Abandoned Windswept Estate | Rhode Island Ruins

DRUG MONEY. That’s the reason these beach-side mansion remains are here in Rhode Island. If you’re from Rhode Island you know exactly where this is, sitting alone and pretty at the end of Scarborough beach in Narragansett. This is what’s left of the Windswept Estate.
Filmed/Edited by Jason Allard
My website: www.UncomSenseMedia.com
Follow me on Instagram: @Uncomsense
Drone: DJI Mini 2 Fly More Combo
Main Camera: DJI Osmo Pocket w/ Freewell lens attachments
Editing: Final Cut Pro X w/ custom plugins
Music By:
Elevated Productions | rb.gy/768e90
WaveyyBeats | rb.gy/pcsrlk
DWNLD | rb.gy/v2by3u
Knox | rb.gy/ejkt9s
Unknown Instrumentalz | rb.gy/wopy7g
Malloy | rb.gy/lldbrz
It was 1839 and a businessman in Providence Rhode Island named Perry Davis was down on his luck. He was struggling financially, mentally, and physically. It was his rock bottom - Not one to give in without a fight, he decided to make his own medicine.
His sickness was so bad, he believed he was going to die.
Later Davis wrote ““I searched the globe in my imagination, selected the best ingredients and compounded these medicines so that the narcotic influence of one might be balanced by the other. I commenced using my new discovered medicine with no other hope than handing me gently to the grave,”,” But not only did he survive, he got better.
That medicine he made was dubbed Perry Davis’ Vegetable Pain-Killer. Davis actually trademarked the name “Pain Killer” which is still used today…and never divulged the formula for his product, since back then there was no regulation on something like this. But today we know it was a mix of vegetable extracts, camphor, ethyl alcohol and opiates. So no wonder it made you feel better…this stuff was made to get you lit.
This product is said to be one of the first directed specifically at pain management, rather than a particular disease or ailment. It is reported to have been given to both soldiers and horses during the American Civil War…which in my opinion would make for a wild campfire outside the battlefield.
Obviously you can’t buy the Perry Davis special today unless you know a guy and have some spare time in the kitchen, BUT you can still get bottles of it off Ebay if you want a cool conversation piece. Am I planning on buying one? Absolutely.
OK so how does this house on the beach fit into the story? In the 1890s Perry’s grandson Edmund sold the rights to the Davis name to another patent medicine firm, and took some of those proceeds and built this estate, known by locals at the time as the mansion built with “Painkiller” money.
The property covered 18 acres and the Davis family definitely used it. A short special in the New York Times dated July 31, 1910 tells of one of the Painkiller heirs landing a blimp on the property with plans to fly it around Narragansett Bay. This family was seriously so cool.
After 40 years, the property was sold to the Castiglione brothers, who turned the mansion into an upscale restaurant called Cobb’s by the Sea, where diners could order boiled lobster for only $1.75. Local residents recall the word "Cobb's Restaurant" painted in large white letters on the carriage house roof.
In 1952, the property was sold again, but this time it was left vacant, attracting vandals and arsonists. In 1974, after three fires in three years, the mansion was demolished.
The property is now owned by the State of Rhode Island who acquired the site in 1980 to keep the land from being developed for luxury condominiums. DEM monitors the property now and there are no plans to demolish the rest of the remains.
Abandoned New England
Abandoned from Above
Narragansett
Bonnet Shores
Narragansett Towers
South County
Scarborough Beach
Narragansett Town Beach
Surf
Hurricane
Windswept Estate Remains
Windswept Mansion Rhode Island
Providence Train Tunnel
East Side Providence
Historic ruins
Abandoned mansion
Urban Exploration
Adventure
Exploring
Jason Allard
New England
History
Urbex
Drone Video
Abandoned Places near me
Abandoned places MA
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Providence
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Vermont
New York
Documentary
Top 10 Abandoned Spots

[@JasonAllard]

OK Pain Killer is cool but where are the best donuts in Rhode Island?

