The Underworld of Rochester Ny - Abandoned Subway Tunnels
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- čas přidán 18. 07. 2019
- Were you aware that Rochester, NY had its own subway system? Nope? Neither did i, but soon as i heard about it, i knew i had to see it for myself. Only a small underground section remains of it, but the coolest section of it goes underneath the Rochester Library. With long dark tunnels, signs of homless people, unique graffiti pieces and random sections of rail, this place has a bit of everything. So come along as myself, Cliff the Wandering Woodsman, and Rich & Kara Wolf as we explore the Underworld of Rochester, NY.
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Please Note: Exploring Abandoned locations can be dangerous. I don't condone or encourage anyone to enter an Abandoned structure. Not only is safety a concern, but often times its illegal and when possible, i seek out permission. I simply go to document its history before it's gone and leave things the way I find them. I assume all the risks & responsibility in doing so. Please don't attempt to do this on your own.
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So dose this connects to the aquaduck???
What a great exploration.... Welcome to My City born and raised here in Rochester NY... Dig deeper into the history of Rochester New York... Check out it's haunted cemeteries you won't be disappointed.... Be careful in our underground homeless, drug addicts, and thieves... All that aside Rochester is a spectacular City full of history...look into the underground... Did you know we were involved in the Manhattan project... The nation's oldest brewery is here in Rochester...we are full of colleges and universities and one of the best places in the country for medical services motion picture film industry started here with George Eastman. Are City borders lake Ontario some of the most beautiful sights you will see... Thank you for your visit I enjoyed the video
Thanks for sharing
The nations oldest brewery is in Pottsville, Pa. Yuengling
Great info...im from Rochester as well. Did loads of tours with school as a kid. Love the history
So did they mix the radioactive slag from the Manhattan Project into the concrete like they did in Niagara Falls?
Born and raised in Rochester N.Y
shit same here
Same
Hi from Geneva, ny
me too...born at Genesee Hosp in 1970
Same.
It’s crazy seeing parts of my city I’ve never seen!
i feel the same
My older brother told me about it but I never been there or seen it
Second generation of Rochester here, my dad used these in the 50's for work. As a child i rode them a few times.
Same here
Same here I never seen that
At 30:43 , the subway there is under the Broad St. That bridge was the aqueduct for the canal and was/810 feet in length in total. That was one of the 3 great engineering feats of the construction of the Erie Canal.
That's my main entrance
My favorite parts of videos like this one are the clear shots of talented artists' work. Just because it's graffiti doesn't automatically make it bad. I appreciate your slowing down and capturing the art.
My favorite is when you get to the rails downthere
I did my Master's Thesis on the Rochester Subway after having worked at the Gannett Newspapers for 29 years. The newspapers brought all of their newsprint into their plant via rail car for nearly 70 years. I was in charge of ordering newsprint and rail cars that were delivered through the subway tunnel. There was an 800 foot section of the tunnel that had been walled off to use as a newsprint warehouse from the late 70s thru late 90s. Your segment of the video where you showed two tracks next to each other is for the purpose of switching cars in and out. Consider yourselves fortunate that no major chunks of concrete fell on your head. It has been a persistent problem for many years. I enjoyed the video. Much of the graffiti is impressive and some are beautiful. There is a great deal more that can be told about this story. Thank you for recording and posting the interesting video.
Thanks for watching
There is a great deal more to this story and it’s not pleasant more nefarious
@@KKP- of course, some of the story is nefarious starting 1980s to present, but there are some great stories to tell as well.
Thomas Downs : dig deeper. Kodak brought it nazi scientists and engineers. They did human testing on unsuspecting people. ... down the hole you go
I was born and raised in Rochester. It is my home. It is beautiful and ideal for raising a family. Like all other states and countries there is a dark side. I have been researching the dark side starting with first hand knowledge and a lot of physical artifacts from the era.
That is the perspective I am coming from regarding this subject. In no way am I trying to defame my beautiful city or it’s people.
