ABANDONED : The Incredible, Historic AMERICAN ICE COMPANY Building in Baltimore, MD

[@digiprez77]

3:00 Vilter is one of the oldest companies in Milwaukee. I had a friend in school whose grandfather worked for them as an engineer. They made Howitzers during the WWII, and my friend had one in his backyard. It was pieced together from spare parts that were lying around the factory a few years after the war and was about 80% complete. It was an impressive piece of artillery.

[@Zen-sx5io]

Cool, I want to see It.

[@digiprez77]

@@Zen-sx5io They sold the house years ago and moved to Colorado, I think the Howitzer went to a guy in Ohio who collects stuff like it and has a museum...

[@Zen-sx5io]

@@digiprez77 Thanks for answering.

[@deendrew36]

9:35, chair just chillin’, à la Proper People.

[@Yet-another-lisa]

My favorite part of this is the fan...that's been running...since...1911

[@logann7942]

As long as there’s a breeze anyway.

[@tshyne8007]

In the early 70’s, My family would get ice from that place every summer before a beach trip. It’s located right off of Franklin Rd. The old Hauswald Bread factory was right up the road. The entire area smelt like baked bread in the summertime.

[@Mikejones-gq8yx]

I am from Baltimore I sold snow balls at my store in Baltimore. I used buy ice from this place ! THANKS ! they never offered a tour 😁!

[@SteveInScotland]

There is only one thing I hate about your videos, when they end. So entertaining. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Dan.

[@sanjosefuji]

Such as beautiful building... with some amazing artwork. I hope they refurbish it and turn it into something that the people of Baltimore can appreciate.

[@justmeeagainn]

No chance.

[@JessicaTG2008]

@1:00 Dan walks around the corner of the building... " And over here behind the building there is... Oh CRAP, I left my truck alone for 5 frickin minutes!!" :-)

[@chocoboasylum]

This is where they made the ice blocks for people's cold storage units before refrigerators were invented!

[@ExploreWithUs]

Another excellent production, nicely done! Interesting building.

[@kokkonutfreaks]

Some crazy graffiti in this place. Looks very vandalized, but I think with a lot of hard work, it could be fixed up. Awesome video Dan, I really enjoyed this one.

[@penniesfromheavon]

Another Dan Bell GREAT!! MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@communistjesus]

+penniesfromheavon A long time ago, A million years bc The best things in life Were absolutely free. But no one appreciated A sky that was always blue. And no one congratulated A moon that was always new. So it was planned that they would vanish now and them And you must pay before you get them back again. That's what storms were made for And you shouldn't be afraid for Every time it rains it rains Pennies from heaven. Don't you know each cloud contains Pennies from heaven. You'll find yor fortune falling All over town. Be sure that your umbrella is upside down. Trade them for a package of sunshine and flowers. If you want the things you love You must have showers. So when you hear it thunder Don't run under a tree. There'll be pennies from heaven for you and me

[@penniesfromheavon]

communistjesus thank you:) it's my favorite.

[@scaleop4]

+penniesfromheavon yea that was a lot of water lol

[@BrianSterowski]

The spiral stairs were really cool! Great video as always!

[@joniflanakingriffin3541]

I love the video! It like a walk through history.

[@TheSWolfe]

Seeing that brick road reminds me of northern WV, Morgantown, in particular. There are still several stretches throughout the town intact, going back to the horse and buggy days. Some have sunken/settled into the earth, and make for a mini roller coaster ride on yr bike or in the car. Marching on them during band practice in high school was a trip. Others have been paved over but peek out when potholes set in. I think some of the earliest downtown area settlements used the same kind of brick, possibly from the same manufacturer, as Baltimore. I've seen similarities throughout WV, and in Cleveland and other Ohio towns, as well as some places in PA, in their building styles and materials.

[@davidlee5087]

Wow! that"s vintage craftmanship quality, when you can still walk up stairs that were built over a 100 years ago! Enjoyed the video. Thanks Dan! Thank You for filming these places of our past before they are gone, forever!

[@dolgy3762]

It's really sad to see baltimore like this.. it was such an important industrial centre for maryland and now look at it. The government just doesn't care about these cities, nor about bringing all the work back.

[@lars1296]

Government certainly gets in the way, but technology killed these industries. Nobody needs blocks of ice anymore thanks to refrigeration.

[@PopCultureFan_]

I hate the fact some loser stole someons elses car. That pisses me off to see it just lying there, and then more losers ransacked it..

[@bradye21playsIndieHorror]

Dan got me exactly what I wanted for Christmas.

[@suemahigian5088]

I never cease to be amazed at how many tires show up in these videos!

[@hookman73]

Thanks for the video, Dan! And Merry Christmas.

[@pointlessfailure]

Hey Dan, would you say this ice factory gave Baltimore the "cold shoulder"?

[@kricky71]

Production is top notch! Great way to end Christmas. Merry Christmas Dan!

[@pamc1738]

I actually live 5 minutes away and always love to look at our historic buildings. I just wish the government would do something in preserving historic places like this.

[@lorenzolopiccolo4302]

Great Video Dan!! Hope you and your family had a Merry Christmas!!

