Exploring a Massive Catskills Resort Ravaged by Fire - The Brown's Hotel

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In this episode we're exploring the remains of the once extremely popular Brown's Hotel in the Catskills. Many resorts like these were huge in the 50s and 60s as a popular destination for Jewish vacationers in the northeast. By the late 80s, the majority of them closed their doors permanently. In 2012, the property suffered a catastrophic fire while it was being used as condominiums. Many surviving rooms are still left as they were on the day they evacuated.
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[@mikelisacarb]

From 1973-76, I performed at Brown's for the entire summer as a member of the "teen rock band". The glory days were somewhat over by the 70s, but it was still a GREAT paying musician's union job! Paid for my college tuition and introduced me to a whole lot of interesting people! In 2016, was hiking for an entire afternoon with a guy who I met on the Appalachian Trail in VA when I found out that he had been burned out of his Brown's Hotel condo in this fire. He was still waiting for a settlement. Hard to see the place in shambles like this.

[@larrylambert1220]

Imagine working a summer gig that paid enough to make the tuition payments. That's science fiction.

[@majortwit]

Sadly he’s still waiting. The individual owners got screwed.

[@achioterojo8819]

you should make videos with your stories, I would love to hear them

[@TanTan-hr7uq]

So cool

[@majortwit]

The condo association (such as it is) took the suit against the insurer as far as they could; the court sided with the insurer. The land is worth much less than costs to clean up asbestos and demolish standing buildings., so I doubt there will be any payouts to the owners. I read a while back the township was considering taking the property by eminent domain and for unpaid taxes.

[@Z3R0FiR3]

Something so sad about a perfectly made bed with a cute stuffed animal on it in a destroyed building.

[@A-t-r-u-s]

Seeing stuff like this, gives me this feeling of longing. Memories so far gone, nostalgia you'll never get to experience again, fading glimpses of dreams.

[@JeffDeWitt]

I know what you mean, I've never been to a Borscht Belt resort but feel nostalgic about them. I tried to go about ten years ago but they were all gone.

[@SFbayArea94121]

Reminds of all the times I’ve scaled 500-1,000+ foot under construction 🏗 skyscrapers (solo many times) at 1am

[@MicheleAngela]

I feel the same way

[@SenorMidPak]

@@SFbayArea94121 be careful man, much respect though.

[@raine3595]

en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brown%27s_Hotel_(Catskills)

[@understandable9641]

That's such a cool detail that whenever you're outside you can hear the highway nearby droning on. It's like a continuous reminder of how the world moved right past this place.

[@AT-ki8jz]

Stairwells/elevator shafts always look so apocalyptic when left standing on their own

[@sespider]

Still amazes me how long they stand after such disasters.

[@jeffumbach]

Makes sense that to support the elevators they'd have to be damn strong. The emergency stairwells often double as tornado shelters as well hence they're strengthened.

[@cat-sd5cr]

This is so true

[@toriutzler5571]

i can’t stop thinking about someone’s beloved tiger just sitting there alone on the bed 🥺

[@linkfan95]

I honestly would've taken it home with me lol. Poor dude deserves a better home than that.

[@psilocybinstudios9281]

Or that man bun

[@piippiz]

I honestly would've taken the man bun home with me lol. Poor dude deserves a better hair than that.

[@bestvideogamer4560]

thats really sad

[@toriutzler5571]

@@leakesonasucs lmao find some joy

[@Socasmx]

That grandpa's condo broke my heart. So much photos and memories left behind.

[@Tabbycat7219]

It’s makes me sad seeing people’s belongings just abandoned. Especially the family photos. It seems like everyone evacuated and never went back for their things.

[@MichaelFougere]

I know it's weird but I felt bad for that leopard stuffed animal laying on the perfectly made bed abandoned. 😆

[@FireWolf583]

They either forgot to come back for it or the building inspectors wouldn't let them come back. After buildings are damaged or destroyed by fire they'll make a judgement call on whether or not it's safe to go back for belongings.

[@craftpaint1644]

They probably didn't think they could get into hotel and just said Fk it 👩‍💼🇺🇲🛠️🇷🇺

[@seanbrummfield448]

It would be funny if a person who has lived there watched this video and at 18:30 they say, "Dang, I left my toothbrush."

