Largest $32,000,000 Abandoned Picnic Basket In The World | FULL TOUR! | POWER'S ON!

Have you ever passed along Highway 16 in Ohio and wondered what's up with the giant Picinic basket? Well, before I take you inside to explore, I think it's crucial you know the back story first. A seven-story architectural marvel that's shaped like a giant picnic basket!"
"The story of the Basket Building begins with a man named Dave Longaberger. In the 1970s, Dave founded the Longaberger Basket Company, a business that would become famous for its high-quality, hand-woven baskets. Dave's vision wasn't just about creating great products; he wanted everything associated with his brand to reflect his love for baskets, including the company's headquarters."
"In 1997, Dave's dream became a reality when the Longaberger Basket Building was completed in Newark, Ohio. This 180,000-square-foot structure wasn't just designed to look like any basket-it was modeled after the company's best-selling product, the Medium Market Basket. From its towering handles to its woven façade, every detail was meticulously crafted to make this building an iconic symbol of the Longaberger brand.".
One of the most striking features of the building is its handles, each weighing nearly 150 tons and designed to withstand harsh weather conditions. These handles are heated to prevent ice from forming during the winter, ensuring the safety of everyone inside."
"Inside, the Basket Building is just as impressive. The atrium, bathed in natural light, creates a warm and welcoming environment for employees and visitors alike. The offices and meeting rooms are thoughtfully designed to promote creativity and collaboration, reflecting the company's commitment to quality and innovation."
"Today, the Longaberger Basket Building is still abandoned and doors are locked and alarmed but continues to be a point of pride for Ohio. Though the Longaberger Company has faced challenges over the years, the building remains a symbol of creativity and determination. In recent years, efforts have been made to preserve this architectural gem, but everything is on standby. For now, it just attracts tourists who are rolling by Highway 16.
#abandoned #basket #abandonedplaces #longaberger
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[@RangerRickTV]

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[@beerrun1550]

Yeah, not an Easter Basket.

[@missparrothead]

Wouldn’t in a million years dumba$$. You sneaking sound acting like a child. How about learning about this multi-billion dollar business that Dave Longaberger founded. Omg, like how old are you? 13?

[@chunter3882]

So you're hiding your face but then you upload the video to your KZbin channel. Doesn't make sense.

[@syntheticfuture1718]

[@AnnaBrown-h4e]

Would you please come back and go thru the "Homestead" buildings, factory, and barn? I have never seen a video on them!! Be the "first"!!!😊😊❤❤

[@brimstonefootsteps4332]

It’s amazing to see the inside again after all these years. I worked in the basket for 8 years for the company for 12. It was a local staple that employed around 80% of near by towns. My aunt was one of the first 50 employees hired by Dave (know as the Founders Club) Coolest part of the video for me was seeing my OWN desk still there in the IT department. Tami Longaberger single handedly crushed a once billion dollar company.

[@Utmanders]

I worked there too in 2006. I was a temp they contracted to enter orders in for the monthly sales quotas.

[@robertpollock8617]

I am from Zanesville, I worked for a short time occasionally in Dresden.

[@brimstonefootsteps4332]

@@Utmanders Isn't it crazy how a company that had more orders then their entire order entry department could handle and had to contract people to come in and help has now been closed for over a decade?

[@brimstonefootsteps4332]

@@robertpollock8617 I'm guessing a ton of people from Zanesville and most of Dresden worked there at some point over its history. Longaberger was a staple for those communities for decades. It was sad to see it go.

[@Utmanders]

@@brimstonefootsteps4332 thank the mismanagement of the company by the daughter and the housing market crash. It is very sad that a whole town is gone and so many people were out of jobs.

[@richard-leeriley8583]

They should make the building a tribute to Dave Longaberger and have it as a museum.

[@musiclistsareus1029]

And they could sell baskets in the gift shop

[@princessmariposa828]

@@richard-leeriley8583 amen

[@AnnaBrown-h4e]

Whom would make them, the factory is shut down?

[@musiclistsareus1029]

@@AnnaBrown-h4e I made the comment initially mostly as a joke since if there isn't enough interest in the baskets, how much interest is there in the the owner? But maybe a handful of laid off workers could use a part time job.

[@Johny-JJI]

@@AnnaBrown-h4e12 a week?

