Death & Glam: The Crazy History Of The BYRON HOT SPRINGS HOTEL!
One of the most highly requested videos we've ever done! The Byron Hot Springs Hotel!
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"The Byron Hot Springs Hotel, located in Byron, California, has a rich history dating back to the 19th century. The area around Byron was known for its natural hot springs, which were believed to have healing properties by indigenous peoples long before European settlers arrived.
In the late 19th century, the Byron Hot Springs Hotel was built to capitalize on the popularity of the thermal springs. The hotel quickly became a popular destination for wealthy visitors seeking relaxation and rejuvenation. It boasted luxurious accommodations, fine dining, and a variety of recreational activities, including golf, tennis, and swimming.
During its heyday in the early 20th century, the hotel attracted numerous notable guests, including President William Howard Taft, Charlie Chaplin, and Jack London. It also gained a reputation as a retreat for Hollywood celebrities and political figures.
However, the hotel faced challenges over the years, including changes in ownership and the decline of interest in traditional spa resorts. The onset of World War II further impacted the hotel's fortunes, leading to its closure in the 1940s.
Despite several attempts at revival over the years, including brief periods of operation as a military rehabilitation center and a conference center, the Byron Hot Springs Hotel ultimately fell into disrepair. Today, the hotel stands as a historic landmark, its grandeur a reminder of a bygone era of leisure and luxury in California's East Bay region."
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love this, i grew up in antioch and i came here pretty frequently as a teen and screwed around lol. lots of great stories from being out there at night. great episode brother
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3 ай бұрын
thank you man. How fun that must have been
Very entertaining and very well done. I wasn't aware of this property until now. You can't help but place yourself back in time and revel in walking in their footsteps. Excellent video.
Love it!! We used to get chased outta there back in the day. Keep up the great work
Another great informative video! Great shots, excellent edits. Top notch content once again.
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4 ай бұрын
Appreciate it bro!
Another abandoned building video. Awesome. Keep it up and keep teaching us about history, Mr. Dylan.
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4 ай бұрын
I will keep trying my friend
Great video! This was a cool spot. Looks like it was a beautiful hotel back in its time, and it has an interesting story behind it. Thanks for sharing.
Nice coverage on this place and its history.
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4 ай бұрын
Appreciate you!
Loving the clones in this one LMAO
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4 ай бұрын
Hahaha they were going at it
A friend of mine knows the property owner and I’ve gone shooting out there a few times. If you drive a little past the hotel there’s an area with raised dirt banks on three sides and that’s where we’d shoot. Last time I was there there was a dead cow rotting away right where you’re crouched down at 3:58.
Wonderful video. I was there about 15 years ago - there were walls in the hotel and a small Victorian house where the caretaker lived.
Creepy place, great Video. Really nice Visuals, i can feel the Vibe. Really great work Sir! 👌
Almost got arrested out there a few years ago for trespassing while doing a photo-shoot, along w with six other people.
Amazing history just a short drive away! Thanks for taking the time to show us this! That cow was crazy tho!
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4 ай бұрын
Bro the cow was nuts to walk in on lol
This was a great video. Too bad it’s no longer. 😢Amazing history.
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4 ай бұрын
Ah man I feel like some people want more and some want less haha... I'm going to be uploading all the cut footage to our Members Only VIP section shortly if you want more.
Great video! I've never heard of this place and now I think I'll be going down a rabbit hole or cow hole...
Damn I never even knew about this place! Great video and great job sharing all of that history!
Awesome video!!! Been a while since you’ve done a full fledged urban exploration video!!! Never really knew much about this place or the figures that stayed here! That dead cow made me kind of sad though….. Always enjoying your stuff! Also I think those gunshots could be nearby hunters.
Man that’s crazy I have driven by that place both on vasco rd and on Bryon hwy never knew it was there. Awesome vid
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4 ай бұрын
Yeah man it's just tucked away in the foothills there.
I used to drag race back in the early 2010s near Armstrong RD. lots of money was won and hearts broken when people lost. thats south from there
That place is so creepy I got chills just watching this! Thanks for the history and the respect that you handled it with. You're definitely a gifted storyteller
I love the drone shots 👌
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4 ай бұрын
Appreciate it, had fun doing those shots
Apparently they were treated so well that many of the P.O.W.'s moved to the U.S. after the war. That's what I've always heard anyway. They'd try to find what they were good at, and gave them hobbies. They'd even put on plays, or learn to play instruments. Really wild, but seemed to work.
I used to go there at night during my high school days 😂 a cow definitely scared the shit out of me and my cousins cause it was literally standing in the doorway.
Really Nice Visuals! looked like a great day to film... the building on the other hand, I would have been scared to walk inside a rundown structure like that.
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4 ай бұрын
Yeah we got lucky with weather, not so much with the company hahaha. Yes it was definitely sketchy but I had to check it off my list
I had went there few years ago wit my patnas nd I was goin up the stairs nd I did feel something touch my shoulder
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4 ай бұрын
It's super creepy
Dude what an awesome video, a real life hotel California. The cow in the basement blew my mind, thats CRAZY!!! Gonna have to invest in a bullet proof vest. Glad to see youtube didnt take it down
You should do another Compton, or Crenshaw or Inglewood vlog--like to see the hood. 👍
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4 ай бұрын
That would be cool if I find the right story. Love the hood history too. I've always wanted to redo my Watts Towers video.
They won’t let work be done to it because it’s deemed as a historical landmarks
any haunted abandoned spots in cali? feel like everything’s demolished
1878 is the oldest thing on this place so its old af
He get permission cuz he’s a KZreadr or did he actually trespass?
LFG
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4 ай бұрын
go where