I can't get over Frank Wolf's addition being completely windowless. Who on Earth wants to live in a 100% windowless home?!?! With an ocean view, no less.

finally an abandoned building I can actually visi- WHAT DO YOU MEAN IT WAS DEMOLISHED

My grandfather was the superintendent for the construction of the Glass Bank. I had no idea so many people were into its history until they decided to demolish it! It's a building that my family was always proud of pointing out to others (even after it was no longer all glass) because he was such a huge part of it. I'm glad he passed away in early 2004 before all of the hurricanes hit us, as I feel like he would have been gutted to see the devastation to it (although he was pretty pissed when Wolfe covered it in stucco and added his stupid penthouse). Thank you for making such a great video of this awesome building (and a piece of my grandfather's construction legacy)'s history. It hit me right in the feels (in a good way).

I’m surprised you didn’t mention the cat. A lot of people in cocoa beach still loved the building and continuously hoped for it to be restored (me being one of them). After frank had passed and cocoa beach wanted to demolish the building people had found a cat that was living in the lowest part so they started protesting claiming it shouldn’t be demolished because of the cat. There was a whole Facebook group made for it.

This took a huge turn at the end omg lol

that penthouse above the abandoned building would be the perfect hide out for a superhero villian.

they couldn't just wait for the poor old man to die when they weren't even going to do anything with it, that's fucked up

I feel sorry for Frank, he was an old man that lived alone in a large pent house with no one to keep him company...

Sad that old dude killed himself, all he wanted was his tacky apartment.

Great job as always, I always wondered at what point the express elevator was added. This place really does have quite the story to it. Also the news report that mentioned the tunnel being the only way to enter the bedroom was completely wrong. It had a completely normal entrance, and the "tunnel" was actually just a side window looking into a sauna if I remember correctly. If you look at the pic you can see the reflections from the pane of glass that is there.

Just let the poor old man have his penthouse. Damn. 😞

It started off as such a beautiful building, and the penthouse was bloody impressive itself, despite how it looked externally. Sad that it's gone, but you could tell there was no hope for it anymore...

I use to live in Cocoa Beach. Moved right before they fence the area off. I worked at an Ace Hardware next to it when I was in HS, and a number of people there warn me about him. Like sometimes some of the people would park in that massive empty parking lot, or near it (which he didn't own). He would call the store, cops, and other things to complain. I've also heard it was a complete pain dealing with him. But I never dealt with him myself. Funny thing is, my family was looking at renting out one of the floors when we got there for a house. But they said no since they wanted a business (I don't know if he was involved with that are not). As far as the city. They use HOA (Home Owners) tactics to take over properties and sell it off or give it to their friends. One of the big reasons why I'm happy I'm not there. I worked at a vet when I was in college and late HS a few streets from there. One day the doctor was putting clear coat on the fence to protect it, and the city told him to stop and gave him a fine for not having a permit to paint his own fence (again with clear coat). I know my family had a similar problem (that lived a quarter mile from the vet) with a number of things). Anyways, what happens is the city keeps hitting the person with fines and won't give out work orders when they take over a property. This means they want your land or someone a friend of one of the leaders of Cocoa Beach wants the land. The city will find SOMETHING (like the wrong type of wood being used in this video). Then to change or fix that problem, you need to get or your contractors need to get a work order from the city. The city says no, but still says you need to fix these problems (so now it's your going to get another fine or some other possible problems by you illegally fixing the thing.) The amount you owe the city will get close or over the value of the land. This in return will force the person to declare bankruptcy. The city will buy or just take the land for almost nothing. Then give it to their friend, sell it to their friend for almost nothing, or sell it to a worker for almost nothing. So if you rubbed the right shoulders, you can buy a given land for $10k-30k when the real value of it is in the millions. Then the person will sell it for millions, or do what they wanted to do with the land. Watch in a year or 2 if this won't happen. From my understanding this is a common thing for areas around Cocoa Beach too. I've heard about people getting ding by a city worker saying they illegally did something, taking pic of it, but it turns out the city worker was doing a B&E to take the pictures to prove it. A few of these have been stopped when it was proven the person was breaking into the place to take the pictures of the problem to get evidence. The part the person in this video didn't really say, but was kinda hinting at. A good number of companies wanted to buy parts or all of that building and redo it. That away they can put their business there. The problem here is the city wouldn't allow them to get the work orders to fix or redo the building. The city wanted that land that bad (I wouldn't doubt that land is worth in the good 3 or 4 million if not more). But due to these shady tactics, and Obama getting rid of man space flight. Nearby towns seen 14% of their business dry up within the first bit. It got so bad you had people with a PHD applying to Mc D. Between all of that, Cocoa Beach went from a cop living on almost every street and with almost no problems. To a massive drug problem, prostitution problems, and drinking problems. Like after the cops couldn't afford living there bc there jobs were gone or they themselves had to deal with this shady stuff from the city. They had to move and that place had a flood of drugs move in fast. Regular DEA activity around. (Not to bring of politics. But the crap job market, the massive amount of regulations, and shady stuff like I just talked about is a major reason why Trump got in office. But I think that city while it did everything by the book. It is corrupt as you can get legally. From my understanding, this is a common practice when it comes to HOA.) I've been out of there since 2011 or 2012. From my understanding, it's much much much worst now than when I was last there. It's also the last time I will live in a city. Oh and one thing that wasn't said in the video. That guy who killed himself. I forgot how long until they notice, but some time went by before someone notice he was dead. Anyways, good job on the video. I never seen the pictures, and didn't know about some of the stuff in the video. In fact, I thought the building always looked like that. BTW there is another bank near there that is abandon. I'm not sure if it's still there since I've been out of the area for so long, or if another company took it over. But Bank of America use to be near there. They closed down the bank due to lack of clients. This was some time after the job market went to crap, and a ton of people had to move. But I don't know if that caused that. I doubt you can explore it without the cops being on you, but you might be able to get permission to if it isn't already pushed over or bought out by another company.

