Exploring the ABANDONED Milk Can (North Smithfield, RI)

[@RyuuLavitz]

I love the commitment of not only buying milk just for the shot, but also just the straight up chug for no reason xD

[@j-mass]

I also made sure to buy an entire half gallon of milk rather than a simple pint-sized bottle of it 😂

[@TheWickedYoda]

@@j-massRandom question, what happened to the other 3/4 half gallon we didnt see in the pic?

[@j-mass]

I almost always have a cooler in my car, so I grabbed some ice and stored it in there shortly after I wrapped up filming haha

[@pices229]

For years I passed by this building always hoping someone would do something with it. Sometimes I feel like bringing a can of white paint just to see if others would join in. That milk jug has quite the personality, so much so that no one wants to tear it down. It's also almost across the road from one of the last Drive-In theatres. Maybe you can do a story on that too. You're doing a great job. Thank you🙂

[@j-mass]

I agree, I would love to see something done with this building; it has so much character and depth to it! Thanks so much!

[@wrxsti1987]

Crustic drive in....used to show explicit movies. ​@j-mass

[@ameyring]

There's a milk can on top of a former dairy in NE Philly. It was recently repainted and the building now has condos, I believe.

[@cliff4482]

It has an almost sister-property in Raynham, on route 138 (785 broadway if you're looking on google street view). It was abandoned for years, but now apparently is a breakfast spot.

[@j-mass]

That’s very interesting! I’ll have to check that out-I’ve always found these types of buildings fascinating. I know there’s also one on Boston, right in the Seaport.

[@tripleh4884]

There is one in padnarem ma..it’s an ice cream stand.

[@lucyfuir6386]

I was going to mention the one in Raynham. I used to go there as a kid for breakfast with my parents. And it was known locally as the milk bottle.

[@jabbermocky4520]

Right! It was called "The Bottle" because it looked like a giant milk bottle. I remember driving by it when I worked nearby years ago.

[@oldbug63-awp]

Glad to see it still there, I remember driving by the milk Can all the time while driving to College back in 2005-2010.

[@HometownHero001]

JWU? Me too!

[@julianmalcolm]

Awesome video! It’s weird they didn’t do more testing on the ground before they moved it

[@j-mass]

Agreed lol… you would think that, before spending so much time and money to move it, they’d survey the plot much more closely. Sad to see such a unique building go to waste!

[@PariahThistledowne]

Cool mix of Urbex/Rurex Americana stuff!

[@goxplr_]

Such a cool old structure! Great story too. Love the video!!

[@j-mass]

Thanks so much dude! I agree, this is a wicked cool place!

[@Joop5000]

I remember seeing a milk can building on Rt 138 in Massachusetts back in the late 90's when on the way to Raynham park. Wonder if it is still there?

[@ebbamb]

I used to live in Johnston Ri, and would drive past this all the time. Thank you for this video explaining the history of it, for the time that I lived there it had always been abandoned so I've wondered.

[@evanspiewakowski568]

There's "The Milk Bottle" in Raynham MA that's still open! pretty similar to this place

[@kennethsonier1766]

Good afternoon from Cape Cod ⛵ I remember it at its original location and when they moved it in 88, it's never been open as a business and is current location by the way. Contaminated soil my ass, as the reason for not getting licensing. Considering this business is everywhere surrounding it. Anyway it's probably small town politics. Thanks for another great video dude 👍✌️🇺🇲

[@j-mass]

I agree… maybe it was contaminated groundwater back in the late 80s / early 90s, but there’s no way that’s still the case! Probably zoning laws and cost of renovation on the aging structure. Who knows! Thanks for tuning in as always! 🙏

[@briansmith-l1q]

same town had a nice bar many years ago too, lol. was an 'afternoon' kind of place, huge pool,,,, drinks at noon, and thru the night. first place i heard the song, "is that all there is" from Peggy Lee. (look that up, it's a fun song) love your videos. at the time i went there, i had a '69 caddy convertable, i went everywhere in that car,,,,, all in New England, i love driving huge cars,,, (for a skinny guy) had a hearse once, that was fun too

[@jenniferdutton2469]

I remember the milk can from my college days in R.I. I remember a big bug in Providence as well.

[@jabbermocky4520]

The Big Blue Bug still hovers over 1-95 in Providence advertising a pest exterminator business.

[@megaaggron9778]

7:32 when the can was moved it actually never re-opened. The plans to re open we’re cut short by the ground contamination

[@j-mass]

Such a shame! It would have been really cool to see this place reopen again… I’m still holding out hope honestly!

[@jimmackay3392]

Still a couple of old Frates Dairy milk bottles around in Mass

[@rcairo2595]

I wonder if the city could revamp it and use it as a utility station. Keep the overall look of it but make use of it for storage of sorts.

[@j-mass]

That’s not a bad idea! It’d be nice to see them renovate it as well, with a fresh coat of paint and some maintenance and repairs to the structure.

[@jacobburgos9830]

I drive by there everyday on my way to work hahaha. As always, thank you for the info and your great videos!

[@nancygermain6924]

I’ve passed this bottle a few time going to different furniture stores with my boss. It indeed sticks out.

[@josephd2059]

It looks more like a cream can with the shape and handle. Milk cans had 2 handles because they were much bigger. Cream cans had that shape and were way smaller with one handle.

[@Metal.mike89]

I live right near this place. It’s been closed for as long as I can remember.

[@charlesharnois3684]

I Was Born In Woonsocket, Then Lived In Millville Mass. My Parents Took Me And My Siblings For Ice cream 🍦🍦🍦 And Other Ice cream 🍨🍨🍨 Treats Frequently! Brings Back Good Memories! 2 Other Favorite Ice cream Spots,Were in Smithfield R.I. Janet's And Dairy Whiz! Thanks For The Posting Loved It!

[@j-mass]

Ooohh I’ll have to try those spots next time I’m in Rhode Island (if they’re still there)! Thanks for tuning in!

[@emmanuelmcdaddie5165]

In a future video can you find an abandoned movie theater

[@j-mass]

I’d definitely love to do that soon! There’s another abandoned drive-in theater in Massachusetts that I want to get to someday.

[@pattonm4753]

@@j-mass I think there's one in CT too

[@tomturtle420]

Lived in RI my hole life and never seen that witch is weird this is the smallest state lol. Nice find.

[@Steve-bw9bs]

Am I missing something or did this video contain no old photos of this iconic landmark? It would have been more interesting had there been some graphics. I easily found a shorter more concise video that featured vintage photos and newspaper clippings, plus some maps. Such resources can be obtained from local archives, newspapers, or from owners if not online.

[@j-mass]

That is a totally fair point, and a great idea! I agree, I definitely think that, going forward, it would be very beneficial to include old, historic photos and such in my videos, like this one.

[@williammccoll3404]

Contaminated water,How close is that gas station to that building ? It’s Rhode Island mostly likely the right politicians hand wasn’t greased with enough money.

[@HometownHero001]

You've got that right! I bet they have friends with competing ice cream shop

[@erzio631]

I remember when that location opened in 1988. You could drive around the back of the bldg and order coffee etc., much like Dunkin's nowadays.

[@RalphOnofrio]

I know that well......I live in Connecticut,but our company was in Smithfield.....Went by that many times.....

[@johnhiram1207]

I remember stopping there in the 50s with my parents. I loved milk

[@Madness832]

Reminds me of The Milk Bottle, in Boston.

[@j-mass]

Fr, they’re so similar! I think the one in Boston may still be an active shop, although I’m not 100% sure if that’s still the case.

[@genekelly8467]

Great video-the One in Boston does well. If you need another mysterious abandoned building to investigate..a big concrete building on Rt 117 in Wayland MA...just past the Waltham line.

[@j-mass]

Thanks for the tip, I’ll have to check that one out sometime!

[@keylargo2001]

There's another one that is in operation. That is an ice cream stand and restaurant at 785 Broadway, Raynham, MA 02767.

[@alainaaugust1932]

10:58 Hey, where are you from?! The late 60s? “Another *dope* New England adventure.” Right, cool, man, cool. You whippersnappers need to stop ripping off all our boss stuff from the 60s and invent your own. Oh, never mind. We don’t need it anymore. Happy to pass it on. Subscribed.

[@j-mass]

LOL 😂 I’m happy to make use of older slang for the modern age! Thanks for checking in!

[@rudy6884]

146 there is one big strange conglomeration of stuff. Rustic drive in. Skating rink. Questionable motels. And residencies.

[@jabbermocky4520]

The Rustic. Never went there myself but I heard lots of crazy stories about wild parties there in the 1980s. They showed porn. At a drive-in!

[@timsmith8506]

17 months of planning to figure out how to move it…..you would think they would’ve spent an extra 2-3 minutes calling someone that could test the site before they went any further 😂😂😂😂

[@WSNO]

it'd have a great home across the street from the drive-in in mendon ma, down rt 16 from george's surf & turf. the whole town is begging to be brought back to the 1950s aesthetically because the 2010s were not kind to it.

[@sodbuster518able]

Bring back all the farms that were there in the 50,s I was one of them down the street from Mendon auto salvage

[@williamharris9525]

Seen that shop and a few others like it in the state of Rhode Island and Mass

[@haywoodyoudome]

Surprised it's still in reasonably good condition. Most buildings in RI get tagged up and burnt down if not occupied for more that a couple of days.

[@j-mass]

Yeah, I’m pretty shocked by how little graffiti there is. Either someone is actively maintaining it and removing graffiti, or it’s under some serious security… either way, happy to see that the building is somewhat safe from vandalism.

[@silverchan9999]

Here we go on another adventure!

[@j-mass]

Time for another dope New England adventure! 😂

[@silverchan9999]

@@j-mass DOPEEEEEEE!!!!

[@seanfalkenburg3434]

Hey, that's close to where I live.

[@lorrieburgess8171]

Awesome video

[@j-mass]

Thank you so much! 🙌

[@mikekozi-lester3887]

Hi J -MASS NICE VIDEO 📹 AND WORKMANSHIP THEY SHOULD RENOVAT OR OPEN IT

[@DreamAuthorityMusic]

Thanks for the cool video!

[@j-mass]

Thank you so much for tuning in! 🙏

[@JamesDCornette]

Surprised you haven't been there yet. A short drive away is the "legendary" rustic drive in pornographic road sign on rt. 146

[@j-mass]

I don’t think I’m familiar with that one haha 😂 I’ll have to check that out… sounds pretty unique!

[@JamesDCornette]

@@j-mass google rustic drive in movie sign. Turns out in the 70s and early 80s, they showed "nudies" as the after 12 movie. Naturally, but covertly, notice the shape of the sign. The old cock and balls. No joke. Very Instagram worthy if you do those socials.

[@dustyll69]

@@j-massit was torn down within the last 2 months.

[@mattbibeault843]

@@j-mass It's been a regular drive-in again for decades now. They added two additional screens. It is one of only two in RI.

[@donnierobitson7221]

08:04 I took a dump right there

[@mikeh8416]

$3.39/gal?? SO GLAD I don't live there!! $2.86 here!!

[@pbs4535]

The Milk Can could be used as a souvenir trinkets store it should be reopened.

[@brianbloom1799]

The Owner Needs to Have it Retested, After so many years Ground water will Clean the site on its own, I know this for a fact.

[@j-mass]

Yeah, I’m surprised they haven’t retested the site after over 30 years… they should try it again!

[@mattbibeault843]

The owner told me that he was going to refurbish it when all the construction on the highway is done , said the town was going to put water lines in to all the businesses there. This was a few years ago so plans may have changed

[@Pilgrim420]

Cool video, there used to be a milk bottle on Route 138 in Raynham Ma.

[@j-mass]

Oooh interesting, I’ll have to look that up! I never knew about that!

[@emmanuelmcdaddie5165]

I’m watching this after it was posted 45 seconds ago

[@j-mass]

1 view in 45 seconds, I fell off 🫢

[@Syclone90]

Funny video we got a milk bottle in our town I think it's still open what happened to your intro music it sounds like Lord of the rings end of the movie

[@j-mass]

Oh wow, that’s cool! I know Boston also has a huge milk bottle as well. And thanks, my friend Jesse composed this new intro theme!

[@Syclone90]

@@j-mass Taunton Massachusetts has a milk bottle

[@j-mass]

@Syclone90 I just looked it up-wicked cool! Thanks for sharing!

[@Syclone90]

@@j-mass I mean I think it's still there I haven't been to that part of Taunton in a little bit but it's a big bottle

[@ScottTeague-s5t]

​@@Syclone90I believe that's in Raynham. On rte. 138.

[@McGovern1981]

Cant have that there because of benzene, but the gas station is fine 🤔

[@j-mass]

LOL yeah, I found that really bizarre. Gas over ice cream… priorities 😆

[@wrxsti1987]

SAVE THE MILK BOTTLE!

[@HometownHero001]

If ground water is ao bad. Why let the gulf gas station open?

[@j-mass]

Good point LOL

[@mattbibeault843]

​@@j-mass The station has been there a long time they dug the place up and replaced the tanks a decade or more ago. That may have been the source of the contamination.

[@j-mass]

Ah I see, that makes sense!

[@christiantroy3034]

Abandoned Movie Theater, Attleboro Union Theater. Abandoned Power Generating Station Weymouth Naval Air, and in north Weymouth. Abandoned Land Fill, Union Station Norton. Abandoned Liquor Store/Sandwich shop Green Gardens Reedville, MA. Abandoned Golf Course, Locust St, Attleboro. Abandoned 1800’s amusement park Attleboro Springs.

[@jenniferdutton2469]

I wonder what happened to the land from Benson's Wild Animal farm in southern NH. Probably houses or stores.

[@j-mass]

They actually turned that into a public park! I’ve been there a few times now; some of the animal cages are still left behind!

[@thespacemopper5457]

I love how the intro theme is very remanicent of Pokémon black and white (I have spots bro if ur interested)

[@j-mass]

Thank you! I can see that too haha… I used to play White back in the day! I’m always interested in new spots!

[@1provoid657]

The people who had bought and moved the building should have done a bit more research on the land it would be on!

[@j-mass]

Haha, yeah you would think! I’m not sure exactly why they chose that specific plot of land (maybe it was cheaper or more efficient at the time), but it is sad knowing that all that money and effort spent moving it was ultimately null and void.

[@peterjermyn5785]

It needs to be moved again off this contaminated wasteland. It has a future

[@JMASSENJOYER]

Instead of JMASS, it should be JMARS and you should explore space instead of NE.

[@j-mass]

“Yo what’s going on guys it’s J-MARS and I’m back again with another dope intergalactic adventure!” bro that just rolls right off the tongue!

[@keithconti6057]

should turn in into an icecream palor it fits

[@DevSodDribble]

There is no such thing as an 'ice cream scoop shop'; It's just an ice cream shop. Ugh.