[@TMCremixes]

People were not allowed to go back. Mostly because of insurance companies blocking them from doing so. There was quite a legal battle going on about it if you read up on it.

[@ShelterCats]

Stayed there as a kid in the mid 80s. I remember being bored and that the pool smelled like a horse stable. George Burns appeared and the caricature of Jerry Lewis in the theater freaked me out.

[@jlucasound]

That sounds creepy but memorable. Wasn't that bad, was it? Gorgeous Cat.

[@357CLOUDY]

Wow...

[@SithlordSigma]

lmao sounds like a nightmare of a trip by the way you describe it.

[@obadiahnormal8070]

A pool that smelled of plop is a good reason it failed

[@craftpaint1644]

They stopped changing the filters, damn no morals I tell ya 👩‍🔧🇺🇲🛠️🇷🇺

[@tracey5324]

I appreciated you sarcastically commenting on how things have been moved around to make perfectly framed shots. Plenty of urban explorers cannot understand look but don't touch the way you do, especially when there is a thumbnail on the line.

[@karlireland7771]

Yes, I too love that they root through much of what they find. If there I would do the same!

[@ryanbmx5]

That was an interesting find - ballroom and all. My favorite part is the "oops we forgot your birthday" card 😂

[@elder_labs]

Looks like this might have been an over-55 apartment complex in the end, and noting the date on the birthday card (September 2001), it's understandable that they forgot a birthday, as events earlier in the month had a national effect. Decent video, even if 2/3rds of the property have been reduced to rubble.

[@AltGrendel]

I like the fact that the mirror ball was intact.

[@marciaglickman4645]

@@elder_labs It was not an over 55+ complex. Anyone could’ve lived there. It was for snowbirds as well.

[@sebdotjpeg]

That was my least favourite:( too personal an item to be looking through and broadcasting in my opinion, just feels wrong.

[@spikespa5208]

@@AltGrendel And most of the chandelier.

[@ruthemilygem]

The stage being backlit by natural light gave me goosebumps. Even with the damage that room looks spectacular.

[@Helladamnleet]

It brought back memories of going to the local casino buffet when I was a kid. It had a similar atmosphere.

[@michaeljarosz4062]

Wilkomen, bienvenue, welcome!!!

[@mhjmc]

My brother and his department fought this fire back in 2012 and it was massive!!! I grew up in the area until I left in 1995, it's sad to see that this is still standing and rotting. This should've been demolished. The Browns' Hotel was something back in the day.

[@sirgor1814]

Wow

[@Gaelztorm]

Tell your Brother he forgot to bring back over 500ft of Hose. ;-D

[@someguy9778]

They didn't forget that hose. Imagine how tired they must of been after that. Could of also been hose from the building.

[@kraken9321]

I agree it should have been demolished. As much I love historic buildings. This isn't worth saving.

[@jfbjr81]

@@someguy9778 Yes, that's hose from the building's internal fire suppression system. The fire department uses much larger hoses.

[@brosch91]

Judging by the clothing, the sticky notes, and the overall atmosphere of these condos, it looks to me like most of the residents were elderly and that would make sense to me, since it must have seemed really cool to have a condo inside a very historic hotel, which they likely visited when they were younger. That makes it even more sad that the owners refused to fix it's fire safety equipment for one reason or another and the building ultimately paid the price for this oversight. I'm sure it's likely that the elderly's family members were the ones who went back for what was left of their family's stuff and unfortunately missed a lot of personal belongings. Great explore as always, guys. Keep up the great work!

[@QuintusAntonious]

Agreed. The one "tacky" apartment with the higher class furniture is very vintage to the 1950s. Probably a retiree who kept some of their higher end furniture when they moved in. Both my grandmothers were like that when she downscaled to an apartment from a house near the end of their lives.

[@MJARTBYDAY]

This is so sad to see that the apartments were abandoned and the items left behind. The trivia pursuit game just left as the fire must of interrupted their play. Thanks for sharing this awesome footage with us all ..

[@Rbwr4]

I love how clean your footage is and i love that ya’ll talk now and show us your personality. Thanks for giving us the endless entertainment and fascination in abandoned stuff we all share!