We were all fooled. Of course I don’t have to tell the people that were riddled with cancer and other horrific deadly diseases inflicted upon them unwillingly.
There is no independent media any longer. It’s all a narrative you must follow. I would look in areas that are not from a main stream media agenda/narrative.
Believe it or don’t. Always a choice
If people really knew what this project actually was ...
Congress is saying we need another “Manhattan project level testing”
What did it test ?
They tested humans with injection.
What is in those injections..
radiation. Mercury etc.
But the government would never hurt its people.?!?
So what does one think they are going to put into this new cold vaccine ? (It is a cold)
Good things? Like thimerisol? Which is mercury for those unaware.
Try researching darpa hydrogel
It wraps around your dna and makes a third strand.
Any belief in Jesus Christ knows that will defile his creation.
Who wants to defile Gods creation? Satan. Time is short.
This technology makes us slaves.
Look it up, I want you too.
24:01 "I think it's Dinos Barbecue."
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, actually. And they are located in the former Lehigh Valley Railroad Station, built in 1905.
Ty. We were underneath it where the windmill is.
it is called that
I remember when it was just an abandoned station.
My brothers ex wifes first ex Howie is the owner for "dinasour barbecue" and also "sticky lips" my brother did all the wiring at "sticky lips" I'll have to ask him.ill have to ask Daniel if he's ever heard of hauntings.i know someone who walked in the tunnel and the psychiatric bldg.i have a friend who thinks her mother hangs around her since she died
There’s info on the brige bout this subway abandoned tunnel
Thank you for showing me parts of my town ive never seen.
Great video as always! Thanks for letting some of us live thru you with your adventures! Keep up the great work! :)
Good job in finding real treasure of which many Rochesterians are not aware of nor know that it exist. Very kool.
Ty
I worked at Gannett Newspapers, which was on the corner of Exchange St.and Broad St. from 1955 to 1995. When I first started there was an active station on the North side of Broad St. The subway tracks, until 1996, were used by trains to carry large rolls of newsprint from the Port of Charlotte to the basement of the building. Large doors and ramps allowed lifts to carry the rolls from the train into Gannett's basement. I was never in the tunnel, itself, but looked through the door area and could see the old station.
Thank you! I grew up in Rochester (Hilton actually). I remember going to the library with my mother and brother. I always loved the “Secret Room” with children’s books. I remember them talking about the subway entrance in the basement. The view of the library and the Genesee River brought back so many memories. Nice to see that the river is as dirty as it always was back in the 70’s and 80’s. I also remember having dinner in the restaurant at the top of the building (With the round top) in one of your photos. The restaurant turned and you had 360 deg views while you ate dinner. :-)
I lived on the corner of N. Greece & Latta Rd. - Right beside the gas station. It eventually became a mini-mart.
My elementary school in Henrietta took us to the Rochester Library on field trips!! I loved the secret room in the children's section! I was so disappointed when they got rid of it!!!
Remember Mid town plaza! First mall in the nation!
Elizabeth Anderson Yes I do! I didn’t remember it was the first mall but i remember my best friend and I would take a bus from Hilton and have a girls day on occasional saturdays in high school. It was pretty special to buy our clothes downtown! :-)
Glenn Christie I grew up off the very end of North Greece Rd! I haven’t been back there in over 20 years. I bet a lot has changed.
Wow, the graffiti at the entrance and in the tunnel is amazing!! Thanks for this great video and I subscribed to all of yours friends channels. Loved this exploration.
Ive been in there several times. It gets really eerie the further you go in.
Same, havent been in a while but should definetly go back. Video brings back memories!
Thus, 'Eerie' Canal...?
Im pretty sure I head someone sharpening a knife down there so, yup
Anyone going down there should take lanterns to light your way. Be awrare that there are rats and bats down there as well as the homeless. Definitely do not go alone.
@@thomasdowns1117 nonsense. Only people that go down there is people doing photoshoots and exploration.
