Rust Belt Ruins: The Carrie Blast Furnace

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  • @wanderingrenegade771
    @wanderingrenegade7714 жыл бұрын

    Ty Casey for posting this.40 years now I have installed US pipe and tubing as a union pipefitter and welder and I am grateful for these men of iron!

  • @zippitydooda9112
    @zippitydooda91124 жыл бұрын

    Another great story. You've created a rolling history lesson. Thanks so much.

  • @cesalt2408

    @cesalt2408

    4 жыл бұрын

    Hear, hear!!

  • @eijan912

    @eijan912

    4 жыл бұрын

    OMG, that would be the perfect name for her travel tv show..."Rolling History".

  • @brentgiles5515
    @brentgiles55154 жыл бұрын

    I must say, I really like your short documentaries. It's like taking a step into a piece of history school books never told. I love it. Thank you.

  • @DavidHaney1
    @DavidHaney14 жыл бұрын

    Best Best Best .. Absolute best channel on KZread today. I just finished a trip up the Pacific Coastline from San Diego to Seattle, then checked out Seattle for 2 weeks. Did the Space Needle, Discovery Park, and all the tourist stuff, ran up the side of Mount Rainer (twice) and got a bumper sticker to prove it. Played golf at a couple of courses, and had the best gin martini ever at Gino's at Dash Point Pier on the Puget Sound .. and now I'm ready to head towards Glacier National Park and I so wish there were your videos for each of the towns in between so I could get the "take" or feel on a town that you get with each one. This channel is great and I really really appreciate your hard work, technical skill and artistic talent at story telling. So proud to watch this channel that you own just grow and grow, knowing it will become one of the best on KZread.

  • @DavidKuntschik
    @DavidKuntschik4 жыл бұрын

    WOW @Casey Roman! Thx for the beautiful unknown history lesson. I cannot wait for your next exploration.

  • @pollabolla
    @pollabolla4 жыл бұрын

    The travel channel should be calling you. The editorial technique given to your videos are superb.

  • @samanthadodd8112

    @samanthadodd8112

    4 жыл бұрын

    Totally agree.

  • @CaseyRoman

    @CaseyRoman

    4 жыл бұрын

    Polla Bolla coming from TV I can assure you that call will never come. Tv producers like generic vanilla people who only say the nicest things.

  • @paulamay8718

    @paulamay8718

    4 жыл бұрын

    AGREE

  • @samanthadodd8112

    @samanthadodd8112

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CaseyRoman That damn sad. Ur really good. Who wants vanilla...... we want opinions and unique points of view.

  • @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt

    @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@CaseyRoman Here's a twist for you, Casey. Perhaps John and Peter of RV Geeks would be interested in featuring your travels and your particular vlogging style for a piece on their new show _The RVers_ on Discovery Channel and PBS. Just a thought.

  • @kjosr1
    @kjosr14 жыл бұрын

    Casey, You are by far the BEST Story teller of all the vanners out there, You Rock , Can't wait for the next place and story to follow.. Thank You for sharing...

  • @CaseyRoman

    @CaseyRoman

    4 жыл бұрын

    Just Ollie thank you ☺️

  • @robertmanley7556
    @robertmanley7556 Жыл бұрын

    I came here several years ago and took a tour the guys that gave the tour where the most wonderful people I've ever met .They he's a complete history of the place we're very knowledgeable in steelmaking I found this place to be magical unbelievably quiet an absolutely huge. After this when on up to Bethlehem Pennsylvania and visited Bethlehem Steel it was a sight to behold as well !! I want to thank all the men and women who worked in the mills and help build our GREAT country !!!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

  • @ovmn
    @ovmn4 жыл бұрын

    Another winner.. you give us such mini documentaries with all your videos.. Masterful storytelling paired with great cinematography.. truly amazing

  • @nobodyknows9083
    @nobodyknows90834 жыл бұрын

    I love how you give a voice to the lost stories of the forgotten communities that build our wonderful nation. Keep up the GOOD WORK Pretty lady;)

  • @mikemikemike69
    @mikemikemike694 жыл бұрын

    I'm speechless. Another fantastic video. I've told my granddaughter to start following you so she can learn the true history of our country. Thank you. I just want to give you a big hug. That's what grandpas do.

  • @RunsWithKnives
    @RunsWithKnives4 жыл бұрын

    Remnants of a once great and powerful industrial Nation. thanks for taking us a long Casey.

  • @tripletgirl2484
    @tripletgirl24844 жыл бұрын

    You're an excellent documentary maker. I lived as a child in the iron ore range of MN. This really connected those memories for me. Thank you!

