Abandoned Detroit - Entire City Neglected
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- Abandoned Detroit: The City of Neglect (Documentary) The name itself may sound familiar to many people when they think of Detroit, Michigan. Detroit has always been heavily scrutinized and criticized in the media for all the problems the city has gone through over the years; from a booming 1920’s industrial icon, to a city that lost over one million people by the 1970’s, to when the city was financially bankrupt in the late 2000’s. When people think of urban decay and abandoned buildings, Detroit is usually right at the top of that list. Abandoned Detroit: The City of Neglect is a documentary that is rare, unique, and never been done before. Sure, there have been many documentaries and movies about the City of Detroit, but none are more comprehensive and extensive as this project. This documentary follows the life of an urban explorer, named Detroit Unseen, who travels the country to explore, photograph, and document abandoned buildings. Detroit Unseen was the perfect candidate for this documentary because he has been urban exploring for 13 years and although he has travelled all over the country, he has been documenting the City of Detroit over that same time period. Many of the once iconic structures and buildings that he was able to photograph, have since been demolished, ruined, renovated, or restored. After watching this documentary, one thing becomes clear. Detroit was a city that was on the verge of extinction and is now making its way into the history books as a city that made a miraculous comeback. This is not just another project focused on the negative aspects of Detroit. Although many people feel that the abandoned buildings and urban decay are negative things, we look at them as beautiful, unique pieces of history, art, and architectural craftsmanship. We will be showcasing the history of Detroit and how the city ended up with all the abandonment, as well as how we can save the buildings from being demolished or ruined, by repurpose, restoration, and renovation. We feel that we need to preserve our history and many of the majestic pre-depression era buildings are disappearing at an alarming rate. This documentary truly represents 13 years of entering and photographing these historic structures. Despite sometimes being saddened by a lost building or a loss of history and culture, documenting the changes is vital. Abandoned Detroit: The City of Neglect helps document these changes. We hope that in the coming years as city planners, investors, stakeholders, and speculators make way for progress, Detroit can hold on to its rich culture and iconic history.
Detroit is as iconic as America itself and its story is not just shining images of what is to come. With Detroit you take the good with the bad, recognize the good as it comes and preserve the good that has come before. Many that enter the City of Detroit can sense the urgency of change and the spirit of reinvention. We certainly understand this, and the photos represent what we have seen along the way. The Flag of Detroit contains the two Latin slogans “Speramus Meliora” and “Resurget Cineribus” meaning “We hope for better things” and “It will rise from the ashes.” The prophetic phrases originally created in reference to the great fire of 1805, ring true more now than ever. We take these slogans to heart everyday as we go out and explore our great city.
Make sure to follow R3D and the Survival Crackas! Huge thank you to R3D for his footage. Without it this documentary wouldn't of been possible.
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0:00 - Intro
2:56 - Grande Ballroom
7:50 - Survival Crackas
10:32 - The Mecca
11:58 - Old vs New Detroit
13:30 - Abandoned Schools
18:19 - Grant Elementary School
20:58 - Cass Tech High School
27:35 - Book Tower
29:01 - Broderick Tower
30:15 - United Artists Building
31:40 - Michigan central station
36:03 - Mark Twain Library
38:02 - Highland Park PoliceStation
41:54 - Boxing Rings
44:30 - Farwell Building
45:43 - Cantrell Funeral Home
47:34 - Howell Funeral Home
49:35 - Stadiums & Arenas
Rest In Paradise Rebecca. You are truly loved and missed by everyone. #Bwordliveson
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To me, the criminal thing is not so much the illegal entry, but the fact that these beautiful pieces of archictecture are left to die in the first place. Your video is extremely fascinating, as is your own personal story. Thanks for sharing.
Plus vandalism
@@handle2033 Detroit is a house with too many termites
@@josephinetracy1485
Termites being black people.
Africans ruin it everywhere. North Africans, African Americans, etc.
Moroccans aren't even black. They're worse
Any area neglected will fall to neglect, no matter the of decay.
Imagine Detroit in its glory days of 1900- 1960. Beautiful city.
What happened ?
@@totallysmooth1203 yip...the "great" society. And now we have someone even worse than that on a global scale.
@@holoholopainen1627 Democrats
@@holoholopainen1627 unions ......
@@holoholopainen1627 US auto industry was in turmoil in the 70s due to the gas and oil crisis. US manufacturing went overseas, so there were few jobs left in Detroit leading to urban flight. And the downward spiral begins.
This 73 yr, Old Motown gal remembers waiting for our train in that old station, going to doctor's appointments with my mom in those sky scrappers, attending concerts at the Grand Ballroom as a teen, etc. etc. I was riveted to my seat watching this. No one could've told it better than this guy. I left (Lincoln Park) as a young woman but Detroit will always be home.
Wow thank you so much for your feedback! Comments like this make my day. Glad you liked our documentary!
Wow, that’s incredible!
Respect 👍. Regards from Poland.
Unfortunately I was born there and I'm Black. I couldn't wait to leave Michigan when I turned 18. What an awful state to live in
Detroit fell because it was the heart of the failed car centric insanity that has bankrupted American cities and its citizens and destroyed the landscape. America was foolish to abandon passenger rail. We dont have a balanced transportation system in America. Dethrone king car and America can survive.
Told many people about this video to watch.
I always come back every so often to re-watch.
So grateful people like him are willing to risk life and limb and get these photos.
The old school craftsmanship on those old buildings will never be repeated .
