Exploring An AT&T Long Lines Cold War Nuclear Bunker

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3 жыл бұрын

3W Outdoors explore a nuclear bunker built during the Cold War to be used to maintain communications across the United States in the aftermath of an attack by the Soviets.

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@james1787 2 жыл бұрын

My father worked in Long Lines for a number of years when it was all the bell system. Lots and lots of infrastructure... amazing part of cold war history.

@3woutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thanks for sharing.

@CDX825 3 жыл бұрын

The long lines system is a piece of American history most people don't know about.

@3woutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is, a very important piece of history too

@navahrnlaucke6194 4 ай бұрын

This is a very nice bunker... would take abit to get operational but over all, not to bad, get those air vents going for a few months to dry her out and get started on power and water 👍 it's a large living

@iknewbetter 3 жыл бұрын

Sad that someone owns this and can't even put in a sump pump to keep the water out. I would love to have one of these places.

@richardvg7670 3 жыл бұрын

I know that's how I feel about this underground Nike missile storage launch places because it's a portlander Once important piece of history and it should be preserved somehow at least thankfully a few of them are but after the government went and did all that work building all those places like that surely for their Heritage something ought to be tried to be done with them

@themagus5906 4 ай бұрын

@@richardvg7670 I know that's what happened at the Nike base in Lumberton, NJ. They let the underground storage areas flood deliberately to prevent access (like at many other sites). It's all built over with a housing development now. If the homeowners drilled down 20 feet they might be surprised at what they'd find.

@timmensch3601 2 жыл бұрын

That is a 12v71 detroit diesel generator it is a v12 that is 71 cubic inches per cylinder im surprised there still there that place is very in tact

@3woutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Yes very cool place

@DirtRoadTherapy Жыл бұрын

I bet it would fire right up too

@timmensch3601 Жыл бұрын

@@DirtRoadTherapy i bet you it would to along as it turns over

@jakea511 8 ай бұрын

im jealous.my dad didn't take me on adventures like this when i was a kid.i had to find my own adventures.I bet those kids will always remember this experience when there older and look back.

@3woutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Yes, we like exploring.

@navahrnlaucke6194 4 ай бұрын

Make you own adventures man!! Tomorrow is to late

@Vile-Flesh 4 ай бұрын

Same here bro. My father didn't take me to anything like this and didn't teach me anything practical and he shunned any kind of hobby I had. I was just supposed to study nonstop in school and college. He hated my old cars and my love of tinkering. My 3 main escapes while I lived at home were reading, gaming and riding my mountain bike everyday after school till past dark. Whenever something bad happened it was my fault. Whenever I was doing badly at school or college it was my fault. He passed away when I was 25 and it was the biggest feeling of relief and I was no longer tormented and I don't miss him.

@AutoDudes Жыл бұрын

Very similar to the site I take care of in Fairview ks for AT&T long lines. I would upload a video but it is still very active. Tons of old stuff here but most equipment is retired in place.

@3woutdoors Жыл бұрын

That’s cool thanks for sharing

@deepspacecow2644 Жыл бұрын

Do you sell tower space? Could make some money, give the long lines a new purpose.

@IdealUser Жыл бұрын

That would be cool to see.

@macbenington7832 4 ай бұрын

I used to work at fairview quite a few times when I worked for at&t n s Lucent tech. Quite the place.

@seanfoley5422 2 ай бұрын

Do you still manage? I've always been really interested in that site. It's about 10 mins from me and my research says it did more than longlines.

@DirtRoadTherapy Жыл бұрын

Two things I was looking for that I didn’t see- a pump room for keeping the water at bay (surprised there wasn’t more!) and a hatch/gantry crane for getting large things down there. That looked like a Detroit diesel powering the generator. To get any part of that in or out would require a hoist, and no doubt these geniuses had a plan for that

@3woutdoors Жыл бұрын

You are right on. There was a pump room and there is also a large hoist area at the top of the stairwell that we walked in on. The hoist is no longer there but it’s obvious that there was one. Good points.

@electroshed 3 жыл бұрын

If you're gonna own one, do something with it or sell it so someone else can use it, annoying to see it in that state !

@3woutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it is a cool place.

@AaronHahnStudios 2 жыл бұрын

You've got a good point.

@keith1993 2 жыл бұрын

Hmmmm, seen a bunch of lead paint pealing all over the place. Tons of black mold. And that big tank, the outer jacket is asbestos. A wonderful place to be running around in

@3woutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Well we didn't eat any of it or drink the water!

