Abandoned Mansion & WWII Bunkers | New England

We visited a quiet island with an interesting past. A bike trip to the northern side of the island took us to an abandoned mansion, built in 1906. Locals also told us about abandoned WWII bunkers on the island's southern side - we were losing daylight, but made it down in time to see one of the bunker doors open, inviting us in.
I have a lot of fun researching, exploring, and filming these places - thank you for watching and supporting me.
Filmed/Edited by Jason Allard
Additional footage by Alex Medeiros
My website: www.UncomSenseMedia.com
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Drone: DJI Spark Fly More Combo
Main Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket
Additional Camera (Alex): GoPro Hero8
Editing: Final Cut Pro X w/ custom plugins
Let’s start In the spring of 1904 when a young, wealthy businessman left the city to go on a short yacht trip with his family and some friends. On the way to their destination, they encountered some engine trouble, and it looked like the weather was turning sour. So they anchored in a small cove - this exact cove actually.
The next day he and his family woke up to a breathtaking view - the sun shining off the ocean from this almost private island. He decided that he would purchase 728 acres here on the north side, and construct a 36 room stone mansion for his family.
But tragically, at the age of 36 he died from pneumonia, and never saw his dream home completed that winter. His family never moved into the mansion, and it changed ownership through the years, until its abandonment in the 1970s.
The island it sits on is rich with history and personality, with only about 300 residents living there year round. It’s still as beautiful as that day in 1904, so we went to explore it.
Locals also told us about abandoned WWII bunkers on the island, and that there was one you could actually get inside. This isn’t uncommon in New England, where many fortifications were built on harbor islands. I covered some of these in my other videos, but I mean, abandoned bunkers are always interesting. The ones on this island were used to store missiles for coastal batteries, so I had a feeling they would be pretty big. So, we went to find those, too.
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[@stacyqhigginbotham6191]

I've been going to the island since birth and my family since my father was stationed there in the 50's. We were always curious as children about that place and forbidden to go onto that property. Thanks, BTW, for taking me on that tour! Some years ago, before my dad passed away, we walked the old NAVY base. He laughed a little and cried a little,too, telling me the stories of his time there. We walked up to a Quonset hut that my father said housed the barbershop. He and I were taken aback when we looked through a window and saw the antique barber's chair still there frozen in time. there was also the mess hall and barracks. I could see the memories flooding his mind by the look on his face and the stories he told. That's all gone now...daddy, too. I, myself, haven't stepped foot on that island in many years. My mother, who's in her 80's would like to go for one last visit though traveling may prove to be too much. Frankly, I miss it way more than I care to admit. The peace, the step back in time, the quahogging...omg, the quahogging! The fresh seafood, the fishing, the Colony, my friends, the skiing and most of all, the SAILING! UGH...what I'd do for one more summer there... You really need to go back...You never went to the west shore or to see the hatchery, or the one room schoolhouse. You really must get inside the lighthouse as that's another curisoity of mine! I will live vicariously through your eyes, man! Thank You so much for this. You have no idea how much I love & miss that island and my people...To have been there once and feel the way you do, you know exactly how I feel! Happy Exploring to ya!

[@libbyfemenella1308]

I’ve also been going here since birth! The Rossi’s opened the mansion it for an Octoberfest a few years ago that I was at and me and my friend went in the basement and like the first couple rooms, I got scared of the wasps and left though 😂 I love the navy base! It’s one of my favorite places to drive through. I’m not sure these men truly realize how many bunkers there actually are though haha

[@chriskeating5926]

Thats a wicked Awesome story about your dad , thanks for sharing looks like you had quite the experience growing up there! Cheers 🍻

[@chriskeating5926]

Hi Stacy ,were you able to take your mom back to the island? I just watched this video again , such a great place and a great story! I like exploring places such as this...cheers

[@thedayzgod]

amazing story N.E really has some amazing history and I'd love to check it out before I leave N.E is so beautiful at times

[@ipodwallify]

Awesome video!! Prudence Island is an amazing place to shoot films, I’ve done one or two myself.

