The Hidden History of Route 66 - Abandoned Americana - History Documentary

Uncover the forgotten wonders along Route 66, from the vibrant history of a desert oasis park to the pioneering spirit of America's first waterpark. Dive into the tales of Route 66's hidden gems and the secrets that time left behind in the heart of the Mojave.
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🚨 Venture into the forgotten with Abandoned Americana on Banijay History!
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Abandoned Americana dives into the hidden history of the U.S. through its forgotten ruins and the stories of those connected to them. It uncovers America's past, from its founding to Civil Rights and beyond, by exploring mysterious locations across the continent, like a decaying New York resort, a hurricane-hit hospital, a ghost town in the clouds, and LA's smuggling tunnels, revealing the secrets of America's forgotten corners.
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[@TOPDadAlpha]

In 1964 my parents took my brother and I from one end of Rt66 to the other end of Rt66. We camped all the way in tents. It was August in a station wagon with no air conditioning. At the time I didn't appreciate the trip.. but now as an elderly man I appreciate it. I remember the heat and all the diners. My father made my brother and I empty our pockets at the Petrified Forest to confirm we did not take samples. We didn't.

[@ginac895]

That is a beautiful memory.

[@gianna4846]

What an incredible gift your parents gave you!!

[@tundrawomansays694]

Mine drug us kids from coast to coast and back again in 1956. I was a reliably car sick kid stuck in the back seat with a pinching, slapping, ambushing older sister. My parents must have been nuts. Yet another example of the lengths my father would go to in an effort to please my thankless brute of a mother. Fun times.

[@dmax64]

@@tundrawomansays694 somebody needs to build a bridge and get over it

[@user-qg5wg9ut2o]

❤🎉❤🎉❤🎉

[@PamelaAnderson-bw9hs]

Born n 48 n Kansas my parents bought our 1st trailer. N off we went to move to California. We moved back n forth a few times but from 1951 on we drove back n for on vacation I know that road like the back of my hand. Heavenly memories. Thank u and blessings to all

[@lizlocher3612]

This entire program was EXTREMELY EXCELLENT n VERY interesting hipping me to four places I did NOT know existed in our Country of the U.S.A. Thank you for presenting this to improve my knowledge of important places STILL left here.

[@lizlocher3612]

The Smith Mansion is a testament to one man's industry n vision coming to fruition for his family during the era I grew up in. It is a WONDERFUL 👍 house that should STILL be in the Smith Family!!!

[@lizlocher3612]

The Dolores Water Park was a FIRST in its time, which was also my era of growing up, when MANY "firsts" were being developed and it is TOTALLY AWESOME DELUXE that someone is repurposing it, restoring it to a futurized venue yet keeping the homage to Make Dolores n the man that made it for ALL to enjoy!!!

[@starsapphirelee5714]

I saw this off the road back from Las Vegas around 2010 and went in. I've loved exploring abandoned places all my life. People used to think I was crazy and just a trespasser, but now it's all the rage. There aren't that many abandoned structures to visit in California compared to other states. Ohio was a great state for road-tripping and exploring, I did that in the mid '90s and really loved it all....even though it's sad that the places are abandoned.

[@lizlocher3612]

This Miami Water Stadium with the power boat races reminds me of the Detroit River Power Boat 🚢 Races my Dad went to n took us to many times in the 1960's n 1970's that were an iconic happening throughout that era. We still have slides of these Detroit River Speed Boat Races in our family club collection!!

[@AmoeMarseuFORAETE]

Very interesting in watching this documentary. History really is sweet and the thought of those towns once was thriving places.

[@jacquetow9914]

I am from Wyoming seen The house out by Cody Wyoming in the 70s.It's a beautiful hum.I'll put the last stair for a long time.Thank you for sharing this with us

[@sardu55]

I read all there is about Route 66 and have driven it many times. I've never heard or read anything about this location, or what it was for. You never read anything about it in the many 'gee, Route 66 was fun' books or videos. They tend to overlook reality, which might distract the business they're trying to drum up. Even here the comments mostly choose to ignore this place and talk about the drive as some sort of adventure. Lots of black folks moved west on Route 66 yet their story is totally ignored. Thanks for pointing this historic place out. Maybe someone will actually incorporate it into a book or video about Route 66. Or, if any info is out there that I missed, maybe refer people to it.

