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@HD-J.R.4 жыл бұрын
1943! When you consider we were deeply involved in both the war in Europe and the Pacific, coal mining was an essential war industry, but was mostly done by boys and older men. Able bodied men between 21 and 45 were drafted. Men 18 to 20 often joined up for service. Teen boys and 50 year old men dug that shaft, poured that concrete and mined that essential coal to defeat the axis powers of WWII. Hard work! Brave men. Rough country then. Good video, thanks. I know the area well.
@williamallen69348 ай бұрын
I love the videos but I must say this one ranks as an all time best in my book.😊
@marcydarling8237 Жыл бұрын
Very awesome video guys 😂😂😂😂
@VickyGeib-cg5tf10 ай бұрын
That was a cool place
@nunnaurbiznez88152 жыл бұрын
So sad to see how water was so abused and unusable now. Not too far in the future mankind will regret the way resources were trashed for easy money.
@ByGraceIGo Жыл бұрын
Those mine tailings and orange crap cannot be good for the environment. I wonder who owns that property now. I wonder if the company that own that stuff is still in existence. Somebody should be responsible for cleaning that stuff up. Even if the private owner didn't do it it is their land and they should be responsible for what's in the environment and if they can't afford it then that's when the government gets involved then it becomes a Superfund site. Thank you for sharing!
@barbara-pigeonbray45794 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed every minute of this video ....Being raised in southern timber country I knew nothing about coal mining . I am learning so much and find it fascinating the way you piece the story together from the clues that were left behind. ..and mysteries to ponder . Seeing the beaver "cut ' tree, the dynamite shack built with 2 layers of blocks., abandoned rails and poison water ...going in with you behind those awesome metal doors . I loved it all . So glad you and Cliff took us along on this explore . ...loved it !
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
I love making these videos and seeing what used to exist at one time. Glad you enjoyed it.
@jonsymmonds11204 жыл бұрын
Loved the video Jay and Cliff. Jay, I share your love of trains and coal mines. Interesting story, my grandmother heated with coal up until the late 1960's. I remember hating that as a kid as you couldn't really control the temperature in the house very well. To me as a youngster, the house was always far too warm and then got cold at night until the furnace was re-stoked. Although we had a bunch of local coal available, she never bought it. She always insisted on "Pennsylvania anthracite coal". She always said it didn't smell like rotten eggs like Illinois coal did. Thanks for the video, and there were people in Illinois that had to have "Pennsylvania anthracite coal". I remember that it was more expensive, but in the case of my grandmother...she would gladly pay for it. I wish she was still alive, she would have loved this video....and then ordered another load of "Pennsylvania anthracite coal"!
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much for sharing
@mariannechambers19894 жыл бұрын
Jon Symmonds very interesting story re life with your Grandma. I often wondered as a child the price and efficiency of using coal. We had a coal stove in our basement, but never got to use it. Someone came in and removed it without telling me. One of the disadvantages of living back east. . . Good things go missing or become damaged! Really enjoyed your comment to JP & Cliff. Write back if you can re coal. Great New Year to you. 🥂. ⛏🙂
@hugotradio4 жыл бұрын
Great find! Take care bro! 😊👍
@patriciatinkey26774 жыл бұрын
I liked it. Glad you were 'safety first'! Thanks for showing us another slice of the world that most of us could never go see.
@beverleystone11024 жыл бұрын
Very interesting explanation JP. What a lovely area in the woods. Lovely crisp sounds walking through the frost and leaves, stunning colours of the leaves in winter. The sun made the day so beautiful.. Your looking good JP glad your taking care with your buddy, wearing sensible shoes etc. You have great knowledge of the areas you explore.. Thank you for sharing it with us. Best wishes beverley stone UK.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much beverley
@melissahale3464 жыл бұрын
I gotta say you do really good work. You go into all places and rooms. Other channels I watch they miss rooms and Im telling them (at my screen) go back, you missed one! 😄 I like that you showed the beavers trees, cool to me, but I love nature!
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thanks melissa. I wouldn't feel satisfied until ive seen everything.
@debraellison62554 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. You talk about and explain things I never new about. My mother lived in southern Mo. With her grandparents and he was a miner. My heart goes out to the miners. Hard work for little money. Take care. God bless on your adventures.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thanks debra
@suzannehamel9714 жыл бұрын
I grew up in PA hiking the woods with my parents. Love to see the woods, the mines. When you crunch through the woods it brings back good memories.
