Creepy Abandoned Mining Hospital

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7 жыл бұрын

While cruising through the Rocky Mountains, I stumbled on this group of mysterious abandoned houses that looked to date from the 1960s or '70s....one of which was full of the CREEPIEST rusty old abandoned medical furniture and equipment!! This was in an area of major mining activity in the 1800s, which was reclaimed/cleaned up sometime in the last 50 years...so maybe these buildings had something to do with mine cleanup, and the medical stuff was part of some old abandoned mining hospital. Who knows?! All I can say for sure is, it was CREEPY AS ALL GET-OUT! Of course near the end, I conjecture as to what exactly happened here....stay tuned til the end for the sad, sad tale of Little Jimmy Dickens, the mulleted, mustachioed Cadillac-driving loser who crashed his Brougham one snowy night coming over the pass from Durango!

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@jerrymorton5382 2 жыл бұрын

In 1966 dad and I questioned the mine Watchman who lived in the house next to the 'hospital'. We were getting info on a mine belonging to a friend of dad's who mined near there in the 1930's, which we found! It's mind boggling how many times we have crossed paths Sarah, and how similar our interests are.

@bob18fan29 7 жыл бұрын

You have just put on the web one of the greatest vlogs I have ever seen! Content, delivery, If Discovery, Nat Go, does not sign you up they have their heads up their asses! AWESOME!

@001desertrat3 6 жыл бұрын

That rack with the narrow slots (behind the hospital bed, in the first building you went in) is for charging the Batteries on Miners Cap Lamps. The Battery goes in the slot & the Cap Lamp clips onto the little bracket below the slots and makes the electrical contact with the charger. - < Doc, Retired. Miner for nearly 50 years. > .

@stonedsavage7814 6 жыл бұрын

001DesertRat did you ever use a carbide lamp?

@001desertrat3 4 жыл бұрын

@@stonedsavage7814 -- YES , I've used a few . The last one that I had , I purchased myself , it was one of the newer models that had the three different sized & shaped reflectors , depending on whether you wanted a Flood , Combination , or Spot Beam . I'd only had it for about 6 months when somebody decided they needed it worse than me , and stole it out of my locker at work (yeh , they broke the lock) .

@renleanne3804 7 жыл бұрын

That machine in the room with the medical table is an old Autoclave used to sterilize surgical equipment. Really cool video. I used to visit that area when I lived in Colorado for awhile.

@TheEZGZ 7 жыл бұрын

You are correct. I worked in a hospital and had to repair those.

@joelmccaman6324 3 жыл бұрын

I love your story s

@zimbabs 3 жыл бұрын

Girl, ya need to wear leather hiking boots out thur! Flip flops!? Yikes!

@bunnygaffney2765 2 жыл бұрын

Yes an autoclave.

@miscbs 7 жыл бұрын

Go over Black Bear Pass! It is beautiful! I used to take my '84 4-Runner over it all the time when I lived there 20 some years ago. The lack off trees doesn't always mean harm to the environment due to mining. The area you pointed that you thought was damaged by mining is just treeless due to low soil, steep angles ,and you are getting close to tree line (altitude where trees just don't grow). Mining damage, which is rampant up there, is usually in lower areas where gold would collect, very rocky, zero soil, and zero plant life. Thanks so much for a blast to my past!

@terriec808 3 жыл бұрын

The area where the trees stop is called the "timberline" and its because of the altitude

@miscbs 3 жыл бұрын

@@terriec808 From wikipedia "The tree line is the edge of the habitat at which trees are capable of growing. It is found at high elevations and high latitudes. Beyond the tree line, trees cannot tolerate the environmental conditions (usually cold temperatures, extreme snowpack, or associated lack of available moisture). The tree line is sometimes distinguished from a lower timberline or forest line, which is the line below which trees form a forest with a closed canopy."

@terriec808 3 жыл бұрын

@@miscbs I grew up in Silverton which is San Juan County in the San Juan mountains..Just over the mountain there where wh was. Everyone called where the trees stop the TIMBERLINE

@miscbs 3 жыл бұрын

@@terriec808 I know it is San Juan County. I know the San Juan mountians. I know Silverton. I grew up there too. I used to get $25 season pass to Purgatory ski resort when I was a kid and rode the Alpine slide there in the summer. I loved to hike Cascade Creek. Imogine and Ophir passes are still my favorites drives.