[@kenfox22]

Like the Narrarater voice. Not AI as well. New subcriber

[@lianefehrle9921]

18:02 this man reminds me of my son. He goes around my land building structures out of the wood around my land. Then he goes around the town near me trying to find discarded wood or metal that the construction people threw away and put it on the buildings he built. My chicken house is built with the only cost was the screws he put in. Later he would be able to unscrew the screws to take it down if needed to so he can later reuse the wood for other projects.

[@ginac895]

That's just smart!

[@raallen1468]

Saw the Smith house in June of '99. We asked "locals" in Cody, WY about it. They all said the same thing, that "the builder, named Smith fell to his death in '92 & nothing had been done to the house since. He was known as the local loner- crackpot.

[@abigailandino6251]

10:05 I think we need to do away with people who make horrible decisions….and then some horrible tragic thing follows…..and then they get to sue. Sorry Mr drink employee…..you get no pity from me.

[@kmath50]

I remember passing this place on our way to Las Vegas, and So. Utah, back in the 1960's and '70's. It must have been a nice place to cool off on a hot summer day. I was sorry to see it fall into the current state after all the upgrades had been done.

[@derekdreke4990]

So sweet

[@diane1390]

With a few adjustments this place would make a great skate 🛼 park.

[@chrisbassett8996]

I have never understood racism, Nor do I understand why some people think their religion and beliefs are better than those of others.

[@pigoff123]

I don't understand it either. I was raised in the military overseas and we were all just Americans. Just human. We helped and looked out for each other. If I don't like a person it is because of what was inside them not outside. I really didn't learn about racism until I came back to the states as an adult.

[@stevewheatley243]

Graffiti is a blight. Not art.

[@kenfox22]

Agreed

[@asullivan4047]

I've noticed more & more over the years. On buildings/train freight cars. & the likes. 😳.

[@cruisepaige]

33:30 This place is a part of history. And so many others.

[@LynxStarAuto]

Nobody in Miami has forgotten the water sports arena. It lies rotting away much to the dismay of the local citizenry. Nobody can figure out what to do with it either. Also 41:31 Miami avoid a direct hit??? Excuse me? Sir we got pummeled! I'm an Andrew survivor. Lost my house, Andrew was a giant reset button for my family, and many families down here. It was our Hurricane Katrina.

[@lizlocher3612]

People with means should instigate a campaign to illicit funds for the Threatt Family to restore these two legendary business establishments that changed history in Oklahoma!!! What an inspiring story!!!!

[@Dave-bj3pq]

😂😂 it closed for a reason. Waste your own money

[@jwfinley7808]

It wouldnt meet code now days?

[@ItsTifahTifah]

Thought this was about route 66

[@Roger-vz7ol]

So did I. This video is nothing but CLICK BAIT.

[@lizlocher3612]

Computer correction: LAKE DOLORES not Make as the computer saw fit to change my words to!! Apologies!!!

[@larissap6586]

If you click on the 3 vertical dots on the top right of your comment you can access the edit option 😊

[@user-ng2tl4kw2o]

Route 66 where the demons live alongside durt and sticks stay away

[@ragnew7411]

You can't live free in America anymore

[@VegasSharp]

These British actors talking about American history just doesn't work.

[@gaylereid8264]

Ummm, YEAH

[@seldawg]

Why da he'll would u sell the place

[@majikglustik9704]

Pedro sez, "You're always a wiener at South of the Border". There's a history video suggestion.

[@Jacksonfresh01]

She said something dramatic happen. I said yeah that government you keep voting for. Guys need to learn how to change it up and maybe you guys will find people with hearts again not greed.

[@michaelwest9311]

This an edited and essentially stolen History Channel product. The narrator is a dead giveaway. It's hard to say it's stolen because it's just sloppily assembled trash. HC doesn't do thier homework but it doesn't mean they deserve to have it stolen.

[@MikeBrown-ii3pt]

Route 66 huh? You people do realize that Wyoming and Yellowstone are nowhere near Route 66 right? Florida?!? Seriously?!? Anyway, if I was traveling through Oklahoma at the time, I think I'd stop at that black gas station and grab some great food before I stopped anywhere else.

[@jamesanonymous2343]

IF YOU ENJOY SEEING PEOPLE'S FAILURES,,,,,THIS IS FOR YOU,,,,GHOUL !!!!!

[@ashleyclemons7061]

You spell America wrong 😡😡

[@kenfox22]

Get a life

[@colleenmeacham1176]

Lol Americana is a word 😂😂😂😂 go look it up 😂😂😂

[@colleenmeacham1176]

I think you are on the wrong site .this is you tube not Facebook.. take ur trolling there

[@JohnDoe-yr1xc]

Boring

[@farques-dot-org]

old six flags