They All Left 20 Years Ago

The Sleighton Farm School was a reformatory school for delinquent children. This massive campus closed in 2001 and has sat abandoned ever since.
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[@reneerollins4433]

I'll never understand why people have to destroy stuff. Spray paint, graffiti is stupid, but to destroy things is puzzling. Other people might want to look at the stuff left behind.

[@mgratk]

I think it is probably an exhilarating release of pent up anger for goofball teens who don't know how to manage their emotions. I'm not condoning it. They should not do it.

[@unnamed715]

Because smashing shlt is cathartic af

[@forrealforreal7203]

A reflection of failed parenting

[@bennetts-revenge_2]

Its a shame people can't mind their own business and leave things alone. There's no reason to vandalized and put crap graffiti all over everything they find abandoned 😡

[@MeMe-cz6pk]

A newspaper article from 1930 says a girl named Virginia Brown, 16 years old, was sent to Sleighton by the courts. She had stolen $5.50 from someone and boughten a dress. Her Father made her return the dress and repay the $5.50 to the victim. The Father also said that Virginia was a runaway. He said his wife was in the hospital dying of cancer, so it was hard to take care of Virginia. How sad.

[@mgratk]

$101.57 today, according to a random inflation calculator. I was just curious.

[@dstorm7752]

Today, mass groups of kids raid stores, store all the stuff, and don't get charged at all

[@beatlepete]

I went there this past Sunday, parked at the school. But before I could film, security pulled up next to my car and told me I was on private property, that I had to leave. He did let me take a couple of photos, though. I then went and parked at Sleighton Park and was able to get in that way, but you saw and filmed a lot more than I did. Great job as always Chris!!

[@JayPoo1321]

It's amazing that only after 20 years that place could become so desolate. Hell..I was only 24 when that place closed. It doesn't feel that long ago.

[@susanhlavaty9500]

Abandoned or not, it doesn't mean you have to destroy the buildings, especially a church.

[@williammaisonet8228]

Still loving your videos all these years later, you never have had a bad video. Love your work, brother!

[@bethanyvader3758]

The windows in bathrooms back then had thick frosted block glass that could not be looked through or could not see a shadow either. As far as the bath tubs where it was set up for the younger children so that caregivers could make sure the children where kept safe. Usually one care giver per every few children.

[@jburnett8152]

Hi Jay. The church was epic with all of the stonework. So sad everything is trashed. Thanks for the tour.

[@melissalease5476]

That’s sad that people would vandalize a church

[@michellezoe4596]

Yeah it is sad😢 apparently they thought it was cool though.

[@konanoobiemaster]

religion is cancer 🤷 oh well thoughts & prayers

[@BajaGirl302]

People always seem to want to leave their signature on things! 🤷🏼‍♀️Must have a lot to say!!

[@shanemenghi5623]

I investigated one where someone painted a pentagram on the podium. I was there doing a paranormal investigation. The priest hung himself.

[@konanoobiemaster]

@@shanemenghi5623 thoughts & prayers 🤷

[@paulsmodels]

What's really a shame is how the stinking taggers, and vandels have trashed the place!

[@teribenoit87]

Thankful you have someone with you for guys be safe

[@nikkigardiner9426]

Thank you, Chris! ❤

[@peachyrider9987]

I bet the gym was a hot box in the summer and a freezer in the winter. How miserable for the students and teacher. You said there's still ivy like they planted ivy in the green house.😂 That's a huge pool. I love it.

[@JohnRohoboth]

Shut up

[@starpower8093]

Everyone stay safe out there during these traitorous times.

[@susanbackus157]

What was a beautiful Christian compound. So sad to see this😢. I graduated high school in 1970. Would never thought about defacing any thing, especially a church.

[@southernman5839]

Same here.

[@trickyuk386]

Lets just hope the graffiti crew dont want to be tattooists 😂😂

[@1martymcfly298]

Yet another great video, thank you for never letting me lose interest in your videos. I've been watching your videos since about 2015.

[@wolverine.836]

We as Americans throw so much money away. In some places around the world they persevere their history and use them for other things.

[@madmikemackas]

Love the videos, man. Live in Atlanta, GA. Been a while but I’m glad to see you posting! Stay safe, brotha.

[@MobileInstinct]

Thanks man

[@Carolbearce]

I love learning the history of these old places. Thanks for taking us with you on this adventure.

[@aengusmacnaughton1375]

So they couldn't pay to keep the place running -- well, 300 acres must have some serious property taxes! Who has been paying that for years? Can you imagine what would happen to you with your 1/4-acre lot and house is you just stopped paying your property taxes????