[@spat7378]

I like that your commentary is on point and not just verbal diarrhea of hyperbole and the bleeding obvious. Some explorers need to learn to just shoot the footage and stfu.

[@RNCHFND]

@@spat7378 I like their commentary, tho. But not like that Josh guy where every 5 seconds there's a "whooooaaaa"

[@sharimc72]

@@RNCHFND Or Ronin who's completely clueless.

[@0_O_0001]

Would be cool to see a documentary on the rise and fall of the Catskills. Seems really interesting to me.

[@19irving]

There's a number of them on Amazon and KZbin. Just search under the names of the major resorts.

[@mariogiresi6792]

My parents took us up there several times during the late 60s and early 70s. To us it was a paradise. What I remember most for some reason is how well dressed everyone was. The men looked clean in a shirt and tie and women took pride in their appearance with beautiful dresses and skirts. A totally different country than today.

[@spencerdosh6663]

I know personally how long the smell of smoke sticks around, my grandpas house burned 10+ years ago, I don't remember exactly when exactly, but 80% of the stuff that was saved was put in the attic of the garage. If you go up there on a hot summer day the sweet/sour smell of smoke damaged stuff hits you like a ton of bricks

[@darkelady58]

I babysat for a lady who was burned out of her previous apartment. She kept items she saved in a closet. When you opened the door the smell was strong.

[@spencerdosh6663]

@@darkelady58 yeah the smell will never leave that stuff

[@Mikepatton1977]

I feel a vibe in that theater.Probably amazing back in the day when shows were on.

[@simian5805]

Keep in mind that lower income families in the 90's would be likely to have furnature from the 80's. Only the well to do have current era trappings.

[@wonderbars36]

Yeah I thought it looked more towards 80s furniture to me as well. Mixed yes, but those sofas...those were screamin' circa '87 so hard.

[@ItIsJustKetchup]

Great point.

[@357CLOUDY]

Priced out of a furniture era. 👏 I hate French Provencal styled furniture.

[@spiritofthetime]

Or older folks with furniture they bought a decade or more before. Some of the condos had a retirement home or holiday home vibe.

[@CycolacFan]

We had a couch and chair set from about 1980 that we kept over 30 years and four house moves, it wasn’t worn and it wasn’t especially 80s looking so there was no reason to get rid.

[@mwigton86]

Wow that fire looked horrible when it happened. Wonder wha it had looked like with some of the original things it had b4 the fire... great job guys... can't wait for another video

[@riproar11]

*before the fire

[@salc8724]

24:22 that’s only thing that always upset me when I use to explorer. The family photos left behind. Photos weren’t as replaceable as they are now. After hurricane sandy I lost a shit ton of family photos. Broke my heart, yet again I’m happy I got out safely. Great video.. again. Nice job guys.

[@DaveC1983.]

I love to hear from people who actually lived there & hear there stories

[@MamaToFive]

Me too! That would be so interesting and heartbreaking I am sure.

[@dellahicks7231]

Me too! I always scan the comment area on their videos, hoping people that experienced the place will post and share.

[@ThisSteveGuy]

My dad's band played all over the Catskills during the 60s and 70s and I gotta wonder if they ever had a gig at this place. Anyway, great footage as always. I love how your cameras seem to be impervious to the dark; no noise whatsoever.

[@PianoHead26]

It's interesting to see all the different apartment rooms and the styles of furniture people had. It reminds me of the show "The Golden Girls" with all the 1980's/90's looking furniture etc. :P

[@kimberlyyoung6517]

I love the Golden Girls and I was just thinking that same thing when they were in the room with the funky furniture

[@herzglass]

I can't claim to be a regular viewer, but your videos never disappoint. You are doing an important job. It's so beatiful and sad at the same time, to see how time will eventually destroy everything. Decay is all around us, but it only becomes visible when viewed in greater steps. To wander through the remains of given up homes, looking at vacant possesions and left behind family photos makes every human existance seem so much more fragile, than every day life would ever suggest, but it's all so very real. Pripyat was the first place to bring that to my attention, but these videos make it so much more obvious how it isn't a rare occurance at all. Many of the owners have lived through so much more after this incident, have deceased or are living good lives up until this day. I can't describe how these images make me feel.