[@princessmariposa828]

This is in my hometown,my daughter worked there. Longabergers daughter ruined everything he worked his whole life for. Dave was an incredible human being,he never forgot his roots and was always kind to everyone. He owned a restaurant called Popeyes ( not the chain) and he actually waited tables there well after becoming a millionaire and would sit and talk to patrons. he turned $1000 he borrowed from him his wife and built and empire. He always wanted a mansion on the hill to overlook the community he loved,I was so happy he got to do that. R I p Dave,you are missed

[@RangerRickTV]

Very thoughtful words.

[@kennethmaynard5046]

It's sad but true the children of millionaire's have no interest in the company or companies their parents built, and so it goes the offspring many times ruins the company

[@singingshorty1470]

I live in newark ! This building isn't even 15 away from me

[@artgalleryandcraftsbydeb9135]

Wow, thank you for the information. I was there many years ago and took a tour. Loved it. God Bless.

[@artgalleryandcraftsbydeb9135]

They should do basket classes here and other entrepreneur classes.

[@helenm8976]

I worked for David for sixteen years . I work at the heartville plant . We process all the wood for all the baskets. Tammie closed our plant first after , five years after David died. It’s so sad to see it now. When the building was first build he pay for us at the heartville plant to be bus down there . And they took pictures of all the worker in front of the basket building. I still have the picture to this day.

[@AnnaBrown-h4e]

Where is Heartville? Is that we're they made to lottery also?

[@loririddle1067]

I worked in that building for 7 years. Still as beautiful as ever. So sad to see it empty 😢 (it’s a market basket)

[@SharonJones-ql8oy]

Could be made into an Unique Apartment Complex

[@RangerRickTV]

Well, welcome back!

[@RangerRickTV]

sure.

[@jolenew9595]

Did you guys just abandon it with everything in it?

[@loririddle1067]

@@jolenew9595not sure. My job was eliminated in 2004. It sure looks like they left a lot though. 😢

[@Shashopper]

I really hope the building is eventually used again. I’m from Ohio and have probably over 40 Longaberger baskets and some pottery. We would take a trip to the Homestead every year around Christmas. Lots of great memories. I’ve never seen the inside of the office building so thanks for sharing.

[@Magus1213]

These baskets were a mainstay in the 90s. I’m glad the brand rebooted and is making baskets in the US but they need to eventually get this building back to truly seal the deal.

[@RangerRickTV]

That would be cool!

[@RangerRickTV]

yeo, you are correct!

[@reneeelias9514]

I thought a company bought it from Longenberger 5 or 6 years ago? This is sad its empty.

[@jaditelady173mary4]

I've had some of the best times of my life around Longaberger Baskets. I lived in Newark, sold baskets, bought baskets traveled 2 Homestead 4 many events...Dresden too. I remember waiting 3hrs on Rte 161 to go to the Barn Raising 2 get a limited edition basket. The company was fleeced by a corporate raider brought in 2 help the family when it was struggling during the economy. He took control & stole the money instead of paying the suppliers bills. He tanked other companies the same way. It's a sad story and hurt the whole community. I hope that this building could be rehabbed & turned into Senior Apartment living.

[@davidjenkins1958]

Tammy and Bernie Kosar were married Bernie was the quarterback for the Cleveland Browns. Tammy would Book the buses to her mansion then have lunch with the passengers. When her father died she inherited everything. Not even having the business a year she outsourced the basket making and outsourced the mfg of the baskets and closed it all down. Before that she sold the little retro restaurant. So yeah IMO she was the downfall to everything her dad worked so hard to create for the family and community.

[@TADDs101]

All the daughters were thinking about was money and their Dad's fortune he worked so hard for. They should have continued to run Longaberger in their Dad's legacy with the same ethics as him, but no they had to ruin it

[@TADDs101]

Tami was never married to Bernie Kosar, they dated from 2009-2013

[@christinesaunders9325]

Yep yes ran it into the ground. 😔

[@MarkLyonOHIO]

​@@TADDs101yep just dated. My uncle worked at Barnes and noble and during 1 of her book signings he had Bernie sign something for me and he wrote a personalized note.

[@rpskaza]

That’s awful. I live near it and never knew why it closed down.

[@glizzirizzi]

I'm from Ohio and I've drove past this my whole life. I'm sure you've got that as a comment a lot, but that being said, seeing the inside of this building finally after 30 years is pretty cool. Thanks!

[@jaditelady173mary4]

its a MARKET BASKET! Nota friggin Easter basket!

[@annaperdue5848]

Thank you! I kept yelling that the whole time I was watching it😂😂😂

[@paulbaker5085]

Its whatever a person says it is .Personally it needs torn down.