Your photo is awesome, very nostalgic ❤
@@YeeThirty U
My grandpa and Dad were metal crafters from a long line of metal and wood workers that came to Michigan from Holland in the early 1800s...many Michiganders are
Wrong
Was just wondering if you're the musician Rob Zombie?
I’m 74 yrs. old. Was born and raised in Detroit. We lived for years right across the park from the train depot on 15th and Michigan Ave. my sisters and I go down there every few years to just look around and reminisce. So many memories. Mostly good ones. I live in Eastpointe now. We loved going over to the depot and watch people come and go from the train. We used to crawl under the bathroom doors because we didnt have the nickel to pay to open the door. 🤪
Thank you so much Ellen! its always a pleasure to hear people's stories and memories of Detroit. We truly enjoy reading them. Much appreciated.
I'm from Massachusetts,
What's Detroit like now?
Is there a reason you stayed?
I live in Harper Woods right near you. Times are interesting now around here to say the least.
U now owe 53k for interest on all the nickels u didn't pay!!🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
74 and not dead------amazing-----you are the exception-----80 percent of my best friends family has been murdered----wrong place .......wrong time------colleteral damage--------detroit is a slaughter house------
I'm from a small town in Maine and there was an old textile mill that went abandoned back in the late 70's-early 80's. It was the stomping grounds for me and my boys that built a skate park in the basement, and many ventures from the bowels of the place to the top of the water tower. It became a hobby of mine to explore the many abandoned mills dotting the rivers of the N.E area well before the net was even a thing. I still have that thrill to go check out these places that remain but kids and life have changed priorities. If only I was in a place like Detroit back in the day. You hit the JACKPOT of killer places to investigate. This doc was freakin awesome bro.
For anyone that grew up in the Dertoit Windsor area.... what a treasure this video is!! Riveting!! Narrated with great affection and compassion... It begs the question, how could civic and business leaders go so wrong. The decay of Detroit points the finger at so many who got away with, maybe the most irresponsible, misguided policies and actions of any city in America... sad sad sad sad!
Liberal mismanagement. This is what they will do to this entire country.
This is truly a gem. What CZcams is all about. Straight documentary about the decay of the city. Pictures of worth a thousand words.
Thanks a lot Harold! Really glad you enjoyed our documentary.
@@abandonedcentral Great work.
What CZcams SHOULD be all about. It's not though. It's all about music videos and personalities nowadays sadly. Corporate. It's a shame. And there's no competitor that's going to be able to breakthrough either at this point.
Yeah agem of inaction backed by public throwing money. 7.4.21 UK. the people that country are same as Uk and Europe and eslewhere. basically they dont give a damn about their fellow man long as they themseves have got money, new kitchen.art sport drama actors to adore. Kids passing exams. food. They even teach their kids to do it. The immigrants to US killed, tortured, beat to death the original 6 Million occupants of US and that included females and kids. it was carried out because of religion and other criteria like money. When we toured Cent london for 12 yrs accompanied by victims we were looking for help for them. We experienced Police and other violence including that offered by a totaly evil public. we got death threats from Hm Court system. vio;lent threats from US Embassy and so on. we took on board bodyguards. Amongst the crrptn is the entire Law system which now incl CCC old Bailey. also implicatede is the entire media and the BBC p\art of that told us to hide the evidence abroad. The EEc Court brussels has said nothing can be done about corruption. In 12 ys we found one and a half people who could be trusted. Many of the victims were found to be charlatans down on their luck. We have started a world Political Org who will wipe 'politics' off the face of the Planet. We no longer 'feel sorry' for anyone in US unless they prove integrity. They can walk on the moon but cant even choose a non corrupt president. Most of our disclosures are being destroyed by 'Social Media'. At the core of the issue is the universities and students. So far we looked at 26 .. The attacks on us reminisent of Germany 1933 when the Students and Universities went along with crrptn in return for gains. The public then as now go along with it. We are a jewish family who lost members thro 3rd Reich and soviet union. when WE say never again we mean it. We now found Jewish orgs and press aligning with UK crrptn particularly Manchester and London. hopefully God will take control.We are mighty fed up with all the tripe on this site. And being told by Google this- 'You Are Barred' We love Jews dont you.At this moment we have no access to democracy. Every HM Org we investigated could not be trusted yet has huge support. same thing with religions. See you at the Wagner Concert ? Nicht guilty. Ja !
@Jonny- B.... No, thats only if those are the kind of things you search for.. You dont have to watch commercial music videos or some famous celebrity. CZcams has literally EVERYTHING.. You can search anything you want, and learn anything you want.. From the smallest channels of people who are just starting off, to the bigger channels of people who have been doing it for years.. Nobody forces you to watch anything smh.. Some of yall complain just for the sake of complaining
He traded one addiction for another, and for the best. His Mom had great insight giving him that camera. This guy is a visionary - total legend!
Thank you so much for those kind words friend! Truly means the world. My moms might have saved my life in doing so. But she also created a monster in doing so lol! Thanks again bro! Appreciate you!
I agree 100%.
@floyd schake get over it its for pictures to document. You cant break into a hole in the wall.
@floyd schake did it affect you in anyway?? No, he’s not tearing up the place or stealing shit. So who cares??
one 4 another....duh.....move along...nothin to see here.
This is outstanding! I'm an AP Art History teacher and a Detroit buff. This city has such an amazing story, and it is best told through the architecture and buildings. Your work captures that here. Please keep doing these videos...especially on Detroit!
History? Real History? I'm going to say, No!