@terriec808 3 жыл бұрын

@@miscbs what year were you there? I broke my ankle on a PE field trip to Purgatory in grade school. George Pastor was the PE teacher back then. He was quite the hard ass drill sargent. He was one of a kind. My dad worked in the last mine that supported Silvertons economy til it closed. It's not the same now... Nothing is the same now... Good memories

@judyburkett9319 4 жыл бұрын

I have been to that area many times, but have never gone into the buildings. Thanks for the tour and even the story about Jimmy Dickens. I enjoyed this video very much.

@boblw1960 6 жыл бұрын

I love how you come up with a complete story for the place that you explore I love your videos they are the best

@QuizStarGame 7 жыл бұрын

You're killing It right now. 39 minutes of quality content. No bull shit, just amazing videos. Great job.

@I_Am_Michael 7 жыл бұрын

you seem to have a gift of understatement. Possible emmy quality.

@1033club 7 жыл бұрын

TAMITI couldn't have said it better myself

@1033club 7 жыл бұрын

Couldn't have said it better myself

@MrGaryRoberton 7 жыл бұрын

Expected to see ol' jack coming through the door to the first aid station with a big red fire Ax yelling "Here's Johnny!!!"

@TheEZGZ 7 жыл бұрын

. HPS is a serious respiratory disease carried by certain wild rodents, mainly deer mice, and is passed to humans through contact with a rodent's infected urine, droppings or saliva. Breathing in contaminated mist or dust is the most common form of transmission.

@ekummel 5 жыл бұрын

What's really cool is that if you go into Silverton, you can rent 4Wheelers and zoom through all the mining trails up in the mountains there. It's a heck of a lot of fun. They give you rain coats for the inevitable rain you will encounter.

@NRGDiesel 7 жыл бұрын

The plumbing and wiring looks kinda like it is fitted after the house was built. The homes have some features that look 1930's and some more modern stuff that was probably added later.

@BlankBrain 7 жыл бұрын

The clapboards are from the late 19th century to early 20th century.

@kd5you1 6 жыл бұрын

One the first toilet I thought I saw American Standard stamped between the seat and tank. American Standard started making one piece toilets in the early 1900's.

@marktaniguchi7901 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. Kinda neat place to visit. Like old places like that. So of like Mcloud, Ca. Keep up the terrific work.

@davedavidson6971 7 жыл бұрын

I love it when your story time imagination kicks in. Great explore thanks see you next time.

@michaelmallard1039 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Wonderhussy! I am a big fan ! Your videos are so interesting! I did recognize the wrecked up car in this video was a 1972 Ford LTD Brougham. Always look forward to your neat adventures! Thanks so much!! 😀😀😀

@willrainwater 2 жыл бұрын

KBPI 106 was a Denver based rock-n-roll radio station that I started listening to in the 1980's. They changed to 107. I still listen to KBPI.

@hairspray4314 Жыл бұрын

Hey love it. I do remember Budget Tapes and Records, that is from the 70's. KBPI was the most popular Rock radio station in the Denver area 70's and 80's. Very cool Sarah Jane. Thanks and stay safe out there!!!!

@mikelynx4953 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the memory and great video as always and you as always lookin good! was through there in 1980 camped above it, mine had just closed in late 70s still had "security"? living there and talked to them not very friendly to a couple of long hair bikers...just looking for a place to camp? went up the mountain and camped and got snowed in for a day (in Aug.) beautiful place, with no one around, more abandon mines farther up mountain where we camped.

@candysantillo3325 6 жыл бұрын

Dang,you’re brave! I really enjoyed this.Thank you!

@stevesaldarriaga9148 Жыл бұрын

You're so so awesome I don't know how you come up with these stories but there awesome &so are you

@edwardanderson6600 6 жыл бұрын

Brogham is a body style found in several different types of cars in this case its a Ford LTD early 70s.

@Tsalinger 5 жыл бұрын

She walked right by the Ford letters on the hood. I think she made it a lead into her pink ride she wanted to show.

@BigBeautifulOne1963 3 жыл бұрын

Retired Car man here. That is most definitely a 1971 Ford LTD Hardtop.

@randallculp2414 3 жыл бұрын

More like a gran Torino braum.

