Exploring an Abandoned Religious School - Beautiful Victorian Architecture

In this episode we explore an abandoned religious boys school that dates back to the late 1800s. This structure is a beautiful example of Victorian architecture.
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[@Robert_42394]

Wew some more places

[@kewuo]

oh theyre pretty cool

[@QuietJ0Y]

The Proper People , awesome video and thanks for the new prints and polaroids!

[@maxhi2583]

The Proper People I love watching your video

[@chriscoleman118]

wow that place is freaking huge

[@JosieSchuller]

Buildings like this aren’t made anymore and we don’t take care of the ones that remain. It’s almost criminal to see a building this beautiful slowly rotting away. I hope someone is able to save it, inside and out. Thank you so much for documenting this.

[@valkeria6196]

ikr, it makes me really sad

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

Who says they're not and we don't? You don't know that.

[@Bristecom]

It's the communist mindset of destroying our history/heritage. Even China basically destroyed/lost thousands of years of historical buildings/artifacts during their communist transformation and nobody cares anymore.

[@HelloKittyFanMan.]

@@Bristecom: "Nobody cares anymore." You don't know that, because you're not a mind reader.

[@Bristecom]

@@HelloKittyFanMan. Uhm... It was a general statement. If people cared, they would take care of the remaining ancient structures in China but they are all falling apart with the exception of a few tourist traps or religious shrines. It's the complete opposite of Japan where they take great pride and care of their heritage/historical sites/artifacts/traditions.

[@ReticulatingSplines_]

I love how respectful you guys are of these old places.

[@User0000000000000004]

I wouldn't say I love it. Maybe a little disrespect once in a while would be nice. Like "HEY! Building! You're an idiot!"

[@bcn1gh7h4wk]

you never know when the building is gonna decide to screw you over and open the floor below your feet.

[@philphilips1020]

I've heard that there's an unwritten rule or code amongst the urbex community to never vandalize or take anything from an explore and if someone is caught doing anything disrespectful like that then the rest of the community will shun them. Don't know if any of that is true but I like to think that it is.

[@jerms6642]

@@philphilips1020 cringe

[@Austin6611]

Phil Philips theres also the rule of not publicly giving out locations. Sadly, they’re doing that on the newer videos.

[@WilliamButcher4455]

Don't ever change the into soundtrack! It still is amazing

[@AbandonedExplorationUrbex1979]

I fully agree!

[@RTAN420]

That's exactly what I say!

[@paulvamos7319]

Yes.

[@lindaelliott184]

Agree!

[@crogan78]

Completely agree. It’s like a show. You wanna keep watching more and more and one of the main reasons for that is cuz their intro is so good

[@jonesfactor9]

When they cared about how a building looked, not just functioned

[@smittyyFL]

Look at their Instagram page and stuff homie. They bring real cameras for a reason...

[@prdoohan]

I would have to respectfully disagree. It seems all too much now that architects care about the image and their legacy more than the functionality. Leaky, non-future proofed buildings and flawed designs for the sake of aesthetics and ego.

[@TheDundeeBiscuitLuvU]

@@smittyyFL They were talking about the architects of the time vs today, not the proper people

[@skooter21108]

...Until they added the drop ceiling lmao. absolute architechtual cancer, its better to just have no proper ceiling and leave the gurders exposed which is alot more popular now. Guess we've wised up a bit since the 80s/90s

[@19irving]

Many of these buildings used immigrant labor when they were built, which was cheap. Today, people wouldn't work for those wages. You also had a diff. prop. tax structure.

[@lilrip2691]

The Proper People intro speaks to my soul.

[@QuietJ0Y]

Lil*Rip definitely a good theme, Micheal wrote it. It sounds fantastic loud in a big empty room.

[@spacejunk1368]

I love that you use minimal sound/music in your edits. Hearing all the different sounds during an exploration is one of the best parts.

[@liammiddleton3064]

Slight back ground music or something and thats it its perfect

[@avygilger1882]

I like to watch Sam and Colby as well, but that's one thing I wish they would change. They have too much music especially when they tell you to listen.

[@pOpCoRn0531]

For those people asking what school this was, it's St Paul's in New York. It was an Episcopalian school that went belly-up in 1991.

[@cittiavaticano]

looking at the chapel and the collars on those ministers i thought def. anglican

[@danielmay8827]

Is it still standing? 2/21

[@AGONYnyc]

@@danielmay8827 Yes and still in good condition they built supports inside the building

[@mad9039]

I went to that school in the late 70s. Creepy now, even creepier back then.

[@ttintagel]

Many years ago I read a novel about a family who lived in New York, and the son went to this school.

[@StreuB1]

"Hymn books" are called Hymnals. I went to a parochial school with attached church that was built in the early 1900's. This brought back some serious memories....