Wow, does anyone else get the feeling the city bullied a sick old man into suicide? Just so they could have an empty lot. It wouldn't have hurt their eyes too badly for a couple more years so he could live his life out in his weird little home. Maybe it's just me being emotional. Anyway, great vid. I love this series - it is extremely well made.

The padded tunnel sounds like a great place for a drunk person to sleep in after giving up on trying to get to bed

What an insane story. I feel bad for Frank, but can’t get over the windowless penthouse.

You make quality content, you don't make clickbait thumbnails, and you do your research. There truly is still hope for KZfaq!

People irritate me so much sometimes. That building was gorgeous in its initial design, but they just had to add shit to it as well as let parts of it decay due to floors being rented to different tenants. And that god awful penthouse at the top was the final straw, and now the thing is just gone. Such a damn pity.

That's sad that they took away that old guys home and then he killed himself bc that's all he had left

I feel bad for poor Frank Wolf. He just wanted his unique apartment over a once thriving tourist attraction and the city bullied him to the point of suicide

Jake I'm not sure how you amaze me in every single abandoned episode you make. Never ever stop making these videos.

I love it when BSF uploads. You guys have one of the comfiest KZfaq channels out there.

the city could have payed his price for him to move out, they could have used eminent domain to buy his home at fair market value but no they decided to wait till he left so they could rule against him in absentia and just take it. Essentially legalized thievery

Great job on the video. My family where friends of Frank,my father and uncle were the ones that did all of the stonework in his penthouse. Thanks for all the good times Frank you are sadly missed, rest in peace.

Very well done . Im amazed at the amount of research you put into this. Really enjoyed it . I will never forget this place not only for the reasons you mentioned but also because it taught me I'm too old to deal with trespassing fines , court costs and community service hours. Your format is fantastic, keep up the good work .

*watching the beginning of the video* "Ha! That old man is a nut!" *watching the end of the video* :(

damn dude, that was the most heart wrenching story behind a building

Man, that penthouse really ruined the look of that building. :(

you dont clickbait, you dont ramble on to get get that sweet 10 minute ad revenue, and you dont start drama and each video is like a documentary. one of the best channels ever dude.

The story I heard was that Frank Wolfe tried to salvage his belongings from the top floor but couldn't access the freight elevator since power was turned off. Then, in desperation, he committed suicide.

Very sad about the old man that lived in the top room. I didn't know he killed himself. Although he had questionable taste in interior decor, it was his home to make into what pleased him. The former restaurant looked like a jumping place back in it's day.

What's the blurring around the 6:00 minute mark.

another amazing video

I live like 10 minutes away from this place. I always notice it when I drive by.

Such a shame an amazing icon now gone

5:30 to 6:15 lol the storms took out the video >__< Nah I think its just youtubes auto censer going nuts..

You should look into the passenger terminal at Montreal's Mirabel Airport. It was demolished last year, and was laid abandoned from passenger service since 2004.

