Rare Abandoned Double Decker Theater - Built in 1915
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- Опубліковано 11 кві 2019
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In this episode, we explore an abandoned theater complex with over 4,000 seats. Two theaters were built on top of each other, something that is extremely rare. Much of the detailed plaster has collapsed, but it is still possible to see how grand this theater once was.
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Fun fact. On the roof adjacent to this abandoned theater, someone made graffiti viewable by satellite imagery. It's a famous quote taken from Song of Myself by Walt Whitman: "IF YOU WANT ME AGAIN LOOK FOR ME UNDER YOUR BOOT SOLES". It's fitting because of the state of decay the building is in, something about we come from dust and to dust we will return etc etc. Pretty interesting.
That's great, I never noticed that. However it's even more fitting now since that adjacent building has since been demolished. We walked over the dirt lot where it once stood to access the theater.
The Proper People I figured that’s where you guys went in. After studying the map, it seems that building has likely prevented a lot of trespassing over the years. I would have expected a lot more vandalism for being abandoned so long.
Nice. I noticed on top of another building (northeast of the theater) in a similar font to the one you pointed out, it says "I WONT MAKE ANYMORE PROMISES EVER AGAIN."
Any idea what that's all about? Couldn't find anything on Google...
Satellites don't exist. At least not in space.
@@pearlmax They do, i have seen it myself when aliens had abducted me last year.
Holy shit i've walked past this building dozens of times. I had no idea what was inside!
neat!
watch out for possible falling glass next time you walk past it. @18:07
Where is it located again?
@@ussindianapolis9137 0:01
@@MovieNight2525 thx... i have the attention span of a toddler xD
This theater was glorious even in its decay. I can't image how beautiful it was in its heyday. Thanks for showing us... This was a great video.
Golden elegance and opulence for the masses representing a new age in the new world.
For me it says u commented 3 days ago. Change your name to Marty Mcfly! 😂
@@kylemorgan4959 OMG. I didn't notice. You are right for this is a new video uploaded just hours ago I watched a couple hours ago myself. Talk about back to the future.
@@TUBESPECIFIC1 Patreon perks fellas ;)
@@Redrally So even though it was up 3 days ago for Patreon subs, UA-cam still lists it as being released only hours ago? I'm not sure how that works, but I have heard UA-camrs tell about early releases for those financially supporting on Patreon. It looks like many are doing up a great living for themselves on here for they're flying places, showing the world, and not a personal fundage concern whatsoever. Could we all just get a camera to go narrate a real world story as an alternative to dealing with corporate BS employers and wage slavery?
The constant sirens really add to the apocalyptic flair!
Nah that's just New Jersey.
Just another day in crime ridden Cory Booker’s Newark
They're joking about WWIII outside, meanwhile the Police are setting up their perimeter around the building!
I enjoyed the interlude at 9:20, good quick summary for people who don't know much of the background of urban blight.
Joshua Sutherland ja ,is a progress visible for this work doccumentary of this talentaded guys ! Respect
Yep, definitely very interesting and welcomed.
How far we have come eh? Thankfully.
Welp, there goes the neighborhood.
@Bebe
Imaging the rich culture within. The passion, the fashion, the love and the arts.
People were fighting for this in the 60's and they lost and fled. I want to cry.
Found this channel a week ago, been binge watching like a madman :D it's just so good, awesome job guys!
rybä charcoal is better than propane
It needs to be a tv show
I did the same thing a year ago. These guys are the best. Also “Dan Bell” is pretty cool.
I started watching these videos too and wow...I just wonder “how” they find these abandoned places. I don’t suppose you can look it up. 👀 😅😱😱
Isn't it great to discover something you really like and realizing there's lots more? Although sometimes it's tough. I found an author I really liked, actually two, and began acquiring the books one or two at a time, (fortunately still in print so I could afford them) and eventually learned the authors were dead and when I had read them all there'd never be more. Fortunately I collect and keep all my books and I enjoy reading the same books many times.
About the windows, you have to remember it was built pre air conditioning. Imagine that place filled up and no air!!! Yikes.
@Joby Fluorine correct.but they did not get widely used till many years later
lick my Bunghole And when it was used, it was heavily advertised and a great way to fill a theatre on a hot day.