[@deebsbeekeeper5058]

Ally’s on route 2 was iconic and a staple enroute to the beach from inland…but frankly, I always preferred Dunkin Donuts. Not sure if Ally’s is there anymore.

[@Jimmy-fk5tq]

@@deebsbeekeeper5058 sure is. “Allie’s”

[@deanhillman7220]

If not Allies, PVD donuts is pretty bomb too.

[@rylantwohig8234]

On Maine land ally’s but on block island Payne’s killer donuts r the best

[@imankhanbhai4161]

Knead!

[@dougyates9560]

My wife is a Castiglione. Her Grandfather was the owner of Cobb's Restaurant in Providence. Her great grandfather was apparently successful in real estate as well. They sold the Rock point property 3 weeks before the 1938 hurricane !

[@joannp5806]

R.I. truly is a small state,seems we all have family or friends who knew someone,who owned someplace,or hung out at a beach,or Rocky Point or some other favorite hangout,anyone remember the nickname for Federal Hill? Or Silverlake? We use to call Federal Hill..Federeal Heights and Silverlake was Silverlane😀

[@colecordeiro563]

I actually found a perry Davis pain killer bottle on an early 1900’s farm in west Greenwich ri

[@karlacordon864]

Awesome video. I've lived in RI all my life and didn't know this.

[@karlacordon864]

@NE Dronalist YES, PLEASE! Question, what drone do you use and what would you recommend for first time purchasers? My family travels up north a lot and we would love to start using a drone for personal use. Thank you!

[@nathanoliver4031]

These videos not only bring back all of my childhood memories but are also extremely well put together for the amount of likes and interactions. Well done!!!🎉

[@mn1q]

The Big Blue Bug needs a video.

[@drewstaples9648]

Amazing as always and your edit skills and time put into these movies doesn’t go unnoticed. Much love.

[@wendysavvy4351]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@nans969]

Grew up in RI. Know that spot. Never knew the history of it. I am really glad that the state purchased this property. Would be a shame if Scarborough was condos and hotels. Beautiful drone video.

[@davidcreighton9663]

As much as I love the spot... we all know it is called "Stinky Beach" for a reason !...great video Great job !

[@scartabellomusic]

Great job Jason! Been going there since I was a kid but didn’t know the history. Intriguing!

[@H0LL3RATCHU]

Love your storytelling style in your videos

[@nicholascotoiam3970]

From 1967 till now I'm still there, many changes I dug that place in 1971 found a lot of artifacts from the past. Also do the areas on the, with irrigation you can uncovered some very intriguing memories of the past. I work such projects over stinky Beach discovery of pipe 3. Someone was dumping raw sewage there, for twenty years. The condo complex, has major sewer distribution issues.

[@spinstersuccess6941]

Amazing, thanks for all these great stories! Grew up in RI, just moved back to Providence this month, it's so incredibly good to be back.

[@JasonAllard]

Welcome back!

[@pfranks75]

I’m from RI, but my daughters and grandkids live in MO. So I’ll probably will stick to my annual summer trips to my beloved land of my nativity, East Providence, RI.

[@jblyon2]

Excellent video as always! Greetings from a fellow Rhode Islandah in Cumberland. Stay safe with the storm today.

[@50sfan14]

I grew up in cumby. We probably know each other lol

[@monarodriguez1759]

@Jason Allard, sadly, there are a lot of no parking signs on the street. I believe there is a very small place you can pull off without getting ticketed, or towed.

[@annieorourke4822]

I had my first intimate encounter in those ruins..it was raining and still had a roof....

[@wendysavvy4351]

Even though this was one of your shorter vids...very entertaining! Someone in Rhode Island invented painkillers, no way!! Btw, major sarcastic intent there. 😂 Even the horses were high! Maybe that's where the expression "high horse" comes from, originally... 😁

[@Jimmytimmy1111]

Beautiful spot. Thanks to RI gov positioning sewage waste treatment plants in the worst areas possible- ie near here and all the way up the bay in EG RI has some of the murkiest waters. My father grew up here in the 1950-60s - says the water was clear . And the amount of litter and graffiti on these ocean beaches and sites is pitiful

[@frankb5693]

What a great video, thanks Jason!