He is an adventurer a modern urban archeologist, and it's great that he shares his discoveries and treasures with us all, awesome job dude!
Thanks so much for the support!
Well said.
That’s that concrete jungle
Wow! I played football for Cass Tech and the pic in this was of my team. Literally, I was the safety on the field when that pic was taken and I know every single person in that pic and in the others. Some of those pics were of my classmates This has me so emotional right now. Many of my classmates have passed away and this brought back memories of those classrooms that I used to be in. The new Cass Tech looks like a junior college and is a thriving school and it always was and will be an amazing school in Detroit. This is truly your calling and thank you for these pictures. I will show my son this when he is older and he is only 11 months now. I live in South Florida now but it makes me feel like I'm back home. Thanks again!
Wow, that's some crazy memories for you. Glad you came across our documentary Edmond. We really appreciate the support, thanks for watching!
Immigration is good, Immigration is strength and Immigration helps to solve the homeless crisis...
@@australiabelongstoafricans7078 what
That is pretty freaking cool
Diana Ross went to Cass Tech.. My late father graduated from Cooley High in 1944...
What I hate most though, is to see people destroying and deconstructing some of these abandoned places rather than being respectful and leaving them the way they are for the next person to come through and appreciate.
Cause of this, fire=insurance payout. They made more from burning down their home. Unfortunately. Watch the documentary the "bronx is burning"
@King Duke it's an unfortunate thing from an architecture standpoint though culturally interesting. Its disrespectful to the building and the area itself but is a sort of a reflection of what was important to those that lived there then. I see you dont like that either
@Daddy Savage who's going to rebuild? ? Who's going to throw money away on any of those deathtraps ?? Detroit is like most other metropolis whos' creators have left, lower income occupies the majority of the city. There is no tax base to rebuild,nor incentive for businesses to return, knowing that there's no way to make a profit. Detroit is the new American city, but expanding to all areas so it will be uniform representation. Do you like what the future holds ??
Hmmmm. Why did this happen, do you think? I mean it was a busy, bustling metropolis. Crime went up, folks moved out. Tons of other metropolis' have people move in, and crime increase, but they continue to grow and flourish. Came up the same time as Pittsburgh, New York, Chicago, LA What made Detroit so different? Gee I wonder.
@King Duke Right - cause it wasnt just the citizens who moved out - top talent left. Watch Gangland detroit. It explains EXACTLY who moved into detroit, and what happened when that occurred, and who moved out.
I started exploring Detroits building in 1998. That seems like around the time it started to get cleaned up. I moved away in 2011, well after it was on its way to revitalization, and when I came back for a visit in 2013 I was amazed at how much the downtown area had changed. I've been back since 2017, and I'm still amazed at how much better it is.
I agree. This video is pointing out a few abandoned buildings making it look worst then it is. We could do this in almost any town or city. Great place am sure.
This guy is an inspiration to all of us! From being a junkie to finding his niche, finding his true passion! I'm so proud of you sir may God bless you your work is amazing continue to move forward,! One
Really appreciate the support Dom, thank you!
@@abandonedcentral No problem, as you are an inspiration to so many, including myself! As I am now 5 weeks (Today) clean of all substances & am finally starting to live up to my potential and I must say it feels wonderful! Take care sir!
@@DomDaVinci83 yessir
There's something about abandoned places that grips you like no other place. I remember roaming around the abandoned Expo67 grounds in Montreal as a teenager, when most pavilions have been vandalized or burned down, and the feeling of being alone in a place where so many people used to go to every day made me reflect on life at the span of centuries.
Someone on my mom's side of the family (grew up in Windsor) gave us a souvenir from Expo67. It is a kind of coin dish. Was going to post a pic of it here but not able to. I have the item now. Anyway, that sounded like a fun place to explore. I live in Denver now and still need to visit Montreal and further up the St. Lawrence.
The Olympic stadium is near there, I believe, correct?
I went to expo 67. I have great memories
There’s not a lot of abandon buildings in Montréal! I live there.
@@mollymolly7451 doyou explore them?
Years from now historians will be thanking people like this for the treasure trove of images.
Thanks for watching our documentary!
Your hard work highly appreciated and thank God for waking you up.
no
wholheartedly agree!
My mom is from Detroit and she always told me about how things were there in the 80's. She said it felt like San Francisco. Sad to see such amazing places decay and then be demolished. Her childhood neighborhood is completely abandoned & her parents' former home is a ruin now. It just amazes me how things are just left in place all of a sudden. Normally places are cleaned out when closed, not just left in place. Really shows how sudden things closed circa 2008.
Wow, my city… born in 1955. Moved in 1986…To see this city just demolished, is mind blowing. The architecture was so ornate and spectacular. Hudson’s shopping, downtown was so beautiful at Christmas. I will always love Detroit. ♥️♥️
I love how he explained everything in detail, great story!
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching.
Thank you 🙏🏽
I was an employee of DPL when Mark Twain Library was closed and can say the reason the books and all were left as they were was the contamination of the facility with asbestos which had fallen on all the surfaces in the building. We evacuated the building of staff when we got the test results of the material covering the furniture, books and other furnishings in the library.
Thanks for this info.
I suppose if heroin doesn't kill you... then you aren't as worried about asbestos
Good God, why aren't there hazmat signs warning people? What if you inhale that stuff by walking around? Our government fails to protect us in every way imaginable. There needs to be a huge HAZMAT sign outside that building to warn people of the dangers.
