Exploring the Creepy and Abandoned and Haunted Letchworth Village Power Station and Tunnels!!

Letchworth Village was a residential institution located in Rockland County, New York, in the hamlet of Thiells built for the physically and mentally disabled of all ages, from the newborn to the elderly. Opened in 1911, Letchworth Village at its peak consisted of over 130 buildings spread out over many acres of land. It was named for William Pryor Letchworth, who espoused reform in the treatment and care of the insane, epileptics, and poor children.
On February 27, 1950, the first trial case of the polio vaccine in the United States was administered to an 8-year-old patient by Hilary Koprowski, after he tried it on himself. After the patient suffered no side effects, the vaccine was administered to 19 more of the institution's children. Out of a total of 20 children, 17 developed antibodies to the virus, and none developed any complications.
Reports of inadequate funding and improper care of the residents, including children, were present dating back to the 1920s. Accounts surfaced of residents being found unclothed, unbathed, and neglected. In addition to rampant abuse among the institution's residents, staff also suffered abuse at the hands of co-workers, which included incidents of rape.
In 1996 the institution was permanently closed down, and many of its abandoned structures have since fallen into serious disrepair.
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Hey everyone! We are so very happy that we have received such amazing support and have truly loved reading all of the positive comments that have come our way after we post a video. Thank you for coming along with us on our adventures. We know that we can be a little goofy at times and may even say things that will leave you scratching your head, but know that we are doing this to show you amazing places and to inspire you to live life to the fullest! Keep the awesome comments coming! We love hearing from you and would look forward to bringing you more explorations soon!

[@lantzkeefer8674]

You two definitely are adventuresome, lol, anyway loved tagging along with you on this one.Please do more here if you can.Thank you and be safe 🎑

[@brittanysackaris7914]

Incase you didn't know the tunnels were used to transport dead bodies at one point. I know someone who worked there before it closed. She was horrified at the stuff she saw but didn't wanna leave because she was just about the only good one left helping those people. I had an absolutely terrifying experience here and will never return. Whatever was there followed me home and terrible things started happening. Just a fair warning. I wish I got to read up on everything before I went. By far the most haunted place I've ever been. And I was never scared of anything. Ive been to over 100 haunted places, used oija boards, ive seen a lot. I was always the first one in and the last one out anywhere we went. This place changed my life. I refuse to go into any haunted place ever again. If you ever wanna hear about what happened feel free to contact me!

[@RoyalAlbert]

@@brittanysackaris7914 I want to know more about you’re story, I’m very curious.

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[@ASightToSee]

Oh my god.. So I was talking to my friend about abandoned places in New York tonight, and I got on the topic of Letchworth. I just started going off about everything I knew about it, and I had mentioned the tunnels and how I had never found the entrance from the inside, only the outside, that hole in the ground. And I wondered if anyone had ever gone into them, cause I would be wayyy too scared to lol So I typed it into youtube and you were the first to come up! And I was like omg no way! Idk how I haven't seen this video of yours before. Anyway, I watched the whole thing (Fantastic btw) and realized how close I had been to the tunnels so many times. I love exploring the power house, but I just get too freaked out being in that pitch darkness (plus I only have a phone flash light) so I usually just stick to the big main area and a few of those side rooms, and the roof. One time I went pretty deep in, but chickened out and turned back. Turns out it was just a little further. And I peaked my head into that building you came out of but was not going to walk in that high water so I walked away. Thats just crazy. Cant say I would've had the guts to go in them if I did find them, it would probably just make for a really funny vlog of me panicking LOL Thanks for sharing this! So glad to know now after all these years!

[@JMExplorations]

Thank you very much for your kind words and for watching. Letchworth will always hold a special place in our hearts. We have been there so many times now and it just never gets old! There is so much to explore there. I swear we have done like 6 or more videos from there throughout the years. The tunnels were amazing to be in but they are dark and a little creepy!! You should give it a try!! We bet you could do it!! Just bring extra light in case because you don't want to get caught down there in the dark without any light. Good luck and we will look for a vlog from you in the tunnels!!! Stay safe!!! :)

[@ASightToSee]

@@JMExplorations I am going back in early June to show a friend of mine who's never explored anything abandoned, and I'll TRY to get as close to them as I can for a vlog 😅 but no promises, I'm a big scardy cat when it comes to the darkness. It'll definitely be funny though. One other question! I have been there so many times but on this visit, I would also really like to find either the hydro therapy tubs or I heard there is a second morgue? Not the one in the main building near the lab but.. I've heard of it. Just never found it. Do you know where either of those things are? I would LOVE to photograph them with my better equipment. Watching your videos has got me all excited again!

[@JMExplorations]

@@ASightToSee of course!!! Hit us up in email [e-mail] or Instagram DM @jmexplorations18 and we can give you more info! 😊

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@@ASightToSee or Facebook Messenger too! This way we can send you maps we have!!! 😊

[@ASightToSee]

@@JMExplorations Facebook works! My name is Lindsey Beth Koper and my profile picture is black and white! :) sorry I didn't get a notification for your message yesterday

[@sandraaraujo2594]

Hey how is everything? Is the tunnel entrance near some weird old bathtubs? Which is almost always flooded.

[@JMExplorations]

Hello. You are talking about the right building, but not the right area. We know exactly where you are talking about (is the chair still there in the water?) The entrance is actually going away from this area and if you are walking away, it will be on the right. When we were there, there was graffiti on the wall pointing the way. If you see that, follow it... it is difficult to explain, but if you watch the video, it should help you locate it.

[@db9721]

Brilliant work lads, by chance do you happen to remember which section of the estate you emerged from?

[@JMExplorations]

Ez yuh boi the tunnels bring you too many different buildings. they go off in all directions. It's easy to get lost in them!

[@Mysterycat1974]

This was Awweeessoome! I felt like I was on Space Mountain watching you go through the tunnel of pipes! This is such a great place! I can't believe how big and abandoned it is!!

[@JMExplorations]

Mr. Fables it is humungous and we didn’t even have time to see all the buidings!!! 😊

[@lunaevergreen2902]

Ik entering the buildings is illegal so where the tunnel entrances hard to find? Do u remember where it was near?

[@JMExplorations]

luna evergreen we accessed the tunnels from the power station.

[@johnmorrison7938]

i understand that are about 7 or 8 buildings still in use on the property. they're running off a small package boiler building now. so they may be blocked off of rest of the abandoned tunnel system. there's a street going though the area called wilbur av. plus most old asylums and institutions all have an underground utility steam tunnel system

[@JMExplorations]

John Morrison are you talking about Letchworth or Marcy?

[@johnmorrison7938]

love the tunnel tour. it's a lot like the marcy asylum/state hospital steam tunnels. I've been in some of the marcy asylum steam tunnels as a teenager. but not all of them. but I still remember whare all the marcy asylum tunnels are to this day. Letchworth village has a vary large tunnel system too I see.

[@JMExplorations]

John Morrison thank you very much and Letchworth Village is such an amazing place to visit!! SO many buildings to see with surprises around every corner! It's so funny but we have never heard of Marcy Asylum. What state is it in? We would love to check it out if it is still standing!

[@lantzkeefer8674]

Ever since I saw the Ghost adventures episode I've been watching all the videos I can find concerning this place, it's definitely a disturbing place to me for some reason and I've never even been there.Anyway, nice explore,and be safe🌪️

[@SpotlessMobileDetails]

It’s so cold in there

[@AwesomeEpicAdventures]

What a massive place. Great explore and a great video. Well done 👍

[@JMExplorations]

AwesomeEpic Adventures thank you!!! We appreciate it very much!!! Thank you for watching!!! 😊

[@cindysplace]

Why, oh, why is there always papers everywhere?! No matter what explore anyone goes on. Drives me nuts! I can certainly see why this is your favorite explore. I love it. The tunnels are epic! Of course, the single lone chair. Always. Incredible explore! Thank you. Well done!

[@JMExplorations]

CINDY Vlogs Thank you!!!! I know right...what’s with the papers? Lol

[@avabaumgartner2895]

My friends and i went once but didnt know about this building but we went a second time but i got there late so I didnt see that building and they told me it was really creepy and now I get why

[@JMExplorations]

Ava B1012 OMG... you need to go back then!!!! Lol We have been so many times and there are still buildings we have yet to go in!!!! One of our favorite places we have been!!!! 😊😊

[@avabaumgartner2895]

@@JMExplorationswe are planning on it but were are the other buildings? We found ones being used and some that are still abbonded* (sorry i can't spell) but are too close to public to get into and it doesnt all add up to 130 buildings

[@JMExplorations]

Ava B1012 are you there now?

[@Urbexy]

As soon as I saw the typewriter I knew I wouldent be able to resist. Not just me again tap tap tap lol. That place is certainly huge, the tunnels are cool! Keep expecting to see "It" appearing :-) Not sure what that flying thing was at the end!

[@JMExplorations]

Urbexy omg...Definitely a creepy feeling being in there!!!!

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