URBEX / Abandoned Syracuse Developmental Center (VOICES IN THE BASEMENT?!)

[@davidalmieda6617]

I remember this place. I went there every Saturday to teach swimming as an Eagle scout project. This was in the early 70s. It was new then, of course. I remember the modern architecture of the atrium and the graduated pool.

[@ivelisvelazquez6818]

I went there for the first time this year and when I went inside I felt a bad energy 😳

[@RedBaroness]

Sad to see it in such a state. I used to work for ARC and frequently the patients I took care of would go there for therapy, etc. Even took a state test to work there back in the early 2000s. (even though it was technically closed as the SDC in 1998, they were still using it for other things)

[@b3atstalk3rs]

I went to preschool there in the mid/late 70's. Some of my aunts worked there too. It was a nice place then... I remember they had a bunch of different styled play grounds in the back outside... we didn't get to use them all... but I remember that. I also remember the place was dark in some areas... that it had a lot of natural lighting from sky lights so on dark days it was dark.

[@icculus7989]

I hear that from time to time you can see a ghost dog rummaging through old trash cans

[@dreamindeadgurl]

my grandmother used to work there. i remember going to visit her there while she was working. it's crazy how much can change in about 15 years

[@TyhlerNovac]

I was wondering where this is I live in Syracuse New York and I've never heard of this place off this place

[@michelemelucci4667]

I haven't either

[@wilbs5970]

I don’t think it’s explorable anymore I went the other day and it was fenced off and there was a bunch of construction equipment and workers I think they are going to demolish it

[@Padoinky]

Heck that place was creepy even 30 yrs ago… IIRC, it was on the west side by the town of Geddus and the burnet park area

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

Correct, it's right next door to the zoo. I work a couple blocks away.

[@KaylaJandrew]

My mother used to work in the little store in there when I was a child. I spent a good chunk of years hanging out after school there. There were some places I used to check out of the same floor but I would never leave the floor as it felt creepy. Same as outside. There used to be 3 or 4 huge playgrounds and some of them creeped me out if I stayed at them to long. Not all scary memories though!

[@spectrea2187]

Truly a creepy place. Lot's of strange energy in a place with such a dark past.

[@agmtstudios4017]

Great Vid! Would love to see More!

[@slicedcheese5541]

I still visit this place

[@johnpotts2451]

12:48 childs voice says leave.

[@shmit1k341]

i’ve left my mark there, crazy place to check out if you’re in the cuse area

[@dbirdsr5]

Wow I cannot believe it's gone in the backyard there where a basketball court play there a lot when zoo park was full with gangs

[@logicalschizoid_intp9698]

It's strange hearing the word "idiots" used in a non-derogitory manner LOL West Seneca has the same type of place, also now abandoned; was so in 2014, from what I read. I was just scrolling google maps for a new town to move to, and saw the West Seneca campus, and doesn't look like anyone could get in without a squad of officers tackling you out of nowhere. It's locked up pretty tight, but seems they don't mind people walking around, tho.

[@MelissaT-d9f]

The state let that building get absolutely destroyed! Such a shame

[@MimicoBungalow]

you should redo this again with a couple of modern LED light panels maybe not as spooky but it would be easier to see what the building looked like on the inside instead of like a flashlight back-and-forth?

[@syrbex2355]

We wanted to but unfortunately it’s torn down now.

[@MichelleSmith-dz7gm]

It should have never been closed! Thanks to 'Inclusion' our tax dollars bought 19 houses (and a Van for EACH). As a result, overworked and understaffed now serve the clients. SDC had a pool, bowling alley, theater, etc and more intensified care! Once again, the politicians made a HUGE mistake...at the taxpayers expense of course!

[@MelissaT-d9f]

Agreed .. if the tax payers only knew what has been spent on this population and the amount wasted

[@ryan8976]

Went there the other night, heard laughter from a girl when we were on the roof

[@syrbex2355]

When we were in the basement i could hear a mans voice, but im convinced the voices that we caught were a woman's.

[@Yvng_Malachi]

I was there yesterday with some friends and we heard the creepiest noises (sounded like a dying dog whining) on the roof. We left immediately after

[@anthonyclarke2076]

The air in there is so bad it turned the color of a chain I was wearing

[@nicoleboland4132]

Pretty sure it’s been demolished now, the city acquired the property and said they were knocking it down and replacing it with apartments.