@madgascoin2901 2 жыл бұрын

One house looked like it had asbestos flooring from the 50s

@ALRRC2010 Жыл бұрын

Watching this 5 yrs later. LOL! I had those chairs with the wicker backs with an octagon glass wood framed table back in the mid 80's. Brought back some memories. Love your channel.

@lja1229 4 жыл бұрын

Oh wow! My bf and I just rode the Harley up the Millon Dollar hwy a few weeks ago to Ouray from Prescott Arizona and on our way when rode past this and I was curious about it. So thanks for sharing! That trip will always be my favorite. Absolutely gorgeous up there! Oxox -

@motleyhobby7913 4 жыл бұрын

Your channel is keeping me sane during the pandemic.

@jonfairchild8531 7 жыл бұрын

The quality of your videos is wonderful. Keep up the good work.

@jacklisiecki2389 7 жыл бұрын

Great episode with some beautiful scenery. Poor Jimmy!!

@alisonpina4758 7 жыл бұрын

Been to that exact area many times. My children went to College at Fort Lewis in Durango and lived there for 6 years. So many things to see in the San Juan range of the Rocky Mountains!

@michaelkaiser4674 5 жыл бұрын

I've been zoned,hahaha that's awesome I love your storytelling my friend

@twobareones9122 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video on the old history of abandoned places. Sure makes us want to go there. Looks like a great place for a photo shoot.

@lambchop6840 4 жыл бұрын

KBPI Rocks the Rockies! Thanks for the tour.

@DrChem-wx1uc 7 жыл бұрын

Hey WH. Nice toes but if you're walking around all those rusty nails and glass best get some decent boots with a shank sole to keep the odds in your favor. Thanks for the frequent flier videos.

@pamjean3797 6 жыл бұрын

with ur creativity u could right a mystery novel

@TheCopperbaron 7 жыл бұрын

KBPI FM 106 still is a rock station out of Denver. Great video as usual

@deeerin2 6 жыл бұрын

I LOVE how you went off on that whole "little Jimmy Dickens" story. You're great! I've been binge watching all your stuff......stay awesome gorgeous!!

@irvingr.fatback886 2 жыл бұрын

Seyon, N.

@TheTrumpets3 7 жыл бұрын

Great Video and Congrats on 15,000 Subs and Counting!!

@pavanatanaya 6 жыл бұрын

Can't wait for the next chapter in Jimmy Dickens adventure

@garymcginnis3099 Жыл бұрын

Sorry to be so late to the show. I think the large stainless steel cylindrical shaped stainless steel machine next to medical bed was an autoclave sterilizer. Anytime you see a cylindrical device think of pressure. Another great video in an area I have been do yet these buildings were never seen. Thank you Wunderhussy GPM

@robertwolf9380 6 жыл бұрын

That blue room trying to sleep at night as cars rush past flashing headlights around the room nice!

@johnepperson8867 7 жыл бұрын

You're such a sweetheart! Love the little stories you tell.

@alexasmachine 7 жыл бұрын

I used 2 live in the swamp/ I live in the Midwest, and in the old days ppl would line their houses with newspaper to keep out the cold they'd whitewash the walls, it is some what warmer in the swamp if ur wondering why someone would consider doing such.

@andrewpettola6097 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the story! Poor Jimmy Dickens.

@kennethwomack8678 9 ай бұрын

Ford LTD Brougham 1971 or 72. Always wanted to go thru those buildings! Love your videos!!

@sunset117 7 жыл бұрын

Hi WHSY I am so jealous that you get to do such fun traveling! Enjoy & Be Safe, Lou G

@PoliceChaplainMisty 7 жыл бұрын

Great video .Love you story's at the of videos .. Stay safe in all you do

@edwardmwalker3767 5 жыл бұрын

Hello.I really enjoy your stories.Little Jimmy Dickens.Wow.

@creekjonsun 7 жыл бұрын

most (not all) toilet tanks, stools and tank lids have a casting date on them. tank on the inside back, Stool underneath the bowl (requires turning the stool upside down), and tank lid on the inside :) I have 25 years experience in retail building supplies and hardware. So you know that the casting date is true and not someone playing a joke on you :)

@ddd228 4 жыл бұрын

Usually under the top tank lid.

@hestheMaster 5 ай бұрын

Her early poking around old places in the mountains or deserts are really awesome. The whitewash is used to preserve the buildings so they don't rot away so easily from rain and snow. Love those fictitious stories she makes up. What an imagination! Keep it up woman. This is great stuff.