I lived 5 minutes away from this, I remember every time on the way to the beach passing by this, thinking it could be used for something amazing, my dad always would tell me all the stories about it. I'm now living in Missouri and surprised one of my favorite KZfaqrs picked up on something I lived so close to!

Cocoa Beach born and raised here. Thank you for covering the Glass Bank. :) It’s a fascinating story, and it was a fascinating place.

Excellent! I grew up in Cocoa Beach in the 70s and 80s - not too far from the Glass Bank. I met Frank Wolfe several times over the years and can even remember his original Wolfie's Seaside Resort on A1A. I may be a little late to the party here, but thanks for bringing back a lot of great memories.

i binge watch this series when Netflix isnt available

Damn, guy just wanted to keep his house. All of that so a city could have a vacant lot.

why is the 5:30 - 6:14 section blurred out?

Used to live in the coco beach area when I was a kid. I always rode past it going to school everyday and it just fascinated me. Being such a great work of architecture, I wondered why is this place abandoned? Little did I know that it was a cultural icon and it had a tremendous backstory. There was a neighborhood in satellite beach constructed in the 50s& 60s that housed families stationed at Patrick AFB that boomed back in the day, I was one of the last people to live in those houses before they were all torn down. It’s a sad story really the space coast.. it was like the end of an era. Thank you for uploading this!!

if there ever a 69th episode of abandoned. would you research an abandoned strip club?

Jake I live close to this and never knew what on earth it was but now I know!! Good video

i swear this entire place is a liminal space that gives you nostalgia but makes you uneasy

I live in satellite beach, which is relatively close to cocoa. My family and I drove passed the building often and we always enjoyed looking at it. Around 2013-2014 we stopped taking that road since mostly because we had no reason to go that way. I just found out two months ago that it was demolished and I had no idea about the apartment or the suicide until now

Oh wow, this was an incredible video to watch. I was born in Rockledge just outside Cocoa Beach and lived in Cocoa Beach and south of it in Satellite Beach until 2014 when I moved away. I was always curious about the glass bank and it's history, but I never knew someone was actively living in it for so long. I had thought about trying to get into the building to see the inside (since I couldn't see much looking in the bottom floor windows) when I was younger and more reckless. It would've scared me to death if I had tried to enter the building and somebody was inside! This was wild to watch a history of the building having lived so close to it for so long. Not relevant to the glass bank, but if you're interested in the area just south of Cocoa Beach is Patrick Air Force Base which is a huge Military base sandwiched in-between beach communities. It's really interesting having a military base right on the ocean and much be a popular spot to be stationed haha. Having lived in Cocoa Beach between the Air Force Base and Cape Canaveral there was a consistent flow of rockets, airplanes/jets, and helicopters going off from the North and South. Anyway, I'm rambling, really excellent video to watch and thanks for putting it together! 👍

You should do the Majesty Building in Altamonte Springs, Florida. Known to the locals as the I-4 Eyesore. An unfinished building that's been sitting there for 16 years.

Out of all the abandoned series on youtube. This is my favorite because he actually gives background info.

I might have missed it but, why is the middle part unseeable?

I've been having a really shitty week and its not even over yet for me. This really did bring a smile to my face to see in my sub box. Thanks bright sun films

such an amazing building with a really sad ending.... that city needs to be sued for bullying a citizen! :-\ RIP Wolfe....

Wow, that ending was much darker than I expected!

Is there a reason the Katrina footage is now blurred out? Is KZfaq getting THAT pathetic with their policies??

Windowless? He probably did some crazy shit in that penthouse lol. Lucky guy

I don't know what Glass Bank is, but Brightsun is just so good that I'll still be super interested in this.

That apartment interior is absolutely fascinating, I love it.

I used to pass this building all the time on my way to barrier jack's. I never knew it's name, and my family was not around at the time it was a local landmark, so my family used to just call it "the eyesore." When it got demolished, my family and I made jokes about how "it was about time." Kinda feel bad about it now that I know the context. Great video!

Its a shame they didn't consider turning the penthouse into a tourist attraction for a while.

that was one hell of a pimp pad in its day. Shit, I'd still love to have a sunken couch.

Jake you're an amazing storyteller. Even though we'd had a long day I had my family up way past 1 in the morning to watch some of your videos last night. Keep up the great work and don't change a thing! Subscribed!

You should do a video about the abandoned gambling ship in Hong Kong harbor.

Interesting but yet somewhat depressing..... love your channel by the way!