@cheryllambert40674 жыл бұрын
Loved the video. Your photography is awesome brings it back to life. I love old buildings and can only imagine if the walls could talk.
@labgirlreed4 жыл бұрын
Really nice video! What a beautiful day for a hike through the woods. Thank you for all the background information...I love history. The photos at the end were pretty awesome, too, but I'll have to admit the inside part of the mine gave me the creeps. Glad you guys made it out safe. :)
@carlavision61434 жыл бұрын
JP, awesome video and very interesting! Really enjoyed your video.
@sandraplonka52254 жыл бұрын
Love it when you two get together. This was awesome.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thanks sandra
@1meandeeresbaby4 жыл бұрын
I know I've said this before...You and Cliff (The Wandering Woodsman) make a Great Exploring Team!
@sharondelaney53464 жыл бұрын
Awesome video ..once again JP.. loved the montage & the music.. Fantastic Job..Thanks to You & Cliff..and A Very Happy New Year to All!!☺️🎉🎇
@dawnkurtz95414 жыл бұрын
Fascinating. Nice to know the year because it reminds us that most homes were heated with coal in early 1900’s. I don’t think I have ever seen a beaver’s work before. That trunk size was pretty formidable for the rodent. I enjoyed the walk in the woods.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
I was quite impressed myself
@brendaholman24044 жыл бұрын
Thank you guys for what you are doing. I seen the puffs of steam from the water (before you went in the shaft). I love watching this channel. Keep up the good work.
@reneereb64994 жыл бұрын
JP and Cliff great find, thank you both.
@alliejoopai48704 жыл бұрын
Beautiful photos.Thanks Jay.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@HauntedRamblings4 жыл бұрын
This place is so beautiful... And so much history.. Thanks JP
@cardinaloflannagancr89294 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a great video I actually enjoy you stopping and giving information as you ran across it. It's the way many people would do in a 1 to 1 situation speaking and refreshingly natural. Nice to have something presented in normal style not I'll say a generic public address type manner.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@squintz_51554 жыл бұрын
I love when you film with Cliff he is such a good hearted person keep up the good work you guys and Happy New Year can't wait to see what crazy adventures you guys film next year i'll be watching , Thank you JP
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Its good to have a like minded person for places like this.
@iamwhoiamd70564 жыл бұрын
This is a great video JPV. I love it. I wonder if you have ever dumpster dived before? Can you even do that in your neck of the woods? I see lots of videos on YT and was wondering if you have or ever will do that?
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Ive watched videos on it, but have no inclination to try it myself lol
@heatherk.99374 жыл бұрын
Wow. Did not expect to see a mine in there. Thought maybe an office. Love reconstructing the ruins, putting the pieces together as you find them wonder if it dries out enough to explore more in the warm months. Very cool guys !
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately the acid mine water directly above it will keep that mine filled up.
@susanmcglone35064 жыл бұрын
I so love your videos. Great job
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thanks
@robertmanley75564 жыл бұрын
Hey I loved the video ( as always ) !! Great explorer ! You checked out all you could see !!! l loved every second of it kept me wondering what you would find next !! And I completely understand about not going any further. ( and so should everyone else ) it's flooded for one thing and very slick you did a AWESOME job !! Thank you for sharing this with us very cool history I love it ! BIG THUMBS WAY UP👍👍👍👍 KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK !!
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thank you robert
@Crowvamp19794 жыл бұрын
I feel bad for the beavers, that they have to live in that dirty water.
@CheapestGamer4 жыл бұрын
Every week when I'd go to the auto auctions in Mechanicsburg and York, PA I would see an old steam shovel right along 81 and I seem to recall there being a strip mine and various culm banks in the same general area. Maybe it was in that same area you're in now as I swear I heard traffic from a major roadway in an earlier part of the video (and more truck/traffic noise around 31:39 or so). Also lol @ Cliff with the ol' Dukes Of Hazzard climbing skills around 29:07, climbing out of the mine like the Duke boys would climb INTO the General Lee.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
81 is miles away. This is closer to route 61
@CheapestGamer4 жыл бұрын
@@JPVideos81 So then in the vicinity of Centralia and the former location of the Schuylkill Mall then? Wasn't that one tipple that you and Cliff visited along 61 somewhere too? I just remember seeing the shovel along a bunch of trees on the right hand side of 81 south and don't really remember the exact location.
@debbieblaylock99974 жыл бұрын
JP awesome video I really love your picture ♥️
@MNorris19854 жыл бұрын
If you're ever out here in my neck of the woods there's some awesome places and mines I can show you. Happy new year JP!