[@tomashley586]

Wonderful video. Spent summers on the island for many years. I understand why the mansion has remained "Untouched" the islanders have a strong sense of respect for each other and property.

[@diekatze9361]

My friends and I used to go Snorkeling and swimming out there between the islands . We are from Warwick . Nice place . Keep the location a secret . Thanks for sharing .

[@jonnyfennessy9812]

Being born & raised in Boston there really is a rich history of lost & abandoned places. All the old coastal forts that are in & around the coast of Massachusetts & R.I. old asylums and towns

[@spiritbrother]

My family has had a cottage on Prudence since 1907! Lots of stories!

[@chriskeating5926]

Thats wicked awesome!

[@Infesteringmole]

Another Jason Allard video? it's like an early Christmas morning!

[@KardosoMedia]

Awesome Jason! Look forward to watching more of your videos!

[@michaelwblade]

I definitely love living in Rhode Island too. I’m really enjoying your content and I’m also a drone pilot and I love all kinds of filmmaking. Keep up the awesome work bro 👏

[@frankb5693]

Jason, it is always well worth the wait for new videos from you! This one is fantastic, the island is so nice. Thanks!

[@petermoniz6302]

Fellow Rhode Islander here, great videos! Keep up the awesome work.

[@manifestogold6702]

I wouldn't agree it's completely untouched by people...I've been in it a few times ;) But what a fun video..thanks for making it!

[@ryanlynch2259]

Nice. Thank you for sharing

[@multidimensionaltraveler806]

Thank you for taking the time to create this video. I never knew about this and i have live in Boston for 32 years. Great video

[@JMExplorations]

AWESOME Jason!!! This looked liked such a beautiful place!!! Loved everything about this video! The mansions were amazing and there are bunkers everywhere out there!! Great work my friend! Your videos never disappoint!!! HUGE thumbs up!!! :)

[@laurahersey8041]

Great video. Thanks for sharing.

[@Jayhiptour]

This CONTENT is better than any film documentation on mainstream network media. Timeline overlays were exceptional! Going far for sure! Again, Well Done.

[@3DSAILOR]

Good stuff....thank you!

[@MaxProductionsTV]

Great channel, love filming Abandoned places. Subbed and liked.

[@bpron836]

So good, thank you Jason

[@walthampton6700]

I wish folks were as respectful about my hometown on the outer Banks of NC as you guys are. Props to you for maintaining the anonymity of it all. Love your content. Thanks so much

[@2eyeluvmac2]

What a great, interesting video. Thank you.

[@DaveInLAS]

PheNOMINAL videos Jason!

[@trevor8419]

Another awesome trip! I recognized the island, I first saw it this summer when I took a day boat trip to Newport from Fall River. Thanks for taking us along.

[@viewhunter__]

Sick documentary man! I liked the home alone fact haha

[@cynthiaennis3107]

It’s beautiful! I love the beaches! Especially those of Cape Cod.

[@matthagert]

Very good documentary! Well shot and well narrated! Pretty shocking that your sub count isnt higher. Keep at it!

[@80__HD]

The brick work looks unbelievable. Excellent documentary, so well made

[@pjneslo8979]

Fantastic Jason, very interesting

[@RainingTragedy]

Dope video!

[@josephpiccirilli1903]

Awesome video. I’ve always known about the bunker at the point of the cove. Had no idea there were so many other cool abandoned buildings on the island.

[@chalitacarrasco7011]

Enjoyed this

[@anzila]

My family has had a place here for three generations now, never even knew this specific spot existed, though I have checked out the sites on the southern part of the island. Amazing what can be just around the next bend.

[@michaelwalters7333]

Thanks for the Videos

[@healthyselfie9479]

Ever been shocked by an electric fence? It doesn’t hurt 😂 who knew?

[@nans969]

Thank you. Haven't been there since the 80s.

[@Experiment.626]

Grew up going here since the 80s so many good people here

[@cageordie]

That took a whole five minutes to find. This Old House should renovate it. With the property market the way it is these days I'm surprised nobody has. For some people, with the right transport, this place would be very easy to access. Did you notice the abandoned fish tank?