@Nathan Swain Absolutely not. The government and the EPA have a poor track record of enforcement and protecting the environment. However, the disposal of hazardous materials are controlled by statute and LAW. If the city or county (controlling the library) abandons a building, they must first warn the public of the danger inside and then dispose of it properly to remove said hazard. That is the issue here which is polluting the environment.. it does not matter that it's private property, it's still an environmental issue. Abandoning a property does not absolve or indemnify them. They still have a legal responsibility. The federal agency assigned this responsibility (of enforcing environmental law) is the EPA. Do they always do a good job? No, they don't, they have a sketchy record of enforcement. That's why when people get sick due to the negligence of others, they file suit and sue the entity. They can't sue the EPA, unfortunately. Of course, the defense is that they were trespassing and entered at their own risk but that only works if they are warned of the potential danger. They know about the asbestos, a highly toxic substance. They therefore have to warn others of the potential danger and WHILE THEY REMOVE THE TOXIC SUBSTANCE. They can't just leave it there. There are laws mandating the removal of substances that are toxic to the environment. They city has to remove it as they own the oroperty. They are at risk of being sued. Government has a responsibility to protect its citizens. That is why we have regulations on the books.
@@brianofmoore But you should be,, if you inadvertently come into contact with it. Heroin addiction is reversible, with alot of effort, and it's also a personal choice.. Mesothelioma is not, and it takes years to manifest itself. That's what these people who pollute count on: it's hard to hold people accountable years after the fact. 😳
This documentary is top-notch and one that you have to sit through completely to enjoy the buildings in it. Kudos to the narrator and his explorations. He is a wealth of knowledge. Awesome work!
Many thanks! We really appreciate the support Chloe!
Thanks man! I'm a downriver rat that was transplanted out West. Seeing those stadiums implode brought back so many memories. The architecture of all those schools and buildings were astounding. Appreciate this documentary. Keep the exploring going!!!
I'm speechless. One of the best authentic interviews I've seen in a long time. The history this man has captured is priceless. Salute!
Theres very few people in the world who have captured a city the way Bob has captured Detroit!
I agree totally.
Thank you so much Miss French! I am so glad you found it....and then enjoyed it too :)
@@Peacefulmissfit thank you much Richard!
Yes. 💯%
My mind is completely blown right now. I always knew Detroit had some of most beautiful buildings that were abandoned but had no idea it was to this extent. So many more magnificent schools and towers than I could have ever imagined. Excellent program.
You are the perfect frontman for promoting Detroit's past and future resurrection. Your personal life mirrors what happened/will happen in Detroit. Your knowledge/presentation skills makes you The Man. Good on you.
I had heard some news about the problems in Detroit when the car manufacturing company(s) left, but nothing in depth. I really do appreciate this documentary, Abandoned Central!
Detroit's one of the cities built with such grand architecture. It's sad to know so many neighborhoods were left to rot, but so glad to know so many are being rescued and repurposed. Not many cities can compare with Detroit when it comes to classic, built for kings style architecture.
Important to have people like this out there being the historians of our time. These buildings have stories that need to be told.
Thanks for watching Stephen!
Yes…..
Diversity is good, diversity is strength and diversity helps to solve the homeless crisis...
Being from the UK I didn’t realise Detroit was on the up again. So good to see and such a relief some of these amazing buildings are being rescued 👏🏼
Agreed and hello from Scotland
They’ve been saying Detroit is on the up for 30 years. It’s not
@@KingSlimjeezy ah dayum 😩
This was really well put together and I almost feel privileged to see all that cool architecture before it was torn down or too decayed to recognize. Thanks for making this!
I’m also a recovering heroin addict. 6 years clean now and I’ve never heard anyone explain that energy that I felt going downtown and exploring back then. The Statler was my Grande bro. After the Statler came down things changed. That Hotel was my favorite. The Tuller, The Fine Arts, Kresge, Chin Tiki, The Eddystone, The Metropolitan Building (full of Mercury) and the Book Cadillac before the Westin remodel was just enormous. They left the elevator motors in the basement cause the building was built on top. Just amazing, but the Book Tower and Building were incredible to see. I was speechless. Thank you for this, best D doc ever man.
Huge congrats Keith! Thats awesome! Sounds like you know what's up! I am humbled my friend.
And of course congrats on being clean 😊🙂,
🙏🙏
Thanks a million Rocky!
DETROIT HEROIN CITY
I have always been fascinated with Urban exploring even as a little kid...in the 60's when I was in my teen's I explored old abandoned factory's in Detroit, it was so much fun I was 13 then, before I kick the bucket I want to return to Detroit and drive around and see my old neighborhood Detroit was so beautiful back in the day 😊
These abandoned buildings break my heart ❤️, you can see how lives have been destroyed and disrupted! I hope them a bright future!
The people who built those buildings had intention and ambition for their city, civic pride. Where are the people? Broken dreams. Life should be bit hard but this is a war zone.😢
You need to make a documentary series for Netflix. This is seriously excellent.
We really appreciate that! Our goal in the beginning was to try and shop this around to networks and film festivals but with Covid still happening we decided to just release on our CZcams channel.
He needs to get his own footage. Video was stolen from others including me! This guy is a fraud, a poser and a thief!
@@exploredetroit Not a single video was used from your youtube channel. Any video that was used in this documentary, is credited correctly to that youtube channel in the credit section.
@@exploredetroit If that is true, just sue him. I do not believe he stole anything from you. But if he did, just prove it in a court of law. What do you think you will accomplish by stating it here? Because if you can't prove he stole it, he could actually sue you for defamation. Think about it.
