiming, hear a girl voice in background, no wonder not scared, but not even haunted, surprised cool beans, train was haunted.

  • @ronaldhass8413
    @ronaldhass8413 2 роки тому +6

    Great adventure looking forward to many more. Actually was in very good shape for all the years abandoned.

  • @JohnShinn1960
    @JohnShinn1960 2 роки тому +3

    Damn taggers. 🥺
    Love to have seen it in it's day.
    Thanks for the tour Chris!
    👍👍👍

  • @TheDollyDoolittle
    @TheDollyDoolittle 2 роки тому

    First video I've ever seen about this property. Thanks!! Watching from Ireland 🇮🇪☘️

  • @richdiscoveries
    @richdiscoveries 2 роки тому +2

    I'm glad you were able to get there. Because Unfortunately this Castle is no longer with us🥺
    On a side note, that stairway going up to the top of the castle scared the hell out of me when I went lol

    • @LeaveNoTrashBehind
      @LeaveNoTrashBehind 2 роки тому

      Wait it's gone?

    • @richdiscoveries
      @richdiscoveries 2 роки тому +1

      @@LeaveNoTrashBehind unfortunately yes. It's burnt down about a week ago or so. I went once but really wanted to go back a few weeks ago, I should have, that place was magnificent.
      While I'm sure the shell is still there, the whole place was fully involved in the pictures I saw. Someone had told me, I Googled it, and unfortunately there it was, so sad

  • @kranerwheatens
    @kranerwheatens 2 роки тому +7

    I'm impressed the doors didn't make a sound... Quality there

    • @MobileInstinct
      @MobileInstinct  2 роки тому +1

      Most of the windows still swing swing smoothly too

  • @nikkigardiner9426
    @nikkigardiner9426 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you Chris! ❤️

  • @SueGirling68
    @SueGirling68 2 роки тому +3

    Hi Chris, I have seen this before when Exploring with Josh was there, it really is a gorgeous place or at least was.
    Thank you for sharing, much love. xx ❤

  • @tinam5330
    @tinam5330 Рік тому

    Beautiful place but those destroyers can go away. Thank you for showing such a beautiful place, with so much information. 😊

  • @Jared_Wignall
    @Jared_Wignall 2 роки тому +9

    This is really cool. I always find something new with your videos Chris, keep up the great work!

  • @skylersadventures1106
    @skylersadventures1106 2 роки тому +3

    1925? That’s the newest castle I’ve ever seen

  • @ernestj3081
    @ernestj3081 2 роки тому

    ELDA🙏🏻absolutely gorgeous Chris!!

  • @Ren800X
    @Ren800X 2 роки тому +1

    Wow that place is awesome thx 4 the great video of this place. Love your video’s.

  • @bobz127
    @bobz127 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent! Thanks for sharing your adventure with the UA-cam crowd.

  • @theunspoke815
    @theunspoke815 3 місяці тому

    This is the 1st time I've seen it & I'm watching it 2 years after you posted it!

  • @jontooke846
    @jontooke846 2 роки тому +2

    That was really great. I have seen some other times where people I follow have come there. I like seeing different shots and hearing different twists on stories with twists on facts. You do a awesome job.

  • @kareng9081
    @kareng9081 2 роки тому +4

    Wow ! Very cool place. 💕🙂👍 Thanks !

  • @monaramsey2752
    @monaramsey2752 2 роки тому +6

    Incredible looking even after all these years, love the winding staircase.

    • @MobileInstinct
      @MobileInstinct  2 роки тому +3

      There were so many of them too!

    • @monaramsey2752
      @monaramsey2752 2 роки тому +2

      @@MobileInstinctthey are just amazing, I love winding staircases

  • @bobbiejeanraper5156
    @bobbiejeanraper5156 2 роки тому +1

    Absolutely love this.Thank you. Stay safe in your travels.

  • @sarahstrong7174
    @sarahstrong7174 2 роки тому +1

    Thankyou for showing us.

  • @timhughessr
    @timhughessr 2 роки тому +1

    Great video thanks for sharing

  • @anitakimsey3533
    @anitakimsey3533 2 роки тому +1

    It is so sad to me to see this beautiful place in ruins.
    Thank you for another video!

  • @tycobb550
    @tycobb550 2 роки тому

    I love all your videos. I had not known of that once beautiful home. Man that thing must have been something. Thanks for the great tour.