@ramonlovera9894 2 жыл бұрын

@@3woutdoors I would recommend you to go to a medic so they could check if any of those substances may have entered your body because you did not have respiratory protection and you did touch a lot of things with your hands

@floppinfish Жыл бұрын

Agreed. If your going to explore. Wear a proper mask like the professionals.

@Brad-.-.-.-.howitzer 5 ай бұрын

There is danger behind every rock😂

@w8lvradio 5 ай бұрын

That so many documents exist at this place is remarkable. They should be preserved and photographed, so they aren't forever lost. They are an important part of Cold War History. Might you please consider discussing this with the landowner and the Ohio Historical Society? Photographing and scanning of these documents will leave a record for future generations. All the Best! DE W8LV BILL

@beerdiaryshootinmcdaniel8063 11 ай бұрын

the staircase to nowhere more than likely went to the other side of the doors seen at 26:22

@3woutdoors 11 ай бұрын

Good point

@mikesmith2175 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice, great video thanks!

@3woutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it

@danam2584 4 ай бұрын

I would go through that twice. Once without the kids. 😏I wish I had a place like that! That would be sweet!

@garyjones2582 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any idea of the sq footage? Very cool place...Thx for taking us along...

@3woutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I’d say every bit of 5,000- 7,000 square foot or larger.

@garyjones2582 2 жыл бұрын

@@3woutdoors I was looking at a communications bunker 10 yrs ago.. it reminded me of this place.. I believe it was 8500 sq ft.. it was dry and very clean.. I would have loved to b in a position to purchase it.. thx for sharing.. I'm sure your boys loved it.. thx again...

@NuniqueNewNork 10 ай бұрын

I have one of those chairs in my basement. hahah. Mom and Dad, the telephone company people, used it to cut my hair as a child. =) That's a keeper. =)

@3woutdoors 10 ай бұрын

That’s cool

@PKIllinoisFIN 4 ай бұрын

Yet another place lost to devil.. I salute all those who invested their lives and hours of work to create this peace of marvel! They should see the outcome..

@abelflores1593 Жыл бұрын

I saw a lot of lead paint in there guys! Next time use ventilators

@EazyT8439 4 ай бұрын

Funny these bunkers r pretty much the same. I’m surprised the air filter room didn’t have filter bags like the other bunkers I’ve seen for chemicals.

@3woutdoors 4 ай бұрын

Good point.

@jimsmith77901 Жыл бұрын

I think it's SO awesome that you're willing to share a trip like this with your sons. I'm so fascinated by cold war bunkers and old AT&T facilities and wish that I'd had the opportunity to explore some in my younger years. Fortunately I got to explore many secure and secret places while a student at Ohio State back in the early 80s, including most of their extensive steam tunnel system.

@3woutdoors Жыл бұрын

Thanks, we have a lot of fun exploring.

@tesla3695 10 ай бұрын

Cool

@19705ton 11 ай бұрын

they must have used the same plans on these things. the one over here in california is almost a spitting image, same layout

@3woutdoors 11 ай бұрын

Yes, I believe they did, I've heard from others who said the same thing.

@DandyDon1 8 ай бұрын

There is also the AT&T Chesire CT Underground Facility.

@3woutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Interesting, is it open to the public?

@DandyDon1 7 ай бұрын

@@3woutdoors That I don't know, it is however still being used in some capacity. I'll include the link to images next.

@3woutdoors 7 ай бұрын

thanks @@DandyDon1

@DandyDon1 7 ай бұрын

@@3woutdoors Seems you have posted links not shown in comments. Others here might be interested too.

@floppinfish Жыл бұрын

Look. Look. Look. Look. Look. Bro were looking!!!!!!!

@floppinfish Жыл бұрын

Update: I couldn't finish the video. Him keep saying "look at this" just ruined it. He literally says it for everything.

@DirtRoadTherapy Жыл бұрын

He’s talking to his boys

@andydelle4509 11 ай бұрын

I hope you went through that facility before you shot this video? Otherwise not very safe to let those kids run ahead of you to explore like that.

@3woutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Yeah, I've been through it before.

@MidwestMechanics Жыл бұрын

Wow.

@3woutdoors Жыл бұрын

Yeah it’s pretty wow

@3woutdoors 3 жыл бұрын

This bunker is so cool!

@grantottaviano7445 2 жыл бұрын

Hey I need that cylinder of MAP gas

@iblvtoo 8 ай бұрын

technology just changed so fast. up till the mid 80s we still had the idea we could survive a direct attack. im sure there is still some of our telephone system could survive but most of it will be toast.

@3woutdoors 7 ай бұрын

It did change so fast, such a cool facility that wasn't needed as long as they thought it would be.

