Somebody needs to make a video game like these videos where you just walk around, explore and find things. No weapons or enemies. And no post apocalyptic crap. Maybe a thug here and there that you can beat off with a stick or pipe. And nature itself, and trying to get to your destination is the main enemy. If you could imagine the beauty and fun of a game like this, copy and paste this on every video you come across about abandoned places.
heck yeah, i would agree with that. the part that intrigues me the most, is the "dark" side of it all. you know, how life was then, how everybody use to take care of everything. but for some reason or another, it came to such an abrupt end. now what is it good for?? it is my opinion, but i think that if the railroad companies are not going to use the old lines, then they should allow department of natural resources to convert them into trails for people to hike and bike. what do you all think???
@CaterpillarDiesel - coverting rails to trails is the best thing they could do to help keep the history intact and to also allow people to enjoy hiking on them. :)
@CaterpillarDiesel - converting rails to trails is the best thing they can do to help keep the history intact and allow people to enjoy hiking on them. :)
Always fascinating to see where people lived, loved and everything else we take for granted of humanity can one day become empty, desolate and dare I say it, slightly creepy.
The other side of the bridge I find more impressive. The site of the former town of Cokeville. If you go towards Torrance and make a left shortly after crossing the larger bridge (before the hospital) there will be a little place to park. Also there will be a broken rusty white gate. It's a five minute walk or so to the bridge down the old highway. You can still see the yellow line on the road. It's very eerie on that road and it's all flat. I'll post my videos soon.
You should do a video on the(former) bridge 12 minutes down the road in New Alexandria. While the surface story is almost identical, flooding and all, I was also told that there were major politics involved an it was largely a dispute between the protestant church in downtown New Alex and the orthodox church on the Frogtown side. I was also told that it took three seperate blasts to take down the bridge that was being destroyed because it was "unsafe". Of course all of this is likely rumor. :)
The second bridge in New Alexandria was only 15 years I find it hard to believe it was unsafe. I have pictures of it during flooding. It was a beautiful bridge.
I have never seen the bridge while it stood. It would be great if you chould share those pictures. I had no idea it was so young at its time of death.
Newport existed right before the Blacklick creek meets the conemaugh. Their is a large natural rock on the hillside which was used for boats. The towns end came when they decided to build the bridge in Blairsville (where the turnpike route was). As for Cokeville I do have some pictures that I will scan and send you. I have an old book from the 1930's that the Blairsville firemen published.
You asked if I have photos of Cokeville (town or tavern.) Check out the video I've posted on YouTube: Dana Spiardi's Our Town. There are a lot of pics of the tavern. I'll email some of them to you if you provide your email address.
Thanks for posting. I'm glad someone did. It's amazing the history of the Conemaugh river. Not only Cokeville, But also Bairdstown, Livermore, and Newport contain great history and are no longer remaining.
Thanks for posting these Cokeville videos. My mother grew up there. Her father, Louie Diana, owned the Torrance Inn - a tavern, plus a small store and gas station - at the bottom of the hill that led to the road to Torrance. Her family was among the last to vacate the town - in 1952. It's eerie seeing those abandoned roads!
This vid was helpful to me. Myself and a couple of other people are planning to head to Torrance to check it out. Maybe we'll check this place out too while we're down there.
u got it wrong at 4:45-4:52
bobcatfootbal1 6 months ago
@jellybeanqeen12 this vidoe where it takes place is about 6 or 7 blocks from my house
bobcatfootbal1 6 months ago
Somebody needs to make a video game like these videos where you just walk around, explore and find things. No weapons or enemies. And no post apocalyptic crap. Maybe a thug here and there that you can beat off with a stick or pipe. And nature itself, and trying to get to your destination is the main enemy. If you could imagine the beauty and fun of a game like this, copy and paste this on every video you come across about abandoned places.
AnyMajorDude777 6 months ago
this is really neat
:):)
cherd1971 1 year ago
would it be easier to drive fly teleport have some one carry u or something
MrMatthew220 1 year ago
squeal like pig, just kidding this reminds me of the movie Deliverance
meangene7525 1 year ago
heck yeah, i would agree with that. the part that intrigues me the most, is the "dark" side of it all. you know, how life was then, how everybody use to take care of everything. but for some reason or another, it came to such an abrupt end. now what is it good for?? it is my opinion, but i think that if the railroad companies are not going to use the old lines, then they should allow department of natural resources to convert them into trails for people to hike and bike. what do you all think???
CaterpillarDiesel 1 year ago
@CaterpillarDiesel - coverting rails to trails is the best thing they could do to help keep the history intact and to also allow people to enjoy hiking on them. :)
whokilledpanda 10 months ago
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@CaterpillarDiesel - converting rails to trails is the best thing they can do to help keep the history intact and allow people to enjoy hiking on them. :)
whokilledpanda 10 months ago
converting rails to trails is the best thing they can do to help keep the history intact and allow people to enjoy hiking on them. :)
whokilledpanda 10 months ago
Always fascinating to see where people lived, loved and everything else we take for granted of humanity can one day become empty, desolate and dare I say it, slightly creepy.
Scotsgit 1 year ago
Every civilization man has created has either disappeared or fallen into ruin.
TYREL2010 2 years ago 5
Kick ass! Abandoned things are interesting because it really shows one how everything we make literally disappears into nothing.
LordoftheKaty 2 years ago 18
Just look at Chernobyl Videos, and your comment rings very true!
theqman1956 2 years ago
@theqman1956 Eventually the wold will reclaim the land we've taken :)
kawana87 1 year ago
@LordoftheKaty Sad, I agree. Shows how much of a throw away society the world is...but leaves me plenty of places to take my camera! :)
Bllackguard666 1 year ago
i live right up the street from there
BallparkCoyote 2 years ago
Thankyou for the video and the information, used to fish and camp and hike up in that area. Makes me miss home.
fllngrck530 2 years ago
great video and good info thanks
topalina40 2 years ago
Thanks for the great views of the bridge. Excellent video!!
spear913 2 years ago
The other side of the bridge I find more impressive. The site of the former town of Cokeville. If you go towards Torrance and make a left shortly after crossing the larger bridge (before the hospital) there will be a little place to park. Also there will be a broken rusty white gate. It's a five minute walk or so to the bridge down the old highway. You can still see the yellow line on the road. It's very eerie on that road and it's all flat. I'll post my videos soon.
poorringo 2 years ago
You should do a video on the(former) bridge 12 minutes down the road in New Alexandria. While the surface story is almost identical, flooding and all, I was also told that there were major politics involved an it was largely a dispute between the protestant church in downtown New Alex and the orthodox church on the Frogtown side. I was also told that it took three seperate blasts to take down the bridge that was being destroyed because it was "unsafe". Of course all of this is likely rumor. :)
TheCodeCave 3 years ago
The second bridge in New Alexandria was only 15 years I find it hard to believe it was unsafe. I have pictures of it during flooding. It was a beautiful bridge.
poorringo 2 years ago
I have never seen the bridge while it stood. It would be great if you chould share those pictures. I had no idea it was so young at its time of death.
TheCodeCave 2 years ago
Newport existed right before the Blacklick creek meets the conemaugh. Their is a large natural rock on the hillside which was used for boats. The towns end came when they decided to build the bridge in Blairsville (where the turnpike route was). As for Cokeville I do have some pictures that I will scan and send you. I have an old book from the 1930's that the Blairsville firemen published.
poorringo 3 years ago
You asked if I have photos of Cokeville (town or tavern.) Check out the video I've posted on YouTube: Dana Spiardi's Our Town. There are a lot of pics of the tavern. I'll email some of them to you if you provide your email address.
ginzagirl 3 years ago
Thanks for posting. I'm glad someone did. It's amazing the history of the Conemaugh river. Not only Cokeville, But also Bairdstown, Livermore, and Newport contain great history and are no longer remaining.
poorringo 3 years ago
Thanks for posting these Cokeville videos. My mother grew up there. Her father, Louie Diana, owned the Torrance Inn - a tavern, plus a small store and gas station - at the bottom of the hill that led to the road to Torrance. Her family was among the last to vacate the town - in 1952. It's eerie seeing those abandoned roads!
ginzagirl 3 years ago
This vid was helpful to me. Myself and a couple of other people are planning to head to Torrance to check it out. Maybe we'll check this place out too while we're down there.
EaNinja 3 years ago
enjoyed very much
auburntigersfan12 3 years ago