@mattcranfield5150 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Thank You. Loved the commentary!

@40jmark 7 жыл бұрын

It's a Denver Radio Station. Harder rock. We hope you found Orvis hot springs in Ridgeway. Just up 550 from where your at now.

@BIGBADWOOD 7 жыл бұрын

Another great adventure video ... Thanks !

@dalelowery9810 7 жыл бұрын

Sarah you are hilarious. Thanks for the entertainment milady.

@sounddad67 5 жыл бұрын

KBPI was the "Blowtorch of the Rockies". They are still on the air, at a different frequency. They brought all of the cool bands to Denver. And Budget was a semi-national chain of record stores. If my memory serves me correctly, they also had a selection of "smoking accessories". Love your channel.

@lumen8729 Жыл бұрын

Watching your old stuff. Super cool.

@bettykuykendall2083 6 жыл бұрын

AWESOME BLOSSOM⚘👽 Just an FYI - those creepy metal headboard and footboard, rails and springs are worth from $400 to $600 dollars each. AND the exam table, cleaned up of course, about $1000.!! 😎👽

@leewilson9226 5 жыл бұрын

I think I could smell the black mold in a couple of those rooms you were in. And you were handling that toilet lid that was in that bathroom. Sometimes you mention the Hantavirus but the black mold might be another thing to wear a mask around. Great video, stay well.

@kennysherrill6542 4 жыл бұрын

I remembered this video from a few years ago, the hospital equipment was still there I was hoping there was something of use in the emergency we are dealing with now. Please check with the local athorities and see if anything can be salvaged. You know Rick's Restorations can fix anything.😁

@londonh4159 6 жыл бұрын

"Eastern Sprinters To Meet Paddock"? Creepy! Love love love your videos!

@johnroberts9560 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Wonderhussy, them homes are fixer uppers & so was the car !! 👍😁

@rbmatch1 7 жыл бұрын

O....M...G You are so funny. Loved it. Thanks again for a great interpitation of history. (damn spell check)

@marcbeebuzz1711 7 жыл бұрын

Great shot of you and your Pink Towncar!

@larrycarlson2017 6 жыл бұрын

Love your vids and your adventures soul.thank you

@jvatell6111 7 жыл бұрын

You certainly "pitch a yarn"! Loved it! ;-)

@kenbrown438 Жыл бұрын

It's amazing how much "stuff" had to be hualed out to this place !!!!

@jackiem8420 7 жыл бұрын

Little Jimmy Dickens was a real guy. He was actually a country singer. Great story Wonder Hussy! I love the mountain views in this little establishment.

@umdsupreme 5 жыл бұрын

I could listen to your Jimmie Dickens stories for hours, lol!

@elc696 4 жыл бұрын

You got quite an imagination there wonderhussy. Poor Jimmy Dickens when you were telling the story I could really visualize the Braun Cadillac and the little mustache thanks for the story time before I have to go to work

@walters49 7 жыл бұрын

Hope you can find time in your schedule to make it over to the Leadville Mining District. Lots of Interesting characters to be had over there. I for one think that you might find the story of Baby Doe Tabor most interesting. Plus all the fabulous wealth that came out of the mines of the district.

@Jake0007 7 жыл бұрын

Another good story for an abandoned place. KBPI FM is a Denver Rock station today.

@wanaberanch5983 Жыл бұрын

KBPI - started at 105.9 MHz in Denver on June 21,1965. Owner/manager was Bill Pierson, who named KBPI for Bill Pierson Incorporated. It featured progressive rock and was sold in 1974 to Progressive Broadcasters, Inc.

@kovskiykid 7 жыл бұрын

The date stamp on the inside of (most) toilet tanks only tells you when the toilet was manufactured. It doesn't necessarily indicate when the structure was built.

@dirthawk2669 7 жыл бұрын

Great Vides Wonder Hussy ! You are one Travel'in Chick !! Keep up the Super Work !!

@somerandomguy3868 6 жыл бұрын

Abandoned or discarded panties always have a story, thanks for the cool walk around

@tandyroyal8513 7 жыл бұрын

I remember Budget Tape and Records. KBPI was a Denver Rock station, I think it's still around...

@Lori_b36 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for these cool finds 👍

@edwardanderson6600 6 жыл бұрын

The machine at the door you came in is an autoclave used to sterilize medical equipment.