It always makes the videos so much more interesting because you take the time to share your research on the videos. Thanks 😁
My pleasure
I was born in Rochester NY ty you so much for your video so many memories!!!!!
Amy Briggs I live in Rochester born and raised I now live in Henrietta i didn’t know that we had subways this is so cool
@@SunflowerHTDomgtv yes it is !!!! Nice to see another Ami from Rochester!!!🙂
Genesee hospital here! Born in '70👍
Me too 😊
I watched a documentary once about the “subway leading nowhere” originally they planned for this to connect all the way to NYC but the Rochester mayor & the mayor of New York at the time had a falling out & that was the end of that great plan.
All because two adults 😑
Rochester and NY are very far from each other, are you sure about this?
@@thegrassguy2871 Maybe it was for a Railroad instead.
that's like a 9 hour drive.... no way they were planning on building a subway.....
Really neat tour of the old sub system, thanks for adding the history! Was very interesting to watch. Gave thumbs up as always
Thanks for watching my friend
@@JPVideos81 my pleasure
Wow!! Super cool video Jay!!! Absolutely loved this, tysm and stay safe, ❤
Really cool find!!! Wonderful video and pictures!!! I like the arches!!! Thank you for sharing Jay!!!
Awesome video JP. Interesting history. I love watching everything you post. Thank you!
You're welcome
Thank you for taking us all on this video tour of the old trolley tunnel! It's insane that the people in charge just abandoned the tunnel and the streetcar system just to make room for cars. I'm hoping the city or county plans on restoring light railways through there considering that there's also sn abandoned freight line or two.
This was really cool exploration. I've never seen anything like that before. Thanks for sharing this with us.
FANTASTIC video Jay 😄 Thanks.
Thank you for the interesting tour, glad I was able to tag along with you all right from my desk.
Thank you. This was awesome. I have lived in Rochester for over 25 years and still have not explored the tunnel
Get out and explore
Thank you for showing this. The graffiti was for the most part very nice and artistic. I forgot how huge it was. Great video. Thanks again. God bless you and your family and friends with you.
Really? I'd like to watch that?!
Wow this was awesome I enjoyed this much. That was cool to see track still in place down there it really gives full scope that trains once ran through those tunnels. Incredible seeing all that space. Loved the picture of the train that once ran. Loved the picture montage at the end too. That windmill was awesome to see. Excellent as always and great to see you exploring together. Awesome.
This place had a little bit of everything and i really enjoyed sharing it.
Loved the river portion and the old stairways!! And great photos!!!
*_This was awesome! Loved the photo montage and finding those rails! This was a very fun trip. Thanks!_*
Thanks for joining me
JP, that was a really cool place!! The whole place looked so interesting, but especially some of the really crazy awesome graffiti artworks. Those people have some serious mad skills!! Thank you to you of course, Cliff, Kara and Richard for taking us along!
I love the idea. I have never been anywhere up North, and I have told my husband I want to go to New York. There are several places I want to see. Along with a quick visit into Canada so my poor kid can have a kinder egg. So who knows what 2020 has in store for us.
NY is so full of interesting and unique things to see. From subway tunnels to abandoned resorts.
Just discovered this channel and glad I haved, It great to have urbex explorer creators without manufacured noise and fake horror stuff keep making great videos!
Im not a fan of fake dramatics so i keep it as real as possible.
damn!!...that abandoned subway is in better shape than our bridges in new york!!
😂
That's because the subway tunnel doesnt get driven on daily...common sense
back in the the 70's we teens could gain access to war memorial to get into concerts from that old subway
Nice
Sometime when your exploring you should talk to a homeless person and get his perspective on life. I think a lot of people might be interested to hear how they survive, they aren't all bad people.
I agree! So many homeless people are either veterans, or teens kicked out by their parents, or other people who just haven't been as fortunate in life.
Well stated!! You never know why a homeless person is in that situation. God Bless them!!!