[@throttlewatch4614]

I know right , if you’re going to do a story get the facts straight.

[@bobmartin4942]

I did also. Having lived in newark for several years, all the locals know its a picnic/market basket. NOT A EASTER BASKET!

[@throttlewatch4614]

@@paulbaker5085 do you have any idea what it would cost to demo this building???

[@annekunze5972]

My father-in-law designed the handles on this basket. Didn't build them just designed them

[@RangerRickTV]

Oh how cool!

[@mharbott70]

My uncle was a crane operator who lifted them into place.

[@jvon3885]

My uncle is my mom's brother. He had nothing to do with this project.

[@mharbott70]

@@jvon3885 funny

[@TADDs101]

My cousins 3rd husband's boy Tommy was in charge or keeping the handles clean

[@ccc822007]

More like a Giant pic-a-nick basket, boo boo! Yogi would be proud!

[@RangerRickTV]

hahahah!

[@darkage5]

But that is exactly what it was modeled after a giant picnic basket.

[@paulbaker5085]

@@RangerRickTV learn some English .

[@quietbynature2064]

I remember taking chartered buses from Marietta, Ohio with my sisters, my mom and friends up to Dresden to visit the wonderful Longaberger facilities. Those were such fun days and we enjoyed the day immensely. The sales consultant that went with us on the chartered buses made it so fun. We always received a small basket (included in the ticket price), and we played games on the way to and from Longaberger that gave us an additional way to win other Longaberger items. Everyone always looked forward to these trips to Dresden. We drove by this beautiful corporate office one time while on one of the chartered trips and i remember the consultant saying that there were quite a few wrecks happening around the basket area due to people looking at this unique corporate office. I can certainly believe that there were wrecks. This basket was absolutely fantastic to see. The Longaberger factory was huge and there were so many people creating these beautiful baskets. I remember the huge TV's and all the strips of wood piled by these workers to create the baskets that we loved and wanted. It was a class A place. Nothing was out of place, there were so many places to take great pictures. The flowers and baskets at the back of the property were just beautiful. So sad to see what has happened to this company. I remember the days when everyone wanted each and every one of the baskets created. I have several of these baskets and just love them. In the future, these will be passed down to my children to love also.

[@beehappyalways]

That sounds like so much fun.

[@quietbynature2064]

@@beehappyalways Oh, it was so much fun! A bunch of women on buses so excited to go to one of our most favorite places. The Longaberger consultants were the best and you could tell that they had so much pride in representing such a quality company. They really rolled out the red carpet. I am so glad that we all got to experience this wonderful time. We all will never forget the Longaberger company as long as we live. :)

[@lynnschantz9185]

Yes the bus trips were fantastic, our bus left from Cassopolis Michigan.

[@sarahhernandez2956]

I remember those days too! 😢

[@phillyguy199]

I hope you alerted authorities anonymously that the basket isn't secured. I'd hate to see vandals set the place on fire or trash it.

[@kellycrawford1625]

Being true to its exterior, it really needs a farm to table restaurant. Too cheesy? Probably. But I’d go.

[@jd-no7rw]

Not a bad idea, farm to table restaurant and a hotel/conference center? Not terribly far from Columbus and could get Intel business.

[@danell5202]

This place is amazing and beautiful. I hope they don’t let it go bad in the sense of destruction of it. It make a beautiful hotel & restaurant and maybe a small theater. Put this grand old lady too use while she’s still in good shape

[@artgalleryandcraftsbydeb9135]

@@danell5202 somewhere I saw where they plan to renovate it. But still haven’t. Not sure what they were going to use it for. But it would make a unique hotel.

[@sharonwalsh8392]

This building should be sold and preserved it's in perfect condition

[@tmoore1144]

Longaberger Baskets were huge in the 90s. But the business was an MLM, so that meant the product was expensive. I personally couldn't afford them at the time. But they were nice baskets. Too bad the building is empty.

[@holliepajak3772]

Amazing . I bought longaberger baskets in the 90s and still have them

[@AnnaBrown-h4e]

Do you have any with the initials " V.L.B."? That was my daughter in law. The middle initial may be wrong, 😊

[@davidjenkins1958]

I drove Charter Bus for 35 years, I Loved going to Dresden and to Longaberger, Dave’s daughter Tammy is the one that ruined it, her and Bernie Kosar the ex NFL quarterback.