[@keithanderson6183]

That's my friends farm. Thanks for the video, I've played basketball and drank beers in the mansion lol

[@foundingfatherstactical]

I was assigned to Ft Green in the early 90s....we used to train in the tunnels of the abandoned 16 in Guns .....another great documentary

[@kennethsonier1766]

I know the Island but had no idea there were bunkers on it. Great job and keep up the cool videos 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@_Dave_S]

Awesome tour of this abandoned mansion and the bunker! 9:57 that's a bird nest, not a mud wasp nest. Most likely a barn swallow.

[@Chris_Troxler]

To whomever is playing that piano at the end... perfect song to end this video.

[@timowen8492]

Awesome video!!!

[@scottp4063]

He's lucky he didn't get caught.

[@ricj7517]

New subscriber here..Love your videos dude 👍

[@jabbermocky4520]

I know the name of this island. Never been there but I formerly lived in Portsmouth RI and recognize a lot of landmarks in this video. I won't write the name here because it's not cool to do so. Good work, Jason! Even a lifelong Rhode Islander like me ( excepting 13 years on Martha's Vineyard, year round ) can learn a lot from your videos. Thanks.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

I find it most bizarre that all over the world, lovely places are allowed to just be left to ruin! Such a waste when so many are homeless & sad altogether the owner didn’t live long enough to move in!

[@Sooperhans3636]

Just visited the island of New Penzance this week. What a magical place! Keep an eye out for the island police though.

[@toadscoper4575]

You should visit Cuttyhunk next! So many interesting and eerie sites on that island!

[@chriskeating5926]

Great video idea !

[@philliprussell1184]

Aquapalooza is in that cove every summer. Pretty cool to see

[@libbyfemenella1308]

I was on island during it this year, I’m sure it was insane COVID hotspot from what I saw 😅

[@patriciafeeley7997]

Sometimes the best thing is to leave well enough alone

[@rfletch62]

Driving, urgent music, and then... Snack time.👍

[@vinnyfatstacks1644]

Went to a beerfest right next to the mansion yesterday and got to take a close look. Also went to the navy base and there were new locks everywhere probably because of this video 😂 🔒

[@lauriegreaney2205]

Interesting video. Soooooo many lone star tick nymphs in the North End this time of year, hope you're all OK!

[@lauriegreaney2205]

Next time ... there are trail maps available through the Research Reserve or the PI Historical Preservation Society.

[@libbyfemenella1308]

Yeah the ticks down there absolutely suck

[@Burps___]

I enjoy your TV show

[@captainhuggyface6731]

im watching this in january of 2021 amd when i saw you guys biking i just had the crave to do that its so nice to bike like mmmm my can feel the feel of biking in my feet righ now i want to bike but i cant because its january

[@willtrovinger4444]

Looks like that would have been a great small hotel

[@Alex-eo9of]

@5:03 - there are electric fences that will hurt you very badly; they range from 2500-10,000 volts

[@3ggb0x]

Hi I am Alex me and my step mom are new to looking for abandoned places and going on adventures so far we have went to the Rutland state hospital,Rutland prison camp,And the s.k Pierce mansion all of which we loved. So can you help me on my Journey to find more abandon places and places to adventure is there any places in Massachusetts that you wold suggest thanks

[@paulw176]

The Trouble Bell rings in case of trouble. You're welcome. :)

[@pauldroge7001]

Jason I found it what a waste so I am doing som research who owns it now. When u were in basement that was the most current heating system upgrade from the coal system.

[@cynthiaennis3107]

There’s an underground facility that my deceased fiancé’s grandfather was in charge of during WWII...it was built under or in a mountain...MT Norwottuck, I think., also called, “The Notch.” One day when we were walking in these woods, I found a steel door! Many elderly folks said it was now a place for archives. They a,so know the correct pronunciation of the Mountain.

[@chriskeating5926]

Thats awesome, thanks for sharing ...add to the list of cool places to explore !