@Bill Williams it's not always drugs & mental illness. You are a shallow minded person.
@@CallMeAdam2023 Thank you so much Ace 88_RC!!! I was just fixing to say something and read your comment!! God Bless you for speaking up. You are correct it is not always drugs or mental illness.
@Bill Williams, you have spoken out of turn young man. Homelessness can happen to any of us at anytime. It is a fact of life. Most families live paycheck to paycheck. We made donations at the drop inn center. There were families in there: Moms, Dads and children. Elderly people. It is very sad. Yes some homeless might have a mental illness or take illegal drugs but they are not all in those situations. Be gentle and kind with people, all people Bill. You never know what situation you might be in one day. Don't judge, volunteer to help, donate some used coats, hats, gloves and other nice used garments you are not using anymore. Thank you for listening Bill. You took the first step to caring. 🙏🌞
This really interesting! Some of the artwork is awesome. Love the seeing the river and tunnels!!!
Awesome explore ! We were out of town and missed the premier : ( Some really beautiful artwork ..Great photos in the montage and the music was perfect. Looked like a lot of fun . Another great video , Jay ...thanks or sharing the fun.
You're on the go more than i am.
@@JPVideos81...but not as interesting ! ..........have to depend on JPV for that : )
Watched most of this live. Super excellent explore!
Very awesome place. Always enjoy your videos!
Some talented graffiti at this location. Nice find, really interesting!
@Tammy P
Graffiti still looks like a blight
Rochester NY gets a bad rap in the 21st century. It was a thriving metropolis in the 20th century and to think in the early part of that time there existed the technological ability to divert an historic deep canal elsewhere to create a subway system. For unknown reasons the 'right-of-way' access appears to be maintained in a limited fashion perhaps by the municipality. Great video.
Another amazing video JP, such a cool place to explore. 😊
Cool literally and figuratively
How cool. Glad you guys are all together.
like before seeing, because i know i'm gona love it... Love abandoned tunels👍😍 stay safe💪
Thanks for sharing Jay😊
Kisses from Portugal😀
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I lived in Rochester for 1962 to 1966 and I never even knew or heard about a subway under the street. Thank you for the video. It is truly a massive structure.
Thanks for watching
My favorite parts of the video was the water logged portion of the tunnel, seeing the remains of the old tracks and the really cool photo gallery at the end. Great work!
Ty
Amazing photo montage and music! A work of art. I was not expecting that. Bravo!
Ty jeni
If you want to see as complete a journey as one can take on the old subway, look for a video called "The End of the Line" and check out the last minutes for their "ride through". As a member of the Rochester community I can tell you that before all the cement walls and modern construction, the walk under Rochester was terrifying and beautiful. We always went in groups and there was always something amazing to discover. I am glad that the spirit of adventure lives on and this video stimulates people's curiosity!
Very interesting, I didn't know Rochester had subway tunnels. Great job JP ! and awesome photos.
I appreciate this documentary. I always wanted to know what it looks like down there. Awesome tour.
Thanks Christina
We would climb the fence at the War Memorial to enter while waiting for a concert to start. The area over the river. We never ventured to far back in the 1980's. Looks like they are keeping the Tunnel Alive. Cool Vid. I am from Rochester.
Awesome intro. Amazing graffiti art. Really cool explore!! Interesting history you shared along the way. What an amazing place to visit! Thank for sharing this, JP!! Oh, and Dude!! Who knew you doubled as Spiderman all this time??!!
Im in training lol
Interesting information. Beautiful views by the river.
I enjoy watching your videos! I liked the art, RR ties, and the history. I’m glad at the top of the stairs it was a camp and not a dead body! You had me biting my knuckles there for a moment! Great job as usual!
Hey stranger
Yea, I’ve been super busy with the kids!
@@TheKali4niagurl atleast they'll be back in school soon.
Great video Jay. The underground infrastructure of cities is incredible. Can you imagine what NYC looks like underground?