[@SSCBurner.]

Nice video Jason, I always thought that this was a church that got destroyed by a hurricane. Thanks for the really good info.

[@LindaB651]

Been there many times- the ruins are haunting, but a bit more grown than what I last saw., and there are some really cool tidal pools nearby. Nicely shot/edited! (I've subscribed.) Btw, because this is RI; regardless of what one is seeking, folks always "know a guy." Need a plumber, electrician, councilman,... we know a guy.

[@marylaber7268]

I love this spot! It’s a great place to take creative photos. We stayed at the Anchor motel which is close by.

[@firecracker3911]

So intriguing!

[@oceanbreeze7777]

Very cool! ⚓

[@sabinfilms7580]

Killer work dude!

[@fastvmax1]

Excellent video, Thanks.

[@chrisriceee]

Excellent job! One of my favorite spots.

[@michellecaetano2017]

This is great content!!! I've always wondered about that place, and now I know!! Thank you!

[@Not_Sure-2020]

The sea wall in front of it has been eroding away for years but I hope that carriage house stays for another few hundred years.

[@kimberlymulvey9146]

Thank you for the info! I never knew the whole story behind this! Well done on the video and commentary!

[@DigFellasTV]

Spectacular editing! Thanks for sharing the history. Like many Rhody natives, you’ve seen this a million times but never knew the background. I have dug up a few Davis Pain killer bottles & now they are even a nicer keepsake. Thanks again for tying that all in. 😊

[@flipsfan78]

Great video. Great local history. Thank you for making and sharing.

[@joedias5392]

Love your videos so informative

[@ryanlynch2259]

Awesome video! Thanks for sharing 👍.

[@SarahCrowley]

Oh cool! I've seen that! I took pictures in there! Had no idea what it was!

[@alexandercaptures7759]

This is awesome

[@jeffsmith2022]

Well done Jason...

[@dogzebra2708]

This is a great spot for fishing and bird watching as well .

[@mickallanson9357]

Rhode Island resident here. Always wondered what this ruin was. Very awesome. Thank you

[@Madmok128]

Always loved those remains At Scarborough- right across the street from where black point bar and grille was at rhat corner if you kept Walking straight towards the beach you’d hit that ruin

[@lgreg810]

I do love this spot and it’s cool now knowing the history and why it is here. Unfortunately it’s difficult to navigate with how overgrown it is but even more unfortunate that people have started to tag it. Great video as always.

[@ohnotuono9136]

Ayyyyyyy! 🔥 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@suecarey299]

well done..very interesting!

[@Lional]

I used to go there as a kid, when there were a lot less trees and bushes. I knever knew what it was though, so thanks for the video explaining it!

[@imankhanbhai4161]

Sooo cool! I’m coming next time!!

[@georgepetrin1334]

Thanks for filling in the gaps.

[@hfontaine8]

Have always seen pics of this place but have never been. Didn’t realize it’s at Scarborough… going to the beach with my dad on Saturday and will probably talk him into going here now! Love the video as always!

[@JMExplorations]

Great history Jason!! We stopped here quite a while ago but never filmed it. We need to go back I guess!!! lol Nice job!!

[@eileenmacdougall8945]

I really enjoyed this video. I was an RN and once I left its is when I really studied pharmaceuticals. We also visit RI alot since moving to Seekonk. Thank you for such an interesting info.

[@pattyfd5869]

I always wanted to know the story of that building thanks

[@rylantwohig8234]

Love in RI and it’s an amazing pace to see

[@mariemysticalforest617]

I’ve been here and it is beautiful, i did a small video on the ruins but didn’t know the history. Thank you

[@rckblykitn]

Never knew this was here, although I haven't been to Scarborough much. Very cool!!

[@robmurphy8572]

You should check out the abandoned ski lift on sweat hill in wrentham MA

[@seagoingcook]

Looks like a good place for metal detecting!