@@lickmybunghole4351 The first theater to get AC was in 1925 in Brooklyn NY. According to the interwebs anyway.
@@stewartbenedict7972 thankyou for the info.i don't know the history behind it.i just maintenance and fix the things for a living
@Joby Fluorine well you do need a relieable source of power to run them.so I'm thinking that why they didn't get implemented earlier. Thanks for the info btw
3:46 "The stairs are kinda covered in dust"
Well that´s quiet a understatement m8
*irgendeineinfallslosername * lol
you guys really should consider upgrading your footware to boots that give your ankles some protection, too... peace.
This came out so amazing guys. Great work
I love you guys for the simple fact that you're respectful, not destructive, in the sites you explore (and not give locales in some of your vids). You appriciate what you're looking at 👏 👍
I enjoyed the history lesson on urban white flight. It added a lot of context to the already amazing work.
@Bebe And deal with the violent crime? No thanks. Every group does and should be allowed to self-segregate.
All that dust on the stairs used to be the ceiling and wall materials - I love watching your videos but I always worry about you guys getting into asbestos! Keep up the great videos but please consider some respirators!
The package of the Raisinets on the floor was thrown there somewhere between 1969 and 1984. In 1969 the Blumenthal Brothers Chocolate Company merged into the Ward Company and the same company was sold in 1984 to Nestlé.
You need safety shoes with piercing protection or one day you'll step on something very nasty...
my thoughts exactly when I saw Michael stepping over the pile of debris
Proper foot wear is a must in places like this.
I agree 💯%
Agreed. Wearing sneakers is asking for trouble.
I cringe when see their footwear
The light that you are looking at around 22:45 is an old carbon arc light. Carbon arc's (as you probably know) work similar to a welding machine. A carbon rod would be inserted in the holder you see in the middle, with the little circle. The mirror in the back (which looks to be intact) would reflect the light outward. They were / are VERY bright and produced a very white light. Usually they were used for spotlights. They were, in that era, also used to light the projectors but this one doesn't look like it was designed for that. I'd bet this was a spotlight. Anyway, cool find. I had the almost unheard of privilege in the 80's to operate 2 old carbon arc projectors in a very old theater for a couple of weeks while the main projectionist was out sick. That's a story within itself though. lol . Very nice find!!!
My high school, when I attended in the late 80's was still using a carbon arc spot light and in 1986/87 went from a light board similar to the one shown backstage in the upper auditorium only much larger in my school to a computer controlled light system. But, I agree, those carbon arc lights are awesome!
You guys must have found some special way in. I lived near that area and, given that the place is in Newark and has been abandoned so long, it would have been trashed and vandalized if it was easily accessible.
D. Garbato did we not watch the same video?
Those Raisinettes were from the 60's or 70's!
Goobers and Raisinettes , the chocolate covered treat. . . . have a look at candywrappermuseum on the net.
I always got either of those when I went to the movies back in the 70's. Do you think those are still good? ;-)
@@jlucasound weird to think that people who could actually have been there when it was in use now watch videos of it rotting away 50 years later.
@@LordWaldema how old do you think they would be .?
Wrong! They're from the 80s. Heartache Avenue was their memorable UK#7 hit in 1982 ua-cam.com/video/h-t66drtfWs/v-deo.html
Interesting, around 1985 the band Marillion had a song called _Lavender_ "lavender's blue dilly dilly'..." I never knew it was referencing a movie from Walt Disney. 24:12
When I see urban decay like this I think about all the people that passed through buildings like this, and how the people worked or were entertained there. I see the tools on the desks, the papers, the equipment and I think about the people that operated everything.
Most of those theaters were 'grand' beautiful places, life moves on but it is sad they have fallen apart.
I love your fascination with light fixtures.💡
And "Chillin' " Chairs, right Julia? ;-)
@@jlucasound sounds sketchy. :D
That big one was an arc lamp. No bulb just a big spark...
Imagine standing there decades ago while the theater was still intact and hearing those sirens tear through the streets...
Nothing has changed.
@FitTallGayBlond Alright, considerably less atmospheric but neat bit of trivia.
That place must have been amazing in its day. Even now, that still shines through--dimmed only by the passage of time. Great video.
