Inside an Abandoned Rock Crusher in Illinois

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We explored an abandoned Rock Crushing mill with ties to Joliet Prison.
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[@RailPreserver2K]

I think the lake used to be the Quarry pit and the carts on the ramps would go down into the pit where they'd load the rock into the carts and then winch them back up to where the rock could then be dumped into the crusher.

[@chistopherjohnson6881]

My thoughts exactly.

[@random22026]

3:39 to 3:47 At this point, the sound of what must have been a train passing close to the building, made it sound as if the 'rock crusher' was back in operation! 🪨🔨Back from the dead 💀

[@danliberty734]

The two tracks leading to the river more than likely had carts on them to haul the rock up from a barge or boat on the river for processing. Neat place.

[@brain8484]

it was a lake not a river

[@JulianHarris-rg2cp]

Yall are better than me. I would not have gone up those stairs. I enjoyed it alot.. Keep them coming.

[@jonathanlapham2374]

Pretty amazing it’s still there. I suppose the flooded quarry makes repurposing the area difficult, but still, a structure that big still standing is cool. Glad you could get in and show us around. Old industrial works are fascinating. Keep the adventures coming!

[@chistopherjohnson6881]

Very cool. I live about 25 minutes from there. That lake was once the rock quarry that those tracks were coming up from. That would be my minimally educated guess.

[@patrickmcmullen7910]

The name on that crusher is Allis Chalmers. Based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Same company that built the generators in the Hoover Dam.

[@essernobles1053]

The city was West Allis, in Milwaukee county.

[@brooklynbaby1987]

I found y’all when I first moved to SoCal and loved that you explored places around CA but I love that you’re venturing out to other states now. It keeps it fresh and new. As usual another interesting video. 😊 PS. My Sunday nights are not the same without your adventures through Hyrule.

[@OddityOdysseys]

Kristin!! We miss you and the kitties! Hope all is well. 🤗

[@yawndave]

Very interesting tour. I'd be a bit worried about climbing around and snagging myself on some piece of rusty metal, but it looks like you made it through unscathed. On to the next adventure!

[@IntrepidMilo]

This is amazing. I love to explore old abandoned buildings.

[@xxzz9789]

That's an Allis Chalmers crusher. Allis Chalmers manufactured a lot of this type of machinery.

[@anjachan]

there you found a interesting place! nice.

[@mrdave777]

Great job going clean cut! Man bun is no good. Lol

[@robtman9199]

Amazing old things just laying around waiting to be found and explored. Nice job again and stay safe.

[@UHMOutreachCollege]

I was just there October of 23. Got me wanting to go back!

[@RidgeRider66]

I do thank you for your adventures. What I did when I was younger. Cool places. You are fun to run with. Thank you.

[@OddityOdysseys]

Thanks for joining us on this one!

[@johanna7254]

Awesome! Love when you guys just stumble upon something like this!

[@stevemoravec2555]

Awesome...THANKS! 🎉

[@andyhudgens]

Stay safe fam love the history of everything need to visit all the places and learn the history one day soon

[@OddityOdysseys]

Happy Saturday, Andy-Fam! ❣

[@RavenswoodProductions]

1850's? Diamond plate comes along later than that. With the riveted steel and corrugated, more like 1910's 0r 1920's. Pre-civil war does not have formed concrete.

[@gamelad0609]

wow simply amazing , glad you guys are back i have enjoyed your california adventures now you're exploring Chicago illinois one of my favorite places !

[@OddityOdysseys]

We have another new episode coming this Saturday! Hope to see you there. 😊

[@coolhandscoot68]

You two find cool stuff to investigate

[@blockisle9]

Fantastic! Thanks again. Hope you two are doing great

[@njaneardude]

Cool find!

[@coolhandscoot68]

And yet so close to Wisconsin where I am

[@jokeroneninesevenzero]

Very cool! 👍👍!

[@peggycarlyle6409]

What’s great video! You are both so brave! Thanks for sharing!

[@OddityOdysseys]

Thank you, Peggy!

[@Ramcharger85]

Wow. Amazing 😊

[@regandunn4850]

Wow lovely video

[@xvsj5833]

I love these specific adventures from you and Drew, be careful, my best always ✌🏻🫶🏻 💜💜

[@ripp4775]

Love your channel.

[@OddityOdysseys]

Thank you!

[@xvsj5833]

Thanks!

[@OddityOdysseys]

JESSE!!! Thank you so, so much. We appreciate you! 💕🙏

[@charlescolegrove4822]

Good one. Did you see any ghosts 👻

[@OddityOdysseys]

No ghosts, but a lot of awesome remnants of the building!

[@ghtaboma]

I wonder how many explorers perish climbing up in these shaky buildings?

[@terrycole9427]

That building is not that old

[@robertbass9032]

A Cone crusher !

[@zurnie]

That building is sketchy AF. lol Thanks for exploring it for us

[@OddityOdysseys]

Definitely some tricky parts of the building. 😅 Thanks for watching!

[@brain8484]

1950's not 1850's

[@rstrgal99]

I hope that no one got poison ivy 🌱

[@OddityOdysseys]

We didn't! We did see some patches of it around the outside, but made sure to avoid them at all cost. 😊

[@SantosChronicles]

I live in the area and I never knew about the rock crushing tower. You are both much more adventurous than us. And we love Joliet Prison. This totally would be cool for a filming location. Always discovering new place because of you guys.

[@OddityOdysseys]

Do you guys have any adventures planned this weekend?

[@SantosChronicles]

@@OddityOdysseys Taking the wife to a hidden gem in Des Plaines, IL. It's a Hawaiian themed restaurant with Hula dances. We can't wait to visit San Diego for Spring Break!

[@davidhorizon8401]

You guys were going a bit more risky than usual. Stay safe.

[@dodden1]

Didnt the prisoners break rocks with sludge hammers?

[@howardb.6205]

...I said hey babe take a walk on the wild side Do do do do do do do do do do

[@artinist]

You need gloves

How often do y'all refresh your tetanus shots?