Urbex: Exploring Abandoned SALEM Motel

[@TikiTrex]

Here is the abandoned motel next door to the abandoned storefront I just recently uploaded. Not much left behind, unfortunately. Thanks as always for your heart-felt comments! Love you all! ❤️

[@nightfire43]

Have fun exploring 😎🌹🌹🌹🍹🍹 happy Friday

[@EphemeralProductions]

Awesome. Thanks much tiki

[@dougsimerly6829]

Thanks again Pam, I have been so busy I am catching up, I guess. I just want you to know how much I enjoy your clean approach to your explores, the kids can watch all they want! Peace

[@meridien52681]

Please: 1) Get somebody to go along with you for safety's sake!! 2) Please consider a respirator for interior spaces, gloves, sturdy boots. You don't want to turn your ankle or get injured by yourself. You can also inhale molds, lead dust, or hantavirus from rodent droppings and dry dusty areas. I know, I sound like a grandma, but I want you to enjoy yourself and be safe!! Thanks for your videos, they're really well done, but be careful!!

[@TikiTrex]

@@meridien52681 No advice required. I take necessary precautions and have posted over 100 videos injury-free, and have been exploring for over 30 years. I know what I'm doing.

[@bxx32]

SO much atmosphere in your videos. You're simply one of the best explorers out there hands down Pam!

[@sewcrazybaker]

I liked how the bathroom tiles were a different color in each room. I think I'll take the room with the green bathroom. I love pink, but it was a bit too much. The green was more relaxing! I love your videos!

[@Roadglide117]

Good video as always. Please be safe. Hopefully you have someone with you to watch your back. You never know who may be in those abandoned places.

[@FireBirdZXv8]

Wow, awesome job again pam! I have stuck around because the way you do your videos, never missing any detail, and just the simple way you talk and explain things, just awesome! Keep up the good work, much love and be safe!

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks so much! That truly means a lot.

[@unexpectedvixen5685]

My boyfriend lost his family home because of the bank and lack of ability to pay the mortgage after his mother passed away he was taking care of her full-time as she was wheelchair-bound and he was unable to work. I Now understand how these places end up the way that they do situations like my boyfriend's are what causes a lot of these abandoned houses and it's incredibly sad. The mortgage company made a huge mistake and sealed the house up before giving notice so we had to essentially break into his own home and get four generations of family heirlooms out like thieves in the night the whole entire ordeal was absolutely heartbreaking for him and me seeing his family's photos and generations of collectibles and just people's lives left behind. We got as much as possible out in the six days that we had working 24-hour shifts getting maybe an hour to sleep here and there no food nothing running on sheer stress and adrenaline as his mother was a hoarder on top of everything else so it was a Monumental task to say the least. I appreciate the respect that you show for these buildings when you go in and other Urban explorers like yourself who treat these places with dignity especially people's homes because at one point in time that was a home full of love life and laughter and usually do to unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances people can lose a lot of their family history in the blink of an eye. Thank you for showing respect I know it doesn't apply to this video but ever since that incident I've looked at these videos with a different eye and mindset.

[@TikiTrex]

That truly is sad. Thanks for sharing such a personal and heart-breaking story with us all.

[@unexpectedvixen5685]

@@TikiTrex thank you for showing such kindness and dignity when exploring homes like his💜

[@Samtara1984]

That is really sad. I mean absolutely no disrespect but I don't understand how he could get the stuff out since the house was sealed, wouldn't that have been seen as theft? Again not trying to be rude I am just trying to understand.

[@unexpectedvixen5685]

@@Samtara1984 no worries at all. They sealed the house too soon and without giving him proper notice and they knew they were doing wrong so one of the back doors was left unsealed on purpose from what we were later told by a man that works for the company that we ran into while at the home. The first night he didn't honestly know if he was trespassing (after speaking to a friend of a friend who is a laywer we found out he was not because he was never given proper notice)but he certainly wasn't stealing. These were items that had been in his family for over a hundred years and it would have absolutely killed him if he had lost them we didn't destroy the home in any way shape or form,even though friends were encouraging us to leave a big mess behind for the company to have to deal with,we simply took sentimental items and clothing that was still Left Behind as he had been staying with me for a short time with his daughter prior to all this happening and that was it, photo albums, clothes, sentimental items and the like were all that were taken. That was the house he grew up in and spent the last few days with both of his parents in. The worst part is he tried everything within his power to save that house,begged the mortgage company to work with him so he could make payments but because the house was in his mom's name and not his he wasn't allowed to do so. It really brought to light the fact that your life can change for the worse in the blink of an eye you can lose everything so fast even when you've done everything right and it makes me wonder how many of these places that we see on Urban exploration channels have the same backstory or something very similar to it. It's truly taught me to appreciate everything that I have in life

[@DVincentW]

I see that too I see these places as echoes .. had family and myself caught in similar home loss situations Bank of America no thanks. Some of these places you can really see the last minutes someone was in there.. lives represented right before your eyes. Thanks for expressing a real experience to connect with .