  • @hh7407
    @hh7407 Рік тому

    That was so fun getting to see inside and all the different rooms and levels and staircases. The view at the top was beautiful. I agree with you all windows up there enclosed would be best.
    The beams and arched doorways and arched windows throughout and in the great room were lovely. Beautiful stone everywhere. Thank you for taking everyone with you on this tour.

  • @GUCR44
    @GUCR44 2 роки тому +1

    Very cool man! Thanks for sharing this with me!

  • @DeanChael
    @DeanChael 2 роки тому +1

    great video and fantastic architecture

  • @timothyhopkins6960
    @timothyhopkins6960 2 роки тому +1

    This is the very best of all the videos I have seen . I truly wish the parks service would take it over it would be just a beautiful place to visit .

  • @CrimsonTide923
    @CrimsonTide923 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video, I’ve never seen this one before. I’ll add it to my urban exploration bucket list

  • @Not_You_2
    @Not_You_2 2 роки тому +1

    What an amazing place. Great video

  • @amie9416
    @amie9416 2 роки тому

    The taggers have all but destroyed what remains. I love the cement stairs leading to the house in the front. Thank you for sharing! 💜

  • @enigmanoneya6418
    @enigmanoneya6418 2 роки тому +2

    Most skilless graffiti ever! What a bunch of pole pullers!

  • @toms1499
    @toms1499 2 роки тому +3

    Had to have been an awesome house in its day. Several signs though that it maybe has not been abandoned for quite so long. Maybe early 2000's?

  • @ZacharyCusanelli
    @ZacharyCusanelli 2 роки тому +1

    2:58 Well, I was gonna visit the castle but now that I can't do that I'm not going. 😂

  • @Nan-59
    @Nan-59 2 роки тому +1

    How incredibly sad this building was let to rot.

  • @blinderII
    @blinderII 2 роки тому

    I never heard tell of this place, but i thoroughly enjoyed the tour. What a complete shame...i'll be this was a BEAUTIFUL place at one time. Thanks for the upload! Good job!

  • @UZEETM
    @UZEETM 2 роки тому +1

    Such an amazing place. As always great video.

  • @boomerthejollybeagle4818
    @boomerthejollybeagle4818 2 роки тому

    Could not do the mattress challenge, but thank you for showing this amazing place. I love that you have photos of the castle in its prime. It adds so much to what we see now.

  • @heidip5042
    @heidip5042 Рік тому

    That castle I bet was amazing to see when it was actually in good shape. Would love to live in the woods there

  • @brendakrieger7000
    @brendakrieger7000 2 роки тому +1

    Very cool place! Ashame he didn't get to enjoy it very long. I have seen it before, but it's nice to see your perspective.🏰

  • @GeorgeBeyond
    @GeorgeBeyond 2 роки тому +1

    Love your videos, always with respect and a lot of information. Keep it up! Cheers from The Netherlands

  • @jamiescountryliving
    @jamiescountryliving 2 роки тому +1

    Oh wow bet that was beautiful back in the day

  • @joemccann4373
    @joemccann4373 2 роки тому

    once again awesome video. Thanks for posting

  • @tonybutler8811
    @tonybutler8811 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the info on this castle Chris really enjoyable video 👍👊🇬🇧🇺🇸

  • @karenmilligan5597
    @karenmilligan5597 2 роки тому +2

    I've seen 1 other vid on this place. I don't remember who was doing it but the vid is surely less than 10 yrs old. It still looked pretty nice then. Amazing how much it has gone down and been vandalized since then. ☹️

  • @jamesholt7612
    @jamesholt7612 2 роки тому

    Awesome place Chris.

  • @kyewinkles4283
    @kyewinkles4283 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for the video

  • @TonyPartington
    @TonyPartington Рік тому

    Fascinating! I did not know of this castle or its rich and diverse history. Another fantastic job Chris. Many thanks!

  • @lesliewachter1275
    @lesliewachter1275 2 роки тому +3

    I was there 3 years ago. It was harder to get into at the time because the neighbors were watching the place and chasing people away. There wasn't as much graffiti esp. in that study with the wood walls. It's totally destroyed now. Sad.

    • @rsuriyop
      @rsuriyop 2 роки тому

      How close were the neighbors? The property seems pretty far away from anyone making it difficult to catch would be trespassers.