Call Netflix
I’m not sure how I stumbled onto this video, but I couldn’t stop watching. Fascinating, and very well done.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching Mike!
Me too:)
@@abandonedcentral It was so sad to see some of those beautiful buildings abandoned and later destroyed.
My grandfather lived downtown before the highways and expressways were built, Mack Ave, 3rd, from the early 30s until his death in 1958, from google earth I can see that the only residential building standing is the one that would have been next door to where he lived, for blocks.... my dad went to Detroit and Hamtrammack.(sp) every year to visit a WWII Navy buddy, and his dad, when he wasn’t in loonie bin or hospital, disabled WWI vet. He quit visiting in the 70s, I worked there in the Early 80s, comparing our visits, it seemed as if the once wonderful city of Detroit was fading some in the 70s, and crashed by the late 80s. It still almost brings tears to my eyes the way government and the city politicians devoured the city while personally getting rich. Regulate and tax the businesses out of the city, and then blame them for leaving. The Great Lakes Rust Belt can be rebuilt, but not by or with the massive amount of government in place.
I commented before and I still watch this video every night. Literally every night. Make another one with bob please. Detroit has so much interesting content with the abandoned homes and buildings
Besides the fact this was such an interesting film, can we take a moment to appreciate how intelligent the guy being speaking is. His knowledge of architecture is incredible!!
Really appreciate the feedback Alex. Thanks for watching our documentary.
Heartbreaking and fascinating at the same time.
Thanks for watching!
Beetlejuice will save detroit
Correction: I was born in Munich. LIVED in Edinburgh , Berlin and for the most years in London .
Abandonment like that can only be found in America where dreams are made and shattered at the same time .
As a Detroit resident who has gotten to explore many of these places myself, I found this documentary very informative and entertaining. thank you for making and posting.
Thats awesome you got to see this locations Alan! Thanks for watching!
Thanks a million Alan! Glad you got to experience it too!
it all reminds me of a series "life after humans" or something like that.....EVERYTHING just walked away from----frozen in time until???.....i like exploring myself, but i'm LOW rung wanna be rookie compared to this!!!
Spectacular hobby! Thanks for sharing. I was glued to your video in awe.
You are so awesome. I am so proud of you for getting off drugs. My son has been clean now for ten years. He spent three years in prison before he figured out that drugs are bad. Please stay safe.
All those years i went to Redford High School in Detroit back in the 70's, i didn't know the old swimming pool from the early 1900's still existed until they started tearing the school down. All those years i was sitting in a classroom that had the old pool wood floored over. They took videos of it, i was in awe of it. Little things like that are pretty interesting.
Wow I didn't know that about Redford. That would of been a cool part of the building to add to this project!
A Meijer now sits where Redford High was.
@@DetroitGoldie Well at least that particular Meijer used some of the historic architectural details of old Redford High. Its cool to see if you ever visit!
Thank you for the info Richard! Super cool. Thank you!
@@Roberto-ol7fv that's cool! I've never taken my time to really pay attention. I'm just in and out of any and all stores quick as I can be.
I have such admiration for someone who overcomes some of the crap that life throws at you. Then goes on to make a fantastic documentary. Definitely now a fan.
Thank you so much Paul! Good looking out. Your support is truly appreciated friend.
This is a great video explaining the history of Detroit. This is more of a documentary about the city you love and you did an outstanding job.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We worked very hard on this project! Glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for the video. One of the saddest great American city stories is Detroit. Just a creepy tale of corporate greed. Nobody noticed the slow decline to be able to reverse it.
It was not a slow decline...it dropped like a stone in Lake Huron. Not corporate greed - the EPA. The American auto industry died with Detroit at the hands of our federal government. "Corporate Greed" built the great Rust Belt cities and now raises the Southeast. The Mob did a much better managing Motown than the elected officials.
They are reversing it now tho. I think its a tale of unnecessary damage. The u.s. sold out its manufacturing so a few at the top could benefit. This started in the late 70s when govt allowed car imports and then the automakers moved factories out of the u.s. b/c it was legal. This started in the 80s. 40 years later we see the consequences of this trade policy in american cities. This decline never had to occur. Again a few prospered at expense of many.
Idk how I stumbled upon this video but I couldn't stop watching awesome job
Really glad you enjoyed the documentary! Thanks for watching.
Yes! Thanks a million Franchesca!
Same.... 🔥
I just finished watching it and I loved it!! I was born and raised on the eastside of Detroit and attended a DPS school that is beautiful and still standing (Denby HS Class of 86) Everyone should watch and share this documentary with their friends. Great job!!!
Thanks for your feedback Chris! Really happy you enjoyed this project! We worked super hard on this one.
Denby 1973 here. Go Denby Tars!!!!! lol
Aye Chris! Thanks again buddy! Great to see you on here. As always, I appreciate you bro!
Thank you for sharing this history. I’m so happy that you found your purpose and ran with it. Now you are sharing and teaching us our history.
THANK YOU SIR, you are apart of the reason why we can know about this buried history in Detroit! Much love
So glad you were able to stop, I'm from St. Claire Shores, but migrated to Detroit in 1983-4 and introduced to heroin by my pimp, I withdrew on a train from Ann Arbor to San Francisco I now have 30 yrs clean... keep yourself safe out there
Nice!!!15 years clean myself.glad to hear others made it out!!!
@@drrhole thanks! It's still one day at a time!
@@deborahtowns8983 For sure...it's been 2-3 years for me
@@spicysalsaking791 keep at it.,.it really is worth it...next thing you know it's been 30yrs!