[@shaunpierce6328]

and a book of psalms is called a psalter.

[@Kira-rx3gc]

No one ever really talks about this so I will. Can we just appreciate the fact that they don't make everything really creepy for no reason? Some channels will and I saw a video when I was little that was extremely creepy for no reason and I'm still scared to be honest. I'll only really watch this channel now because they don't do it, and they are respectful to the places they go.

[@vesalampinen]

A building this beautiful should definitely be renovated.

[@zadtheinhaler]

That grand staircase section was bonkers! I can only imagine the acoustics in that place.

[@Thisissarah815]

You're the only channel where I don't skip the ads. I want to support you however I can. Thanks for another great video!

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Jonathan Soko I’m like, what ads??

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[@3nthamornin]

they dont get paid more for the ad spot if u dont skip lol?

[@Thisissarah815]

@@3nthamornin well now I feel like a fucking dumbass

[@jerms6642]

@@Thisissarah815 dont worry they actually do

[@19irving]

To bad the rain will destroy all that beautiful woodwork on the stairs. It is a product of the beg. of the industrial revolution, when machines were first available to make different shapes and textures in wood and other materials. So, builders went nuts w/it. I own a Queen Anne Victorian home from the same era and w/the same type intricate woodwork.

[@QuietJ0Y]

This has pushed me to ask my Priest friend to let me capture the history and currently not abandoned 150+ year old church in my downtown. It’s actually a basilica. It’s got the remnants of a bell tower and I already got some cool photos.

[@xtusvincit5230]

Yeah, do it, brother.

[@BaronPalamedeCharlus]

Cool. Cool? Cool!

[@GregRobsonUK]

7:07 - if you search for "victorian tiled floor" you will get an idea of what the tiled floors looked like when they were new - the reds, light blues and yellows would have been very strong. I didn't know such floors were used in the USA as well. In UK homes of the Victorian era such floors were very common as they were hard wearing. Another great video - amazing staircases!

[@MyDude199]

Its kinda best to assume American victornian area stuff is very similiar to UK style, since it is very based off the UK architechture

[@SuperPapa1959]

I used to walk on those very tile all worn and slightly uneven I didn't appreciate the architecture at the time. It was a beautiful school we actually had Latin class to the right of the entrance in the afternoon when the shadow of the trees in the parking area would cover the lawn.

[@thelurker9472]

This channel helped me out when I was laid out with pneumonia. It gave me a sense of getting out and moving around.

[@MS-ey3of]

Dorm rooms in the basement ? With padlocks ? Yeah, nope.

[@kramedog22]

No. All dorm rooms were above the first floor. I went to this School for Junior High and only a few classrooms in the basement.

[@WoodBeatsRock]

Had a rough day, but nothing a new upload from the proper people can't fix.

[@TheProperPeople]

Glad to hear we could help make your day better!

[@lizhill8423]

@@TheProperPeople when a day sucks and a notification for a new video is posted...oh you have no idea, makes it all worthwhile! And I am watching this video like a week after it was posted (hate being a teacher that has to write reports and has no life) but shit the waiting is so worthwhile. Love watching your videos, and while i continue to check out abandoned buildings in country Australia, your videos still are the reason i love urbex and exploring! Never stop :)

[@kevinsuarezmacena1003]

Wow, a male only, military religious school sounds like the dreaming place to study 😗... The gothic appereance of the whole building is amazing tho. Great stuff guys!

[@SuperPapa1959]

St. Paul's was Military from the 1800's til the the early 1900's Then it became an Episcopal school.It was a good school from an education standpoint.

[@brettnelson2020]

Sad that these buildings are simply left to collapse. Also, I'm surprised you don't encounter more homeless/squatters.

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

Brett Nelson They did once. It’s just another reason why the best time to watch these videos is at like 1AM when your refrigerator and water heater makes really strange noises. Believe me, I have gotten really scared before. LOL

[@tjs2014]

I think they should re-purpose it while keeping it's history. Like that building probably has a ton of mold, and a ton of water damage. Like I think they should salvage as much unique and historical things as possible, like the gothic staircases, light fixtures, paintings, etc., but renovate the building thoroughly, repaint it, clean it, update the electrical, and update it to modern safety standards, while keeping the as much gothic historic and unique stuff as possible.

[@Aegisltd]

I can't even begin to express how much I enjoy your videos. Thank you for talking all of us on another great adventure.

[@bumblewomble]

That place is absolutely gorgeous. All the detail around the doorways and the railing on the staircases, not to mention that chapel.

[@pinkelefant4ever]

That chapel almost looks ready for next Sunday's service. Thanks for documenting with your usual respect.