@nokithecat 6 жыл бұрын

For identifying vehicles...... Get the serial number from the dash on the drivers side.... It will be stamped in steel so even if it burns the number should still be there Some vehicles will have a serial number drivers side on the B pillar.. Can check the drivers side door too Thanks for sharing your tours and discoveries ! ! !

@13liteman 7 жыл бұрын

If something creeps YOU out, it's really creepy. You are fearless! Loved your story of Jimmy. Shrooms?:-)

@fredzetts95 7 жыл бұрын

I'm pretty sure the silver, cylinder looking thing in the first room was an autoclave used for sterilization of surgical instruments.

@edwardmwalker3767 5 жыл бұрын

Love your stories.I wish hang out with you.

@swwy5 6 жыл бұрын

girl, you've got quite an imagination :)

@jimgleason6102 7 жыл бұрын

good one....stay safe...and thanks !!!!

@judyonthemton4199 6 жыл бұрын

Did someone just drive off with your car? Lol Love your videos, great content and you're a hoot!

@kennethlane6125 3 жыл бұрын

sure looked like someone drove off in Sarahs rig

@mobiltec 7 жыл бұрын

Think about it. They most likely were doing something back in the 70s according to the records. These buildings were most likely used to support the people doing the reclamation work. Lockers, time cards, first aid station, kitchens and housing. It took quite a crew to clean up these mountains. And it probably went on for ten years or so. From the looks of the construction, windows and doors, I believe they were constructed in the 40s or 50s. The toilet dates are on the lids underneath. Sometimes stamped, sometimes molded.

@YourTubeVideoss 7 жыл бұрын

Those Mountains Are Beautiful !!!

@poodlenme 6 жыл бұрын

Entertaing for sure. You tell a great tale.

@terib3625 4 жыл бұрын

The Idarado produced large amounts of lead, silver and zinc, with lesser amounts of gold and copper. During World War II, the Idarado was a large supplier of critically needed lead and zinc. The mine operated in limited capacity until 1979, when production stopped.

@1iculungman 6 жыл бұрын

Looks like a good place for some geocaches to find. Some of the sterilizers and tables I have seen in use in boondocks clinics in Oklahoma when I first started in the 80s.

@marksommers6764 5 жыл бұрын

.....Like me , you are attracted to the textures of life gone by . Like you , I'm pretty good at identifying objects with me specialized in auto parts/years . Solo is good but wish i could share with a like minded sweetheart . 2 years following this channel , thanks for your time and professionalism . Stay Safe ! Mark.

@wanderingtravels2488 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent work

@baldingogre 7 жыл бұрын

Poor Jimmy Dickens, what a sad way to go! I was waiting for you to put the sunglasses back on once you left the last building, but you didn't!

@ronsmith1533 6 жыл бұрын

Your a great story teller you give Mark twain a run for hid money. Love your vidios keep up the good work.

@creekjonsun 7 жыл бұрын

at 5:30 that cylindrical device is an "Autoclave" for sterilizing medical instruments :)

@gnagh 7 жыл бұрын

If I had to guess, that "mangled" car body you found was from an early 1970s Oldsmobile Toranado Brougham😎.....probably w cloth interior, ac, & an 8 track player 😁. Stay safe SJ😉.

@huckboyd 3 жыл бұрын

you have one hell of an imagination Little Jimmy Dickens he was an actual person and I like the part about his Cadillac he was going to fix it up when he got out of the hospital to make it to the wedding on time I got a watch it again good video thanks for sharing

@barkleyburker7849 4 жыл бұрын

just some info timber rattlers are all over the western states in the timber .. back in the day I ran into at least one every deer hunt...@ 7500-9500 ft. elevation...

@johnscannell4189 Жыл бұрын

Maybe little Jimmy is still in his Caddy? Fun video, Sarah!

@marthacarey5059 7 жыл бұрын

Girl WH- You have quite the imagination for story telling. Great video as always. Stay safe. cheers!

@AlexTM44 6 жыл бұрын

Be careful going inside abandoned places like that, I would recommend having a breathing mask and rubber gloves ready with you, before entering. Great videos by the way, very entertaining and really cool interesting places...

@Tracer2376 7 жыл бұрын

@5:55 in the video that would be a battery charger for the miner's lights. I remember them from when my dad was a miner. House 2 and three are called Bunk House, its a miners term of where they all slept. for E.G. like military barracks,