The banging at 15:40 sounds like the smoke hatches more that the screen. Thanks for showing the lighting board.
Hard to believe it was only 53 years old when it closed down, you’d think a fancy place like that would’ve been around a lot longer than that!
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someone played stalker
And asbestos
I have never seen so many rebar sticking out of one building...
Good to wear sturdy shoes, rather than flimsy sneakers. ...Next time.
And lead poisoning.
You guys have cojones! One good sneeze and that whole place is coming down!
To the Proper People: mostly I’m finding your older documentaries. I thank you for doing all of them, especially the old theaters. I am old enough (ancient) to remember the Penn and Stanley Theaters in Pittsburgh, PA. Thankfully they have been refurbished and are in use. But back in my day, I saw countless movies in those old theaters. Even as a young teen, I knew sitting in all that opulence was a blessing. Thanks so much for your incredible presentations. I’m a huge fan and appreciate and respect all you’ve accomplished. ❤❤❤❤❤
2:15 straight out of black ops one zombies
I agree with you Dempsey, oh joy no power
I really like the correlation between history and why the location is abandoned! Please do more in your videos!
It's cool enough that this place is a time capsule, but the sirens and the wind moving things added a really nice touch
Abandoned movie theatres are my favorite to see explored but they also make me sad (and in a weird way, nostalgic) to see.
Strange how 40+ years of being abandoned has given it a bombed out feel. Also, it sounded like a police chase was going on outside the theater.
Absolutely GORGEOUS documentation of this once gorgeous place. They should preserve those pieces of papers. Excellent jobs guys! Thanks for all you do!
I love the background information you guys include. Well done as always.
This is breathtakingly gorgeous, and the tumultuous history behind it really makes you think.
Thanks to being a Patreon member I got to early view and be the first to give it a thumbs up. Enjoyed your European tour but glad your back and look forward to stateside videos. I'm surprised this site hasn't been torn down or fallen down. Sad to see what it was is now nothing more than a pile of rubble on the floor. Great work researching and documenting. Love the voice over.
I have had the grand pleasure in the last 65 years of my life to travel the world and see many places like this before they fall into ruins years later. My wife could not understand my fascination with castles and old churches until she took a trip with me years ago.
I would like to thank you guys for the great job you did here. Sadly future generations will only know the world by their electronic devices of their time and all this will be lost to history. One thing that was not mentioned here (maybe because of the lost history) was that having built this before 1915 (over 100 years ago) so that it could open in 1915 ---- how did they do it? They did not have the sky cranes we have today. How did they lift those beams? Who laid on their back for weeks on end to do the painting? How much scaffolding was needed to build this? The building of something like this could be compared to the old steam trains (which I operated for a while) to the space shuttle. They had the want of the building but the also had to invent the technology to do it. History that will be never again, sad so very sad. Again thanks guys for all the danger you put yourselves in to bring this piece of history back. Great Job
Thanks David
What I love is that you guys give the history of the places you visit. I love the insight it brings to it. Another fantastic explore I just love it!
that building looks in good shape condisering how long it been abandoned
Not really there are tons of more ancient buildings that are in much better condition this one looks like a bomb exploded in it
Amazing explore. I really appreciate how much effort you put into your videos. From the research, to the music, to the historical pictures and video, everything is just so well done.
I’m increasing my pledge right now.
Looks like and asbestos covered place surprised you guys didn't wear a respirator wow!
Most asbestos is harmless unless you come in direct contact with it, or don't actively breathe it in. That place is ventilated enough, and they didn't really brush that much on stuff that could possibly have it. If asbestos is in, for example, ceiling tiles, as long as you don't touch them or move them or cause any dust to fly out of them, it's safe.
So you are aware on the particulars that get stir up by walking on top of it? and the drafts of air that you said the place is well ventilated? So everyone make sure you don't wear a respirator in a old fuck up building like this one because this lady is a expert! Thanks Steve 32 year in asbestos removal .
Well my dad used to saw asbestos plates without any protection in the 60ties and 70ties and is still alive (97 years old). And now everyone wear white suits and warn everyone who dares to take a breath in a asbestos contaminated area.