  • @philipsutherland5441
    @philipsutherland54414 жыл бұрын

    Beautifully done, research, photography, writing and narration. You are the best there is for finding interesting content and professional presentation. Respect dear lady!

  • @dreux1635
    @dreux16354 жыл бұрын

    I feel like I am watching a NETWORK documentary. Keep up the great work. Great followup on the history of each of your films.

  • @CaseyRoman

    @CaseyRoman

    4 жыл бұрын

    EMU I really appreciate that. Especially since the network I used to work for didn’t want these!

  • @debbielydy6374
    @debbielydy63744 жыл бұрын

    Good Morning, was hoping you would be on, who ever would have thought, that the rust belt would be on my travel list!!! Have a great week end. Be safe.

  • @rvwall-e
    @rvwall-e4 жыл бұрын

    You amaze me. Your irreverence and eloquent snark dragged me in, but it is your talent and unique view of this country and it’s history that keeps me here. Bravo for a job exceptionally well done.

  • @pgmaxtwo
    @pgmaxtwo4 жыл бұрын

    Loved this. My grandpa was an iron worker for years. He'd tell crazy stories about the dangers.

  • @joshjones3408
    @joshjones34087 ай бұрын

    Wow she knows what a man is an not a boy toy....this needs to put down in history.... great video 👍👍👍👍

  • @jerrydensmore2887
    @jerrydensmore28874 жыл бұрын

    Wow as usual, Now that you're in PA I would love you to go to the Amish community and do your thing. Thanks for sharing.

  • @paulamay8718

    @paulamay8718

    4 жыл бұрын

    Seeing some of the Amish communities in PA sounds like a wonderful idea.

  • @jerrydensmore2887

    @jerrydensmore2887

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@paulamay8718 Then back to Ohio to their Amish so we can compare.

  • @apathysucks520

    @apathysucks520

    4 жыл бұрын

    Sexy Amish, community next? Amish, Amish!" Please...... (Echo)

  • @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt

    @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt

    4 жыл бұрын

    A piece by Casey on the Pennsylvania Amish would, no doubt, be a•maz•ing! Casey, take it from me, you'd love it! It's just your kind of thing. You'd want to spend more than one day with them, though.

  • @stressfreemama
    @stressfreemama4 жыл бұрын

    Dang girl, you are getting SO GOOD at these!!! What an amazing story teller....

  • @vantravelssunshine390
    @vantravelssunshine3904 жыл бұрын

    #LiveYourPassion Once again, I love your narration and history along with humor. It's so refreshing !! ❤️ 🌞🚐🇺🇸 #FindYourFreedom

  • @SheHuntsZombies
    @SheHuntsZombies4 жыл бұрын

    Awesome piece Casey! I find your history pieces to be super fascinating and the humor keeps me coming.

  • @Godwinpounds4333

    @Godwinpounds4333

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello 👋 how are you doing?

  • @joshschneider9766
    @joshschneider9766Ай бұрын

    Like stonemasons of ancient times we will never know their names but owe them all so so much. What a beautiful documentary.

  • @jamesheath1882
    @jamesheath18824 жыл бұрын

    Casey every video you make is great. On this one you hit the ball out of the park. You are a shooting star in a dark night sky. Truly a beautiful thing to behold. Thankyou

  • @stephaniesturgeon5591
    @stephaniesturgeon55914 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing😀.. I could of kept watching at least an hour or 2 . I enjoy all your videos. My brain wants more 🤓

  • @annhysell6064
    @annhysell60644 ай бұрын

    Wow! My dad worked on the freighters on The Great Lakes & my grandfather worked in the train yard in Ashtabula, he regulated the iron ore loading. I am very proud of their contribution to "build America". The Carrie Blast Furnace certainly looks interesting and hopefully I can visit soon. Thank you.

  • @pyr8at40
    @pyr8at404 жыл бұрын

    you are a natural historian, things others dont see, you bring to life for the rest of us.....thanks darlin

  • @SV_Autumn
    @SV_Autumn4 жыл бұрын

    So happy to have found your channel. The videos keep getting better and you always have the most interesting topics. Cant wait till I am on the road to see it in person. Hope you keep touring and doing videos.

  • @Godwinpounds4333

    @Godwinpounds4333

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello how’re you doing?

  • @maryellencook9528
    @maryellencook95284 жыл бұрын

    Another fantastic video Casey! I'm serious when I said in the last comment that you need to consider amalgamating all of these different historical snippets into a documentary and submitting it to PBS or the History Channel as an indie project. The other thing to remember, as I may have previously told you is HISTORY=HIS STORY, and "HE", whomever he may be is sticking to it. Truth, unfortunately, has no place in most history books today. Truth will be reliant upon the individual, such as yourself, to be told to future generations. Thanks again for another outstanding video.