[@TheCoolDave]

Some of that 90's stuff in there was very, very expensive of the time... Even those couches they were very pricey... Neat to see.. thanks

[@robertjonas6216]

Think of all the happy memories this place created for families visiting through the decades. Your videos always haunt my dreams and I think about days gone by, never to return.

[@craftpaint1644]

A lot of American's past is saved, but a lot of it has also been torn down or turned to slums and ghettos. Some places the Proper People visit remind me of old Soviet Union relics 👩‍🔧🇺🇲🛠️🇷🇺

[@Helladamnleet]

This is one of the few times I feel like it's better off being torn down. I mean, when 77% of the compound is burned down rubble, and the other 23% is fire damaged it's a wonder it even got to stay standing this long.

[@majortwit]

Sadly, the condo owners got nothing. Insurance refused to pay anything because they were misled about the condition of fire alarm and sprinkler systems. The costs to cleanup and mitigate asbestos and tear down remaining structures far exceeds the value of the property. This was the biggest fire in Catskills history, and they had a lot of them.

[@yakamarezlife]

Your right there where a ton of fires up there i remember the concord they had great food but the catskills are a shadow of what they used to be...

[@imzackson]

ins fires! should have just let it burn once the people were out

[@SergeantExtreme]

@@yakamarezlife Yep, over 100 fires to be exact. Most of them arson as this area is in financial ruin. Dying resorts just want to collect the insurance money.

[@Just1Nora]

Wow...that's so sad. Most of the places they visited looked like old people lived there too. Such a shame.

[@davinp]

asbestos is a big problem for buildings built before 1980, also lead in paint

[@marciaglickman4645]

We had taken tours when it was open as condos Prices started at 19,900 and went up to 79,000

[@DVincentW]

Places where the catastrophe has spread, fire damage, decay has its way with time; a slow pressure of faults spreading.. Then you come to a perfectly clean place.. excellently shot and the sound is extraordinary. Very good use of ambient music, that I assume you made. You guys are triple threats, meaning you have all the assets of talent and ability that makes quality motion pictures.

[@allisonlueddecke1967]

i love how your videos have progressively gotten longer. you started with around 20 minutes, now we're looking at about a 25-55 minute timeframe of video time. i love it.

[@skyglider15]

It's always astonishing to see how much damage can be caused from these fires... amazing work showing this resort!

[@cardinaloflannagancr8929]

Very true and one thing often overlooked is even if a fire is extinguished quickly water damage can do as much or more than the fire.

[@andydreadsbmx]

In this episode we find a top knot on top of Bryan's head.

[@marcvanfulpen2097]

Really Bryan...a man bun? Not saying it looks bad on you...

[@jaysmith179]

Man bun? LOL. Sign of a weak guy.

[@donnebes9421]

Guess he likes a girls hairdo.

[@68Squid]

Rocking it tbh

[@user-jy7lj9nv5u]

Which I'm lovin

[@spongebobsqueeze]

Ive seen several other KZbin videos over the years of this property and yours was definitely In the top two. Very interesting content. You have included much more of the history. Your video, stills, commentary on the fire and remarks on interior design were both professional and funny. I can really tell how much experience you have video touring these kinds of properties. I love it when videographer’s answer questions instead of just asking them. I have seen so many of your interesting videos. I wish you guys would publish a book on the history of your explores and your best still photographs.

[@MamaToFive]

Also, it has to be mentioned how careful and respectful these guys are when it comes to exploring places like this--people had actually lived here...their lives were here...and these guys respected the belongings and clothes left behind. "Take only memories and video/pictures with you when you explore, and leave nothing behind but your footprints..." something like that. The Urbex Oath.

[@CallSignCosmic]

Most urban explorers play things up alot to retain viewers but these guys do it the right way and attract the crowd that appreciates that

[@Queenofthegingers]

The Lost Boys is a GREAT movie!! When it came out I was SO EXCITED because it was the first rated R movie I was going to be allowed to watch. I highly recommend it!!

