This location has to be one of the most unique places I've visited in all of exploring. Its a shame that Bill passed away but I believe the property is in the right hands. Hopefully his children can open it back up. If you guys enjoyed this little video, leave a thumbs up! See ya next time 😉

@SchoolBusShorts

5 жыл бұрын

Dark Exploration Films Great video 👍🏼

@bornamegla6405

5 жыл бұрын

Why you did not take something like motor

@adventureswithcarl123

4 жыл бұрын

i am definitely checking this out this year

@Stevie_B_0828

4 жыл бұрын

Seems like this place was kinda interesting, but weird. Think the owner was unique himself. 😁

This made me very sad. This man spent a lifetime gathering these treasures, his lifetime treasures and there they lay, disregarded and abandoned. Such unique and eclectic collections. Heart wrenching that it has all been treated with such contempt. It’s haunting

@LMAODOODZ

4 жыл бұрын

This is what happens when you die.

@Ganiscol

3 жыл бұрын

@@LMAODOODZ not if your relatives step up and see that its being taken care of - and if that means trying to find a new home for at least some items.

Was there less than a year ago, bought some amazing stuff from the store, and there was a lot more to the funhouse outside. Very sad. Fun fact- Rob Zombie was very good friends with Bill, and bought posters from that store to use in his movies. Bill was also good friends with Henry Hill, who’s life story was made into the movie Goodfellas.

a life work is rotting away, that's so sad 😢

@SnoozecoopYT

5 жыл бұрын

🙂

@DodgeThis

4 жыл бұрын

Blame the sons

@LMAODOODZ

4 жыл бұрын

@@DodgeThis Why? It's not their dream, it was their father's.

As a vintage antique enthusiast I would be in tears of the amount of stuff that could’ve been salvaged that was just lost and left to ruin 😭

Also I’m almost certain the children are trying to sell everything there and the property. Super unfortunate and can’t believe his family could do that to such a cool place that bill put his heart into

@ryanbarker5217

4 жыл бұрын

if he has a family, what are they supposed to do with it, though? they probably have jobs, families, live somewhere else, and, honestly, this is a bizarre legacy to leave behind. it looks fun and super cool... until you're the one stuck with it, lol.

@LMAODOODZ

4 жыл бұрын

@@ryanbarker5217 Yeah, I understand because when my grandmother died, we spent weeks going through her crap and most of it was given to the Vets. She was a hoarder to make matters worse. It's the man's legacy, they shouldnt feel obligated to invest in something that probably sees no revenue, less than a thrift store.

@Robotdad474

3 жыл бұрын

That’s pretty ignorant to say. Just because it was his life and dream doesn’t mean his family HAS TO carry it on. They all probably have their own lives and own things they need to take care of . However it’s also reported that his son is following in his footsteps with his legacy so it doesn’t appear to be them selling everything

@melindathomas21

2 жыл бұрын

@@Robotdad474 some ppl can't help stuck on STUPID

I knew Bill personally I worked in a lumber yard behind his property what is a great man and an awesome hippie I'm honored to have known him and to have shopped in this wonderful nostalgic place the annual piano burning was a sight to see

This is in my home state! I've been here twice before Bill died; once where the entire backlot was filled with people for burning a huge bonfire and a concert for bands. It's one of my favorite memories, and I'm so sad to see it empty like this

I love how the taggers have not destroyed the murals and art work, Yes then have tagged some places but where it is ok to. What an awesome place

It’s extremely sad seeing an awesome place like this abandoned and rotting. One mans life dream is gone. Good video. RIP Wild Bill

I remember going to his first store on Washington St when I was a kid in the late 80's. It was the coolest place ever. Bill was such a nice guy and so passionate about his collections!

This is like walking through an abandoned outdoor museum.... outstanding murals..wow,imagine the work that it took to put up this place.,!I would love to walk through this place and relish in its history.....

Really interesting. The part with all the military badges are mostly Air Force enlisted ranks for dress uniforms going back 30+ years as they use different shades of blue in modern badging.

I would love to buy that place and keep it going the way he had it. And keep the love alive

@coolelectronics1759

3 жыл бұрын

so sad it was left to rot like that

Anyone else thought it said ‘Stranger Things’ in the title or just me?

@itsmyparty8785

5 жыл бұрын

River Thomson the only reason I clocked on the video. I was confused the entire time trying to tie it to stranger things lol

@micheleroxburgh8540

5 жыл бұрын

River Thomson OMG YES THATS WHY I CLICKED ON IT

@Thomaz654

4 жыл бұрын

I thought is was "Stranger" when I clicked on it - had to do a doubletake after reading your comment.