That would be a dream come true to get under nyc
Its amazing, but VERY easy to get lost. NY has been built and rebuilt so many times the underground is basically a honeycomb, and its very easy to get off the beaten path into stuff that isn't even officially mapped. It's also pretty easy to accidentally end up on an active subway line, so if you go be dam carefull!
I was amaze at the tunnels " I would love to visit & wonder around pretty cool indeed !! Staying with you guys adventures !! Good job all of you ! Ooh' rah !!!
U always find cool stuff.I enjoyed all of it.
Another Great Explore J .. Thanks for the Share..
The very large pillars with so much detail on them...and some of the art work, there are some very talented people out there in the shadows... if some of those people would paint some of these ugly buildings setting around the world would be a better place to look at..so many places set emply, so many homeless, it doesn't make any sense...great video JP!!! Always look forward to the next one! 🙃
FUA crew members (those responsible for the awesome street art you're seeing here) aren't really seen as vandals here in ROC... they're actually commissioned and paid by a slew of business and building owners to paint murals or original art on the sides of said buildings (it wasn't always that way, in the early 90s, original members of the crew, even though they have always been known as the best of the best taggers, had to be discreet when working (repelling down the sides of bridges in the dead of night etc to leave their mark) and many of them went on to do big things with art, from owning tattoo shops to becoming graphic designers for large corporations such as Nike.... And I agree, the masonry work is astonishing, considering it was done in 1823 when the Erie Canal aquedeuct was completed (the subway was built in the original Erie Canal bed)
They do, but if its not a permission spot it gets buffed by most cities even if the place is abandoned. Thats part of graffiti though, its fleeting by nature! Especially Subway graffiti as in on actual trains, guys in Europe will spend hours to infiltrate and paint a whole car or even whole train knowing it will be buffed within 24 hours. 1UP Crew from Germany even painted the MS Mediterranean Sky, the cruise ship that capsized off the coast of Greece.
That was a good video... I live in Rochester and I used to play in those tunnels when I was a kid back in the 70s
Fascinating exploration JP!
Its an incredible location. Hope they do something good with it
Interesting video. The force of the water was amazing and the graffiti.
Loved everything in this video especially the great graffiti / works of art. That river is mighty powerful !! Great photo montage👏🙌!!! Vanessa. South Australia 👍😎🐨
Very cool explore. Enjoyed the history details and the windmill was neat. Building in the photo at 40.00 looks like a 50's sci-fi robot! Thanks for sharing!
im a lifetime west side girl....from chili, gates and now in greece. its really unsettling seeing this kind of poor and disadvantaged area so close to me. im faaaar from rich, but this humbled me. you never know how bad other people have it. it really affected me. Bless us all...
Incredible video JP!! I am just amazed at how they build these underground structures. I’d be interested to know how much manpower and time it took to complete. I loved the graffiti, looking through the archways to the water and buildings, the windmill, and seeing the tracks! I think the thing I love most about it though, is your knowledge of the structure and what we’re seeing, and the interesting facts you give in this and all the videos you make. You must spend a lot of time researching, which makes your videos so much more interesting than others. Your photos are beautiful too. Thanks for taking me along on your journey! Stay safe!! 😎
(I’m sorry my comments are so long 😬)
I enjoy the comments, thanks for taking the time to watch.
Wow wow wow loved this explore this is definitely a favorite i love tunnels the artwork is just beautiful loved this whole video it was so fascinating i enjoyed it thanks
Ty for watching christine
Awesome as always! love the Graffiti and amazing art and too the drill marks on the walls. I live 40 south of Buffalo and have never been to Rochester....Some of the scenes had some old artifacts and new buildings in one shot....very Cool! Thanks again JP....still say your recording techniques are The Best :D
Thank you Linda
Great video!! Keep up the great work!!
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Wow I really enjoyed this! I hope this is a meet up destination next year so I can have time to plan a trip!