[@FeralSheryl1818]

That is just awful I don't understand the destruction

[@empresslonnie1love391]

This is giving me children of the corn 🌽 type vibes

[@thebreakfastmenu]

The number of abandoned pianos I've seen in places like this is remarkable. Those things weren't cheap. But back in day, it seemed every small rural town seemed to have a piano manufacturing company whose details almost always get lost to time, leaving the rotting corpses of their products being the sole fleeting evidence of their existence.

[@tashasmith6179]

Looks like the people of this place have been gone alot longer than 20 years. Wonder how come they didn't sell it or even if they did, why didn't it sell? Very interesting place.

[@theresaryan2280]

Surely with all the buildings and land something could have been done?? A hospice with places for families to stay. Anything rather than let it go like this. It’s so heartbreaking to see what they’ve done especially to the Church. I can understand that if misbehaving girls were sent there they’d hate it but to do that to the buildings IS criminal and it’s about time it started to be treated as such. Oh if I had the money I’d renovate it and make it something to be proud of again

[@michaelmcenery7515]

Yes only in America do we just leave places to rot , could have been adapted in to so many things housing ,a college university campus what a disgusting waste happens all over the United states costs more money to tear these places down than if they were repurposed!

[@theresaryan2280]

@@michaelmcenery7515 oh it happens in the UK too. Mansions worth millions etc. Just something got me about this place maybe the church standing there so strong on the outside and literally trashed I agree with you totally these buildings have stood for years some hundreds and to leave them to rot is disgusting so much could be done with them. Especially with the homeless people in the UK and US etc

[@rescuegirl]

I eagerly anticipate the day I discover that the boarding school where I spent my teenage years has been abandoned.

[@kellymcgrane2690]

love your content chris.ty for taking us along 🙌

[@67DANNO]

At 26:07 it looks like someone moving in the window across the yard in the other building.

[@sf8638]

I saw it too

[@scottl8137]

Possible shadow figure ghost??

[@bobsaget9675]

Could have been the other guy he's with in another part of the building recording his own video.

[@DocHolliday68-bu2sv]

Why do people feel the need to vandalise and destroy these old buildings. Just go in, look around, document them and leave them intact. I will never understand the destruction.

[@garyfryer7649]

I live in Pennsylvania and happy to see you doing videos like this even though I enjoy all your videos. As always, keep up the great work and always looking forward to your next adventure.

[@samanthab1923]

Pretty chapel & grounds. I remember these schools for girls being around in my youth. NY/NJ.

[@JohnShinn1960]

Stayin tuned! 👍🤠

[@shawneeb3771]

We had places like that in Florida they were called reform schools. They were really bad and now have all closed down. They always start off with the right idea and then it all goes bad. This place was huge it must have cost a fortune to keep it up and pay the staff alone. Thanks for sharing .

[@johngirsch5819]

Enjoy your vids, you and your family work hard, looks like a class operation. Good luck on a summer of growing.

[@shanemenghi5623]

This place reminds of the complex in Concord, N.C, Andrew Jackson school for boys. Detention facility.

[@adventuresinmichiganwlisa9852]

Thanks for sharing,👍🤓👍❤️🫶❤️

[@stacy5915]

Maybe ive watched way too many horror movies but you and Jay are brave for going down those super dark halls and stairs. I kept thinking someone was going to jump out at any second

[@empresslonnie1love391]

I remember this school too . All the bad kids went there

[@samanthab1923]

That’s the expression all our parents used.

[@jeremyphilip6664]

Those Pfaff sewing machines are industrial models that are very expensive. I wonder if they were making garments for commercial sale. Makes sense?

[@thatotherguy9917]

strange that all the lawns are mowed

[@user-st3ff5rz7f]

Did anyone else see that person walking on the other side of the building. I hope it was Jay 😮

[@michaelmcenery7515]

yes I saw him was wondering the same thing

[@carlashepherd9362]

Vandal’s make me sick! Cool video bro! ❤️👍🤘

[@dianefiske-foy4717]

USED TO BE a gorgeous building. Sad 😢, the state it’s in now.

[@november151956]

I wonder if graffiti vandals graffiti up the place where they live. Do the vandals buy spray paint for the express purpose of vandalizing other peoples property?

[@dgonthehill]

wow, ty very interesting

[@NaomisAdventures]

That is a beautiful church

[@rocketamadeus3730]

Retro Burger King with food that's also as good as it used to be.