    • @lesliewachter1275
      @lesliewachter1275 2 роки тому

      @@rsuriyop They were close enough to know what was going on. I didn't have an issue because we parked in the woods and hiked to it. Some people actually parked in the driveway that led to the house. Those were usually the ones getting caught. Unfortunately, the place was set on fire a month or two ago. I think all that is left are the stone walls.

    • @TJ-id6ee
      @TJ-id6ee Рік тому

      @@lesliewachter1275 Wow how sad!

  • @ernestj3081
    @ernestj3081 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you Chris! You always post such awesome 🤩 videos.
    Wow!! Those staircases make me nervous 😬

  • @Brad-S
    @Brad-S 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks Chris. If I ever make out there from California it's nice to know I have place to stay for two nights. I did the math in my head. Just not sure $1,500 would cover the trip. 🤔

  • @heatherknowles6946
    @heatherknowles6946 2 роки тому

    🙏💙 AMAZING castle!
    Thanks for sharing

  • @RETard-me4mj
    @RETard-me4mj 2 роки тому +1

    People who tear up a library really piss me off. I would like to read a few of those books.

  • @1028dianemarie
    @1028dianemarie Рік тому

    I’ve been watching urbex videos for a couple of years now and I’ve never seen this place. Thanks for uploading. And just to repeat what everyone else is saying for the life of me I have no idea what drives people to destroy property like this.

  • @Free-flyBE
    @Free-flyBE 2 роки тому

    Just found your channel today & so glad I did - you hit the best spots I've ever seen! Wonder why their remaining children didn't keep it.

  • @paulaburrows8660
    @paulaburrows8660 2 роки тому +1

    A good time of year to visit such a great location, very atmospheric.

  • @amandasimo5495
    @amandasimo5495 2 роки тому

    Thanks for the backstory on the castle I think it made it more interesting I've seen other videos with them visiting this Castle yours was great👍

  • @davidgoodman6924
    @davidgoodman6924 2 роки тому +3

    I've never seen this place, great video!

  • @GoodPersonTestWebsite
    @GoodPersonTestWebsite 2 роки тому

    Had no idea about the history of LLB and A&F. Didn't even know they used to set outdoorsy stuff. Very cool.

  • @Locoandchooch
    @Locoandchooch 2 роки тому +2

    Was a beautiful home.

  • @djmossssomjd8496
    @djmossssomjd8496 2 роки тому

    Great video as always.

  • @eltomasz6734
    @eltomasz6734 2 роки тому +1

    Very nice

  • @florentinomercado9470
    @florentinomercado9470 2 роки тому

    Very nice review my friend God-bless you

  • @jermindygent.2526
    @jermindygent.2526 2 роки тому +1

    Great episode

  • @bettyprussia9777
    @bettyprussia9777 2 роки тому

    Awesome video first time seeing it! Wonderfully done ****

  • @johnbruce2868
    @johnbruce2868 Рік тому

    What an amazing building. I read that the last serious owner was a Jim Harrick, president of Harrick scientific Corp who lived there with his family until 1984. Apparently, there have been subsequent owners who sold much of the surrounding estate. Since abandonment every pane of glass is broken, the original panelling has been destroyed by vandals and even the copper wire gouged out from the walls. It was up for sale by Sothebys International in 2020 for $3.5 million. Sadly, your video suggests that nobody seems up for the task of restoration. That's a real shame.

  • @Gdone
    @Gdone 2 роки тому +1

    Watching your video I never would’ve known of this historic place keep making content of American history

  • @monaramsey2752
    @monaramsey2752 2 роки тому +2

    That view is beautiful

    • @monaramsey2752
      @monaramsey2752 2 роки тому

      I want to thank you for doing everything you do to make us feel like we are right beside you going to these different places. You are definitely a incredible person. I love your channels

  • @bobsaget9675
    @bobsaget9675 2 роки тому +1

    With how much stone and architect it's hard the imagine itd be that much to pull the wood and rebuild around the stone. This place would be amazing!

  • @willow9113
    @willow9113 2 роки тому +4

    I really wish people wouldnt ruin these places

  • @69soulseeker
    @69soulseeker 2 роки тому +2

    Nice video Thank you! You should check out Turner Falls in Oklahoma. There is huge, abandoned castle with a kind of mysterious past. Some people say there was some crazy things going on there.

  • @scottw5791
    @scottw5791 2 роки тому +2

    I’ve been there before and it’s awesome!