[@MicMan2710]

Been thinking about the next upload. Its finally here!!!

[@Sunflower-vw5nq]

The chapel looked like the only part that didn’t have much graffiti, pillaging, or destruction

[@SergeantExtreme]

Even vandals have their standards.

[@ohshizitsjoseph3656]

How do they not have 1M yet? These dudes put in so much work and editing. They deserve it!

[@maryhirsch574]

What a beautiful old building. I wish they could save it. Nothing built now can compete with this. Thank you for another awesome video. The lighting is amazing!

[@oldenweery7510]

Every time I see those high ceilings in Victorian structures it reminds me of why they wore such heavy clothes in the winter: all the heat was ten feet above their heads! The banister and balustrade filigreed iron work was so much better in those days. Thanks for the tour!

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[@scottroberts3801]

Such a beautiful building with amazing architectural design and detail. Makes me sad to see places like this just left to the elements. Very glad to be able to see these grand old places through your channel though. Thanks.

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[@ThoseAwkwardGamers]

Been anxiously waiting on a new video. Pumped that it's here!

[@veronicapace7198]

If they are going to continue to allow the building to decay I hope they will call in the "Salvage Dawgs" to save the woodwork and windows.and furniture.

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[@davedennis6042]

As always, you guys have made excellent content. Some of those shots were just amazing. You always capture the loneliness of these places. And your music choice is superb.

[@IAMRONIN]

What an amazing, incredible, beautiful building! Love this explore video...great work guys!

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[@turbocharger5482]

@Bill Williams well sorry! i'm not born in an english speaking country!

[@Batti2323]

So incredibly beautiful! You guys do the BEST explorations! Excellent job!

[@Anonymous-ji4sb]

The best time to watch these videos is like 1:00 AM when your water heater and refrigerator makes really loud strange noise. Believe me, It can get really scary.

[@vernalhook69gd44]

I love your videos and you always make my day by exploring such amazing places

[@modestmaude8367]

I'm so happy that you explored this building! I pass by it all the time and have always wanted to know what it looks like on the inside.

[@azurefortman8887]

The way y’all film everything is so beautiful

[@brandonmckinney9562]

Your content is on a whole different level from most abandoned channels on KZbin. Keep up the great work, guys!

[@Duckkis]

So this place has been abandoned since the year I was born. That's pretty wild. Keep up the great work, guys, your content's amazing.

[@notnullnotvoid]

I love the respect you guys have for these buildings and their histories. It really sets you apart from most other urban exploration channels.

[@BobbyWard]

One of the most beautiful and intact buildings you've done thus far, I really liked this video... it's a shame when vandals get in and ruin the entire structure, this one seems so much better than most... keep up the awesome work guys, you all do great jobs in these videos!!!

[@nozzzzy]

I love your channel. I watched every other video over the course of about a week. No regerts.

[@kramedog22]

I went to this School for 7th and 8th grades in 1981 & 1982. I have been looking for a video like this for years. It's heartbreaking because I have so many great memories there. By the time I went there enrollment was fairly low. All classes were on the first floor. Grades 5-8 had a separate adjoining building which I believe has already been torn down. I believe the town uses the gym which is huge. I wish you guys could have gotten into the older gym with the elevated track. It is to the far left of the building as you look at it. Also when I was there we only had access to a few classrooms in the basement. The area that looked like dorms etc. was locked off. There were also only a handful of boarders at that time so I never really had a reason to go above the Chapel but seeing the state it is in is a total disgrace.

[@choosetolivefree]

You guys are the best urbex channel by far. You make this into an art form. I love your curiosity. Stay safe out there fellas

[@GMorellix3]

The details on this building are so beautiful. I hope someone saves it! ❤️

[@eily_b]

This was awewome! I would love to see an extended version of it. :) I could watch you walking through these old Victorian buildings forever.

[@GangsterBoogieInc]

Great job guys! What an amazing place. Really enjoyed this one!

[@paulvamos7319]

Love your video, rock on. Thank you for the awesome exploration. The intro is awesome, btw.

[@PianoHead26]

You guys always find amazing places to explore. This was a very beautiful building, even in its decaying state. I am surprised the building has been left this long by the government to decay, but I guess it is no different than the hospitals and asylums that have fallen into such an end.

[@m9cuss]

as usual, amazing photography. great work , keep it up.

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I might do some urban exploration in the future. You guys are a big inspiration to me.

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I love y'alls videos. They are always so informative, entertaining and respectful.

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[@verotia8]

Beautiful, I’ve explored abounded places myself with a crew. Always I get the chills in a huge building with low light

[@copenhagen1979]

You always seem to capture these buildings in tones of dystopian surrealism.