[@holliepajak3772]

That’s so disheartening

[@RangerRickTV]

wow thank you I didn't realize that.

[@farmcentralohio]

Bernie Kosar had nothing to do with the downfall.

[@Selah7791]

It’s a shame that Dave’s daughters destroyed what their father built. Children don’t always carry on their parent’s legacy.

[@susanhansell3435]

What a beautiful building. It doesn't look abandoned, just vacant. I hope it can be repurposed.

[@ArtsyAries23]

Very nice, I’m from this area I actually live about 20 minutes from the basket. Kinda not cool you keep calling it an Easter basket because, these baskets were more than that. I remember my aunts having this insane collection. However, my mom knew Dave L. Personally, really neat guy. I don’t know if this was just her being a mom, so this was something that she told me after she met Dave because she ran a support group at the time. He told her that he struggled with dyslexia and some learning difficulties in school but that didn’t stop him. He followed what he loved and made an iconic brand and became somewhat of a local legend. He shared his story about his dyslexia with her because I also have dyslexia and told her to tell me that I shouldn’t give up either. I went to the factory on a school trip around 1995 when I was in the 6th grade and got to see the dedication of the basket weavers first had. Our community It really meant something to a lot of people. I think we should find a way to use the basket for another purpose like apartments or something like that. So maybe this video will give someone an idea. Thanks for sharing this though.

[@AnnaBrown-h4e]

It is rumored that it was going to be a motel

[@Johny-JJI]

I was thinking if they could open up the bottom floors. They could make it a wedding venue

[@jbeach1964]

Thank you for this video. I was an independent Longaberger Sales Consultant in the late 1990's-2000's. We were all so proud of this company, Dave Longaberger's story and the handcrafted products made by the craftsmen in Ohio. I attended one of the consultant "Basket Bees" in 1999 and toured the Homestead complex. I loved the original pottery and the baskets, thinking they were a good investment as a collectible. Unfortunately, there were too many made and the baskets have little value today when compared to their original cost. It is really a shame that Tami & Rachel Longaberger did not have the same vision as their father. When they started having products made in China (pottery), the end was in sight. The daughters made their money, mismanaged the company and ran the business into bankruptcy and obscurity. Thank you for the look inside the building, but the whispering and sneaking around during the video coverage was a little corny. Either you had proper permission to be there and film, or you broke in like a common vandal.

[@nightstargazer9789]

looks like he did not have permission...was definitely sneaking around

[@andreadeamon6419]

Well - finally this buckeye knows why the company didn't survive. Sad to know what happened. Dad knew how to keep things going forward, kids didn't have a clue. Heard of a lot of company's dying this way

[@quietbynature2064]

@@andreadeamon6419 Yes, including Fenton Art in Willamstown, WV. Just across the river from Marietta, OH. Same thing...children got hold of it. Fenton Art was also a gem. Tour buses came, people there hand painted their glass. Beautiful things came from Fenton Art. Was a big deal in our area. So sad.

[@dankreoger611]

My wife was a rep. She has been there a few times.

[@ivcmom75]

Most KZbin creators state they were given permission to explore a building. I couldn’t finish watching because it felt to violating.

[@loisfolk5492]

Living in Newark, this is a sad story. Daves daughter I think her name was Tammy in the building into the red by building a big giant compound on creamery Road outside of Zanesville. receivership couldn’t save it. Sad. The baskets were top of the line.

[@valeden4725]

There were four women that convinced Dave to start making baskets with his father's basket molds. He had a few of the baskets in his grocery in Dresden and the women were sure the baskets would be big sellers. The women developed the home presentation plan and the rest is history.

[@TeranceHealy]

Great to see the inside. It’s amazing to see how incredibly nice it is inside. Must’ve been a great place to work. Years ago, my friend was performing in the center of town. I asked some folks how close the Longaberger building was to the theater. They said I had to go see it. I could do it before anyone even noticed I was away. It was a 5 - 10 minute drive out and back. So glad I made that drive. Very Friendly folks in that part of the world.

[@mandiwelch1199]

Why did you guys fake break in 😂

[@charlayned]

That would make a beautiful hotel. Wonderful place to visit (even with the scary kids).

[@RangerRickTV]

exactly my point too!

[@pamvenn1]

Its the middle of nowhere. IT is the attraction, I suppose.

[@TheeMilkMan]

It was actually planned to become a hotel but then Covid happened and they fell through. It’s not in the middle of nowhere.