[@donnyp.4456]

This is the best exploration channel here are KZbin, I like how you guys make the videos about the location and don't make the videos just about yourselves

[@solohoh]

I worked as an athletic director at the Nevele in the winter of 1964, we were always in awe of the more prestigious Brown's Hotel nearby (30 minute drive west). The free room and board was luxurious but I couldn't stay there long at $40/week -- what an experience!

[@JBass69]

Man, I played there during the Summers from 1984 - 1987. I played on that showroom stage every night and then late at night, there was a lounge called the Brown Derby across from the showroom doors. Looks like that is totally gone. Looks quite different now! Spent a lot of time in that outdoor pool too. I have lots of pictures from back then.

[@maxxmustrot]

very suprised no homeless people, or runaways have lived here. It's also extremely upsetting to see all of the damage done, peoples lives probably fell apart due to this. All of the devastation is so, so sad.

[@spiritmatter1553]

If there’s no fast food, social services, and other infrastructure nearby, I wouldn’t live there if I were homeless.

[@maxxmustrot]

@@spiritmatter1553 you do have a point, but there are 'Good' beds to an extent so im still not suprised.

[@KeelinBonillaRodriguez]

You don’t see homeless people in those towns, up Until now that the resort was built you can start to see some.

[@BanBanChi]

My family spent a Christmas/New Year holiday at The Concord in 1978/79, not far from this hotel. I remember my dad took us the the Brown's just to see if we wanted to go there the following year. I remember liking the Concord much better because the game arcade was huge!

[@dandarcy2539]

my dad used to live about 15 minutes from there, you could smell the smoke in the air for weeks after. there were rumors going around too that it had been arson from the owners. crazy to see you guys so close to somehwere i know so well!!!

[@TheRogueKiwi]

That was one of the quickest “I told you so” I’ve heard happen. Only one month

[@mattyvukonich6473]

37 Minutes of ya'll critiquing people's interiors - I am LIVING for this.

[@357CLOUDY]

Yes... They are reading for filth🤣🤣

[@luisalthaus7249]

The electrical switch gear room has federal pacific breakers, they lost the UL because most of the breakers would not trip when there was an overload.

[@someguy9778]

And possibly the answer to the fire.

[@tarajoe07]

Was mortified when I looked up my panel on the Internet in my old house and discovered that.

[@tarajoe07]

They would trip once in their lifetime. They wouldn't ever trip again

[@everythinghomerepair1747]

Yes, but only the FPE stablok stuff was an issue. That large commercial switch gear is okay to still use.

[@Dex99SS]

I've been watching you guys since the very beginning... and it's really neat to see how far you've both come with your assumptions / understanding of... well... just the world / everything. You guys are still young, and this is coming from an 80s born who's creeping a lil too near to 40 these days.... Basically, much of your early content is still the same quality, great exploration, great locations, etc... but the banter is often short sighted due to minimal exposure to, well... just everything. BUT... as time has gone on you two have really gained a much wider scope, and it shows. Not just this video, but other later ones really put it on display. It shows what sort of folks you are ... as there are the type of folks that just aren't interested to learn about all these various facets of various topics, work places, technologies, manufacturing, etc... then there are the type that care to learn everything they can about everything, consuming information like the other side does reality TV and opinions as facts. One content and satisfied with a "whatever", and the other only content and satisfied when facts have been presented in an indisputable and scientific way. Truly gaining insight and knowledge from an experience, while the other is simply happy to sign on with whatever popular opinion is tossed their way. Good people... you guys are good people. I mean, even with that man-bun actively burning XP you're still on the good people side, so it's pretty strong indeed.

[@urbex...beyondtheentry2536]

I used to live in the Catskills and as a child I never knew about these resorts back then...definitely would have been interesting to have memories of them ✌🏻

[@Twisted_Adventures2]

The Lost Boys is a cult classic! One of the best vampire movies ever made. You guys have to watch it

[@unclemonster48]

I would have to agree! Rip Corey Haim...

[@Hossak]

I think David and the boys would definitely like to set up their lair in that place :)

[@dannyseville2543]

I can't believe they have never heard of the lost boys. Classic movie and when vampires were cool before twiglet trashed the rep.

[@eily_b]

First I thought the man bun was a third person than I realized it is Bryan.

[@glennscotti8891]

Being a mailman for 20yrs im rather surprised the PO hasn’t removed those boxes. They are quite expensive and could most definitely be used to replace older boxes.