[@gregggoss2210]

Wow, such destruction. People suck. Thanks for the tour. Curious as to whether anybody questioned you about being there or not. That's a pretty populated area.

[@davem8836]

Looks like Los Alamos after an A bomb test. There was a lot of reusable stuff in there at one point. What a waste.

[@peachyrider9987]

What was wasted?

[@davem8836]

@@peachyrider9987 Well all the equipment and books in there for starters. Hence the expression "repurpose and reuse."

[@peachyrider9987]

@@davem8836I didn't see many books. Im unsure of the equipment. What kind of equipment? Maybe a few things in the woodshop. I saw students desk. I know they left behind lots of trash and crap ppl don't want. The property is the cashcow. Thanks for your reply.

[@Liz-cmc313]

How many acres? What a waste of space. What a shame.

[@konanoobiemaster]

most religious institutions are

[@DebBryant-ic2xq]

Lol…I wonder how many kids climbed that water tower!

[@davekreitzer4358]

It's way beyond me why , these places have to be vandalized by disrespectful people , and why they cannot control themselves !!! Would be great if they respected others property , so it could be enjoyed by other's 🧐

[@tonypike5785]

Its almost like they are wiping out our history.

[@JpBollin97]

I've been here many times. It wasn't all that long ago when it shut down. Many conspiracies on Sleightonsville. Delaware County is littered with history along with surrounding areas.

[@MickeyJWind]

based on the graffiti and vandalism, the delinquents are still present here

[@michellehenry6278]

Very interesting

[@scottl8137]

Was that a shadow figure at 26:06 when ya look across yhe way from the shower window? Chris did u catch some unexplained paranormal evidence randomly?

[@chrisblack8390]

Very cool place!!! To bad nobody saved it. Loved the rock buildings. Thank you

[@RubenFletcher]

For$500 I wouldn't even have thought about it.

[@rstormo68]

I really really hate vandals and spraycans

[@RDPhilly]

The state police got me walking down the street in there and gave me a 360 dollar trespassing fine lol

[@justbrowsing6327]

Wow what an amazing place, i feel it has so much potential, but also unfortunately so trashed by the lower life forms of society. love your vids but this place excels.

[@southernman5839]

Beautiful Church . It’s sad that it’s not still in service.

[@dawndeany9645]

Cool

[@kategrossi8717]

I am still waiting for you to come to NW rural PA... SO much forgotten history.. Please check out Pithole. It has an insane history. There's also a ton of history in Titusville and Oil City areas (in the surrounding areas i.e. petroleum center, oil creek state park, Rouseville and the Pennzoil explosion)... all kinds of history here that nobody talks about anymore. You could make several videos in this area..

[@rebeccawarren2976]

Guys please be careful while exploring places like this one - I bet deadly asbestos dust is everywhere!

[@ynotcougar]

14:01 .............. Mic Drop......

[@tammyhall1008]

At the time 26:06 was there someone else across directly across from the window you are looking from because…do you see someone from that window like I do😮

[@deloradeabel8487]

I bet in it’s hay day this place was really something to see!TY

[@debbiepatrick399]

Good Lord all the confetti, what was in there

[@ronaldmiller2740]

HI GUYS JUST STARTING IN THIS VIDEO MAKES MY STOMACH SICK,, HOW COULD ANY ONE TREAT THIS OLD BUILDING CHURCH,,, OF ALL FAITHS LIKE THIS .. ITS STILL A HOUSE OF G D OF HOW EVER YOU PRAY ..I CAN STILL HEAR SONGS PRAYERS AND MUSIC AND WEDDING AND KIDS RUNNING AROUND DOWN STAIRS .. FAMILYS GETTING TOGETHER .. THE EVIL ART ON THE WALLS IS A SIN ,, THIS CHURCH I AM SURE CAN BE SAVED .. THANK YOUFOR ALL YOUR VIDEOS MAYBE SOMEONE WILL FIND THIS CHURCH TO BE SAVED..

[@konanoobiemaster]

go take your meds boomer 🤡 foxnews is almost on 🙄

[@ian3580]

The church is the people....not a building. I get what you're saying but we shouldn't hold church buildings.....the stone and wood.....to some special standard. The reverency of the space isn't about the architectural style or the purpose it was built....it's about its use. And as soon as it stopped being used for that purpose, it was no longer a church.

[@tammyhall1008]

That machine was a STEAMER NOT a DEEP FRYER

[@cherigilliam3292]

I wonder where the people are today? And how they made out?