@keystonecountryboy Жыл бұрын

where is the tower?

@3woutdoors Жыл бұрын

Taken down many years ago

@themagus5906 4 ай бұрын

I totally GET the cool appeal of looking into old abandoned places. Especially ones that are 'secret' or ones you never knew about. But let's get real. You could do a video of looking through the basement of my 60 year-old house and probably get as much interest. "Wow; look at this...how cool is that old thing...what was this big machine used for?...etc." More interesting are the "secret" places that are still in operation, like data centers and telco central offices. But they're not so easy to get into. I've seen many such places, and after 10 minutes, they're just boring closets or waerhouses.

@AaronHahnStudios 2 жыл бұрын

Over all. Thank you so much for giving us that tour. I wish you could do it again without children & better cameras & lighting, but that was really enough though. Hats off to you.

@3woutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, we plan on going back with better equipment.

@AaronHahnStudios 2 жыл бұрын

@@3woutdoors Look forward to it. And please ignore any of the other dumb negative comments you got from others. Not everyone is intelligent. But YOU took the time to do this for others.

@georgesmith8113 2 жыл бұрын

👍👊😎

@Progressivegenius 5 ай бұрын

Thise are some weird ass people. They are too comfortable. I think they live there

@3woutdoors 5 ай бұрын

Nope, we just visit from time to time!

@Slabagool 2 жыл бұрын

You have convinced me to trespass

@3woutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

We weren’t trespassing

@Slabagool 2 жыл бұрын

@@3woutdoors i am!

@AaronHahnStudios 2 жыл бұрын

I love how your KZfaq channel Corbin, has absolutely NOTHING to offer. (think about it)

@Slabagool 2 жыл бұрын

@@AaronHahnStudios yea I dont plan on making any youtube videos any time soon so what's your point?

@Slabagool 2 жыл бұрын

@@AaronHahnStudios what's your point? You wanna throw accusations? Back em the fuck up. If ur gonna say something then fuckin say it. Talk shit about me for a reason.

@Slabagool 2 жыл бұрын

Those fans wow look at those fans wow the size of those fans wow thats a fan

@newtlab 4 ай бұрын

Everything can be understood, even what you do while watching, but why torture children?

@ALSNewsNow Жыл бұрын

Cant do it.

@keystonecountryboy Жыл бұрын

12v71 detroit diesel 2cycle diesel engine on that genereator

@3woutdoors Жыл бұрын

It was massive

@THATRACCOONDUDE Жыл бұрын

I like how the kids are just ignoring the dad (assuming) and doing there own thing most of the video

@3woutdoors Жыл бұрын

We like to do our own thing.

@kjcorder Жыл бұрын

Kids missed all the cool stuff dad? Was pointing out. Like they're trying to speed run. I kinda wish he was solo so he could show us more.

@keith1993 2 жыл бұрын

Owner interested in selling?

@3woutdoors 2 жыл бұрын

I would say everything is for sale for the right price. Send me your number and I'll pass it on.

@luketebo2898 2 жыл бұрын

cool place, but y'all are putting yourselves in serious risk of so many hazards. When going into old places like this, you MUST protect yourself and your kids with appropriate safety equipment. Hard hats, respirators, gloves, and emphasizing the dangers of the place is extremely important. Asbestos, radon gas, and lead paint, along with unmaintained concrete and steel can EASILY kill someone. Please be more careful about this.

@fresatx Жыл бұрын

What is adventure without risk? Kids today are weak.

@DirtRoadTherapy Жыл бұрын

30 minutes of exposure to this stuff isn’t harming anyone. I’d be more concerned about stepping on something sharp. Such a cool old structure though. I can just imagine going to work in a place like that every day.

@danielobethlopezdelgado5059 9 ай бұрын

Yo Quiero iratupais

@THEDEN887 4 ай бұрын

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@paralyzes 4 ай бұрын

Would have been much more enjoyable if you would have left your noisy spawn at home.

@3woutdoors 4 ай бұрын

It is my sons KZfaq Channel so they have to be in the video.

@danielobethlopezdelgado5059 9 ай бұрын

Queguapo

@trading_domain01 9 ай бұрын

Bro use radiation ☢️ detectors 😢kids should not go there

@3woutdoors 7 ай бұрын

Naaa, we good.

@trading_domain01 7 ай бұрын

@@3woutdoors what we good 😂 do you even know how the radiation reacts the in some cases after effects come after 10 15 years and due to your silly actions in this vlog they might grow cancers after a certain amount of time these effects are invisible to naked eyes and even tests so do say we good 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