@@deborahtowns8983 it's good you been clean 30 years but please don't act like your 30 is better then 15 or even 2 it's all the same y'all all clean
This was one of those videos where I think I will watch 5 mins to see if it's semi-interesting, and end up watching the whole thing because it's fascinating. Bravo.
So awesome to hear that! This project was so much work but hearing that makes it all worth it!
I enjoyed this. Thank you for taking time to make it. Make more and I'll watch em
This was fascinating to say the least, so well done and the way the host delivers the narrative is captivating. I'll be looking for more of your projects
Thanks so much Paul! We drop a new video every Sunday. Make sure to subscribe if you haven't yet.
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Everything I see about the decay of Detroit breaks my heart all over again.
Look how they did Rosa Parks house
I visited Detroit and Chicago very briefly around 2010. it was like a post apocalyptic horror for some one from New Zealand. Large factories with busted windows and trees growing through the car parks. Whole streets of abandoned houses with roofs falling in. The only industry seemed to be scraping machinery from factories. I mainly saw it from the Amtrac window. Pretty rough when all the jobs go off shore.
Chicago ain’t rlly like that no more
THAT is the end result of building such a major city around just TWO industries, one of which was temporary- the defense industry during WWII was based there, the other was the auto makers.
Both industries advertised for many high paying jobs and that attracted tens of thousands of people from Southern States and plces like Kentucky to migrate into Detroit for the jobs, cheap small houses were built by the thousands to accomodate all these new residents.
Big wide streets were made to accomodate those huge cars people were driving.
When the defense industry closed down and pulled out after WWII was over- all those workers became unemployed, and when the gas crisis hit in the 1970s the car makers laid off thousands more because they were still building those huge V8 engine powered cars nobody was buying any more because they went to Honda, and other foreign brands who made small, 4 cylinder fuel efficient cars that were built better too.
As a result the entire demographics of the city had changed from what it was- something like 95% white to 95% black when the whites began moving out in droves to suburbs and elsewhere.
Mortgages and bills couldn't be paid any more and thousands of homes and office buildings were abandoned, when there's few jobs people LEAVE. Scrappers, vandals, people's thug children stole, destroyed, set fires, brought in drugs, gangs and worse.
The same basic story is part of every town built up around ONE industry that eventually closed- all those towns build by railroads and lumber producers who owned all the houses and everything and rented them to their employees were basically destroyed when the company went out of business- because they not only controlled all the payroll checks for essentially everyone living there, they also owned all the houses, stores etc., so the people didnt even have a house they could SELL because they were all rentals.
But Market Economics is Perfect!
Chicago? What are you talking about?
@@HobbyOrganistauto industry didn’t make Detroit decline. The metro area is still majority auto industry supported and it’s doing fine and growing.
So glad I came across this video. Really interesting listening to this guy speak so clearly and so passionately. Awesome! Keep exploring ♡ I'd love to see more of his adventures.
Thank you for this photographic history of Detroit. Greatly appreciate it. You did a film-nominal job, I enjoyed it very much. You have talent.
We got caught exploring an abandoned high school, it was a big 3 story school in the middle of a suburban area. The cops were really cool about it and took us through the school and told us about their experiences going to that school. Showed us the cafeteria, the different classrooms, gymnasium, science labs which still had heaps of stuff in there and the office area and teachers lounge. It was awesome but that was nearly 20 years ago
Born and raised in Saginaw and this made me cry... your documentary is a poignant, thoughtful review of the desolation and beauty left behind by an economy devastated by the pull out of the auto industry. You do a fantastic job, and your love of the city of Detroit, and what it once was, is evident. Thank you, and what a blessing your sobriety is.....
Thank you ever so much Sarah! Your kind words will serve as motivation and inspiration. Truly appreciate the support and the love. Good looking out.
@@abandonedcentral not just the pullout the battle for a racially equal city did a number on this City. Blacks would move in and the whites ran for the suburbs leaving all of the empty real estate behind. Lots of reasons why, but its still a shame as Detroit has many proud people in it but lack the opportunity to restart the rebuild. Seems like some small victories are occurring which is a huge positive obviously.
Poignant. That's the word I was looking for. 👍
Came back to watch again.... some of these schools... just incredible. Really shows the absolute wealth that Detroit used to hold.....
Thanks for the support Keith!
Amazing !! I can't stop watch the docu... Congrats bro
I honestly think that the authorities should consider allowing genuine explorers into these locations to document history without reprisal. Explorers who are determined to share these stories without damaging things are worth their weight in gold! Keep up the great work everyone 😁👍
This would be like an approval list its not much different then what music venues do for photographers.
It doesnt work like that though lol. Cuz if something were to happen in one of these buildings, n they got hurt or something. Then u got ppl trying to sue the city, etc etc. Then u got squatters, drug dealers, dope fiends, graff artists, urban explorers.. Its too much to worry about when your job is just to keep people out
@@GeneralBuckNaked I hear you for sure, it's the culture, Lawers are the ones who win out of people's panic! I just wish that people who care about recording the historic buildings are given the opportunity to carry out that recording eithout sneaking about dodging security and police. Before everything crumbles to dust! 😬😁
But that would show everyone from management to alleged security only there to make sure their retirement is vested,all on the taxpayers dime.
@@GeneralBuckNaked
Ah but if the government had these urbexers sign paperwork saying the urbexers would have the proper equipment and respirators, have guides that they have to listen to and don't hold the government responsible for any injuries in these buildings
Such a rad documentary. The old footage mixed with the interview commentary was extremely compelling all the way through. Props to all who put this together, really enjoyed watching! 🤘
Really appreciate that man! I shot and edited this entire project by myself with zero help. Really wished I had some help but it felt even better to finish this entire project by myself.