@LMAODOODZ

4 жыл бұрын

I did too, but I have a.d.d.

@LMAODOODZ

4 жыл бұрын

@@itsmyparty8785 You punched the video?

Totally bummed this place is being left to rot.

My Family" a watercolor by Helen Haselton. Helen Haselton was active in Chicago and the Hartford area in Connecticut, born in 1888 and died in Woodstock Valley, CT in 1989. She was an accomplished artist, illustrator and writer and wrote and illustrated "A Memory Book of My School Days" in 1920. She also illustrated the paper dolls for "Dolly Blossom and Her Wardrobe," by Will Pente, which had seven pages of clothing, two dolls and a trunk to assemble that held all the clothing. This picture is a very personal and provocative watercolor portrait of her family with haunting images of each. The picture was purchased from the family in Hartford, CT. Measures: Image 11.5" H x 17.25" W.

Sad his family is just letting it rot and probably just sitting on the land waiting for a developer to buy it.

This was an amazing blast from the past exploration. It was both sad and exciting to see all of the different and eclectic things that Bill had collected. Thank you!

talk about dismal, I wish his family could refurnish it because it looks so beyond beautiful and i feel deserves to be restored to remember bill

@coolelectronics1759

3 жыл бұрын

yes!

Great video. Just saw it today for the first time. Wild Bill would be proud of your interest in his dreams. FYI, I took 95% of the artwork and most of the coolest stuff to return it to life once again. Thanks dad.

Anyone else curious as to why the first set of baseball cards were dry and in mint condition laying outside?? But others and magazines water damage and molded..just curious or is it just me?? Awesome vid tho!!

@faneciajackson9174

5 жыл бұрын

©ntr¥Tr€@$ur€90 He put those cards down there

@ellemay2755

5 жыл бұрын

Either he put them there or 'it' is trying to lure him in...

@MmmaSthrnVel3

5 жыл бұрын

And just outta curiosity guys where would he of found those in mint condition dry ones? With the other wet soggy ruined ones?

Can't believe you dont have more subs or likes, i love youre vids, they are so calm and amazingly filmed. Kisses from holland...

I get sad seeing stuff go to waste and no one takes to give it a new home. Love you guys! Be safe! And Thank you!!!👍🏻♥️😎

Never heard of a Vietnam vet and a hippie in one before - polar opposites! Too bad didn't see that red bug convertible closer, cool video though.

So much of the art was beautiful. I would definitely buy some of it if it was cleaned up.

I want those Munsters cards! I love that show! 👻

One of my favorite explorations.....love old abandoned carnival/fair/amusement park settings!

Bill was such a nice man, and so artistic, it's sad to see all of this stuff just left to decay. Some of it is valuable, some of it is just cool as shit! I see the draw to a lot of it, and I would love to have some of his art pieces in my property! Good Job, guys!

So many VWs that need saving, damn. Hope someone gives them a new home.

Very cool..thanks for taking us along

Thanks for showing me this stuff. Love the old Crown Vic.

Wow. Awesome explore. Great job. 👍👍👍👍👍😎

Your videos and commentary to me is the best on KZread. You've got the proper people beat.

That vw bug with the 1941 Ford grill was awesome, somebody save it!!!

I hope this place gets new life. Great video

I went to college just up the road. I always wondered about that place

Cool Find Love the Old Cars And arcade games

I used to go here all the time, truly was an amazing place to be.

WoW all those badges WTF!!1 My son was in the Army during Desert Storm thank God he came home! Good work to bad you can't get inside!

I love reading all the comments from your other followers. Their comments are so what all I want to express as well I love all your videos I just discovered your channel and I’m loving it. I am from Eastern Pa. and it’s 2020 July so you know what’s going on. Keep up the good work you were born for this job. 😜

I love retro things and going to thriftstores too! this was very interesting. sad, but at least you got to explore it!

What a neat place!! 🤩

what a cool place!reminds me vaguely of the Museum of Monsters and Madmen of the Captain Spaulding of "the house of the 1000 bodies"

I miss this place so much!!!! I was so upset when his daughter closed this place down, I have a few things from it I got back when it was opened

Amazing explore. :)

Your work is beautiful my bro.!

👍 Great explore video!

The yellow Beetle you walked by to the arcade videogame, that one is very special. In the mid 80's, most car freaks build them cars in style of another brand. Very cool to see. I whis you spend more time on that car. Thanks for this cool video! Greets from Holland/Netherlands

Genial exploración! Saludos d Córdoba, Argentina!