  • @carlawalker4671

    @carlawalker4671

    4 жыл бұрын

    I am w/ you Mary!

  • @maryellencook9528

    @maryellencook9528

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@carlawalker4671 thank you. I imagine if more of Casey's subscribers encourage her, the more likely she might actually make that documentary!

  • @amyholcomb6484

    @amyholcomb6484

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree. I've found the shows that cover sites by state rather disappointing. I'd rather hear in-depth stories about sites, cultures, and industries than landmarks.

  • @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt
    @ARepublicIfYouCanKeepIt4 жыл бұрын

    Whoa! Incredible photography/videography, writing and narration, in addition to post-production editing time, talent and tenacity. To this, she even adds a movie promo-quality soundtrack for dramatic effect. Well done, Casey. Thank you so much for the wonderful look into the Carrie Furnace. The context and color you add to the historical aspect of the facility is definitely part of your "secret sauce". And, "Sexy Steel" had me chuckling aloud in my solitude. Only card-carrying bad asses need to apply, as they're the only men up to the challenge of giving as good as they get from the fiery red one!

  • @jodierb7048
    @jodierb70484 жыл бұрын

    Very informative and well done video. I am fascinated by the history of steel mills. I live near Bethlehem PA. were ther have simular tours.

  • @Godwinpounds4333

    @Godwinpounds4333

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello 👋 how are you doing?

  • @Adiscretefirm
    @Adiscretefirm4 жыл бұрын

    When I read the title I was racking my brain trying to remember a blast furnace in the movie "Carrie"

  • @CaseyRoman

    @CaseyRoman

    4 жыл бұрын

    Carl Rice LoL!!

  • @raraavis7782

    @raraavis7782

    4 жыл бұрын

    Carl Rice Me too 😄

  • @stan3497
    @stan34974 жыл бұрын

    I humbly stand before you, in the wrong line with a half gallon of Walmart ice cream, declaring I`m not worthy. Another great vid .thank you.

  • @CaseyRoman

    @CaseyRoman

    4 жыл бұрын

    I’m dying 🤣🤣🤣

  • @woodyhuband9248
    @woodyhuband92484 жыл бұрын

    You are rapidly becoming a younger version of my all time favorite journalist/broadcaster. Living in the state of North Carolina must somehow instill an awareness uncommon among others. Keep up the good work.👍

  • @caldeira99
    @caldeira994 жыл бұрын

    Spektakular.....yet again!!! Love how you see and share the world.

  • @john_lm0751
    @john_lm07514 жыл бұрын

    Me crying as I watch how good your videos are, Mis Casey.. I will be so jealous when a Network or Netflix finally hook you up for the steal!

  • @tietjeweaver3325
    @tietjeweaver33254 жыл бұрын

    Another wonderful oration, I always smile when I notice a new post from Casey Roman :0)

  • @FreeRV
    @FreeRV4 жыл бұрын

    Hi 👋 Great video! Heart ❤️ VanLife travels! Thank you for been my inspiration for making videos!

  • @bernie6956
    @bernie69564 жыл бұрын

    I continue to be impressed with the places your sharing and the quality of your presentations. Please, keep up the great work.

  • @sundayze
    @sundayze4 жыл бұрын

    Another homerun in Casey's Quest for Americana! You are simply amazing, girl! I come from an oilfield background and it too, was filled with rough and tough men, intrigue, danger and dirty deals that powered America into greatness. So many stories, so little time! This was the perfect Saturday afternoon break, thanks Casey 😍

  • @Godwinpounds4333

    @Godwinpounds4333

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello how’re you doing?

  • @mikeanderson7019
    @mikeanderson70194 жыл бұрын

    Very beautifully done and scripted… Thank you so much

  • @linmid6601
    @linmid66014 жыл бұрын

    Very, very interesting. Thanks again. We love your videos. Keep them coming.

  • @rosemarydolliver
    @rosemarydolliver4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, Casey! Ive so enjoyed these vlogs! Beautiful! 🏭🛠

  • @travelfun3513
    @travelfun35134 жыл бұрын

    Loved it. Casey Roman you're One of a kind.

  • @fastgurrrl
    @fastgurrrl4 жыл бұрын

    You are so good at this, Casey. 👍🏻👍🏻

  • @Godwinpounds4333

    @Godwinpounds4333

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello 👋 how are you doing?

  • @LivingAsVicki
    @LivingAsVicki4 жыл бұрын

    Back when men were real M-E-N!!!! I love it!!!! I don't know how you do it, but your videos and the information you provide are always the best!! The places you visit make my heart sing. This is what America is all about. Thank you Casey!!

