The Shocking Truth Behind the Abandonment of Schools - Explained

[@Ghostgetter]

It's like growing up going to Oyler. The led base paint caused a lot of us nose bleeds and people said it was a normal thing when actually it was dangerous. It's thought because whether you remodel or take it down, it's gonna cost a lot of money. That's why it just sits there. Sad they all still look the same.

[@jackwalsh1468]

Erv, I enjoyed the video and look forward to the "Allen House" video, too. Cheers, Mate.

[@floydthompson8668]

To repurpose an old school building for residential use, we have to take in account there may be elderly, babies, and people with disabilities, and cooking and different utility requirements for residents. And if done, it has to be to current codes, or there would be law suits out the wazoo! That Fairmount building is beautiful. It's a shame it can't be used as maybe a small business incubator, or a small industrial college or something. There are so many old mansions now used as offices or libraries. Are there any old Cincinnati school buildings with a swimming pool under a retractable gym floor? Any with a huge bell in a bell tower, or antique clock or tile artwork by Rookwood? Antique water fountains? It would be nice if they had auctions for some items. I forgot, do you have a video on surviving repurposed neighborhood theaters? There are still quite a few around town. Pictures of them as theaters are hard to find, but seeing them as originally built are fascinating.

[@ErvTV]

If I had the money I'd buy that school, then tear down the ugly expansion. Turn it into my personal mansion.

[@floydthompson8668]

@@ErvTV YESSSS, that would be amazing! The stonework is beautiful!!

[@x99j]

It is only grandfathered it it is left untouched. Once a large renovation starts it has to be brought up to code.

[@ErvTV]

Good point. Many of these buildings are impossible to bring up to code and often aren't worth spending money on.

[@Mr_badjoke]

Welcome to school/sanatarium land. I remember going to struble elementary school in cinci. It was full of asbestos they were wearing suits w fans while we learned😊. North college hill same mess. But they look soo creepy cool 😻

[@ErvTV]

Yeah man, I don't know what the answer is. As long as they keep expecting the new owners to pat through the nose to upgrade an entire building... that the city actually neglected, everything will end up getting demolished.

[@Mr_badjoke]

@@ErvTV once in the 90s a local builder was trying to buy a good portion of downtowns historic housing. Thoes major players have built their own organizations to lock out buyers . It's really sad

[@jakepyrett1715]

Awesome retro games, Vita!

[@Mr_badjoke]

We'll just keep the government out buddy! ... and we'll just build our own power grid and except dark money support. No oversight 👍🤠. Good your starting to see ... government "good" fascism "bad"☺️😜

[@ErvTV]

lol, I try to avoid discussions about government, too much swampy water to drown in.