@@abandonedcentral Shot all the video? Nice
@@northvilletunnels bullshit cough cough ...
Thank you so much Lord! Good looking out for real!
This has got to be the "most honest" documentary about Detroit. I grew up just outside and still live outside East Lansing/Lansing. Detroit was my playground for concerts and super cool museums. It's heartbreaking to see this. Kudos to you, I wouldn't have the balls to go into places you do. I stick to the highway. In and out. I once got lost in Pontiac leaving a concert. Stopped to get gas. After the Monsters of Rock. Some suburbs are crazy. The Joe was the best. I can't understand why that got torn down. Everything got moved to downtown. The Joe was already downtown. Some of these places were barley open 20-30 years. My last trip to downtown was Green Day March 2017. 1st time in my life I rode the people mover. That was cool. Thank god we still have Pine Knob!
This is one of the best documentary videos Ive ever watched.As a lifelong resident it s truly a trip down memory lane.In 1967 I went to my Cody High School prom at the GRANDE BALLROOM. Also there as one more CRONK GYM.After the fire my childhood CATHOLIC grade school CHURCH OUR LADY GATE OF HEAVEN [also closed by now]was used as a temporary GYM /BOXING RING in the basement church..Thanx for this trip down memory lane.Youre doing a fine job capturing the past...
I grew up between Detroit to Mount Clemens areas in 1989 - 2006. I cried watching this. Thank you very much for the hard work you put into this.
The abandoned schools in Detroit have almost identical design as Gary Indiana. Awesome documentary!
Yes they are very similar. Gary is another fun city to explore!
Many thanks Kamil! Definitely similar to Gary!
Kamil Karwat, no kidding, since they were built not far away, and in the same time period, roughly, (1915 - 1930's)
This be the kind of documentary you use for classroom instruction. I love the passion that goes into its narration. Great presentation.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks so much for the feedback!
Excellent documentary. Absolutely wonderful photos. Loved it!❤❤❤
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching our documentary.
This man should call himself an architectural historian because he is one
He really is! Thanks for watching!
Yes indeed - also a cultural one.
yes, fully agree...fascinating video. Give him legit access to record these fabulous buildings. Great film. Thanks
Agreed!
Very knowledgable guy. Thanks :)
Detroit had the best expensive looking buildings of all time . Such a massive shame it’s all ruined
Democrats and Rino Republicans. Killed this state.
It truly must have been a stunning city at one time, the architecture and housing were built so splendid. A wicked shame that it’s full of people who don’t give a damn. Needs a revival
Not all is lost. There are still many areas that are being brought back to life and historic buildings being repaired.
Plenty of people in Detroit give a damn. We are working on it.
Orange man bad reeeeeeeeee
Amazing. I've been looking at it for years. The older I get the harder it is to see it. I hope you are well my brother. I am always compelled to watch it. Thank you.
Thank you for the support!
Amazing. Motown rocked the world, I did not realise America had so many classically beautiful buildings. This video rocked me in a very different way. It brought me to tears. This is real vandalism. I'm so please to see efforts are being made to restore some of it.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching our documentary.
Come back in ten years for the next installment
The ruins of Seattle, San Francisco, Portland, Los Angeles, New York City, and Minneapolis
Stay tuned
you already know
None of the people who drive them into the ground will learn their lesson either
@@JLMtime they are like a plague of locusts and they are coming to your town eventually
Seattle and Portland will be a much shorter wait. They could probably start next week.
Fascinating documentary, I'm sitting in the UK and love Bob's enthusiasm and respect for these buildings and the history embedded within them. Brilliant
Thank you so much Janet! We are very grateful for your support and kind words! It means the world!
Thanx Again! This haz been , an Epic, Historical- Journey4me; of Awesomeness!
Thanks so much for sharing your experience in Detroit. The beauty found in these buildings is something we will never see constructed again. The craftsmen that did the plaster work and wood work and other works of art are simply no longer with us. It is an absolute shame that these buildings become victims of the wrecking ball. Keep up the good work.
This is truly a fascinating story. This guy has an incredible account of the history of, along with his adventures (escapades) through, an icon of historical significance in the industrial heart of America. I cannot understand why anyone would give it a thumbs down?! Truly a fascinating adventure story. Thanks for the memories.
Well really appreciate you watching! It seems as if all of the negative comments and dislikes are coming from republicans that like to complain and bitch about everything in life possible.
@@abandonedcentral Not all of them lol
Thank you Nibiru! Much appreciated.
This was an amazing documentary. You actually did a service by preserving in photos the history of Detroit. I used to visit Detroit for business in the 90’s and always was in awe of so many abandoned buildings especially in downtown.
Thank you so much John! We appreciate the positive feedback a lot!
I like the way he tells the story of each places. Like a PRO! Thanks for this
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Thank you for sharing your talent... photographs, story telling and history-knowledge. Fascinating. So glad you left the other way of life. This way is significant. Your purpose. Please don't stop & keep to the origins of exploring.
Detroit born and raised(Eastside) city went through a lot but were rising through the ashes 💪🏾💪🏾💯
Hell yeah Kenneth! My man! Hear that!