[@rakentrail]

It's funny, saw the ruins from the boat many times but never, not once ever have I been to Scarborough Beach! Too crowded, too much traffic! Lived in RI from birth till age 35. but my aunt and uncle had a waterfront home on West Beach in Charlestown RI. Not far from the Hitching Post. Best chowda & clamcakes in RI! BTW, most of the folks in the city think that the state ends at Scarborough Beach!

[@keithmoorssr6135]

That's Great 👍 always wanted to know what that was...

[@THEGOVERNORFEELS]

I've been to that abandoned house, it's not that far from great island where my grandmother lives, I always thought the place was hundreds of years old

[@jimreal3840]

We used to call it the house....drank there when we were young...,the locals.....the foundation for house is there...I remember going there w my uncle when it was open.......

[@dhaisley]

Sitting in Narragansett on vacation about three miles from the site and this pops into my feed…. Am I being monitored or is it synchronicity?

[@megrickman3017]

You guys are talking about donuts and I am talking about treasure chests 😂

[@chriscarlone527]

I went here a couple of times with one of my ex girlfriends. It's a really beautiful area. One thing I love about the state are the beaches. They are lovely.

[@alainsadventures2213]

Awesome job! I assume alot of the footage was done be a drone. How do you get approval from DEM.

[@joannp5806]

Spent years hanging out with friends at Scarbouro,never knew this place existed,TX for info about the history.if I'm not mistaken,wasn't the original formula for Coke soda,cocaine? Glad I found ur channel,will be checking out all ur other videos,as a life long R.I resident,I'm sure I'll know all the other sites,lol

[@lacecarter2689]

When I looked the ruins up it said it used to be an old casino. I hope this vid is right though because it's more interesting.

[@jimmyjames7770]

Would you think I could meddle detect there on the beach around the building

[@devonking7655]

one day, i'm gonna go in with some tools and clean up that area to make it nice and usable again instead of totally overgrown.

[@Runofthemillshop]

You had me at DRUG MONEY! Love these micro documentaries!

[@kellymcgrane2690]

❤

[@usarmy500]

My grandpa said it was a old firehouse

[@michaelknight4099]

I lost count in my mid-20s of how many pretty ladies I took behind that wall and I'll just leave it at that 😭

[@kevinking2333]

Hi my name is Kevin Joseph King what about the abandoned homes in Hayward, California like in the hills and whole city of hayward, ca. Hayward, CA do not get talked about that much just a little just like Castro Valley, California.

[@fishmanandginne7495]

Nice spot, too bad its Stinky and polluted.

[@ryantownsend9822]

That’s where all the girls get there insta pics

[@megaaggron9778]

Their*

[@nicholascotoiam3970]

Do campground recently renovated the sewer system built new homes pipe # two on the Scarborough Beach is runoff from the neighborhood, recently the pipe was exposed a piece broke off, the runoff is expelling closer to the shore. The treatment plant nextdoor Scarborough South expels solvent. The neighborhood in the summertime there's over a million and a half gallons of sewage in one season. Rsin more than three-quarters of an inch of rain the waste treatment plant can't handle it handle it so it looks like go out raw for floods. The South Beach gets closed North Beach remains open my tests have proved the ocean water is contaminated. I have recently moved the smell in August this southern breeze forget about it. From a child I was as an adult won't go in the water stopped eating fish and shellfish. I'm disgusted with the d e m the EPA coastal Narragansett fisheries the whole ball of Wax go dive around the areas where I used to go dive back in the looks like a cesspool. That piece of land you speak of was a lookout point during the war signals was sent to Jamestown in Newport get your guns ready like the boats on fire push the wooden boats out into the water and burn them suckers. This morning's tree in the Jamestown library on Scarborough then any other museum in the world. Enjoy

[@YoPierre1]

How is the hurricane treating you all?

[@robmurphy8572]

Wind is ramping up

[@jamstagerable]

It's nothing crazy. On and off rain and high wind gusts. Just got in from walking the dog

[@YoPierre1]

Yah, same here.

[@katz6289]

No power since 1030. Nice out now, no rain, still windy sky is brightening

[@xZOOMORPHICx]

Do you have a grandfather or older relative who taught highschool English?