@melanie_vlogsvlogs70414 жыл бұрын
Great adventure! Thanks for sharing!
@terryciavola22514 жыл бұрын
I'm loving this video and the info is great. You and Cliff work well together. Must of been quite the place. Awesome doors.i can hear the water.so cool!! 👍🏻
@clevergirljc4 жыл бұрын
Wow! That is an amazing find! An almost 80 year old rail track, so cool!
@cynthiaarnold58074 жыл бұрын
You wear whatever you want on your feet. Happy New Year to your family Cliff, and you. Love these mine videos. They take me back to my childhood.
@debbip.45604 жыл бұрын
Loved it!!😄 Very cool about the beaver...love seeing nature at work. Awesome video 👍
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thanks debbi
@karibraham81354 жыл бұрын
Wow! What a great find. When I saw the pictures on Patreon a while back I couldn’t wait to watch the adventure that went along with them..It didn’t disappoint! Btw I like the boots😊
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Haha thanks kari
@maryjones64704 жыл бұрын
I think you done a great job and you was being as careful as you could..love seeing this
@GardettoJones4 жыл бұрын
Who just throws out a powder-blue toilet? #dontdrinkthatbrownwater
@pokemonhunter94094 жыл бұрын
Cool explore, I'm glad that you got in even if you didn't get far. Gave thumbs up as always
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Ty. Happy new years
@bobbiedavis41574 жыл бұрын
Thanks you Guys happy 2020 awesome video
@lambchop2064 жыл бұрын
I went inside a silver mine years back, about 5 miles in, underground, and its very hard to breath, and very eerie.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
They are so interesting and amazing, but full of danger.
@ginastarcomesout27634 жыл бұрын
Yay! Thanks for this. I was having fits not seeing abandoned videos lol have a awesome new years.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Haha same to you
@karenpacker88624 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed this!!! The mine looked pretty incredible. Beautiful video and photos so clear and so much color!!!!
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Ty
@jasoncarskadon68094 жыл бұрын
Jay this is so cool, ever since I've subscribed to your channel I too have been fascinated with coal mining. I love this kind of stuff. Thank you for sharing.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
My pleasure
@rebeccaankney-pajonk32534 жыл бұрын
Very interesting. The beaver construction is cool. I enjoyed the photo montage
@MikeG1044 жыл бұрын
Love the content. We have a lot of coal mines up my way near Scranton. It’s so interesting and yet the mines are so creepy lol. Keep up the great videos and congrats on the YT plaque 👍🏻
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
They still accessible? Many of them get gated up.
@MikeG1044 жыл бұрын
Actually I’m from old forge which is right outside of Scranton and yes the two that I’m aware of have big metal gates welded over the opening. You can still see inside but not very far. If I get a chance to get up that way sometime I’ll take some pics and send them to you.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
I know of one off boulevard ave thats along the river bank and gated off.
@melissawo46724 жыл бұрын
Hi to both of you I love watching videos you both post
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
I love reading your comments. Thanks so much for watching.
@carolyns96874 жыл бұрын
So interesting!!! That door looks so cool!! Great find and explore!! Thank you!!!🇨🇦🇺🇲💕
@CaptRich-bi3gp4 жыл бұрын
Hey I just figured out how I can give 2 thumbs up! 👍
@saigenrose10324 жыл бұрын
Very interesting find thank you JP & Cliff for sharing this. Always excellent work, I appreciate it have a blessed night. 🙂👍⛄❄
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
🙂
@wandamiller76404 жыл бұрын
Good explore guys thank you.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
You're welcome
@Hels_Angels4 жыл бұрын
Dear Jay, I wish you and your lovely family a happy and healthy new year! 🎉🥳🎊🎈 Thanks for all your gorgeous videos which I enjoy very much. Alles Liebe 💓🌟💞🌟💕
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Same to you
@quadri874 жыл бұрын
Sorry to miss the premier, I was watching other KZfaqr live feed. Regardless I love any content you produced. Have a wonderful new year!!!!
@cynthiacleaver97424 жыл бұрын
That was cool!! The stills really showed the mine structures! Thanks! I really enjoyed,,
@jenniferesser82494 жыл бұрын
😇🎄 Hi JP, What an Interesting and UNIQUE Adventure, and I was trying to envision, what this place would have looked like, back in the early forties { 1945 ??? 🤔 } I have a question for you, and I have been meaning to ask you this, have you ever taken a photography class, or does taking photos come naturally to you???, because your still shots of this place, are REALLY Awesome, as well as your other adventures, you have taken us to. Thank YOU for sharing another AWESOME Adventure.😊 Happy New Year to you and your family.🎉😊
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
I was a photographer before i started doing KZfaq. Not professionally, but above amateur. I actually am thinking about making a video on how i come to capture the photos i take.