[@syrbex2355]

I took my kids to the zoo recently and it looks like it’s been mostly demolished. There was some bad energy there. Hopefully it doesn’t travel into the new apartments 🙃

[@kathyguinto4585]

With this place in the mess it's in, just to rid it of all the dibris,the ceiling panels from the drop ceiling,along with the old electric panels and everything else along with the removal of the grafitti,and everything in relation with the mess of this place,including, but not limited to the broken windows of which just about every single pane of glass is broken,especially given the enormous size of this place,to give it a good thorough cleaning which goes without saying,before a rehabilitation of any kind could ever begin,that alone,considering the present condition of this building,would just be scratching the surface,just to do that much alone would easily run into the millions of dollars.Needless to say,it would be so much cheaper to demolish the place and start over from scratch.John M Guinto

[@blister7764]

I recorded something creepy there too on my channel Paranormal Adventure Group, we heard things screaming and talking to us

[@miahquinn1450]

Where is it

[@dellaallen6431]

Where in syracuse is this located looking for a new place to explore

[@slitheryyysnakeee4845]

sorry this reply is so late but it’s basically right next to the Rosamond Grifford Zoo!

[@kathyguinto4585]

It's on Wilber ave,on the west end of the city of syracuse.I've been by the place quite a few times,but have never been in it,and I would not be brave enough to attempt it,especially alone,I'd have to have at least 5 of my close friends,safety in numbers.Just watching this video as it is, creeps me out!,so I wouldn't recommend exploring it alone.If you must look it over,bring some friends along.John M Guinto

[@dogwatermemes189]

How do you get in? Says there’s camera surveillance, so I’m not sure how to get in without being known

[@Eedg769]

Despite the sensationalist narration, back in the 19th century this was considered a very advanced and compassionate institution for these children who wouldn’t have received any attention or development otherwise. The emphasis was on mainstreaming them into society if possible.

[@Atomized.]

Where is this in Syracuse?

[@syrbex2355]

Unfortunately it’s currently being torn down. It was located next to the zoo. Demolition started this past spring.

[@lucasshewchuk6936]

I was just there yesterday

[@lobster6944]

W h y

[@EmeraldCityVideo]

Was that you yelling at them? ;)

[@boibruh1115]

Whats the address?

[@dogwatermemes189]

@@boibruh1115 800 s Wilber ave

[@behindblueeyesp2434]

I was there in 2018. It’s such a waste that they let that go. I’m sure it’s haunted.

[@michelemelucci4667]

I wonder if someone is sqatting in the basement

[@Mr_Dopey]

That basement is full of good scrap metal. Lots of copper in those motor and electrical. I'm surprised no one has stolen it.

[@chrismuhgritz9034]

Grew up literally a block away and had no clue that this is what was up there 😳

[@franklau1000]

It said GET OUTTTTTT

[@mikesyracuse5918]

I installed a double room hearing test booth there. I wonder what condition it is in.

[@cow-monger]

I plan on heading here soon. Where did you install it?

[@mikesyracuse5918]

I remember driving all the way around the back. It is made of 3" or 4" thick metal wall panels. 1 room for test subject. 1 room for audiologist. With a window between the rooms.

[@miahquinn1450]

@@cow-monger where is it I need to go

[@syrbex2355]

The opposite of good 👍🏻

[@mikesyracuse5918]

@@syrbex2355 I would love to get some urbex experience. I live on the Syracuse/Solvay line. Is there a Syracuse group?

[@q.herring9555]

Just there a couple weeks ago

[@milliehagerman1664]

V1 sounds like " excuse me" v2 sounds like" hey wait"

[@philthevoideft6443]

creepy

[@michelemelucci4667]

Wow so sad

[@michelemelucci4667]

I didn't hear any voices

[@21GunsSalute]

No point going during the Daytime Go at Night thats what ill like to see.

[@michelemelucci4667]

Freaky place for sure

[@bobbymoro4351]

Wow that voice is soothing. Can you read me a bedtime story?

[@syrbex2355]

Absolutely me boy

[@bobbymoro4351]

@@syrbex2355 AYYYYYE ME BOY

[@davidbunte8860]

This music at

[@michelemelucci4667]

Its so sad that people take it upon themselves to deface property.Such a selfish thing to do

[@TristanDecker-y2n]

Be careful while here got chased by a stray dog

[@gwj1954]

so sad

[@MimicoBungalow]

just the homeless making them self known... Too bad because the building was originally such a lovely sunny building. What a waste.

[@michelemelucci4667]

What a waste