[@ashleyanneorlando]

Prudence island has been my favorite place to go every year. I found your video by it being posted on the prudence Facebook page. Happy I did bc you channel seems awesome. But there are SO many bunkers.. most welded shut. But the inside tour of the mansion was amazing. I have looked at the outside of those mansions since I was 2 but to actually see what was inside was pretty amazing.. so thank you!

[@KodaGSD-uf3hg]

We took boats over in the 70 s to Potters Cove never knew the House was there probably just blended in

[@ldg508]

Did you catch poison ivy walking through it to get into the house

[@SombraPiloto]

Is there a reason why the island isn't named in the video?

[@cailynpawlowski6790]

Love this island and one of my favorite places to admire from afar. This is private property and islanders respect that. Please don’t encourage others to trespass, it will surely ruin it for everyone if you do!

[@rirkc]

I can only imagine you don't reveal this location in order to protect it. I hope so, anyway.

[@multidimensionaltraveler806]

I thought the family nevef got a chance to move in.... how does it appear like the family left to never return if they were not there?

[@hotmomma8823]

They sold it

[@dezertraider]

THANK YOU,GO TO GOAT AND HOPE ISLAND FOR MANY MORE BUNKERS BUT I TELL YOU GUYS,RI IS ABOUT 40 MILES FROM PLUM ISLAND BIO WEAPON LAB IN NY.THAT IS WHERE THE BIO LYME DISEASE/SYNDROME CAME FROM BE VERY VERY CAREFUL WITH THESE MICRO TICKS..73

[@quinnkaufer4564]

That bunker is he best party spot dont make it hot😂😂😂

[@scottp4063]

Used to be the fire breaks for years and years never been to that bunker at least yet.

[@chriskeating5926]

Not like it's a big secret!

[@chriskeating5926]

🤫🤫🤫

[@GreatWhiteZep]

Great video, I just hope it doesn't inspire jokers to go visit the island and spoil the untouched ruins of the property with their paint cans. 😑

[@thedayzgod]

I wanna know whats in the bunkers you cant go in

[@debralady9934]

Is this on block island

[@dsteiersteier2026]

Does anyone still own the old mansion and property? If not, how much would it cost to purchase the property?

[@billbowers268]

To bad the original owner never got to enjoy it . But ofcourse back then there wasn't the medicines we have today .

[@warzoneearth1]

Am I missing something. where is this ?

[@Alex-eo9of]

Is this Prudence Island ? The population is only like 120, not 300 residents

[@user-mt9tn1ni4g]

Look at the masonry.. MANSION 😂😊😊

[@mondoenterprises6710]

1962 isn't that long ago. Had it been saved it would be worth a fortune today.

[@davekeiser2282]

You know that shit is secluded...look at all that copper and aluminum laying around. LMAO

[@patriciagirard4576]

where is the abandonded mansion

[@jamesireland9188]

People hammock camp out there don't know of your allowed but they do

[@libbyfemenella1308]

I don’t think it’s allowed because of the insane tick population. But I’m sure it would be incredible if you’re willing to risk Lyme

[@peatmoss946]

I was on the wrong island 🤣😂

[@jimboehner5362]

No helmuts be careful

[@Kashinitinshow]

Can I interview you guys

[@cynthiaennis3107]

WHAT island is it?? Why can’t you say where this is? Narraganset?

[@nathanmester4585]

Where exactly? Ya never say exactly where it is lol

[@petermoniz6302]

For a reason.

[@libbyfemenella1308]

@@petermoniz6302 and what reason would that be? I suppose too much tourism would ruin the beauty but still.

[@nathanmester4585]

Dennis where. I'm from RI

[@keithanderson6183]

It's private property, now a farm.

[@rafiellparris3741]

Is that, Block Island ?

[@circlestar8697]

Haha. Hoping for something spooky? Most people avoid spooky things. At least carry a gun with you if you explore remote Places.

[@chriskeating5926]

Always carry a weapon!

[@johnfarias7230]

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[@user-mt9tn1ni4g]

Here's a fun fact it's owned by the state of Rhode island. Incorporated for unpaid property tax

[@user-mt9tn1ni4g]

11 minutes 28 seconds.. look to the right.. it's a fake facade.