IT’S HISTORY

Discovering American Heritage Through Tales of Urban Decay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you cruise through some of the biggest cities in the country, there are many structures that populate the skyline, such as skyscrapers, bridges, water towers, or monuments. However, if you were to venture out to the industrial districts, you would see tall yet slender structures spitting smoke into the sky. You might notice these massive industrial cylinders are very similar to the often bric...

Discovering American Heritage Through Tales of Urban Decay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discovering American Heritage Through Tales of Urban Decay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discovering American Heritage Through Tales of Urban Decay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we explore the story of how Sing Sing became one of America's most famous Prisons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Imperial Courts is a public housing project located in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. It gained notoriety as one of the most historically significant housing developments in the city. Constructed in the 1940s, Imperial Courts was one of the first public housing projects in LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Crazy Horse Monument is a monumental sculpture located in the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA. It is an ongoing work-in-progress that aims to depict the famous Oglala Lakota leader, Crazy Horse, riding a horse and pointing into the distance. The sculpture is being carved into Thunderhead Mountain and is designed to be the largest mountain carving in the world once completed. The idea for the...

USS Ling (SS-297) was a Balao-class submarine of the United States Navy. It was named after the ling fish, a type of cod found in the North Atlantic. The submarine was commissioned on June 8, 1945, near the end of World War II. USS Ling saw limited action during the war, arriving in the Pacific theater after the hostilities had ceased. As a result, it did not engage in any combat missions. However...

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Acoustic mirrors are bizarre, monolith-like structures once used to detect incoming aircraft. Their usefulness was cut short as they were replaced by the radar. Today, we have a look at what remains of the once-vast network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discover the story of Quester I, the forgotten submarine wreck haunting the shores of Coney Island Creek. This is a classic example of why homemade submarines are such a terrible Idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why New York City is littered with abandoned piers and silos? Well, these structures go. Back to when the city was one of the most important grain trading centers on earth - and today, we will discover why it all fell apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Larkin Building was an office building in Buffalo, New York, noted for innovations that included central air conditioning, built-in desk furniture, and suspended toilet partitions and bowls. Located at 680 Seneca Street, it was demolished in 1950. Designed in 1903 by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1904-1906 for the Larkin Soap Company, the five-story dark-red brick building used a pink-tinted...

Discover the astonishing tale of California's abandoned Chicago Metra Train. Join us as we explore the history of California's forgotten train tracks, uncovering the mysteries behind their existence. From bizarre dormant tracks to the remarkable construction of the San Diego and Arizona Railway, delve into the legends of "The Impossible Railway" and the iconic Goat Canyon Trestle. Learn how the ri...

Join us on a captivating journey through the incredible history of German U-Boats in this thrilling YouTube video. Discover the fascinating story of U-505, one of the most notorious submarines of World War II, from its construction to its significant role in naval warfare. Witness the dramatic downfall of U-505 and learn how Casablanca-class escort carriers effectively countered the U-Boat threat....

In this captivating YouTube video, we explore the intriguing history of New York's train floats. Discover the origins and decline of these unique transportation systems that were essential to the city's rail network. Uncover the purpose and engineering behind train ferries, also known as train floats, which allowed trains to cross bodies of water seamlessly. We delve into the challenges they addre...

America's first wireless communication network, known as the Microwave Radio Skyway, launched in the 1950s and transformed our ability to communicate long-distance. Over half a century later, however, technology has advanced to the point that vast amounts of old infrastructure, including hundreds of towers, have simply been abandoned. In today's video, we will look at what remains. Learn more abou...

Discovering American Heritage Through Tales of Urban Decay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Explore the Tillamook Rock Lighthouse's captivating history and perilous allure in this fascinating video. Known as "Terrible Tilly," this abandoned beacon stands tall amidst the unforgiving Oregon coastline, braving treacherous storms and haunting tales. Discover why this iconic structure has earned its reputation as one of the most dangerous lighthouses in the world. Join us as we delve into the...

Join us on an exciting journey through the historic Wrigley Field, the crown jewel of baseball in Chicago. In this captivating YouTube video, we dive deep into the rich history, architectural marvels, and unforgettable moments that make Wrigley Field a beloved symbol of the sport. From the ivy-covered outfield walls to the iconic marquee, we'll showcase the stadium's unique charm and share fascina...

Today we delve into the fascinating history of Chicago's Lost Moving Walkway from the World's Fair. Join us as we uncover the remnants of this forgotten marvel of engineering that once mesmerized visitors during the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. Discover the incredible technological advancements of the time and the grandeur of this forgotten transportation system. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Step into the twisted past of Coney Island, New York, as we uncover the shocking corruption and fascinating tales that have plagued this legendary amusement hub for centuries. From its early beginnings under Native American control to its rise as a playground for thrill-seekers, this video delves deep into the dark underbelly of Coney Island's history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Today we explore the #history of Fort Knox, America's most important gold depository and occasional archive of vital historical documents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we discover Chicago's Skyscraper Prison, the Metropolitan Correctional Center, Chicago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices