Exploring the ABANDONED Alpha Portland Cement Plant (Jamesville, NY)

[@syracuseaviation4252]

Nicely done, great detail and nice footage. Planning to come here in a couple weeks!

[@Kuzon315]

I went there religiously when I was younger between 2006 and 2010. I have many photos of that place. some of the larger buildings have been demolished. One building housed a bunch of tools like drill, presses, table, saws, and milling machines. There used to be abandoned trains on those railroad tracks, and I still have the horns from one of the trains. The spiral staircase was one of my favorites, and it went up to the top floors. Very sad to see it dismantled. The smaller buildings in between the larger ones housed, rusted, bunkbeds, showers, and other goodies. It was in a lot better condition years ago. there have been many people hurt there and local law-enforcement has zero tolerance for people being there. I am amazed that you were in there with no issues.

[@j-mass]

That’s such a shame that so many of the other buildings on the property were demolished… at least you were able to explore them while they were still standing! The site definitely had an empty and desolate feeling while I was there.

[@coincollector315]

@@j-massdid you get written permission to explore this property? Have you ever been contacted by the police for trespassing?

[@williammcgeehan3424]

4:25 That's steel mill slag or fly ash. It was added to cement as a binder.

[@NoahFaraday]

Dude, this is badass!! What a great find. Great video as always homie. New York is riddled with bandos. I gotta check out some next time I go out west! Cheers brother 🤘🏻

[@j-mass]

Thanks so much dude! Agreed, New York has a ton of dope abandoned spots, I gotta get out to more of them!

[@coincollector315]

This property is not abandoned. It is currently owned by the Riccelli Family who owns a large trucking company. Parts of the land are being backfilled as it was an old quarry in parts of the large property.

[@williammcgeehan3424]

10:59 That cylindrical thing looks like a heat exchanger.

[@williammcgeehan3424]

This plant was no doubt finished off by the very deep economic recession of 1980 - 1982.

[@Resto-Scraps]

Awesome.. I'm from Syracuse NY..lived here all my life. .. you should check out rail City museum in Sandy pond New York... We had a camper when I was a kid I don't know what's left. Mostly all trains.. it used to be an amusement park back in the 50s...

[@j-mass]

Oh sick, thanks for the tip! I’ll definitely research this spot and hopefully check it out next time I’m up in New York!

[@Resto-Scraps]

@@j-mass nice .. hope everything is still there.. Stay safe man

[@joanneashline8572]

A few y 12:56 ears back I had a great vision of doing roundhouse apts with a community building for grocery store theater, laundry in the square building gym . Big windows on the rounds . I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw that spot it looked alot like it .I wonder if it's sound

[@julianmalcolm]

Super cool site! It is a shame you couldn’t get to the top

[@j-mass]

I know, I wish I could have 😭 imagine the views up there!

[@ailshaboothe5217]

I live down the street!! This is awesome!

[@alexnotareal2185]

You should explore the areas around the Minuteman Bikeway! While the bikeway itself isn’t abandoned whatsoever, theres loads of weird stuff thats just outside of it.

[@j-mass]

That’s a good idea! I love the Minuteman Rail Trail, such a great spot!

[@Thomas-ch1ki]

Should've checked out the old Carrier Factory in Syracuse. Place is huge, and empty

[@j-mass]

Damn, you’re right! I didn’t know about that place, that looks cool! I also missed Skytop Quarry while I was up there, which I regret…

[@coincollector315]

It’s not empty. It is used for warehousing and transfers. Some buildings were demolished and a park was built in their place.

[@Thomas-ch1ki]

@@coincollector315 good to know

[@Ghost_Of_FPV_1151]

That place is amazing

[@j-mass]

Agreed, it was such a unique spot to explore!

[@williammcgeehan3424]

Don't worry about all that cement powder giving you a lung issue. You're not even disturbing it. Just don't take a blower in there. 😂

[@j-mass]

Haha good to hear, I was a bit nervous in the moment, but I’m sure I’m fine!

[@Eedg769]

Just when I thought “Gee, I wonder if Vacant ever made it out here,” there he is at 31:28

[@TeleCaster66]

Used to hang out at the dam there in the early 80's.