Your city will never recover. I'm sorry
@@sidebite2533 negative
Be gone with the negativity 💪🏾
@@kennethjones7129
Reality. You're chasing a mirage
@@sidebite2533 I’m sure you don’t live here...so you have no idea what’s going on...keep on believing the media. God bless. Stop talking to me sir
I grew up in Detroit, we didn't lock our door we walked to school my Dad my Granddad and I all went to Cass Tech. I walked to Grande Ballroom as a teen. Went to meetings at Herman Kifer. Thanks for a good memory.
(Kiefer. Still stands, there on the Lodge Freeway . . . ) W, 03/03/2021
My mother said when she grew up they didn’t lock the doors in the 50s and 60s in Detroit
@@MrBigsteve518 I grew up there 60s Thru 85
Fantastic video! There's something about Urbex that is just so captivating... Detroit is still a beautiful city in its own right. What people don't realise is that the majority of buildings in Detroit, whether they're derelict or active to this day have beautiful architectural designs... Cooley High School, Michigan Central Station, AMC Headquarters, and the Old Wayne County Building are actually beautifully designed buildings that have unfortunately been neglected... If Detroit had not suffered the economic downfall, then it would have easily been one the more prosperous cities in the world. But people like Bob in the video and us watching know and appreciate the magnificence of this great city.
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Thanks for sharing this interesting history of Detroit woven with your inspiring personal journey from addict to Urban Explorer and local Historian. It was apparent that you have a passion for the history of your hometown, and a desire to document once grand places in their final moments. You have this knack of looking at a ruined building and finding the beauty that once was there--and showing the viewer a sampling of that. I found this so engaging and appreciated learning more about these abandoned places.
It seemed to me that you share much in common with the buildings that have been lovingly restored and revived, all of which are gorgeous BTW. You and they have been tried by fire, nearly ruined and somehow, managed to rise like a Phoenix and find a new lease on life. I just discovered your channel an hour ago and subscribed. I look forward to seeing your other videos.
One of the best put together documentaries Ive seen. The old, the present, along with the presentation, right down to the shadowed light on his face. Just thrilling to watch as I felt I was right there with him. Excellent Work! There should be some type of Award for this work.
Thanks a lot Charles we appreciate the awesome feedback! We wanted to enter this into some film festivals but with covid and everything we just decided to release on CZcams. Glad so many people are enjoying it!
@@abandonedcentral I say Enter It. You guys have the right chemistry to make a documentary so keep it up. Your results are very good . I look forward to your next work.
@@charlesadamson7810 I actually sent it to Detroit Free Press Film Festival, so we shall see! Fingers crossed. Thank you for your support Charles!
@@Roberto-ol7fv Let us know, will you? Im betting on you. Thanks for your replies.
Only one Word: RESPECT
Thanks for taking the time to watch it!
Thank you so much Celvin!
It's so disappointing to see all these schools like this. By me, the high school I went to is still used and hasn't got half the amenities these schools have. Such a vast difference
Simply amazing. I watched every second of this video in amazement. This video is a masterpiece. I love history. It’s hard for me to sit still for an hour to watch a video. This one was the one. Congratulations 👏🏆
I agree with you, its hard for me to sit and watch an hour video also. We truly appreciate the support!
My grandmother met my grandfather while working at one of the fancy hotels back in the 1920s. She told me about all the famous Hollywood people that she met while working there. I loved going to the Detroit zoo! I think everyone in Michigan is connected one way or another to Detroit. This was a great documentary and brought back some great memories... thank you 😊
My grandfather spent some time in Detroit in the 1920s. He said he used to take a streetcar to work.
Anybody who explores Detroit, Please be careful. I used to live in Windsor, Ont but dated a man in Michigan for 5 years. I was always there. You need to be very careful in some areas, including around the Motor City Casino. I got a flat tire on the freeway right by this casino. A man luckily turned around to help me once he saw about 5 men looking down at me at the side of the road. Just be careful. It doesn’t matter if you are a man. Some areas are beautiful but some are really unsafe. You should always go exploring with a group and be aware of your surroundings at all times. ❤️
Always take a pistol with you so if anyone starts you can blow some meth Heads Brains out!
As urban explorers, safety is ALWAYS one of our main concerns, so thank you for the feedback.
Yeah anyone who lives here knows that shit as fact
Just found your channel, through this documentary love it keep up the good work
What a wonderful video! Thank you for enabling me to see so many beautiful and historic buildings. I hate seeing any of them demolished, and I can’t figure out what is wrong with the harmless exploring of empty buildings. Thanks again.
Glad you recovered. Twenty years recovery from alcohol, myself. I always thought that recovery from booze must be a walk in the park compared to smack. Stay close to your HP. You are part historian, part archeologist, part adrenalin junkie. Great stuff. That clock held high by the angels, amazing.
I lost a 62 yr old brother from cancer and methadone two yrs ago. He was on his way to being clean then this as he was a working addict. I always wanted to go explore houses but seeing these old buildings is neat. Stay clean and happy on your journey.
I am so, so sorry for your loss. I lost my sister, first to heroin and last year to suicide. So I know the feeling loosing a sibling. My sister was 37. She first got hooked on pain killers after she had a bad horse riding accident and had to have a big surgery.
May your brother rest in eternal peace. 🌷🧡🌷
Detroit belongs to people like him. This guy's story is the perfect metaphor for the city's renewal!
damn, i live 45 mins from the city and truly didnt know what changed or how much its changed until watching this. brought back memory's of seeing these abandon buildings. i didnt have a clue to what it was, as i got older they were gone and now this is showing me what i saw in car ride or going to a game. the train station hit the most. absolutely love this documentary