[@rebeccabolyard139]

Very interesting building and machinery! Didn't think you would upload a video since it was a holiday. Hope you had a great Christmas and thanks for sharing🎅

[@deborahbond932]

Did you notice the herringbone brick floor when coming out of the first building? A lot of brick in that place, Love the spiral staircase too! Good job Dan.

[@EllicottCitySewVac]

angry kevin sure gets around

[@ChesapeakeAreaParanormal]

Dan I must say you have some huge balls going into these places alone ecspecially in Baltimore City crack houses

[@judys9536]

thanks dan. really cool video. merry christmas!

[@Mikenactor]

Hi Dan, just letting you know I've struck gold with this channel. Your video's are amazing! I've always been fascinated with America's urban landscape. You are also, incredibly brave, I don't think I could do this quite yet.

[@akisey1]

Yet another awesome video. Thanks for the trip!

[@Daniel28021991]

Very cool place and video Dan, Merry Christmas.

[@danielletwiztidbaarda3775]

Noticed The Same NOXO Graffiti That Was Also On The Devils Well/Sewer Drain. Even Though It's Just Random Tagging I Still Got The Chills!

[@jason96]

great video, merry christmas Dan

[@macbuff81]

You could turn this building into really cool loft style apartments. Incorporating the industrial design into the renovation.

[@scaleop4]

merry Christmas dan nice vid.

[@judgedredd1758]

Great Building Merry Christmas Dan

[@natalie8212]

The shot of you walking down the spiral staircase made my palms perspire! I am terrified of heights, and you could see all the way down from up there, super scary!! Thanks for the video!

[@404HandleNotFound]

Hope you had a merry Christmas, Dan. :)

[@grantzirtzman6355]

I LOVE YOUR ENERGY!

[@somerandomvertebrate9262]

Having studied the city of Baltimore some through Google Maps etc, it appears one of the worst parts of Baltimore begins with this exact block where the old ice factory is located and extends quite a distance westwards along Edmondson Avenue and environs.

[@carolehayden8566]

The spiral staircase was scary. I always enjoy your stuff.

[@celainegruver1049]

WOwww this is soooo AWESOME. What an amazing place. Dan you nailed it AGAIN.

[@Irish71jb]

Dude, so badass. So much history in one video. Thank you!

[@MrJimpmcq]

Big fan of your abandoned building work. Look forward to your next one!

[@kimberleywright3277]

Thanks Dan. Really enjoyed this ... relaxing on the sofa. Great way to chill, love it xx

[@CreedFan62]

Yet another very cool video, Dan... Merry Christmas!!! And, thank you for giving me another reason to smile today.

[@jessicascottpops4184]

This video was my Christmas present! Thank you for your hard work!

[@kobeklotz3072]

This is fantastic footage. Dan there is an abandoned factory in my hometown that is open and from what I've seen outside, it would be a great place to film

[@lildumplin9905]

Merry Christmas Dan..Great video

[@crayonsvat121]

Merry Christmas and happy new year

[@riko4628]

Hello Dan. Could you please make C/R/F of that Trapped in crackhouse video?

[@jamiewilson4479]

agreed

[@riko4628]

+Jamie Wilson Well, I just realised that talking about that may be dangerous for him...

[@jamiewilson4479]

Oh right, But releasing the video at all could be.

[@jackmeyers9291]

The large machines are "Velter" ammonia refrigeration compressors. Ammonia is used in large manufacturing as a refrigerant because it is much cheaper than Freon when so much is needed

[@porkchopspigsty]

I love the sounds the water splashing and hitting the pipes and ect

[@dionysoscub]

Used to drive past this place all the time from work. I even used it in a novella I work once.

[@wuhwoh]

Dan have you ever played or seen the game Outlast? And have you ever thought that a certain place reminds you of Outlast? And you've become one of my daily routines and i consider your videos as art. Awesome job!

[@EphemeralProductions]

Heard people's voices around 9:35. Wonder what was up with that.

[@intuitea46]

sounds like a woman yells Hey and then there are two other words said twice. sounds like Hey, know god. Hard to tell.

[@ButtMcDuck]

Heard cars at 8:53 wonder what's up with that

[@TSquared2001]

Well the building is located next to a MARC rail station and not too far from a piss poor residential area.

[@ralphsimpson3651]

Thanks Dan love your stuff.

[@cindystewart4374]

the adams house(lol)was once beautiful.sad now.you have the passion and know how to video.your voice is smooth.love all your video`s.thanks for sharing the history.

[@putv3]

Your videos are amazing and beautiful! Some of the most professional and artistic I've seen for urban exploration! I don't know what you use for equipment, but it is truly getting the best picture. Nicely done sir. Keep them coming!

[@Canerican.]

I love this-this style of old building freak me right out!!

[@samsweirdworld]

3:35 I have a similar glass insulator, maybe even the same kind!