[@Bailes1983]

Newark is 5 mins away, I wouldn’t say it’s the middle of nowhere.

[@stevenkaskus6173]

So sad that after the founder of the company in Many cases dies, the company gets mismanaged and closes. Hope this building can be used again while remaining it's iconic self. I remember seeing a TV show about the different, weird and downright unusual buildings around the country and this one was shown on the program back when the business was still going strong.

[@gregwhited8037]

Why is it that people can't just make relevant comments and not argue about absolute bullshit. Just grow the hell up. The lack of maturity here and today's society is sickening.

[@regisshivers3575]

I spent 18 months planting all the trees and shrubs on that 50 acres,

[@RangerRickTV]

You did a wonderful job!

[@agds91078]

This place was not built to be specially an Easter basket lol it’s a simple basket. My mother in law has passed down probably $15,000 or more worth of these unique expensive baskets and so many other items this brand made and I love it all so much. She has went to this place many times from Kentucky to Ohio buying baskets that could on,y be bought there in person at the store and not on their website. Baskets never go out of style. I have these baskets all through my home, all thanks to my amazing mama in law who was gracious enough to pass her complete collection down to me. They are beautiful and I will cherish them always. Thank you for sharing this with us and I am now going to share this video with my mother in law.

[@keekers]

The narrator flat out says it was modeled after the best selling market basket.

[@shakascloset1700]

You can put your weed in the baskets😵‍💫

[@missparrothead]

It’s a Market Basket lol. Dave’s favorite!

[@missparrothead]

@@shakascloset1700you’re stupid!

[@johnl2727]

I am 77 and the collector of a lot of expensive thing. Ninety percent of the value is in the personal experience of the buyer when they obtained them. Three things go to grandkids as souvenirs and the rest to Goodwill.

[@reginalee5778]

Thank you for bringing this video to people that otherwise would not see the inside. This was interesting and entertaining. It's just a shame the company went under.

[@hannakinn]

If you had permission to explore why were you whispering? That building is not spooky at all. I really hope someone can buy it. It would be a shàme to let it fall into disrepair. So many time bank owned building are allowed to sit empty and deteriorate until worthless. It's so stupid.

[@doglover8204]

Yes, it’s funny that you are whispering but your boots/ shoes are making loud noises on the floors. I own the picnic basket which I purchased at a Longaberger party in my neighborhood years ago. It is very sturdy and looks brand new. We still use it to cart food around. It was expensive at the time.

[@Deb645]

I still have my large Longaberger handbag! I love to carry it occasionally and it always gets noticed when I am out and about!!!! So sorry the company was ran into the ground!!! Hey, turning the building into a hotel might not be a bad idea 😊. Deb in Ohio

[@kathieblamer9077]

I have many many Longarberger baskets. I also loved to see the new baskets each year. Such a loss.

[@MariahIsmom]

BTW the building while empty is actually NOT abandoned. It is still mantained & has regular security surveillance. They have actually recently even rented out some of the office space to a small company. I live in this town and know more than a few people with 1st hand knowledge of the goings one of the building. Nice try trying too look cool. People are regularly arrested for trying to enter the building when it's locked 🤣

[@TCmetalMom]

I was a Longaberger consultant back in the 80’s. I went to Dresden in the late 80’s and saw this building. It’s quite majestic and breathtaking. Dresden is the most wonderful little place to visit. The basket factory was just so alive and wonderful. The smell of the baskets was intoxicating. I made my own basket there and still have it. It’s so sad to see this all not still thriving. I honestly thought they had torn down the basket building. I hope they do something with it. A hotel would be so fantastic. I would go to stay there. Thank you for this video. It was good to see it is still there.

[@farmcentralohio]

This basket building was built in 1997

[@funnygirl691]

Welcome to my hometown of Newark, OH! It's beautiful inside the basket - the outside needs some work. The basket is making its way through bankruptcy court right now - thanks to the Longaberger daughters running the company into the ground and then selling out. We are hoping that with Intel building it will bring an investor to turn it into a hotel.

[@ksw8415]

I agree. The daughters thought the fad would last forever and it did not. I use my baskets. I have their dishes that are pretty and durable. Sorry they couldn’t change with the times. A hotel would be a great idea!

[@paulbaker5085]

How many times did ole Dave go Bankrupt.

[@funnygirl691]

@@paulbaker5085 None - He alluded to a string of near-bankruptcies, IRS threats to shut him down, periodic labor unrest and frequent layoffs.