[@billgueltig6136]

Love the colors of the 1950s ceramic tile in the bathrooms

[@samorayee420]

I am very happy you still alive . finally after months I hear your voice . I miss you so much from iceland

[@kathymakehappy8724]

I enjoy the fact that you don't put overlayed music on your videos, thanks for that. It makes the experience more soothing and enjoyable. 😄👍

[@RoseLilyClover]

Love your videos! I'm sick and this is perfect to watch while on bed rest

[@TikiTrex]

So sorry to hear. Feel better soon!

[@RoseLilyClover]

@@TikiTrex thank you so much!

[@alien11able]

TikiTrex, I missed you! I've been subscribed to your channel for years and at one point, I thought you no longer posted videos. I'm happy with the new videos! Your vids are some of the best urbex on KZbin. Thanks!

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks so much!

[@gailpaton8667]

It’s awesome to have you post these new ones, Pam! I go back & watch the old ones often as you are the best one around. Thank you for your explores!

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks so much, Gail!

[@mindivanhouten310]

Love your videos! At the same time though, all the abandons are so sad, would love to hear all their stories.

[@allanmcelroy9840]

I'm aware of Exploring with Josh and The Proper People. You were the very first one I ever watched (abandoned farm house). I LOVE your channel!

[@crystalscan2002]

i love old hotels like this!!

[@retailexplorationwithdanny8070]

Great video

[@pushmearound]

Those were some interesting tile color choices in the bathrooms. I especially enjoyed the Pepto pink and booger green combo 😂😂. I'm glad your back!

[@jimkey920]

Mine was Pepto Pink trimmed with Funereal Grey.

[@AmericanExplorer]

I grew up in the '60's and '70's and when my parents and I vacationed we stayed in small family owned motels like this. I really miss them too. It was as close to feeling at home as you could get which is something the big hotels of today can't duplicate. The interstates killed them off and when you find one still operating now many times is not somewhere you would want to stay unfortunately. You were right about the rectangular opening in the back walls and the space under it. The top was for a window A/C and right under was an electric heater. The antenna behind it looked like it was on an old windmill tower which may mean there was a farm there before the motel. Neat little find along with the snack shack!

[@melaniepark3085]

I do love the vintage tile in these old mom and pop motels!

[@debbiem9218]

Great video showing a by-gone era. I loved the ideal of pulling your car up to the front door of the place you'd be staying at. Things are so different these days when you go on vacation it looks like you're staying in a luxury condo. Thanks for the vlog!

[@kimfitzgeraldrockfam8973]

love watching your channel you explain what your doing and looking at thank you

[@christophercoleman3980]

very cool stuff tiki have you explored any old abandoned funeral homes and retirement homes and schools ?

[@TikiTrex]

I have explored 2 abandoned retirement homes and 2 schools. I'd love to find an abandoned funeral. The closest I've explored is an abandoned mausoleum. All of these are on the channel.

[@overload65]

Love the window's very surprised there still in one piece must have been busy at one time nature takes over quickly. thank you for another good tour. keep safe.

[@AbandonedSteve]

Nice explore as always Tiki

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks, Steve!

[@typingdude4833]

Thanks for another great explore! This looks like your typical Florida 1950’s roadside motel. Probably abandoned sometime in the 1980’s or ‘90’s when the original owners became too old, broke or passed away.

[@mjg263]

Neat! When I was a kid we often stayed at places like this during family road trips. I'm betting that the "outhouse" building was actually a pump house for a swimming pool, most of these places had one around back. Hard to tell by looking at it now but back in the 60's and early 70's these places were GREAT! Thanks for another wonderful vid, looking forward to more!

[@TikiTrex]

That makes sense. That’s more likely what it was. Thanks for your comment.

[@moonmist3312]

It's great to be seeing your videos again. I'm glad you're posting these even if they're older ones, you've always made them very interesting!

[@jgbsweeper7325]

Nice to see that moss blowing in the wind. Makes me homesick for Florida. Thanks for the video.

[@voyager0156]

I love hearing and watching your videos Tiki!!

[@stevejohnson1321]

Listed on buildingsbyowner site for $84,999. Don't delay -- buy today!

[@NeilRoy]

Interesting, always a pleasure to see something new from you. Have a good one, from Ontario. :)

[@AbandonedMines11]

Glad to see you’re back!

[@Psychomania_explores]

Love watching urbex videos and yours are some of my favourites. Keep up the good work!

[@joshd.godfroy4761]

Are you more beautiful than just hearing your beautiful voice? It's a compliment. Love your videos. Keep em coming.