[@crisised]

I really hope the plan to refurb is followed through on. awesome as always :)

[@BM_718]

Awesome video as expected Dan. Great work

[@reap2052]

merry Christmas Dan much love from VA

[@quiksilvermanblue]

that spiral staircase is dope

[@harmonizedigital.]

love the spiral staircases. surprised scrapers have not tried to take them

[@tmartyounkin9175]

Awesome video Dan. Oh to have the money to renovate a place like that. Keep the generators and the spiral staircase for sure.

[@LucasEatWorld]

I thought you were done for after that lady yelled "HEY" at 9:30, lol. Great video as always. Keep up the great work. Merry Christmas!

[@Jason_Phillips3679]

+This Is Dan Bell cool interesting video. i love old factory buildings.

[@georgesenda1952]

The building I live in had a twin in Richmond, Ca. Building was evacuated & all tenants relocated. Full of mold, rats and roaches and asbestos. Estimated cost for its teardown was $70 million. They did tear it down. Who's going to spend much more than that to restore this building ? Will never happen.

[@IntegraDIY]

nice vid! what lens and editing software do you use?

[@loopymoomoo1]

At 7:00 there is the tag NOXO, the same tag was on the well/sewer where that guy got murdered

[@MissPam414]

Awesome!! Merry christmas

[@CameronM1138]

What were those 3big metal tubes with holes in the end on the top floor? Part of the refrigeration system?

[@308BlackMagic]

Nice to hear this place might have a future. I hope it all works out. Seems like a really nice building.

[@andrewbrendan1579]

A remarkable place, Dan. I'm glad you documented it before it's demolished or renovated. My guess is if it's the latter most of the interior will have to be removed. I won't do a spoiler but when you went back down the spiral staircase it reminded me of one of more alarming parts of the 1963 movie "The Haunting"! (It might be in one of the trailers on You Tube.) Many years ago my grandfather delivered blocks of ice in either Chicago or Gary when my family lived in those towns.

[@HighRail62]

Cool Old Building that in its day was not only supplying ice,but jobs for people. Sad to see this physical display of Moral Decay!!

[@LisaSimpson2]

Thanks Dan you do such fascinating tours around these places! A privelage to see inside these old buildings. Plus I love how quiet your videos are. Perfect for falling asleep too but interesting enough to stay up and watch too lol perfect. Hey I was thinking, you should do a video some time with you (and maybe Will and Rick too?) just telling us about how you got into this, what's the best place you ever visited, do you have a favourite place, how did you meet Rick and Will (is that the right names?), what made you do the digusting room series (love you three guys in that!), do you believe in ghosts, have you ever been somewhere that really scared or disturbed you in some way, any particular one's that stand out, just stuff like that would be fun and interesting to know. Anywho keep up the great work! :-)

[@cloudnine8084]

Ooooh, that's creepy. I could imagine what it would look like at night!! Great video, thanks for sharing!! Be safe!!

[@geeeunit]

Is there not going to be a cutting room floor for the 20's apartment building? I was really looking forward to hearing you talk more about that experience.

[@SurferJoe71]

Great Video Keep it Up

[@kimtalbert8586]

I must say Dan you have a lot of courage to walk in some of those places. Have you ever went through a floor? I've always liked spiral staircases.

[@sarahblack1632]

Great video. You always find these amazing places where you find yourself on rotting floors very high off the ground! It's a bit unnerving......

[@jasonalvares3777]

You should go to this abandoned mall in Plantation Florida,looks cool.

[@michaelamburgey3043]

+This is dan bell Is the big empty concrete slab where more of the american ice company once sat?

[@ESSER68NJ]

spiral staircases are a weakness, can only imagine how many times they were used.

[@Zapruderfilm1963]

Excellent video Dan!!! Wonderful to see such history!! Thank you!! With that being said I HATE TAGGERS!!!!

[@catherinemathers5325]

is that a threat? just kidding

[@hattiem.7966]

Nice video!!! This would make great apts or go condo.The area I am in now ( on the east coast ) has a new brick High School that is a copy of a old mill like this as the town had old mills.My hubby grew up near LA and used to play and ice skate at the old ice making building downtown Pasadena,at the end of the famous Pasadena freeway which ends and becomes a 4 lane street.I last saw the ugly building in the late 1970's.I have no idea what happened to that old bldg.?

[@secrettangerine]

I'm impressed with the quality of graffiti in that place

[@gokh666]

Love your videos

[@peckiledorf]

hearing that water has to make me pee

[@communistjesus]

+Joe Shook hearing that water has to make me pee

[@alphawolftactical160]

Joe Shook, are u related to, or are you a descendant of the Shook family from Haywood Co. North Carolina? In particular Johann Jacob Shook?

[@justmeeagainn]

That rug really tied the room together!

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Great video; I find it all gorgeous even in serious decay. But that stairwell yikes! I'm not sure I'm cut out to watch these, I'm so tense hoping you'll be ok. Though of course I'm seeing it because you made it back safely...Merry Christmas!

[@MareMeyer]

Merry Christmas

[@louisianalegendseekers6538]

New video! It must be Christmas!!

[@stegomon]

good video dan

[@ryamelp]

Cool find.

[@GumbyOnFire]

What kind of camera did you use for this? This is like crazy amazing quality!

[@digitalcake]

Did you use a different focal length?