Exploring the ABANDONED Cranston Foundry Ruins (Cranston, RI)
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- čas přidán 16. 07. 2024
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In Rhode Island's second-largest city, Cranston, sits a set of old 19th-century ruins, hidden in the woods just beyond Route 295. These ruins, which do not appear to have an official name, are known as the "Cranston Foundry Ruins", towering above the rushing waters of the Furnace Hill Brook below. Unfortunately, not much is known about these historic remnants; the only definitive information I could find was that this was once a foundry (a workshop that manufactures metal castings) and it was founded in 1812. Based on this information, my guess is that this foundry produced some form of iron or metal products. Otherwise, the Cranston Foundry Ruins are an obscure piece of Rhode Island's early 19th-century history, and stand as the centerpiece for a public recreational forest.
The ruins themselves, while small, are quite fascinating. Made entirely out of loose stone held together by some sort of cement or mortar, the ruins have apparently crumbled and decayed over the decades, with only the front façade of the structure truly left intact. However, there are still some cobblestone walls built-in to a small earthy hill close by, alluding to a structure that was once built-in to the hill. The most standout perspective of this mysterious foundry, however, is its view amidst the Furnace Hill Brook. My assumption is that the roaring waters of this brook once served as a source of energy to power the foundry or other nearby buildings, but again, I could not confirm this. Still, while not much is known about this place, the Cranston Foundry Ruins were an intriguing site to explore, and I implore more New England history lovers to check it out! If you guys liked this video, make sure to stay tuned for more exploration videos all across New England!
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00:00 "J-MASS Explores New England" Intro
00:20 Introduction to the Cranston Foundry Ruins
02:27 Exploring the Foundry Ruins
07:37 The Bridge
09:15 Outro
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I’ve been here. I love hidden it is, and it’s so close to a main road. Great video!
Banger video as always brother! I never knew these ruins existed. Wow. Sick spot!
Thanks homie! It’s a wicked interesting spot, I was surprised there was so little about this online!
Enjoyed the video, interesting place for sure! Loved the river shots as well, after all the rain in these parts the rivers are cranking. Cheers!
Thanks! I agree, the rushing waters of the river were absolutely beautiful to take in!
@@j-mass Here's a place in Worcester MA not far from the airport that you may not know about - Cascades East on Cataract Street - beautiful. I don't know of any other place like it in the area.
czcams.com/video/pIfI2lQW0x0/video.html&ab_channel=ElVee
I love that spot, I’ve been there a couple times! Wicked beautiful!
The 1812 Cranston Iron Foundry. No one has any info "history" on this place. Strange but true. Bridge looks like it has poured concrete in it's structure???
Yeah, it’s strange just how obscure this spot is… information about it online is extremely sparse!
I just love the woods you don’t know what you’ll find
Agreed, there are so many hidden and mysterious discoveries to make!
Certainly an interesting spot!
Agreed, it was captivating!
Check with the Cranston Public Library or Historical Society. They may have more information
Good point, I’ll have to reach out to them!
Hey jmass i love your videos i would love to try and colabrate one day!
Cranston ruins was a factory the made cannon balls back then through the civil war I lived up the road cannon balls could be found on the location
Neato🎉
Thanks! It’s a cool little hidden gem in Rhode Island!
I wonder why there is little information on this place🤔
fr, I wish I could find more about this place, it's super obscure...
You ever been to the abandoned hospital in Stoneham ma?
Nah, I haven’t before… but that sounds wicked interesting!
Hey dude! I'm in central Massachusetts! We should link up and check out some places. I have some I can share with you privately as well.
That would be really cool, I’m down for that someday!
My great grandfather wired hear acaully in 1939
Woah, that’s interesting!
I know when I was a kid I believe 2003 I was born in 1993 my brother brought me here I was like what’s this he said great grampa worked here in 1939 it’s all I know
540 built into a hill no its mud flooded from the mud flood event
1812 after the new madrid world wide earthquake lol