[@trish5556]

It is sad to see it abandoned. Two other iconic basket companies that had been around for almost 200 years, Peterborough Basket in Peterborough, NH and West Rindge Basket in West Rindge, NH also went under in the last decade or so. The materials needed to build them became scarce and demand for quality baskets declined. So sad. My sister worked at the Peterborough company for years.

[@LaLadybug2011]

Bring it back to life-why not bring it back exactly as it was -a basket factory. Smaller cakes maybe to start off but it could be a multipurpose building - it is huge! Basket factory with tours, some floors for apartments, small cafe and gift shop downstairs on Lobby floor. This building is so beautiful-I would love to see it in real life. Don't let it turn into a mold pit, or worse-be torn down. Bring it back to life!

[@AnnaBrown-h4e]

If rumor is correct, the person that bought it and Dave's daughter went to court over who was supposed to pay the back taxes, him or her. By the time all was settled, don't know who paid them?, the new owner didn't have the money to do anything with it.

[@SethPowell7]

It wasn’t a factory, it was offices. Factory was located nearby but not on the grounds of the basket building.

[@carolyndrawdy5687]

❤️Love the LONGABERGER BASKETS….I purchased a lot of them and enjoy using all of them

[@chadbrailer643]

I live right over the hill. Terry Thompson flew his airplane through the handles

[@lylaclare88]

I heard it cost him his pilot license, is that true?

[@ulbuilder]

​@@lylaclare88pilots are not allowed to fly within 500ft of persons or structures unless necessary for takeoff or landing. With obtaining a waiver before doing such a stunt the FAA would very likely, at a minimum, suspend the pilots certificate for a period of time. The FAA can be harsh for intentional violations.

[@sarahhernandez2956]

I visited there many many years ago and went to downtown Dresden.. Everyone knew the Longaberger name! I even became an independent seller.. Those were fun times and I will always cherish the fond memories. It’s so sad that the daughters ran it into bankruptcy 😢

[@thompsoncindy42]

I visited this basket building years ago. It's so sad to see it abandoned!! It's an amazing piece of architecture.

[@janeflip1]

Hearing a backstory is not crucial! Stop overdramatizing!

[@karenaileenbrooks5599]

I think you are confused. I don't believe this is an abandoned building I think it is a vacant building. And maybe they are having some Financial distress. But I don't think you have any right to be in this building. It is obvious that people are still in possession of it and things are still going on inside.

[@gimpy1136]

It would be neat turned into apartments. Like I watched an old mall turned into apartments on the top floors and little shops opened in the bottom floor. It was really cool!

[@janicemiles7907]

I like that idea too! Already has a gym.

[@mycharmedunicorn8715]

I love Longaberger baskets

[@TrashorTreasure-ie3sz]

Hi Rick! I use to have party’s and buy it! Thank you for taking us through the building. I still have and use their pottery and I love it! Have a great day ❤

[@RangerRickTV]

I'm glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@TaterTots380]

Worried about being seen or noise yet the guy with you uses the loud a$$ glass elevator.

[@RangerRickTV]

hahaha

[@keekers]

​@@RangerRickTVMake some security guard think there are ghost calling the elevator. 🤣

[@trevorlbeck]

its not even a easter basket why do you keep calling it one?

[@onthefritzfarm]

I’m going to venture a guess and say that he has a very low IQ.

[@jbeach1964]

I agree! The building is a Market Basket, like he eventually said later in the video. It really annoyed me that he kept calling it an Easter Basket during the introduction! 🐰🧺

[@susan6868]

Not an "Easter basket" The company made home decor baskets that were ridiculously over priced back in the 80's and 90's. Mostly women made it a point of pride to own one. Like any other crazy name brand nonsense.

[@karicarper6735]

I love this video! I live in Ohio. Passing this building a few times. I always wondered how it looked inside. Now i do! Thank you!! ❤ It's such a shame it is now empty. Hopefully, someday, it will be occupied again. Beautiful place.

[@RangerRickTV]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@robertmailhos8159]

That is one cool looking building to be in the form of a basket hopefully it will be kept in great shape

[@RangerRickTV]

I'm sure it will be.

[@robertmailhos8159]

@@RangerRickTV cool beans 🫘 that you got to explore it Rick 😁😎

[@tomholmes9807]

This is a typical story. A talented person builds a great business to be destroyed by relatives after the founder dies or retires? What a sad thing!