That was an amazing condo. So corny and retro, you have to love it...

Your content is absolutely outstanding. The abandoned series has really captured the locations and the commentary and history is insanely detailed. Good on ya Jake!

Omg that suicide after he lost his home was awfully sad 😦 I was not expecting that!

Man I love this series! It's always fascinating to learn how these once iconic structures became a thing of the past in modern times. Plus you put a lot of research into this and your voice is very relaxing, perfect for listening to when you have had a long tiring day. Keep up the great work!

You really have the best channel out there. You take the time to research and it shows, amazing information and images as always. Continue your good work my friend!

I've seen every episode of Abandoned to this date, and this one is still my favourite. Such a beautiful building with such a tragic story...

There is something settling and calming about just taking a few minutes and enjoying the information and reliving something that reminds us all of places we came from. Thank you again BSF.

I used to workout in the Atlantic Nautilus in that building back in the 90s. I loved it!!! It was so cool do a set of bench presses then look out over the Atlantic Ocean. It's a shame they let that building fall into decay like that. It had a very cool atmosphere on the inside.

i learn so many new things every time you guys upload. i love it

I've watched a few videos about this glass bank building and they have all been sad. It was so sad to see Frank Wolf's life end the way it did. He may have had money but it sure didn't buy him happiness. Thanks for sharing this story Jake!

I used to pump gas at the Exon gas station as a young boy across the street from the glass bank in the late 60’s early 70’s. Frank would bring his 1967 Marboro maroon 427 Corvette fast back in for me to change oil and fill the tank. I loved that Corvette and he always tipped me for a good job. That Corvette caused me to purchase my own 1965 a few years later.

This is a very well done video. I've always felt the city government should've been charged with the death of Mr. Wolff because what they did to him, though their efforts to "steal" the building, is what caused his death.

I never thought throughout my childhood, I was riding pass an abandoned bank with an old geezer living on the top.

Nice video! I used to live in Palm Bay, and have explored the bank after the suicide. I went in there by myself. I almost always go exploring alone. Too bad about it getting torn down. It was a pretty cool place. Actually, there are a lot of abandoned homes, strip malls and office buildings in Brevard county. Ive been in most of them. There were quite a few in my neighborhood that were damaged in the hurricanes we had a few years ago.

I’m from Cocoa Beach and I remember that building from when I was a kid

ive lived on this coast my whole life, and i always remember, when i was little driving by, i wondered what it was. i even sometimes had nightmares about it weirdly.

I never thought that I can be emotionally attached to a glass building

That penthouse was rad as hell!

This documentary, hands down, still is one of my all-time favorites of Jake's. Soooo interesting! 😃😃😃

You do such a good job at your research, presentation and narration. I understand and truly appreciate the degree of work that goes into these and have really enjoyed them. This episode made me think of two new opportunities for you: The rise of University of Miami and that of UCF which I think is connected to this episode as this area was so heavily influenced by NASA and their space exploration. Awesome work my friend.

the apartment looks like Biff’s penthouse from Back To The Future 2

This is one of my all time favorite Abandoned Docs out there on KZfaq. It is so well researched with tons of footage. Unfortunately l find the ending so tragically sad....💔

I work for FedEx and used to deliver to a building right next to this bank all the time a few years ago. Nice to see the history behind this building now.

" And a fireplace made out of stone rocks " THE FLOOR HERE IS MADE OUT OF FLOOR

Doesn't add up...murder does seem kind of plausible...seriously, the city was basically forcing the owners off the property with no real intention of negotiating on the fines...heck, one of the owners even stated they signed a 15yr lease wtih a tenant to use the space...sounds like the city wanted them gone no matter what

I'm glad you used AdamTheWoo's and The Proper People's clips. They are both channels I follow that had nice videos on this place- which is how I found out about it in the first place.

I'm from cocoa beach, it was really cool to watch this thing be built, but also really sad to watch it go down. There were so many cool things in this building before everything left.

Jake, I was literally punching the like button!

Nice one, you do a great job with your research team. I am looking forward to the day you can do an "Abandoned" on Sears. That day of reckoning is almost here for that very badly run chain.

I LOVE that penthouse. Just wow. That place was awesome.

Nice sad piano effect at the end. You literally made me cry over a building I’ve never heard of.

Wolfe's penthouse was big pimpin' back then!

Are you gonna do something special for ep 30? (Love your videos!) 👍😄😃💖

Ive been to Cocoa Beach twice. I remember being on that dock so cool seeing it again