[@moparedtn]

Well done as usual, gentlemen. As a much older fellow than yourselves, I have always been impressed with the respect shown by you both for these places you explore on our behalf. Unlike most of the others who do what you do, you do your due diligence and are somewhat knowledgeable on these places, their architecture, their significance to their communities. For that you are to be commended, for your work not only entertains, it enlightens and educates - and that, of course, promotes others to develop respect and appreciation in these places as well. I cannot express strongly enough how truly important that is. Again, thanks for the respect and maturity with which you do your exploring. Be safe out there! -Ed on the Ridge

[@lindaelliott184]

Agree with everything said. Thanks for wording it so well, Ed.

[@AdventureswithBeck]

The room at 6:28 is so amazing.. there’s just something so eerie about it. This place is gorgeous I couldn’t imagine being there in person.

[@chantalrawson1526]

One of my favourites from you guys. Thought I had watched all of them but I must've missed this one, glad I found it

[@UrbexAndChill]

This came out so good

[@vekst]

Man, I wish I was rich. I'd totally try buying that place, fix it up, and then turn it into a museum or something..

[@mdbosley]

12:58 "No Regerts" LOL I REGERT NOTHING

[@tankman-ku5zc]

Amazing building. So much beautiful architecture. Amazing chapel. Keep up the amazing content.

[@marksmadhousemetaphysicalm2938]

Lead is melting that holds the stained glass together...happened in a back room in our church we used for storage...cost a fortune to fix...amazing photography you guys do...your work shows what these places looked like, even ruined...hint at their magnificence before they started to decay...I am sure the city will tear this place down some day...sad to say...

[@Gypsy839]

Wow that building best explore ever! You guys are getting better and better with each explore!

[@TheExplorerReturns]

What an amazing video guys! Thank you ! My one urbex dream is to explore with you guys! I hope one day it happens ❤️

[@christian_lied]

What a beautiful song track in this video particularly; it compliments the exploration experience further

[@Chrisss2112]

I had to watch your video again, this was truly one of your best!! ❤️❤️

[@TheLimbReaper]

Austin's Bleach @ 3:42 is a company based in Mars, PA. near my area of W. PA.

[@amelias.6354]

The Limb Reaper heyyy i’m from there😂🤙🏼

[@TheLimbReaper]

@@amelias.6354 :-) I live near Saxonburg. I get over to Mars/Evans City every so often.

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I will never understand why you guys ever get a single dislike - such quality on every single video! TV quality for sure! Must add - Your video"s totally take me away from where I am at.... Kinda almost like being hypnotized.....

[@sallya.2412]

Wow! The main chapel was just incredible. Love the stain glass windows.

[@erikthedragongeek7657]

Awesome to see another cool video come out..you guys keep or up with the quality work

[@nicholas_scott]

That is Saint Paul's School. The latest is that they are going gut the building, leaving only the front, and converting it into a multi-use sporting complex, which is the currently trendy thing to do. Good news is the old organ is slated to be rebuilt, and incorportated.

[@abigailcarroll6982]

Bless you. I love to stalk these places on Google Maps. I'm too poor to travel.

[@ianj24341]

where is this located?

[@annamorrison6090]

And that staircase... gone.

[@tobycameron2830]

Much love to you guys proper people I'm watching all the way from Australia! Love your work I've watched all of your videos, you guys are the best!

[@CybeargPlays]

I just watched the equivalent videos of the same location for the channels linked in this video description. Seeing the comparison makes me appreciate Proper Peoplr all the more. They do their research, have superb cinematography, and they make the location and exploration the focus, not some kind of lame dude-bro v-log. Thanks, guys!

[@TheScaba100]

Drive past this building all the time. I love the outside, good to see what the inside looks like. I know a lot of local organizations and schools use the athletic fields around the building.

[@nancydarling4918]

Great video! Wonderful architecture. Thanks for filming.

[@ebenizerb.schlestertrappdu6943]

You guys and BWT are the best in the business. Keep it up!

[@TalkTalk44]

The stained glass was amazing and the tiles floors.. preserve the stain glass is a must..

[@yes24__]

obsessed with these videos! idk why i am just drawn to them! would be cool if you found abandoned cemetaries

[@lilyfurley9833]

ive like totally fell in love with you guys ive just binge watched all your videos and im not even mad

[@kiwisunshine9631]

What beautiful architecture, and how sad to see it decaying. Buildings like are one of a kind and ought to be preserved.

[@issyhalecullen]

So excited for this video! Loved it. You don’t find buildings like this anymore. What a shame they are letting it just sit there.

[@aprilmylove6826]

Awesome!! People who love old buildings and the history behind them as much as I do.

[@markyambler05]

Amazing building, brilliant craftsmanship. Well covered boys, one to remember.