[@Marjoe4005]

Longaberger baskets were so popular back in the 1990’s. I still have the recipe basket I received as a wedding gift 💕

[@kellystephens077]

I Dont Get It!!! ? I would have watched the whole video and enjoyed it more if they weren't play-up the stealth mode so much. Made it feel like it was all fake and made up.

[@randygyulay5114]

You never should have been in there. There is a tentative sale of the building and now all the kids with spray cans know the building is accessible. You are setting a very bad example.

[@jonpoulda3362]

They had permission. The building is actually very secure. They’re sneaking around to try to add drama to their vids. Very disingenuous.

[@RangerRickTV]

It's secure atm.

[@jonpoulda3362]

@@RangerRickTV It was secure when you were in there, dude. Stop being dishonest about sneaking around when you’re not.

[@catherinesanchez1185]

My late mother collected these and we made the trip to Dresden and the factory a couple times . We still have a number of them . They’re very well made and practical . They’ll last a lifetime if you take care of them

[@broskee6149]

I sit in the parking lot and eat my lunch sometimes 😂

[@RangerRickTV]

Lol nice

[@robbymilligan9639]

Cool building and I hope no 1 goes in and ruin it and it looks like it's sitting on a 4 leaf clover

[@Notmycatsanctuary]

Why not make it a mixed use building bring back employment to the locals? Ground floor a farmers market & grocery. Some of the floor hand made goods and small businesses. A restaurant, a few floors of residential housing for employees of the building. Helps everyone and saves the landmark.

[@keekers]

I love that idea.

[@RawOlympia]

💯💯💯

[@MarkLyonOHIO]

We have something like that being built already

[@RawOlympia]

@@MarkLyonOHIO redundant?

[@elbob17]

I've driven by this place a bunch of times. I had no idea it was abandoned.

[@Becky_One]

My brother was a weaver for Longaberger. Owned a house on Main St in Dresden. Many good memories.

[@jamierigglehtd4life_CursedCrew]

I'm from Ohio and have been by this building many times and have always wondered what the inside looked like. Thank you for the tour

[@RangerRickTV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@danielmkubacki]

My mom collected Longaberger baskets. I sent this video to her. Cool video!

[@clairwaucaush7225]

I'm guessing an Amish outfit buys it and makes it into something.

[@benjaminmendenhall4497]

I have a book that has this basket building it’s in a book called strange things in Ohio and it looks like a hotel can move in there it has enough rooms and two elevators that works I hope it will be kept this way for a long time and the guards are doing a great job protecting this place

[@kathylovingshimer6708]

Wish they make into something that Dave Longaberger be proud of

[@58Brando]

The building has become a basket case.

[@RangerRickTV]

hahahaha

[@annaperdue5848]

Best place I've ever worked! Dave was a super nice man and really cared for his employees. He gave a lot of the baskets to his employees. I worked in woodcrafts. We made the curio cabinets and the memory chests. My sister worked in this building. She took care of the many consultants. At its peck, there were over 10,000 employees ❤❤

[@robertpollock8617]

It would be a great county library.

[@jerisharpe906]

It reminds me of a picnic basket not an Easter basket. Sure was a great idea

[@annehoyle3581]

This brought back such grest memories! I took a bus tour ftom NJ to Ohio way back in their hay day. What a great trip. I toured the factory and we went to Dresden where there were neat little stores and placs to eat. My cousins daughter had a little shop there for a few years. 0:14

[@keekers]

I remember finally saving up enough money for a Market Basket and the business was closed. Passed by this place several times with my truck driver Uncle. I was so sad when tjey was closed. Beautiful baskets and beautiful building.

[@dem7615]

$188 in 1973 was almost a months pay.. loved them never owned one.

[@suebozarth5805]

You should have included a tour of the men’s bathroom! Since there were very few men who worked in the office building, there was no need for a huge men’s bathroom, so the urinals were full of gorgeous philodendron plants!!! 😳

[@michaelbodell111]

I hope they secure the building from Vandals

[@sksoundman]

It was a great company until the father passed away then the daughter's ran it into the ground.

[@libbygibson5612]

Why whisper?

[@KimmyGibson]

I can't believe people, mostly women, actually paid such ridiculous prices for baskets.....now you can find them in garage sales and goodwill.