[@DonnieNoBurns]

I used to run through there all the time when I was a kid

[@celticmoon111]

Actually it's central NY ty I live here in Jamesville, my husband has lived here his whole life . Need anymore info lmk. This place has given us toxic chemicals thats caused Cancer to most of the village. 😢

[@Derickchauvin2024]

Ive always wanted to go into rhat building

[@joanneashline8572]

This is awesome!

[@williammcgeehan3424]

New subscriber here. Have you been to Buffalo's abandoned grain elevators ?

[@j-mass]

I never have, but I’ve heard of them! I’d love to explore them someday!

[@joanneashline8572]

Why did it need a smokestack for

[@Cavann.]

Where there guards or guard booths while you were there? im assuming not..

[@j-mass]

None at all! I was there for approximately two hours, and never saw a single other person!

[@Cavann.]

@@j-mass thank you man thinking about going there with my friends one time. Dont wanna get caught or get asbestos prolly thinking about getting a respirator or something

[@j-mass]

A respirator is definitely a smart choice… I regret not bringing one when I went lol

[@Cavann.]

@@j-mass update 6 months later, I finally went yesterday with my friends and it was great. Got a lot of pictures and there were no guards. Still were on high alert getting in though 😅 brought masks, glad I did because there was a lot of dust.

[@Cavann.]

Went again. Dont go weekdays. They still work there with rock and other materials

[@scottfreeman258]

Lifelong Jamesville resident, a lot of my family worked there. Just a few things… Unless you have permission you are trespassing. The area is patrolled by police regularly. The buildings are not safe and the Jamesville Fire Dept has had to recuse “explorers” several times. The buildings are covered with asbestos. It’s everywhere up there. You can find lawsuit after lawsuit involving asbestosis, and mesothelioma from this plant. When you go through those buildings you are exposing yourself to asbestos. Finally, your information is quite a bit off.

[@kennycontursi7179]

Womp womp nobody cares about tresspassing

[@scottfreeman258]

@@kennycontursi7179 do you care about not dying from mesothelioma?

[@TeleCaster66]

​@@kennycontursi7179A symptom of the times, nobody cares about anything.

[@Sam-rq2mx]

@@TeleCaster66Duder, he’s literally just exploring. Looks like plenty of people went there to graffiti but you have a problem w this guy? lol

[@scottfreeman258]

@@Sam-rq2mxnot just this guy, but everyone who dose that. Some asshole wants to “explore” gets hurt and now rescue crews need to expose themselves to that shit.

[@davidross5169]

Now you are breathing it in.freind!!!!

[@DrPhiliusnus77]

That giant open area looks like the remains of aperture labs straight out of portal 2. Also insane how people make graffiti that high up like with those eyes at 31:05

[@j-mass]

Yeah, those eyes were neat! I really wish I could have gone up top onto the silos to get a better look!

[@Arcvx]

Really appreciate for the response for my last comment! I did take a ride down today to see if I could check the place out, but it seemed like the only way to get to the factory is to drive through the fence gates at Ogle Rd. I ended up turning back because it seemed like it had trespass warning signs, but did you just drive down the road or did you handle the parking somewhere else?

[@j-mass]

I actually parked elsewhere and then walked over myself. There’s public parking nearby at Fiddlers Green Park; I just parked my car there and then it was just a very short walk over.

[@Arcvx]

@@j-massI shall try that next time. Thank you!

[@ocsrc]

I bet they filled sand into covered hoppers. I don't see any discharge places

[@ocsrc]

I bet they have underground tunnels They would have utility tunnels underground

[@emmanuelmcdaddie5165]

New York sounds New Englandee

[@pattripp5772]

I live about 5 min from here !

[@boo7948]

fpv pilots be slobering at this shit

[@emmanuelmcdaddie5165]

Can you find abandoned schools???

[@emmanuelmcdaddie5165]

Wouldn’t you get mesothelioma since you were there?

[@j-mass]

Hopefully not lol, but it is a possibility… 😬

[@Arcvx]

lol I literally moved to Syracuse for work around 3 months ago and I’ve been looking for abandoned places to explore. This is really cool! I did read a lot of year old articles about police patrolling the area though. Was that an issue for you?

[@j-mass]

Thanks so much! Honestly, I didn’t encounter any. I was there by myself for roughly 2 hours and didn’t come across anyone at all the whole time. Still, be sure to exercise caution if you do decide to go!

[@Trooper4985]

You are incorrect.

[@j-mass]

About what specifically?