That place is/was so cool. Found it one day after a doctors appointment.

this was one guy's passion, it shouldn't be expected to be anyone else's, though it doesn't seem like reasonable care was taken of the property and items. i know my collections and worldly bullshit will be auctioned off for pennies on the dollar, just like most people's junk, and that's okay if it brings someone a little bit of fun or joy.

This Video was Amazing! Ty!

Wow! What a cool place.

what a cool place! Thank you :)

Awesome job on this exploration!

super interesting, love the vid!

Reminds of the place in the movie "House of a Thousand Corpses."

@Maniac1607

3 жыл бұрын

Bill and Rob Zombie were friends.

Cool place. Many stuff can be restoration job. I like yellow car, green car, camry and truck trailer

If wild Bill enjoyed building it he much have had a happy life. Thoroughly enjoyed your video

Very cool place! Really enjoyed it. I had to look twice cuz I thought it said Stranger Things. Lol I was like oh that’s crazy it was a different time. Then I looked again. Haha. Great video! Keep up the good work!

I’m so glad I got in there before it closed!

Thank you so much for this video loved it

Five days after my birthday, a very gorgeous place,thanks Devin👌awesome as usual✌✌✌✌

Such a cool place with so much history . Most of it looked in really good shape despite being outside .My opinion Bill kept that stuff in those trailers and only recently people with no respect dragged it outside and left it .

A life's work that is just rotting away. Probably gonna be torn down or just left to fall apart which just makes me sad. That haunted house looks so cool as well!!! I really hope that someone buys it and runs it again even if it's wishful thinking. Wish I could have seen the place when it was open.

Great video to such an amazing place. So sad it’s no one wants it.

I would seriously be on a shopping trip. Great video.

Amazing location with great camerawork=😆👊👍

Amazing! ♡♡♡

Looks like it was a really cool, interesting place to visit, at one time

I love all of your videos 💕

I remember coming here when i young and going into the store with my mom and dad

Went there once as a kid for the Haunted Mansion during Halloween. Bought a rubber hand in that shop, and watched a silly "Zombie Austin Powers" themed show on that very stage. Very cheap, but very fun.

Wasn't this place featured on an episode of American Pickers? I hope the family does something with the property and its contents instead of letting everything decay. What a waste.

Oh, my god ! I see old comic books in the plastic bags ! And abandoned amusement parks ??

that's so sad and depressing that it's just sitting there.. all that hard work left to just decay. i bet there are a lot of memories associated with that place for sure.

Been to that store several times over the past twenty years. I live about twenty minutes away. That’s how I started my record collection.

Looks cool and interesting 🙌

Awesome video 👍

Wow first time seen it wud been heaven to live there

Had to make a trip there before it closed. Very cool place, sad to see it go. There used to be a flea market in the parking lot. Sad talking to the vendors who'd been there since the 80s.

Dope video man!

Wow cool find!!! Why doesn't his family come clean things up!!! Thanks!!!

Very cool! Seems like a huge property to let go to waste.

R.I.P. to that Cabal arcade cabinet. It's a good game. 😔

wow,i love it♥♥

Great video. Loved the intro.

@DarkExploration

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I did not read through the 221 comments. But, those are Air Force enlisted ranks which are sewn onto the sleeves. The subdued colored ones went on the Battle Dress Uniform (BDU), and the blue and white ones went on the Air Force "dress blues" uniform. The BDU uniform was replaced in 2007 by the Airman Battle Uniform (ABU). The ABU was replaced April 30th, 2021 with the new OCP uniform. The Air Force dress blues are still in service, and those chevrons in that van are still good.

Great vid

A good video now I wanna go there even tho its abandoned now but I still wanna go

Multiple branches of ranking patches. They probably just came from an overstocked hole-in-the-wall alterations shop.

Cool video

This be awesome for a photo shoot

that place is amazing the amount of work that he put into the haunted house is nuts!!also did he do all the paint on the buildings??

I bet those unopened baseball cards still had the gum it in... ya remember how it was so fresh and delish when it was new, just think how it'd be today... lol!

@LMAODOODZ

4 жыл бұрын

I'm 35 and remember heh

@coolelectronics1759

3 жыл бұрын

they had gum?

@DukeRaul

3 жыл бұрын

@@coolelectronics1759 always stale and taste like bark.. mighy good lol

That first stack of baseball cards you found looked to be in good condition despite them being found on the ground and exposed to moisture. That's amazing! I love this channel, I just subbed and I'm currently binging your videos. Thank you for the work you do and please be careful!

There's alot of stuff that has value in this place!!is it protected?what a waste...damn.

The military badges ya found are badges ya stitch on your clothes, novelty badges no ranking just for fun.

Been there a few times while it was open. Awesome place