Like I said no protection is best for anyone that's don't want to be safe than sorry . You know your dad probably did it before anybody found out that it give lung cancer .but hey buddy I'm just try to prevent it from from happen to some one else .alot of people have no dam clue that it even exist but no more comment for me .the old saying go's see a snake in the grass don't go around it. Hear a snake in the grass don't go around it .it's you choice.
@@drunkenpumpkins7401 Yes i know people who used it heavily and they are still kickin, but then i know of people who played in the dust when they were kids, dead at 25!!!!
The light, at 22:52 is the remains of an old follow spot. or seachlight. The light was made by arcing power between that black carbon rod and a neutral point. Very hot, very smoky.
You guys should visit the Elgin and Winter Garden Theatre in Toronto. It is the last stacked theatre in the world. Its still open and they do tours. Something to compare.
And winter garden was closed off and abandoned for a long time.......
Quite the story on this place. With a little research you'll find that the seating was reduced to 2309 in 1931, which means to me that it was starting to see degradation in the 30's. As you said, it closed in 1968. Thus, the decay.
I think the marquee was inside because they were trying to erase the place for business since the new theater was where they wanted the publice to go. Also, I thought maybe the marquee may have been a hazard so they removed it before it fell. Interesting place though.
For anyone curious about what $14.70 in 1931 would be today, it is $245.84 and $145 in 1932 is $2690
Dam, inflation is crazy. It doens't simply represent rise in cost, but the economic history of our system of greed having come to a very most matured economy in the 2000's. Next year that $145 is close to $4000, particularly if talking in terms of real estate values.
thank you i wouldve never looked it up. but that is crazy. imagine what 20$ is going to be like in 2040-2050 if there even still is paper currency.
@@ihavenoidea2616 we'll probably die from global warming before then c :
Love how this begins, safety first 😂
This was a fascinating trip into the past. The double decker theme reminds me of the history of a similar stacked live theatre here in Toronto. The Elgin and Wintergarden were such theatres, built in the early 20th century in downtown Toronto as vaudeville houses. They went through the same evolution as the one you explored. The upper theatre was simply boarded up mid-century and forgotten, while the main floor theatre continued on as a movie house. As more people stayed home to view movies on their giant TVs, the complex was purchased by a local empresario who completely restored the entire complex, returning it to its original state for live theatre. As luck would have it, the upper theatre was "rediscovered" frozen it time, much to the amazement of the restoration company. Toronto now boasts the last working double decker theatre in the world. Thank you so much for a walk through another stacked theatre complex.
I really like to know some history behind such beautiful places, thank you for including it in the video
They had so many windows because they were designed as theaters in the old sense not movie theaters. They were originally designed for plays
Vaudeville as you said, not modern movies. Love the vids boys stay safe, later everyone.
Another stunning video! I love it!🙌 thanks for all great work you do and for putting in the time to do it. You guys are some of the best out there!
I love how you integrate some history and a story behind the building. Keep up the great work, I’m so glad I found this channel!
man they see all the collapses and go climb up higher. my luck i would of fell through the floor
If you pay attention (like they obviously did), it's apparent that most of the stuff that collapsed was plaster. The steel and concrete bones of the building are still strong. I expect the building's structure is still in good enough condition that the theater could be restored, all it would take would be money... a LOT of money.
@@JeffDeWitt notre dames coming back so anythings possible!
@@jackradzelovage6961 yes but it wasn't the victim of years of abandonment.
Loved the live stream from here with you guys and Dan.
I really like the Art Deco ornaments on this theater! such a beauty
Arvin Patawaran I would love to take some silicone mold putty in there to make molds of some of the smaller decorative elements. Doesn’t harm anything and creates a perfect silicone mold to cast resin, or plaster in, and sets in about 10 minutes.
The room where the projectors used to be is covered not in moss. It is fire stop, which is also contains asbestos. Back in the day the 35mm film contained a layer of nitrate which was considered extremely dangerous for its flammable tendencies.
All that collapse and you still went upstairs. Wow!
Its always weird when looking through abandoned areas you happen to find a clearly recently occupied section
The first level is a store, have a look at street view on Google maps.
Bob Roberts Isn’t that dangerous to have a store under a collapsing theater
I'm thinking the actual theater is behind the store and the store is in the theater's old lobby and under the stairwell. The white pipes were probably for water drains from the roof.
