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I worked at the Lockhart/Hinkley/Abengoa solar plant in 2011 and had to live in Barstow. Hated the lowlifes but in actuality it is an interesting area in regards to history. I remember I went to a Dollar General and asked the young lady how long has she lived in Barstow and she said all her life. She also told me many people go missing, there are thousands of abandoned mines in the desert and if someone does not like you they will dump you in the mines never to be found again. The actress, June Lockhart, had a farm off of Harper road off of Highway 58, that where Abengoa Mojave is. The road during the times we were heading toward the plant being constructed was a madhouse, some people did die from accident from driving like loons trying to beat each other to work. Trucks would turn over but I made sure I got there earlier than the rush and slept for 1 hour before getting out of my truck. The desert is beautiful as long as you have plenty of water but most water in desert has been contaminated by mining, the toxic plume has reached the main aquifers years ago and contamination at Hinckley is still an issue even though Erin Brokovich the big time lawyer went to bat for them kinda sorta.

I have nothing but appreciation for the wonderful people i met bicycling through Barstow in early 1990😊

Your audio, go pro, and you did a great job thanks for sharing, nice find

Interesting finding brand new homes never lived in out in the desert and abandoned! Such a shame. Something fell through on that development!! Thanks For sharing

Enjoyed the video, and appreciate your not going inside the house ,you set a good example for your child, even though I would have loved to see more.

I don't know that much about construction, but as far as I can tell, before you start to build, you first bring in the utilities and build some decent access roads. Maybe water is already there - hydrant at 5:45. That power pole is only for temporary use. In modern construction you usually bury the power supply lines. With so much space, why are these homes so close to each other? Call me crazy, but I actually like Barstow. It's on Route 66 and it has that dry heat that I like so much. I already had enough cold, dark winters to last me lifetime. Give me that dry heat. ☀😎

Just saw your video!! Thank you for a great tour.

If I could get one of those houses for cheap, I'd buy one.

I knew a guy who bought the 1st house of a new housing track well over 20 years ago when the aerospace industry moved out of CA and nobody else bought in. He had to move losing everything because it started getting scary with squatters and druggies moved in and started ripping out all the copper out of the houses

I love all your videos it was nice to see you get to see the Harvey House with Desert Deb last weekend

Been there. Heard the developer ran out of money from one of the locals. Never did any research to confirm or deny.

I passed that area a few months back this year 2023, There was a number of RV's parked around the complex. They'll take over anything pretty much.

I've always found this unfinished neighborhood fascinating. It's not quite in the middle of nowhere as Lenwood is only a one minute drive away, but it just feels like it is. I don't remember when exactly when the houses were constructed, but if I remember correctly it was the late 2000's so maybe the recession was the reason they were never finished. For a period of time I believe there were squatters living in a couple of the houses, as there were a few beat up vehicles usually parked outside and you'd occasionally see someone outside as you were driving by. For many years these places didn't have the garages boarded up (don't remember if the doors and windows always were, but I don't think so). Just figured I'd share what little I know since I've drove past these houses for like 15 years at this point.

Born and raised in Barstow. Got out in 1987. It was never Beverly Hills, but it's really sad to see what it's become since then. 108°F with humidity, you're a big guy, and you're wearing a black T-shirt?? You're just ASKING for heatstroke.

Those houses are on the other side of Grandview, i lived there as a baby. Given the city itself, i'm surprised they aren't gutted and COMPLETELY destroyed at this juncture given they've been there for almost 15 years

I remember those homes being built back in the 80’s. Im surprised they had no one living in them.

my house is a mile from that location and I have never seen anybody there during the day. I do see off road bikes during the night and roughly a month ago, i have seen some vehicles there.

Pretty cool .

There was a Barstow stop on the way to las vegas when I took the greyhound back in the day. It stopped at the train car McDonald's even that little section felt very depressing and is in part why I only fly to las vegas now.

I lived in Barstow and dagget from 1974 to 1978 i could tell you some stories about the old days. FJB

investors pulled out!

Since a squatter caught one on fire, the owners fenced it and I believe they have a lands keeper or whatever you call it there. I lived in a spot where I could see all the houses and I always wondered why they never finished them or if they would. The rumor I heard was that they ran out of money and couldn’t finish the project .

Nice find!

Looks like Lenwood Road.

I love to live new home in Barstow CA

Awesome video, Sir! Where abouts are those homes located in Barstow. I’d like to visit them .

No roads to the houses ? That was smart

I rode my bicycle from Las Vegas to Barstow. 2 days. Lots of head winds. Lots of homeless right when I got off the freeway into the City

We found one of your stickers on Ludlow

Never knew about these houses. Wonder what it’s like now ?

❤I'm be rebuild those house

can you find the bunker in apple valley ca it’s in deadman’s hills

Very interesting. It's a shame those places have been left idle. Is there a Real Estate agent that can be contacted for more information? From outside the places seem to be very nice. JRH Hatboro, PA

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They ran out of money around 2008.

Where in relation to town is this located. North ,south,west ,or east of town.......I used to live in barstow it has really changed in 40yrz and yet remained the same.....

Good video. But Barstow, uhg!!

TRACT housing.

This is what developers do. They buy up squat land and build for others just to pocket your money. This looks like a water problem or sanitation issue. Maybe the developer should live their. Lol

Good place to put the migrants

These are methamphetamine laboratories . the ubiquitous "Meth Lab" . Barstow is Crank Central. .

track❌ *tract*⭕️ homes

might want to move the family out of the way of filming

This is a waste, people could livr here, but I heard that the ownet lives in Las veges and he rean out money to complete the construction but once that express railhead get started I believe the construction will begin of the eara because it was supposed to be their with the mall they started with gambling casino they also wanted their with the name the new city called Lindenwood California msybe it will happen with the thing that going on the otber part of the Tanga Mall just have to wait and see.😮😮

Been there done that never again will I live in barstow.the middle of the Mohave desert . 😂

i destroyed some of those when i used to live in lenwood lmaoo fun times

Whats the address? I need a house to live in I'll take 3 houses

if I only had one billion dollars. 🤫lol.

They built them in a flood zone.

Weak should have went in. Watched the video and got nothing!! Fail

Barstow is the armpit of California

Did not know about this one. Result of being cheap GC. Always build a road and underground utilities to get to the damn house. That is temporary power pole for construction only.

Did they tear down those awful houses that had huge rats living with the renters,del chicken and dell taco were right across the street.

Its Hot because your in the desert...😅

Nice Van Halen shirt ,cool as fuck