[@markmooch]

Must be Difficult getting things off and on site

[@sarge6870]

I worked for the P.O for 12 years and delivered to many cluster boxes. I believe the property owner buys them and the P.O. services them.

[@glennscotti8891]

Being its private property you are probably correct. I know when they are installed in neighborhoods its the POs responsibility

[@loduca16]

“The mold is so bad!” No respirators and the Proper People, a tale as old as time

[@MartijnWismeijer]

I always stop everything I'm doing when I get a proper people notification. It's the only urbex channel I enjoy watching and love 😍 how this channel became more and more professional over the years.

[@Jared-C]

Cool to see you guys in my old neck of the woods. I grew up in the area in the 80's, 90's, and left in the early 2000's. My whole life I was always told about what it was like back in its hay-day, but all we knew were just a bunch of crumbling buildings and surrounding poverty. It's a shame what happened to the area, I saw a big change in the 25 years I was there. There are pockets of resurgence, not in the form of big hotels and big name performers, but a younger generation is starting to make things happen in small ways that's having a positive impact. Thanks for going up there!

[@MrTdogg175]

The bushes you mentioned are actually supposed to be pruned into the shape of a sphere, not grown into a point like that! Landscaper here :) also the trees while have a nice natural look are also supposed to be totally smooth kinda like a traffic cone for example and were overhanging the wall. Still looked nice I’ll give you that but the landscaper in me chuckled at that part of the video. 😂 awesome video as always guys. I’m honestly super pumped for future schools and asylum videos! Those vibes are my favorite!

[@thembones1895]

Long time fan here. Time and time again your best work is proven to be when it's just you two, as you apply the required reverence to your surroundings. Further that that, I think you guys are more respectful and somber than any other explorers in the form. That in my opinion is the source of your charm and why your content thrives. Anyway hope you guys are well, looking forward to the next video.

[@ncbooth]

Pretty cool seeing all of the old stage lighting still there! That was a dimmer rack and patch bay I believe. With stage pin connectors. Some places I've worked are going back to Edison connections.

[@asn413]

I once read that a ship that had had burned and subsequently repaired would still hold the scent of smoke, and their careers usually went south very quickly.

[@tracymesser296]

My grandmothers farm house had a attic fire in the early 50s and I could still smell it in the 70s!!

[@Ganiscol]

This explore is a gem in disguise! There is so much detailed everyday life to see - life permanently stopped by a catastrophic fire. I find this video really fascinating. Because, who would want to see these appartments in pristine condition? Its the decay and fire damage that elevates everything above its former tackyness. One example is the grotesquely large chandelier in the ballroom and its tiny but equally corny counterpart in one of the appartments... Ugly then, interesting now.

[@Chris-.-]

I see you're checking out places around me again. Hopefully, you've managed to find some that aren't so destroyed. Might have spotted you two walking down the road from an abandoned place. There's a rumor that the owner of the hotel might've had someone intentionally set the fire in the boiler room so they didn't have to pay for the costly repairs the building needed and just wanted to collect the insurance money. The boiler room had been so destroyed by the fire because of the inoperable sprinkler system that what had actually caused the fire to start in the boiler room couldn't be determined.

[@Euorgos]

In New York, when a business burns down, people say it was caused by "Italian Lightening", or Jewish , Greek, or whatever ethnicity the owner might be. If it's a failing business, it is likely the fire is for an insurance payout.

[@TheTruthKiwi]

First thing I thought when he said the fire started in the boiler room was yup, insurance job for sure. Pretty risky because if the arsonists were caught they would've surely been charged with attempted manslaughter as well with many of the apartments being occupied.

[@deepwoodguy2]

WOW....looks like the venue that Patrick Swayze would be performing at back in the day...It reminded me of Dirty Dancing movie...what a fire, destroyed almost everything, good documenting it as it might be all bulldozed in a few years.. As usual, thanks for the great video and commentary ....😎👍😎

[@Cry_Baby_92]

That movie took place in the Catskills I believe

[@Cry_Baby_92]

Or at least the resort in the movie was inspired by the resorts in the catskills

[@deepwoodguy2]

Yes, that is what i thot too

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

It's crazy how fast water does damage to an interior once the roof starts to leak. Paint starts to peel, and everything starts to rust and rot. I guess it keeps people from squatting there or hanging out for very long because it's so incredibly unpleasant to smell the mold. There's an abandoned gas works here in Virginia that I used to use as my own indoor firing range until one night my shooting apparently got the attention of some passing police and I had to lay low for about an hour until they went away. : )

[@Shiloh7377]

You'll have that from time to time....

