Having worked in funeral homes the pink tiled rooms were definitely the embalming/preparation rooms. The embalming table would have been positioned over the large white flush sink. The plumbing above connects to the aspirator and embalming machine. It’s the old Hamilton Funeral Home in Detroit.
This building probably started out as a private home and the tiled room in the basement would have been the kitchen. The small stairway would have been for the servants to deliver the food to the dining room on the main floor. Great video!
That’s actually not correct. An embalming room can be on any level of the funeral home. But each state & OSHA have requirements as to plumbing, ventilation , sanitation, etc. Location can be anywhere that is private & away from the public.
Wild. Thank you for doing this. Unfortunately, I don't know which of those rooms Houdini was embalmed in. I do have a recording of a 1988 interview with one of his embalmers. (I've posted it to my Patreon.) There were five of them. Interestingly, he said they all lived in a dormitory on the top floor. At one point he does mention a drain for the water to run off after washing the body. You did capture a drain like that on the second floor room. But other than that, no clues. BTW, you should wear a hard hat or a bicycle helmet when doing these videos. Those ceilings look like they could have collapsed on you at any time! Wonder how much longer this building will stand? Anyway, thanks again!
I find it unusual that Houdini was embalmed. The Jewish funeral consists of a burial, also known as an interment. Cremation is forbidden. Burial is considered to allow the body to decompose naturally, therefore embalming is forbidden. Burial is intended to take place in as short an interval of time after death as possible. Mind you, he had to be shipped to New York so embalming was likely needed.
Love the window seat and book case on the 2nd floor, so many musical instruments and I hate to see all those records just thrown around. Embalming room with a piano - different. Sure are lots of rooms!! Always thought it would be nice to have a room with a skylight. Super video.
Pianos and organs in a funeral home are not uncommon. Music is often played during services for the deceased. Those rooms appear to be where individual viewing services would have been held. Cool video.
The addition was built in 1930, so Houdini (who died in 1926) would have been embalmed in the original house part of the funeral home, probably the embalming room in the basement. The one on the second floor looks like it is probably in the addition.
@ 7:57 of the video really creepy album cover ( it looks like a album cover ) That would defiantly make me turn right around and get out of there as quickly as possible. Great work as usual.
Even now probably all of those pianos can still be saved and restored. As a musician I hate seeing such waste.
As a music lover, my heart is broken seeing the pianos, sheet music and record albums destroyed. 😭😭
Having worked in funeral homes the pink tiled rooms were definitely the embalming/preparation rooms. The embalming table would have been positioned over the large white flush sink. The plumbing above connects to the aspirator and embalming machine. It’s the old Hamilton Funeral Home in Detroit.
This is fantastic 😍
Wow! What a place! Lots of rooms! Thank you for showing us!
Those square windows pains with wood god is that beautiful
Beautiful pianos and fireplaces❤
This building probably started out as a private home and the tiled room in the basement would have been the kitchen. The small stairway would have been for the servants to deliver the food to the dining room on the main floor. Great video!
Thanks for the info
Very interesting video. Most states require the prep room to be at street level or higher, so the drainage does not rely on a pump to dispose of it.
That’s actually not correct. An embalming room can be on any level of the funeral home. But each state & OSHA have requirements as to plumbing, ventilation , sanitation, etc. Location can be anywhere that is private & away from the public.
Very unique to see. Probably turned into an art and music school after. Very cool. Thanks for sharing
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome, thank you for sharing with us. Well done! ❤🎉
Great work sir and thank you for zero music it was great
You are welcome
Read that auto pioneer Henry Ford and his son Edsel were embalmed there also.
Awesome one Dave!!!
Not sure I'd want to sleep there! It would be creepy for sure!
Very cool 😎👍 place beautiful architecture love it nice find
Great, historic explore! Thank you for treating those people with respect and kindness. These things can happen to anyone. ❤
Wild. Thank you for doing this. Unfortunately, I don't know which of those rooms Houdini was embalmed in. I do have a recording of a 1988 interview with one of his embalmers. (I've posted it to my Patreon.) There were five of them. Interestingly, he said they all lived in a dormitory on the top floor. At one point he does mention a drain for the water to run off after washing the body. You did capture a drain like that on the second floor room. But other than that, no clues. BTW, you should wear a hard hat or a bicycle helmet when doing these videos. Those ceilings look like they could have collapsed on you at any time! Wonder how much longer this building will stand? Anyway, thanks again!