[@TheLmende]

It upsets me to see people vandalize a house of God. It was a very beautiful church at one time. Very nice drone coverage. I hope you didn't breathe in any asbestos. Be careful in those older buildings. Thanks for the tour, Chris. Safe travels.

[@bobstuckrath1805]

The hatred of God is everywhere.

[@williammaisonet8228]

If it’s not actively being utilized…. Then it is just a piece of Real estate. Your body is the church, and we are the extensions of gods beauty and power, when we come together under one roof for one purpose then we are god body. Don’t be so sensitive about an empty abounded roof and four walls.

[@TheLmende]

I've never considered my church to be just a piece of real estate. Whether the church is in use or not, it is STILL a shrine to God, in my opinion.@@williammaisonet8228

[@nomad4k]

The satan is doing its work. Society has de evolved to a point where I sometimes feel hopeless

[@kananaskiscountry8191]

@@williammaisonet8228 sometimes there is more then 4 walls

[@JM-iz3fr]

So 3 pianos and an electronic organ? Did you see pupesnfor the organ in the church??

[@rodc2678]

15:35 must have taken them a moment to figure out it was actually an apple computer they were trying to eat.

[@debbiestephens6958]

Graffiti, so much wasted ability.

[@calvinhobbes6118]

Hoodlums destroyed this place making it not as enjoyable of a watch. Yes, the average teen is a borderline psychopath, but this level of destruction shows a community full of failed parenting.

[@liverpoolfcslayer4290]

Where Exactly in PA is this?

[@lyndaauld8406]

It's so sad to see that some people can desecrate these religious buildings and not think twice about what they are doing 😪🙏💒, from Lynda in Alberta Canada 🇨🇦

[@scottl8137]

No jay and chris canoe trip across the pool?😢

[@kananaskiscountry8191]

wow - there is alot of metal salvage there = a person could walk away with a fair amount of money with that metal and copper in there

[@user-se5zg7en8z]

who wants a plot in a place like this ,imagine what it will look like in the future,changes interesting?? yeah for the worse.😢

[@MrPvtrandall]

I'm all for those 'Retro Prices'.

[@andreajohnson1796]

How sad why couldn't the county reserve the church or the state...that's history

[@peachyrider9987]

At the beginning you were talking about religion. Teaching 'neutral' religion as you said also can be calling nondenominational...fyi So, 20 years ago would have been 2004. Was that the last year ppl were using it? (I'm asking bc of the title & bc of the condition of the buildings) Thank you for the great video.👍🏼

[@gwengwen4535]

I’m nondenominational! I believe in the Gospel and that Bible scripture interprets Bible scripture. Religion is so dicey…

[@peachyrider9987]

@@gwengwen4535 yes! I agree.

[@EGSBiographies-om1wb]

Where is this at?

[@parkave2406]

Looks like asbestos lining those pipes in the restroom/baths

[@djtrishm]

man those places are trashed

[@debbiepatrick399]

Lowest you can get

[@debbiestephens6958]

Why would people deface a beautiful chapel. That's several crosses in Gods naughty persons book.

[@ryryy1980]

Why no more collaboration with Lamont @ Large?

[@martinbraun2533]

Interesting...

[@cleitonparo]

Cadê os cemitérios abandonados

[@MobileInstinct]

Voy a visitar uno muy pronto

[@ricj7517]

People can be so destructive..Sign of a lack of respect

[@tested123]

before they theft they sure trashed the place

[@taslimchoudhary1253]

🌻🌾🇮🇳🌾🌻 Excellent Video!

[@theoneyoudontsee8315]

it's sad in the 80s they started to shut down asylums all across America. then the same started to happen with places like this. and to answer the question these places never had rehab success much above 25% and if they did it would just be a lucky year. the economy started to falter after 9/11 and really putting pressure on all of these kinds of places and sad success levels would have these places rather randomly getting shut down and defunded. juvenile rehab success being judged by do the kids grow up to be law biding citizens and the data on that could not really be gathered till the first couple of generations of people actually passed before 9/11 so sad numbers could not be determined till the 90s anyhow.

[@eddiehoppe]

They shut down asylums and started giving everybody pills and saying they will be ok, Well look around it's not working, Mental illness is on the rise with mass shootings road rage and other thing going on in the world.

[@tonypike5785]

Thanks for helping me understand

[@fireandice3537]

who are the responsible to destroy buildings like that;;why they spend tax-peoples money;;for nothing;;and we talk for thousand buildings around the world.