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@Shiloh7377 Have what?

[@Shiloh7377]

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 lay low for an hour...

[@Willow76ny]

That chandelier should be salvaged and repurposed somewhere else.

[@cdd4248]

I think you and I should go Re-purpose it! 😉

[@andrewj4442]

I agree. If I could get it off the ceiling into a protective box I'd jump on that. There's a market for everything in this world. 💰💰💰

[@VectraQS]

The fact that the wallpaper is intact is a testament to how strong that crap is. Not even the ravages of time are capable of removing it. By sheer coincidence, I just got a set of tapes that contained a similar SNL compliation tape, and _The Lost Boys_ on another tape.

[@smokingyellowPLANE]

I appreciate the history you guys provide now in the videos so much! It is so interesting to hear what the place was like and then to see what it has become.

[@stpbyrn3]

The two of you capture the journey of your explorations in such a stunning way. Your production quality has been, and is currently, top-notch. Keep up the spectacular work.

[@FSAUDIOGUY]

This is a good representation of how time just passes and does not move backwards, it only ticks forward. Time is a harsh maiden of the universe, we are here for a bit then just gone forever.

[@majadremelj3200]

This exploring was so amazing to watch. Those 37 minutes pass by like 10 minutes. And I love how you guys commenting on stuff and talk in the video so we can get to know your personality a little bit more.

[@DJL78]

I adore your interior decorating critiques.

[@MrL4t3]

The Proper Interior People ... i would subscribe to spinoff channel 😁

[@garyruss3529]

Until 35:55 when they said this feels definitely like an older person was living here while showing an album I had in high school. FML. I'm old.

[@DJL78]

@@garyruss3529 Never old just a #Legend

[@MicheleAngela]

True hahaha

[@BlenderRookie]

Finally notified of a new upload before it becomes an old upload. This is one of my favorite channels.

[@dandyburns]

Always love the back ground information you give on your visits and seeing old photos of what placed used to look like. Keep up the Stirling work!

[@georgehale3640]

It's very impressive how nature wins all back.There are plants even in the burned car!

[@gergo0117]

As a person, who work in a hotel more than 11 years, it is really sad to see, what this place has become..

[@JayneNicoletti]

Most of that decor is 1970s. Older people lived there. They didn't buy new stuff. The Catskills were crazy. Lots of drinking. The resort we went to had strippers.

[@driver4011]

weren't the 70s great ? sure were.....so were the 80s......new york, vegas , calif. , fla, etc....all nothing but "dust on the wheels of history" now.

[@ambersmith5434]

Like the "all the way" kind or like they wore bra and panties?

[@JayneNicoletti]

@@ambersmith5434 I am not sure I couldn't go but I bet not all of the way.

[@driver4011]

bottom covered n no bra, but pasties.....70s pasty ladies.......

[@driver4011]

@@ambersmith5434 shorts n no bra, but pasties.......

[@majortwit]

I keep coming back to this to snag screen shots. It’s one of the best, and there are miles of videos on the subject. Since I’m unable to explore, my hobby is finding big destroyed properties mostly from fires, and deep dive available history. It’s fun to figure out what was where when nobody can tell me. None of the shots are distributed, it’s just educational for me.

[@issyhalecullen]

I absolutely love the time you take to give us the history on what your exploring. You give detailed info and I love it. I’ve been watching you guys for a long time and you just get better and better. Look forward to the next video.

[@apocyldoomer]

Part of the downfall of the Catskills was when the AC Expressway was built and the Garden State Parkway was built making a trip to Atlantic City a lot quicker, that’s also what happened to Asbury Park New Jersey.

[@peter_kelly]

The downfall of that part of the Catskills was the advent of indoor air conditioning.Suddenly NYC was marginally tolerable in the summer.