[@PasturePig]

They’re actually planning on renovating the building once the Intel plant is completed. Maybe for a hotel or something of that nature? The building was sold and then Intel announced they were moving in, so the original owner of the property backed out of the contract and the prospective buyer sued. I didn’t realize how nice it is inside, you can tell Dave really prided himself on details. This company is a good reminder for me not to screw up my family business that I am inheriting!

[@AnnaBrown-h4e]

I understood that the first buyer and the daughters had a misunderstanding about whom was to pay the back taxes?? And the new owner filed bankruptcy because of it. Then tried to resale it. At this time, 09/12/'24, I don't know, 😢

[@dawnwilson8017]

Why are they acting like they broke into the place. They had to have had permission to enter a secured, alarmed, maintained building.

[@MattHudz]

Fascinating. I like the added historical footage.

[@RangerRickTV]

Thank you.

[@barbieburchfield5933]

Why are you wearing a mask?

[@patriciachalfant7634]

I used to work at Longa Burger, too as a Weaver and then got laid off and went back to do shipping, and I don’t know why everybody wants to blame Rachel because she had nothing to do with the downfall of it because she was smart enough to have somebody come in and help her because she inherited the foundation Tammy is the one that got the company, etc. and ran it into the ground because she didn’t care and everything was coming from China not just pottery and everything. I know we were shipping out over 1 million pieces a day building up there and that’s just ridiculous when she did all this and act like it’s somebody else’s fault when it’s hers, but everybody in ZANESVILLE still loves her to death ha ha ha yeah I worked there. I know everything went on the inside that people that from the outside doesn’t believe that happened with how it got so popular and grew so much and big and everything yeah Dave was a good guy, but he had his flaws and he knew the business part of it to what he could do and file bankruptcy and still keep everything and on and on and on now you got a company that took over, and bought the actual property and everything maybe read what they put out when they finally disclosed the hell all of that dealing with Tammy and her lies so that’s all it lies and everybody that has all the baskets the baskets aren’t worse shit anymore there’s only a handful of them that are still a higher price item and they are dedicated to the memory of but everybody wants to call you liars and everything from the outside looking in instead of believing how rundown and everything it was inside thanks to Tammy etc. etc. And being known in only (6) states says a lot about how Tami ran it into the ground and that building sold a very long time ago too and NOT for very much money because nobody wants it anymore and if you check out KZbin you will find a lot more information about it and local papers from around the area you will see more just like the house etc etc on Creamery Road that she also lost thousands on it too!!!!! 🤦‍♀️

[@Felicityus]

If I came in as an employee security etc and saw you in your balaclava and tactical gear I would draw on you. Seriously. I totally love abandoned videos and this building is cool. But is it worth it?

[@MatchaKat94]

Why is the dude in the middle of every shot? How about showing the building?

[@davidvoller726]

So the face covering is a bit dramatic. Love the story but your persona of this masked villain “sneaking” in the building so we don’t really know who you are discredits the documentary. Sorry…

[@cityofabscissae]

It's a basket! Stop associating it with a non-Biblical, God-dishonoring pagan celebration!

[@snobuni77]

It seems to have leaks. Hence the blowers and buckets. I see they still have the electricity on and it looks like there might be workers in and out. I’m not sure anyone would ever have use for a basket building, but maybe they could just change the outside..

[@carlashepherd9362]

Sure hope it get’s occupied again 1 day! Very cool video bro! ❤️👍🤘

[@RangerRickTV]

Yeah me too

[@mkzenthusiasts]

If you really cared about the company which I don't think you do you wouldn't call it a picnic basket IT'S THE (1973 MARKET BASKET) CORRECT YOUR TITLE

[@douglaslippertindy]

Nice history here, but you lost me at "Easter Basket" I'm afraid. This building was designed as a large picnic basket. (Written not as a troll, but with a genuine spirit for accuracy; you still got a "like" and thanks for the video).

[@user-pd8rl9dh3m]

To be accurate it's not a pic nic basket either!

[@duncil85]

Dave was a good man! I lived in Heath and worked in Newark when he was still alive. I wish his daughters would have kept his vision amd memory alive. So very sad.

[@claireburkus8497]

It should be converted to really darling elderly housing !!! Why not? We could use some revamping in this nation for good purposes!! Love their baskets myself!!!

[@rustygatecottage9061]

Yes with grocery store, a pharmacy, clothing store, gym, dr. office, etc. in the lower part for the seniors

[@koralmcmullen3846]

I have quite a few baskets yet!

[@dan9222scandiguy]

There's a building in Minnesota that's in the shape of a billiards table called Peter's Billiards.