Had seen this video when it was 1st released sent copies to all my family members who are now scattered across the country as we grew up on the "Lake" with a camp on Bunker Hill Road built in 1945 in Greens Bay, they had little or no comments but for me and my wife who made the decision to live out our life here its hollowed ground. Recently sold our property with 500' of Lake Front as age is taking its toll on us and family are all gone and dispersed, can only hope the new owners appreciate its legacy as we were very particular who we sold it to.
I’m sure the people whose entire towns were flooded were homesick as well. And the peaceful natives who lived there before it. You all have something in common.
@@doug769 'Your opinion' is long on emotion and short on fact, as most of them are. "The primary purpose for the creation of the reservoir was to control flooding on the Hudson River and the Sacandaga River, floods which had a historically significant impact on the surrounding communities." Unless you want to dismiss that as a blatant lie or cover up, "make bad to the country folk to make good for the city slickers" is not just 'my opinion,' but it's worthless as well as it ignores the good done to keep people from losing their homes and property from a known problem - flooding.
I have spent my entire life on this lake. The history is amazing and sad. Today people have forgotten that people have lost their homes and livelihoods building the dam. With a fish finder you can still see the remains of the buildings under water. This lake has a personality of its own and has been dangerous at times. Still a worthwhile adventure for many people. Please respect its history and remember the sacrifices of the locals.
@CaliforniaHigh-SpeedRail who cares about that. They don’t bother people. Shame on you. There has been gay people on this earth longer than you and I have been alive. Leave them alone and learn the history of this lake.
This is indeed a very bittersweet documentary, so sad that all of these people had to lose their homes for eminent domain, although eventually helping many down river, the general idea is still very sad of everybody's lives just being uprooted and ending in that area, I heard that many of the people that owned homes would not even burn them down themselves, so many people moved down from the Utica area and performed this task and ended up living in that area whether this is true or not I am not certain, but regardless, it definitely is an engineering marvel, but I have to say it's still overall very sad for those that had to give up their way of life. A very well presented and narrated documentary for sure!
That is true, and on that I agree. No matter how good the reason may have been, the cost to those who had to sacrifice their homes for the greater good is something that should definitely be remembered and honored.
Loved this. Sad stories yes, but I love local history. I remember my Grandmother and Great Grandmother telling stories about what it was like before the flooding and after. My Great Grandmother owned a house on Houseman Street outside of Northville and remembered what her property looked like before the flooding. After, she had lakefront property.
see all that white paint? that's lead oxide in linseed oil. when burned about half of it is lofted by thermals but falls out within a few thousand feet.
People are saying this is sad. It’s not just sad, it is disgusting, immoral, and embarrassing. You metaphorically drowned the peaceful native nations out, then quite literally drowned your own people and all their hard work they had built up. Ironic. What a waste.
Thorough investigation, well illustrated. Ring of fire, observance a brilliant idea.
Had seen this video when it was 1st released sent copies to all my family members who are now scattered across the country as we grew up on the "Lake" with a camp on Bunker Hill Road built in 1945 in Greens Bay, they had little or no comments but for me and my wife who made the decision to live out our life here its hollowed ground.
Recently sold our property with 500' of Lake Front as age is taking its toll on us and family are all gone and dispersed, can only hope the new owners appreciate its legacy as we were very particular who we sold it to.
Did you pick Bert ?
@@guntherflume7129 Who is Bert?
Man am I homesick my childhood was spent here lots of memories 😍
I’m sure the people whose entire towns were flooded were homesick as well. And the peaceful natives who lived there before it. You all have something in common.
We had a camp on the lake back in the 1970's/80's. Just outside of Broadalbin. Great memories.
Wow, this is sooo sad, but very informative.
@@doug769 'Your opinion' is long on emotion and short on fact, as most of them are. "The primary purpose for the creation of the reservoir was to control flooding on the Hudson River and the Sacandaga River, floods which had a historically significant impact on the surrounding communities." Unless you want to dismiss that as a blatant lie or cover up, "make bad to the country folk to make good for the city slickers" is not just 'my opinion,' but it's worthless as well as it ignores the good done to keep people from losing their homes and property from a known problem - flooding.
@CaliforniaHigh-SpeedRail I guess if you like government and corporations robbing people of there home's and land... YAY, coolsies.
I have spent my entire life on this lake. The history is amazing and sad. Today people have forgotten that people have lost their homes and livelihoods building the dam. With a fish finder you can still see the remains of the buildings under water. This lake has a personality of its own and has been dangerous at times. Still a worthwhile adventure for many people. Please respect its history and remember the sacrifices of the locals.
@CaliforniaHigh-SpeedRail who cares about that. They don’t bother people. Shame on you. There has been gay people on this earth longer than you and I have been alive. Leave them alone and learn the history of this lake.
@CaliforniaHigh-SpeedRail I know that personally since my family lost their homes when the dam was built.
Great video and transcript. Very informative. Much appreciated. Thank you.
This is indeed a very bittersweet documentary, so sad that all of these people had to lose their homes for eminent domain, although eventually helping many down river, the general idea is still very sad of everybody's lives just being uprooted and ending in that area, I heard that many of the people that owned homes would not even burn them down themselves, so many people moved down from the Utica area and performed this task and ended up living in that area whether this is true or not I am not certain, but regardless, it definitely is an engineering marvel, but I have to say it's still overall very sad for those that had to give up their way of life. A very well presented and narrated documentary for sure!
That is true, and on that I agree. No matter how good the reason may have been, the cost to those who had to sacrifice their homes for the greater good is something that should definitely be remembered and honored.
Love it
Loved this. Sad stories yes, but I love local history. I remember my Grandmother and Great Grandmother telling stories about what it was like before the flooding and after. My Great Grandmother owned a house on Houseman Street outside of Northville and remembered what her property looked like before the flooding. After, she had lakefront property.
@CaliforniaHigh-SpeedRail .. I said some of the stories were sad, and they were. And also... I heard you the first time.
@CaliforniaHigh-SpeedRail Are you okay?
Sad, but I get it. People should have been compensated for replacement cost!
This was really cool and kind of sad.
I knew people relocated to Northville. It's, used to be a pretty good place to live in peace.
see all that white paint? that's lead oxide in linseed oil. when burned about half of it is lofted by thermals but falls out within a few thousand feet.
Please explain. What's the effect?
The greater good
People are saying this is sad. It’s not just sad, it is disgusting, immoral, and embarrassing. You metaphorically drowned the peaceful native nations out, then quite literally drowned your own people and all their hard work they had built up. Ironic. What a waste.
Truly. People with money still act like asshats today
unfair