[@apocyldoomer]

@@peter_kelly there are many factors deciding it’s demise

[@Sashazur]

Another big factor was when jet travel became cheaper and more accessible in the 60s, you could fly to Florida for cheap and get better weather more of the year, or spend more to fly to California or even Europe.

[@apocyldoomer]

@@Sashazur Yes, I didn’t think of that.

[@dreamerjs]

YUS! I love the Catskills! Y’all always make my weekends better!🌸✌️💜

[@erstwhile-lost]

actually sobbing at this one. god. when you guys got into that room with the red couch and blue walls I was totally hit with the feeling of walking into someone's home, but in this burned out building. wow.

[@bugtalk84]

This abandoned hotel tour was absolutely amazing, I thoroughly enjoyed this awesome video.

[@cool_facts0]

I was just watching your video and it’s so sad that happened. A friend of my grandparents knew the couple and stayed in one of the apartments until the fire broke out

[@davewilson7255]

Guys: Love your channel and the good work you bring. The Catskills history will be gone soon, so thanks. Please do wear protection in building such as this. The mold and asbestos are hazardous and will do damage to your lungs. You won't be heroes if that happens. I have lung scarring likely from working in my home around insulation, and I didn't wear protection. I'm 48. I don't want to see that happen to you, especially given the good work you do. Thanks. The furniture was likely from the 80s and based on the intact condos, it appears that many young families also lived there hoping to make a life for themselves--on the cheap. Those folks lost everything and could not retrieve their belongings because of the destruction, insurance rules, threat of collapse, water damage, etc. This video really made me sad but in a good way. My heart goes out to all who lost their livelihoods, their life savings, and any mementos.

[@user-iy9di5dd2t]

You guys are incredible. You put so much effort into your videos

[@robpierce4712]

That perfectly made bed with the tiger on it. Really hammers home the point that these people woke up that morning and started their regular routines totally unaware of the tragedy that was ahead of them. That and the Trivial Pursuit board all set up.

[@johnjs1509]

Literally live 10 minutes from here , it's cool to see inside after the fire......it was a bad fire when it happened

[@michaelwebber4033]

It makes you think that was those peoples lives, stopped in a heartbeat. It's kind of sad really

[@christopherreyes4030]

Looking at this now and looking back at those pictures of how it was is crazy. It was full of life, people roaming the halls, playing in the pool you could hear laughter. Now..a shell of once was.

[@brickson98m]

Yet another awesome video. I love the old places where everything was left exactly how it was before everyone left.

[@Andy_Dines]

Stellar editing, cinematics, and a fascinating tour all around! I wonder what other amazing finds would have been if the fire hadn't totally destroyed so much of the place :(

[@joshuaayres8932]

God those pedestal tvs. I had forgotten about them.

[@marthapernie2205]

This was a very bittersweet video. You guys are awesome. Thank you so much.

[@JohnDoe-er6xl]

High quality production, as always, many thanks to you lads 👌

[@MrL4t3]

Proper People always delivers high quality content !

[@JounLord1]

Usually these videos are sad because of the decay and destruction of the building, the lost potential and faded glory. This one is far more human then most PP videos. Peoples entire lives seems like were abandoned, pictures, books, clothing, all left behind. Some of these rooms look like they are barely touched while others are heavily decayed. Only a few short years ago people were living there and one day left never to return.

[@holliepajak3772]

Sad to see the damage of a fire. Thanks for sharing, you two are the best

[@telsah1]

The Browns Hotel was lovely back in its day. You can see it is so even from the ruins you have filmed. Thanks for sharing.

[@hemifan3925]

I have those trees in my yard and they do grow like that!

[@cathyflores5423]

I live 15 minutes from here! I've always wondered what this place was and what happened. I'm able to get that with this video and it's awesome! It blows my mind that this area used to be so popular considering its state now...

[@Mark_-jq6wg]

Brilliantly captured, what a feeling it must have been to be there. Seeing peoples belongings as if they just stepped out and never came back. Eerie lol. The fire damage was immense. Great job as always and looking forward to the next.

[@pinkbubblegum423]

It’s beautiful and eerie at the same time. I don’t know really anything about cameras and lighting but this is an excellent quality video.