@kristeelrod33674 жыл бұрын
Cool video! Coal had it a place in the making of this country. It fueled the birth of our industrial nation. I wouldn't be surprised if that area doesn't become one big sinkhole. That acid run-off is probably in the ground water. I agree with you that the concert building probably stored some blasting materials. It looked to me that it was double bricked. I couldn't really get a good look. 👍🏽
@BoscoBuddy20234 жыл бұрын
Hi, Glad you had boots on and hope you were able to get them clean. :) Love the photo’s as well. Thanks for a well done Video!
@thatgirl37574 жыл бұрын
Your commentary was so interesting, you really know your stuff re coal mining operations. Nice video of the beautiful woods ( with the exception of all the trash). Thanks JP and Cliff. Excellent photos at the end!!!
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the commentary.
@yvonnebrown15854 жыл бұрын
Great job, guys. Most interesting👏👍
@AbandonedExplorationUrbex19794 жыл бұрын
Interesting location. I always recommend to anyone never go exploring alone no matter where you go. Always bring another person. 👍
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Probably the best advice that can be given.
@cindyjofaithful44694 жыл бұрын
Loved your vid. I would love to stumble on these kind of places.
@1EarCooper4 жыл бұрын
This was really cool. Thank you.
@TheSafetyDocPodcast4 жыл бұрын
RIP Cliff's camera at 15:11.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
😁
@frankjonathan80434 жыл бұрын
This was a very interesting video. I am interested in the mining industry as well. My grandfather worked in the mines around the Wilkes-Barre, Pa area for a good portion of his life. He took me to some of the mines that he worked in. I have to give you credit for going inside that mine-I don't think that I would have done it. You and Cliff did a great job.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Since this only went in a short ways and with it having concrete walls, its relatively safe.
@raylamascus22964 жыл бұрын
Awesome Jay.
@JeffDeWitt4 жыл бұрын
Very cool, nice video and I love stuff like this. One suggestion, if you could find the holes on the ties where the tie plates were attached and measure between them you could tell if it was a narrow or standard gage railroad.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tip
@oldenweery75104 жыл бұрын
I was thinking of the tie length---completely forgot about spike holes and/or tie plate adzes. Good catch!
@davidkahler74 жыл бұрын
Like you, I find the coal mining history fascinating. My mother grew up in Mt. Carmel, and my dad was from Bloomsburg, so I really enjoy seeing your video exploring that area.
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking it out.
@kamoonrathewolfgod91894 жыл бұрын
The photos at the end are awesome. I came in toward the end of the video. I will have to watch again from the beginning.
@diannemc48404 жыл бұрын
Awesome!! Another great vid👍🏻
@brenda_brightii3164 жыл бұрын
❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️❣️ Learn so much from your adventures! My Mom always said you are not getting older when you learn something new each day. Definitely learn from watching your adventures!❣️
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Ty
@user-randi19874 жыл бұрын
Pretty cool JP. Thanks
@cafdnw4 жыл бұрын
Great explore guys!! There definitely isn’t a shortage of abandoned coal mines for some great videos!! You never disappoint JP and Cliff!! Thank You 👍🏻❤️
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thanks cindy
@christinestange48134 жыл бұрын
So many cool finds at this site! Excellent explore! Don't be concerned with anyone's adverse or annoying comments. Concentrate on the positive comments .... mine included 🙂👍
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Ty christine
@donnaklingbeil44684 жыл бұрын
So cool! I share your love of history. Doing the detective work. Trying to imagine what once was. I find it fascinating!! Thanks JP!!!
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
You're very welcome
@tinasteer25074 жыл бұрын
What is the source of the heat? This was fun to watch. Thanks
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Underground temps are around 54 degrees year round.
@elnabjelland-hughes81724 жыл бұрын
Nice brickwork on that building! And that mine looks inviting I wish I was there I would go in to explore it 😁
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
😁
@lindasprout86014 жыл бұрын
Very interesting!
@Karen-lf9do4 жыл бұрын
Happy New Year to you and family.