Hope you can come
Another great video!, thanks!
Very interesting thank you so much for showing us this video.
My pleasure
Love this Jay. Really neat place
Born and raised in Rochester. Went to 29 school for a time during the Cuban missile crisis. I remember the subway when I was a kid. A lot has changed. Great vid. Brought back a lot of memories.
I live in Rochester and I’ve always wondered about these tunnels but know it’s not safe to explore alone. Thanks for the video!!!
👍Thanks for the Interesting video,and montage of photos! Wow ,that river water is vicious 😲 Keep Safe! ❤️
Loved the video. Crazy what kinda of things go abandoned.
Thanks Jessica
crazy how i live here and never knew we had an abandon subway or asylum until now
Just came across your channel tonight. Definitely subscribed awesome stuff. I'm from New York and had no clue Rochester had a subway
Welcome
Wow great video, with very good information to go with it!!
I've been wanting to go to abandoned subways for awhile now. Thanks for this.
I heard that...”let’s scare them “. 😂😂. That is SOOO me!!
😁
Ya totally had me laughin
Very Interesting, Growing up in south Florida never seen anything like that. I now live in North Florida so it was really amazing the size of that tunnel and all that graffiti. Thank you so much for sharing.
👍 Thanks for sharing JP. Love the Graffiti art.💙
Thanks tammy. Some talented people out there.
Just at the beginning of the video, haven't watched the rest yet, but as you walked through from the entry tunnel into the large open area where the rounded columns are, it almost resembles a water reservoir. Will keep watching, another awesome video!!!
I’m very glad somebody captured all this on video
Awesome video. Thanks JP
You bet!
My favorite was the architecture and the graffiti that you filmed. Those pillars with the round tops in a subway were awesome! Roger,
Oh, hells yeah! Grew up here as well, these tunnels were legend since as long as I can remember.
One of your best videos!
Ty
That was an awesome adventure! Loved all the art and graffiti!
JP, really enjoyed your awesome video!
😊
I love your work for lots of reasons but one is the research on the places you go. Such good art work on those walls there is some real talent hidden down there a shame its not up where it could be viewed. My curiosity was running wild when you went up that old staircase to the surface ! Thank you for risking your lives down there ! I loved the view of the river thank you ! So 😎 loved the close ups thank you again . holy crap a windmill ! This is a freaking awesome explore ! Man i loved it thank you so much for taking me along it was all a big thumbs ☝ 👍👍👍👍👍🎉 This was AWESOME !! Cant wait till the next one !! So cool to see all the history. ..... And all that great art work loved it all ! Very cool photo montage at the end !
Glad you enjoyed it robert. Thanks for watching
Was born and raised in Rochester. Very cool to see the graffiti. Some talented folks. Thanks for the tour.
I lived in the Town of Greece from March 1968 ‘til 1990. I never heard the address of this tunnel - Did You?
Thanks for checking it out
An amazing explore Cheers from Australia 🇦🇺👍👍🐨
Thank you loved it. Watched Cliffs video too but they were both so different. I did enjoy the water part
Its nice to see different perspectives.
Been 40 years since I have ventured down there. Every time folks came from out of town just had to see it. It has changed quite a bit since the 80's. Art work has improved. Used to be boxcars under what I believe to be the Gannett building. Broad street by the junction of Allen & Canal up to Main Street by the original Nick Tahoes was torn up & replaced in the mid 70's which may have been the newer construction you saw. We used to down there with flashlights & if we were lucky a Coleman lantern, only ran across 1 other person who homeless & 1 of our party tripped over him sleeping. Thank you for the memories.
Thanks for sharing
For me, there were so many different aspects of this adventure, I have to watch it again. What amazing stories those structures could tell. Thx for the warning about the deerhead too (my kids!) :)
With the remaining presence of stairs, rails, and support structures you can just imagine how it was back when the train was running. Very cool!😎
I love your still photos! You have a good eye for photography.
Now if only we found a subway car down there.