Oh, and yes, this did become a music school, as you suspected.
Just kills me to see all these piano's and organs in the building. Wish they had been donated to children's homes or children's hospital
It was the Art Center Music School which closed in the late 1990s.
It was the Arts Center Music School since 1981.
I find it unusual that Houdini was embalmed. The Jewish funeral consists of a burial, also known as an interment. Cremation is forbidden. Burial is considered to allow the body to decompose naturally, therefore embalming is forbidden. Burial is intended to take place in as short an interval of time after death as possible. Mind you, he had to be shipped to New York so embalming was likely needed.
I am a musician. It drives me nuts that the pianos and organs were just abandoned. They could have auctioned those off. They were good instruments.
Awesome video!! As always, thanks for sharing!
The greenery in the skylight is beautiful! Such a nice room! Beautiful architecture!!
Thanks for watching!
Creepy. the records in the doorway/stairway... so weird. (The beautiful room really is beautiful)
Enjoyed watching your video. Thank you for sharing this
Love the window seat and book case on the 2nd floor, so many musical instruments and I hate to see all those records just thrown around. Embalming room with a piano - different. Sure are lots of rooms!! Always thought it would be nice to have a room with a skylight. Super video.
Was once a Classy Joint ! Regarding the stairwell buried under old records? My 1st thought: "The Day the Music Died" !
awesome place. Than You for taking me.
This place was awesome. Thanks for taking us along. 😊
Thanks for coming
Great vid! Fascinating tour! All that old vinyl though 😩
You did a good thing bye giving the homeless people there privacy.
Pianos and organs in a funeral home are not uncommon. Music is often played during services for the deceased. Those rooms appear to be where individual viewing services would have been held. Cool video.
The addition was built in 1930, so Houdini (who died in 1926) would have been embalmed in the original house part of the funeral home, probably the embalming room in the basement. The one on the second floor looks like it is probably in the addition.
Back when this funeral home was built it would have had pianos and organs to play music for the visitors. Today we have sound systems instead.
Thanks for awesome video I enjoyed watching
Thanks for the visit
That place is huge.
wow that is amazing. I would love to have been there to see that . stayed to the end . ❤❤❤ stay safe love ya
Nice abandoned building and kind of you to be respectful towards the homeless
Actually creepy lol. I enjoyed it 😮
🎵 Abra abracadabra 🎵
AND it's in Detroit too!
@@Freaktography that's actually amazing!
Thus funeral home would make a lovely bed and breakfast or hotel great video.
What a find Dave. If the walls could talk, what would they tell us. Kinda creepy here knowing that it is occupied. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
There weren’t any long tables still left behind, so too hard to guess which room was used!
@ 7:57 of the video really creepy album cover ( it looks like a album cover ) That would defiantly make me turn right around and get out of there as quickly as possible. Great work as usual.
My thoughts exactly
From stinkers to goldmines All your videos are Special or I wouldn’t be a subscriber!❤
And very historic
wow..that nice place..
Thanks for visiting
This is awesome
Cool video thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
Very kool
Shouldn't you step on sides of the stairs near the side supports
Definitely interesting 🤔 The creepy picture on the counter in the first embalming room🫣
do you know when it closed?
yes i am still with you, i am really lovin it, but it creeps me out bcuz folks are living there
That was nice of you to offer your cigarettes to them. Great explore!!
Yes it was!
Yes a school for performing arts! Dance I believe
No, not here. Gone.
"The musical funeral home"
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How do you know that Harry was even brought to this funeral home? and who would know which room he was embalmed in?
You're answer is in the Wild About Harry blog.
Eerie
lol
Btw I gave your video a thumb down
Awesome, thank you for sharing with us. Well done! ❤🎉❤❤❤