@desertdogexplorer99004 жыл бұрын
Sweet 👍! Wish I could explore w/ya in person JPVideos! But we can't cause ya live somewheres in Pennsylvania, & I live in Arizona 😟Oh well, it is what it is I guess 😟
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Arizona is full of abandoned mines. Wish i could visit there.
@desertdogexplorer99004 жыл бұрын
@@JPVideos81 Ya need to so me, & ya could explore one, but ya'd have to let me know who ya are cause I might not recognize ya if, or when ya'd come out. Oh, & if ya do come let me know in the comments, or somehows!
@eileenbauer46014 жыл бұрын
Great explore, especially liked the photo montage.
@rebeccagable96294 жыл бұрын
Would be cool to see what coins could be found with a metal detector...thanks for taking us with you on this adventure!!
@michaelh74294 жыл бұрын
Would love to get my AT-PRO in there..........
@shepopop4 жыл бұрын
When I heard your voice immediately brought me back to Frank with exploring mines ... Same voice , highly knowledgeable in mining. You are Frank !
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
I love his videos
@angelheart.4444 жыл бұрын
Orange ya glad you wore boots this time? Lol! (Oops, I just saw your comment about not mentioning footwear. It was a silly joke, that's all. I dont have any issues with what you wear on your feet. I'm sorry though.)
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Im good with jokes, its people complaining that im not prepared for any given situation in the world.
@angelheart.4444 жыл бұрын
Yeah, that's not right. What's it to them what you wear? I think you're doing fine.
@wad75574 жыл бұрын
Hey Buddy, Wow Awesome video! You both are brave enough goes into that. Wonder When is that place closed down for good? I seen 1943 to ? Glad see Cliff went with you. wonder was it too cold inside mine? Thanks for sharing. :-)
@jahsonmolt22464 жыл бұрын
sparkling :) like to explore that place are amazing i am really curious about those place some old abandon place are cool to explore and learn some history :) like it :) and picture wow :) nice
@donnicholas75524 жыл бұрын
Cool video! "Get out off my mine!" LOL! Enjoyed the photos!
@dawnbenchley72374 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your video, JP and Cliff
@ellenrichardson87014 жыл бұрын
Really loved those still life photos at the very end of the video. Nice touch. And that music want along well with that! Thoroughly enjoyed this video!
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching
@rozebradshaw1574 жыл бұрын
I liked the side adventures. For some reason I was fascinated by the water🤷🏻♀️. Great video as always jay!
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thanks roze
@stephaniemcmullen86164 жыл бұрын
Where my mom lived in Tennessee the water was languish color because of iron.
@elnabjelland-hughes81724 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing another great video. The mine is a bit disappointing because it’s underwater. Too bad there’s not a written history about this place - The minors risk their lives to get Cole out for us to heater at homes I don’t want them forgotten but without a written history this place will never be known except thank goodness for your video!
@nancysmith22954 жыл бұрын
I like the way you explore. When I can't get out there myself I feel like I'm right there with you. I ponder similiar ideas as you did with the tracks. Regarding mines...I back you 100%...please do not enter on your own. Don't mess with any mine if you have no experience. I have some experience with old 1950's gold mines in the northern sierra nevada mtns. I was fortunate to talk to some of those old codgers in the 1970's.
@lindastepp98424 жыл бұрын
We lived in Martin County Kentucky, lots of coal mines now closed, once very prosperous.. my husband hauled coal for a while.
@melissacarr13174 жыл бұрын
I'm from Pike County Kentucky, my daddy mined coal from the age of 14 to 73 yrs old, he passed away from black lung.
@lindastepp98424 жыл бұрын
@@melissacarr1317 I am sorry to hear that your dad passed away from black lung. My husband's brother & nephew (they were dad & son) died in the coal mines with a roof fall crushing them. A lot of history with coal mining.
@lindastepp98424 жыл бұрын
P.S. the dad was about 33 years of age left 4 children, the son died in the mines when he was 33.
@taralewis26064 жыл бұрын
Great explore and find!! I never was interested in coal mines until I started watching your videos! This was like a big puzzle and you did an excellent job fitting all of the pieces together to make one big picture...The Mine!! Seems like that was a big operation when it was up and running. It’s all so fascinating! Seeing the trees that the beavers were cutting down was incredible. Glad you didn’t go further into the mine! Your photo montage and music were excellent! Thanks so much for sharing this amazing video with us! Stay safe out there!! 😊 Happy New Year!!!🎉🥳🥂🍾
@JPVideos814 жыл бұрын
Thank you tara. I love exploring places like this.