Well done! one of your best!!! Much love from Queensland Australia 🇦🇺
The channel's content remains strong and watchable. But once in a while, I rewatch this specific episode. There is something about how you filmed it and gave such a relevant history. It is an engineering marvel and the scope of it is impressive. You guys always capture that with respect and dignity and a flash of imagination.
The reason there are "day time" windows - is to save on lighting costs - and to let light in, so that workers can see what has to be cleaned or scenery altered. Most performances would be after 12 noon, most of the time - unless an audition or stage practice was in the works. Additionally, if a black out occurred due to an electrical failure or blown fuse - a repair crew could be sent in during daylight hours to check the electrical and plumbing fixtures.
Before something is guilded, the area is painted red. So a lot of those areas that are red were gold. Note 8:13 on the upper left.
Why's that
@@diamondsprince I'm pretty sure it's because the red paint allows the gold to present better. You could probably get a better answer why by googling gold leafing and red paint.
That's really cool info. Thanks! I love it when the other fans of this channel jump in and expand on things. Only channel I read all the comments on 😂
Again , thanks for the (🎥 movie) memories ! 👍 Great job on RKO documentary. ANOTHER landmark in Essex County (Springfield Ave & 43 Street (OLYMPIC. (amusement) PARK gone now too ( around 1965 - SAME time as RKO ) AGAIN , very fond memories. 🚌 Bus rides (#25 Springfield Ave. ) One (1) zone ride was 5 cents. 50 cents (adults) theater tickets. I 👌 KID YOU NOT !! Archie , THOSE WERE THE DAYS !! P. S. Keep up the 👍 GREAT WORK. Thoroughly enjoyable.
7:14 What a great view of part of the lobby through that hole. I assume camera work iliterate me would struggle to get that in focus with little or no success.
In 1915, is the year that my grandmother was born, and I am glad that you showed what that theater looks like from the outside. You guys do a good job on your research and videos are so professional!
Epic Video at many levels! Outstanding Piece! Pure Genius!
I have yet to find disappointment in your videos since one of your firsts at the Titusville Mall in 2016? 2014? Good channel for years.
Love the links from the past to the present! It is so fascinating to find out the 'why' behind the abandonment and to imagine what it was like in it's prime... Thanks for another fabulous video!
I love watching your vids guys! Especially loved this one as you included some old pics & some back story which adds that extra layer to what you are filming. Keep up the good work!
That proctor sign looks like the fallout title font
@ktehmok obviously we know which one came first
An abandoned place in New Jersey? Say it ain't so!
i will not go
@@Thumpprr Turn the lights off
I lived not far from there for 19 years. Way back when, Newark was a factory town. But since industry has left, much of it is in a state of urban decay w/many abandoned properties. There are a few parts that have been revitalized. There were even some major race riots there a number of years ago. You can Google that and find plenty of info. It's not far from Manhattan, but it's not close enough to really be a convenient commute, either.
@@InfamousCrimeLocations carry me home
@@Thumpprr :)
This has become my favorite channel on UA-cam. I really enjoy watching your videos at night before going to bed. The cinematography is so well done and the videos are all so peaceful. Thanks for creating this.
A great explore lads, an amazing place. Nice to see a lengthy video, thanks
At 0:30 the adrenaline kicks in, theme song starts, Bryan and Michael appear in the shot and so begins another amazing episode! Who needs to take drugs when you can get high watching abandoned porn.
You're Damn right
Being super baked while watching is amazing
He walks right in the elevator after mentioning the deadly counter weight issues and his nightmares with misaligned elevators. 😱
I thought the same thing, but I think he just stuck the camera in there.
*Another* fascinating video. The historical notes (what led up to this) and flashback images are always a nice touch, when possible.
Like many others, I recently found the channel and have since subscribed and binged the entire upload list.
Absolutely love the quality of editing and the interspersed background information on the areas when it's possible! I also dig the dynamic you guys have together!
Architecture like this is a lost art. Amazing.
how do yall do this without a proper pair of boots or gloves? i feel like a rusty nail would go straight through homeboys Vans no problem!
this might be the best video you've produced from a narrative point of view. the way you talk and narrate your journey make me, as a viewer, really feel like I'm there with you. absolutely fantastic job (as always) and please keep the videos coming. your videos were always great and they keep getting better, especially in your narration / your talks that we get to see on the video.