[@bonniekaye]

Awesome video! Really love the old motels and outbuildings. Thank you for sharing!! You have an amazing channel! 💓

[@TikiTrex]

Thank you!

[@bonniekaye]

@@TikiTrex You're welcome, beautiful Lady!

[@jimkey920]

Thank you Tiki Trex, Brings back memories of old Florida. I would say the Motel daes from the mid to late 50's The bathroom tile seems to be from that era; a fairly wide bull nose. The other building much earlier. I would say it was an unaffiliated local family ownership that grew like topsy. The Interstates I-10, I- 75 and I-95 was the disease that killed off so many of the Mom and Pop operations. Years ago I was in the VA Hospital in Lake City, Fl. Met a WW II Veteran who lived between Perry and Salem. Small world. There was another old soldier who lived in Perry. He wrote stories about Mount Perry (Florida's tallest nonexistent Mountain) I just discovered my Bell Notifier was off I fixed it. Thanks for the Video.

[@TikiTrex]

Hi Jim! Yes, a small world it is indeed. Your assessment sounds pretty much spot on as I've come to learn that it was first owned by a family in 1958. And this Mount Perry sounds interesting. Thanks for your comments as always.

[@Flergus]

Another amazing Video. I'm your bigest fan.

[@TikiTrex]

That means a lot. Thanks.

[@HelenaMikas]

It's astonishing how untrashed it is .Here is the reverse ..They smash all windows scribble and spray everywhere .and take the roof away ! A very good video ..Keep your videos coming please *

[@TikiTrex]

Wow, the roof? Now, that is different! I don't believe I've come across that here in North America as of yet. Thanks for stopping by as always!

[@BlueBowtie2004]

Keep up the good exploring work and great videos!

[@raymondwilliams2609]

Thanks, Pam! I liked those windows that looked out on to the forecourt. Nice. Pam-why did you change the music on some of your old videos? Was it a Copyright issue? It's just there were some lovely tunes on at least 3 videos that I'm really sad aren't on them anymore! 😢🤗♥️😘

[@TikiTrex]

Hi Raymond! Yes, sadly it was a copyright issue even though it said "royalty free" when I first obtained them. KZbin ended up muting the sound, so I had to add what they had in their library instead. I liked the older music better as well.

[@owen4248]

Another great video this place definitely has been abandoned for a long time. I'm surprised this has not been torn up like they usually do or the wires ripped out. Those opening I believe to be for air conditioners I'd date this place around the 1930's judging by the style of the doors and bath fixtures and updated through he years. Great catch.

[@DVincentW]

That bell I hit may have brought an angel its wings, but I got no notification .. I like your new intro. A ceiling fan that isnt bent! Hunger Attack! Snack Shack! Wow that term was prevalent in places my family went when I was a kid, there must've been 5 or 8 of them in any tri-state area. Ma and Pop owned. Have a Corn Dog! and 4:56 brings the obligatory bent ceiling fan always makes me sad. This was great thanks for this one.

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks! Apparently, you’re not the only one not receiving notifications from this channel. I’ve talked to KZbin about it with not much help.

[@RichieRouge206]

Great explore, lot of ceiling fans left. That snackshack was hideous 😂

[@tomlangley140]

You made me smile again!..Thank you!

[@TikiTrex]

That means a lot. Your comments make me smile. :)

[@eddiekunert2719]

That place is tore up but not much graffiti, I guess that's a good thing. Thanks for the explore. Love your vids. Have an awsome day. Be safe.

[@millieandcupcake]

Glad I found your channel!! I follow these other guys to that go to abandoned places.. they move their cameras too fast .. you show everything so well :D

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks for the compliment, Millie.

[@millieandcupcake]

@@TikiTrex cant wait to see youer next adventure :D

[@susan5301]

Nicely done! Thanks for sharing!

[@judyrosy]

Thank you !! I just love your explores. ❤

[@frazzledwizard3595]

Love your videos, Pam! Never dissapointed!! :)

[@TikiTrex]

Thank you! :)

[@frazzledwizard3595]

@@TikiTrex happy to oblige. I'm a fellow explorer myself, but have yet to post all my findings on YT. As of now I only have one video of a super weird house full of stuffed animals. There had to be thousands!!

[@the_fact_oficial1533]

Hi Tiki, thanks for one more video, I lovin your videos.😊 Take care and have a good weekend Tiki.👋😁😋

[@cherylsunbee8237]

I Enjoy watching your videos. You're one of my first subscription. Happy to see you back. As always a nice video. Interesting..

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks for staying with me so long!

[@cwb0051]

Thanks Pam for Another Great Job...Stay Safe..

[@sarahstrong7174]

Thankyou for sharing your explore.

[@hauntedadventurer4925]

Thanks for sharing Tiki

[@adamtereska8734]

You always do great work on your videos. Love your work.

[@TikiTrex]

Thank you, Adam!

[@jeffbrown5039]

Love your videos ! Keep it up !

[@JGM1721]

Another great tour. Looks like a half-hearted attempt to fix it up. Thanks for the tour.

[@W1se0ldg33zer]

Seems like there's always a room or two where it looks like someone made an attempt at fixing up the place but they stopped before it was done. And they left supplies behind. Like this one here they left drywall supplies behind. You always see that.

[@teresajohnson2899]

Hi tiki. Keep tapeing videos awesome 👍 👍😊 ❤️ job doing today.

[@trainroomgary]

You find the coolest places. What the Sam?, I remember those Pink Bathrooms • Cheers from The Detroit & Mackinac Railway 🚂

[@abandonedpast6410]

Thrifty economy inn. Creepy creaky door on the snack shack. Rare find of a "tidy" abandonment.

[@nightfire43]

HAPPY!!!!!! FRIDAY 🌹🌹🌹🍺🍺😊😊😊😊

[@URBXTV]

It amaze's me at how much abandonment there in the US. I guess I'll have to go there one day for a visit, but I'll need a guide first.

[@tomfrye9037]

Usually, little outfits like that dry up when a major highway takes traffic away from them. Shame, really. Thanks for the tour, Pam. Looking forward to the next one(8-).

[@ade_f_fans]

Wow... There are few of abused ceiling fans in there... Except for 4-bladed brown and polished brass 42" fans, which are just fine... Also, there is a ceiling exhaust fan at 5:13...

[@Kristjan519]

Good job as always. 👍

[@TikiTrex]

Thank you!

[@janetyoung9761]

Hi new subscriber from Manitoba Canada ✌🏼 enjoy your videos 👌

[@TikiTrex]

Welcome to the channel! 🤝💕

[@MartinDee2000]

That place is definitely a fixer-upper.

[@NewEnglandOtaku]

Pretty good condition for an old motel.. only place I seen that was a motel was in Florida Massachusetts (Yes there's a town called Florida) called the Giovanni Motel, the place is rough looking, the roof is missing in places and it's pretty rotted.. it was pretty much less than 9 rooms I guess..

[@jodywoodruff6473]

Awesome video 👍😊

[@Lit_Hot_takes]

2:15 It looks like the original fittings are still there in ruff shape not still there Woah!

[@moocowdad]

how to start a weekend off right, watch you in action :)

[@TikiTrex]

Hey Dave! ✌️

[@decayexplorer9688]

Amazing place and explore :)

[@billylocklear8827]

Good video always be safe out there

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks, Billy.

[@GreenAppelPie]

Good music choice and vid of course.

[@EminenceFrontX5]

Awesome

[@jwrappuhn71]

Good vid Tiki.

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks!

[@customscreenprinting]

Thanks Pam for sharing with me this video and I am glad to see another one of your videos on here once again and the place looks like it was not used for a long time as a motel it really is badly run down and empty is it still at its location or is it gone I was just wondering. and Pam I can't wait to see your next video and God Bless you my friend and be safe and thanks again.

[@1112223333111]

I like room 3

[@neofio3240]

Awesome video

[@dennisqwertyuiop]

maybe where Holiday Inn started

[@Kinseydsp]

So sad These Places were what America was back in the day!

[@booognish]

I miss you TT!!

[@NatureRecycleFlorida]

nice stuff on 98

[@maxnaethe7187]

Lovn' it, thanks!

[@everythinghomekelly2618]

I like your video's, Please don't go by yourself🙏 It's so dangerous, there could be a homeless person in or around these abandoned places?? Just be safe🙏🙏

[@jacquelinekupper7926]

I used to think the same but she has brought that up in the past and usually her son or someone is waiting in the car for her. :)

[@Laura-Kitty]

Have you relocated to Florida? I always thought you were in Canada. ❤

[@TikiTrex]

Just in FL to escape the Canadian winters. :)

[@WesternAustraliaNowAndThen]

I get the feeling that this place was a real dump even when it was still open...

[@g.s.4430]

Do you do these explorations by yourself?

[@teresajohnson2899]

Liked liked video awesome 👍 👍😊 ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️.

[@skull16cr]

It seems that motels such as this are slowly desappearing all over the US

[@scottroberts3801]

Not too much to see here, but love your videos.

[@vianonamitchell4114]

❤

[@Quiparounddreams1999]

Where are you Tiki? I've been following for 9 years and you suddenly just stopped posting.

[@ripley2743]

Where did you go?

[@kevinlukasik]

Let me if you're ever in Buffalo. Would love to explore with ya sometime :)

[@drksollomb]

What happen to tikki trex? Haven't seen anything from her.

[@hidebarnes8188]

Reminds me of bates motel 😂

[@RosaGonzalez-hj3wo]

excelente

[@allaboutcats4913]

😍😍😍