Incredible double theater! Sad its decayed, but at least its still around! The rest are either gone or cut up into many theaters/spaces etc! That big light with the handles was probably a spot light from the vaudeville days! Used to highlight the star on stage. Nicely filmed as usual!
Amazing video, I love it, just like the previous ones, I love your channel. Greetings from Mexico 🇲🇽
Greetings from USA, your not so friendly upstairs neighbor 🇺🇸
Such a fantastic video! :O Why wasn't this a Forbidden Explorers episode?
Loved this explore guys. Awesome job with the backstory piece in the middle. It’d be cool to see more of that in future videos. Really well done! I was watching Dan’s live when you all were in this place. There was =so= much more to see than Dan let on. So cool! Great work. Thank you!👍🏼🤘🏼😎
I thoroughly enjoyed this video! Thank you guys for filming this old theater to preserve it for history. You have such a great eye for detail. Well done.
Looks like it could fall down anytime..
THIS WAS A REALLY NICE BUILDING AT ONE TIME BUT ITS DESTROYED NOW WHAT A SHAME
Thank you guys So much for posting these amazing videos! You are truly an inspiration to us here at Show-Me Go Explore! What an honor it is to have you guys out there!
I almost screamed when you stepped into the elevator. Don't do that!!!
I wasn’t sure that he did, maybe he just reached camera inside.
This reminds me of fallout, especially how completely deteriorated the entire interior of the building is
This was just excellent!....I really enjoy old theatre explorations....but it is a bit sad to see the amazing architecture crumbling....good work guys!
This video is my favorite,and the second is ,,Tunnel of Metro ,Ohio Abandoned " ! Good work young guys ! Keep on ! Bravo respect
I approve of the bearded Proper People.
Lol. I think they are cuter without beards. But whatever floats their boat, I guess.
Me too! Love a bearded guy
No asbestos gear!!!? Guys......come on now
😷
Deep breaths
Yea I was thinking that too. When they were up on the catwalk above the screen, the light on the camera showed they were clearly kicking up a LOT of dust, so they were getting lung-fulls of asbestos!
Yes, also black mould, lead paint dust, risk of collapsing debris piles, an unused elevator since 1968 plummeting, no protective shoes or hard hat, guys please take more care!! We love your videos.
And also still no proper shoes and that after so msny years...!! Guys buy some explorer boots...
Absolutely fantastic video documentation. Get it before it's gone, and a great job as always! We will never see buildings build with these standards now days.
What a beautiful place. Thanks for bringing this to us. that looked like an old follow spot light
Coolest intro on UA-cam stg
"Looks like it was bombed."
Well...it is Newark...
Amazing find!! Great work as ALWAYS!!
What you call rafters is in theatre terms is known as the Grid Iron which served two purposes: 1) It holds the block, tackle, and electrical wiring looms 2) it is where the rigging weights for the batons and electricals were loaded, unloaded, and stored. Later theatre's added a second level known as the loading rail/floor to separate the loader from the Grid Iron for safety reason in the event of a rigging anomaly/failure so that broken wires would not strike the loader(s) as the tentioned wires went falling and flailing to the ground. Also the widow maker was still in the air on the bottom theatre and is a curtain wrapped piece of steel or concrete that acted as the stages fire door to seal off the stage from the audience and typically would last in an all alarm fire for about 8 hours. Early stage dimming systems were prone to fires as the Summer physically rotated the wires in the dimmer and would eventually snap off. There is one theatre in my home town that still uses its original wiring and system from the 1920s and last had an electrical fire in 2012.
@9:01, that package of Raisinets, trying to read what kind of 'glaze'
Only word I can come up with it 'poisonous'
I'm quite sure, that's wrong.
I think it's resinous glaze.
Donny Tucker is right. Resinous glaze or confectioner's glaze is used a lot. It contents shellac made out of a resin from the secretions of the female lac bug to keep moisture away from candies. Also used on pills, nutritional supplements etc. Everything that needs an edible glaze to protect the product from moisture. E 904. The industry tries to find alternatives due to the rising vegansim.