  • @CaseyRoman

    @CaseyRoman

    4 жыл бұрын

    Vicki Boedges I really hope Sexy Steel never sees this video though 🤣🤣🤣🤣

  • @christineminer2117
    @christineminer21174 жыл бұрын

    Interesting.......with humor. Love it! Thank you for a view of American history.

  • @badgejohnson5596
    @badgejohnson55964 жыл бұрын

    My Dad worked in Carrie Furnace from 1945 to 1966. He walked down the hill to work from Munhall Pa.

  • @theresathompson5098
    @theresathompson50984 жыл бұрын

    Another great history lesson. Thank you!!

  • @bethgleason7183
    @bethgleason71834 жыл бұрын

    Interesting story and great photos! Thank you!

  • @stevenlynskey7879
    @stevenlynskey7879 Жыл бұрын

    Great video,I am from a steel town in England called Scunthorpe where there are the Famous 4 Queens blast furnaces,called Victoria Anne ,Mary and Bess name after 4 Queens of England. , and luckily we are still making iron and steelJust ,and by the way I loved the video brought back so many memories as I worked at the Blast Furnaces for over 39 yrs.😊😊

  • @cynthiaincolorado3373
    @cynthiaincolorado33734 жыл бұрын

    Love you videos!! Cool historical information...great job!

  • @Godwinpounds4333

    @Godwinpounds4333

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello 👋 how are you doing?

  • @chrisretired5379
    @chrisretired5379 Жыл бұрын

    We lived in Rankin, mid to late 50s, dad worked open hearth. We heard many awesome stories of the daily activities there. As well, an uncle, my grandfather, all worked there as well.

  • @RATCLIFFE-LISTENS
    @RATCLIFFE-LISTENS4 жыл бұрын

    Casey: You are such an excellent storyteller providing us with insight otherwise forgotten.Its interesting to see how much of America is behind us and how spoiled we’ve become without understanding and respect for the sacrifice of our forefathers. Keep it up take us to places that challenge us. Travel Safe Peace

  • @safeharbor7
    @safeharbor74 жыл бұрын

    This video reminds me of my time working in a steel mill as a young guy. It was McLouth steel in Trenton Mi. , worked there for 10 years. It has long sense closed down. Have I ever told you that I love your videos ) Nice job on this video pretty lady. Big thumbs up...

  • @latergator3367
    @latergator33674 жыл бұрын

    Emmy winning work ! Thank you.

  • @phyllisavery9091
    @phyllisavery90914 жыл бұрын

    Love the history you should have your own show of what America’s old history of life look like. Another job well done.

  • @CaseyRoman

    @CaseyRoman

    4 жыл бұрын

    Phyllis Avery thank you!!!

  • @killmore88
    @killmore884 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work. I really liked the videography. Catching up on your latest videos today. Thanks for your great work.

  • @taurusangel2553
    @taurusangel25534 жыл бұрын

    Goosebumps, thank you!

  • @kwatt-engineer796
    @kwatt-engineer7964 жыл бұрын

    Bravo! You hit it out of the park again. I liked that you put the "pajama boys" in their place with admiration for the manly men who worked the mills. Like him or hate him you have to give our President credit for bringing back American industrial /manufacturing jobs which used to be the backbone of the American economy and main stay of the middle class.

  • @canavanseniorchrissy4003
    @canavanseniorchrissy40034 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic documentary(visual & audio grabs you and makes you think!) * National Geographic needs you on their pay roll!

  • @monicarandeen8698
    @monicarandeen86984 жыл бұрын

    Bravo! Another excellent documentary. Great narration and loved the music choices too. Noticed the B&W to color transition on that one shot!😉

  • @saraolive1
    @saraolive14 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again for the wonderful stories! I love how you are developing your channel. You are so good at what you do!

  • @annisarich
    @annisarich4 жыл бұрын

    Hey red. You almost made me cry. I will miss this channel when you hit the big time.

  • @diamondchamberlin6285
    @diamondchamberlin62854 жыл бұрын

    You are absolutely awesome Casey !! The descriptions and humor pull me in every single time !!

  • @christinetaylor5726
    @christinetaylor57264 жыл бұрын

    I LOVE your stories. This one was fantastic. Seems like there was a similar style of news program on TV many years ago. :)

  • @Godwinpounds4333

    @Godwinpounds4333

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello 👋 how are you doing?

  • @hoomihoohoo
    @hoomihoohoo4 жыл бұрын

    I agree they would have named the blast furnace Casey! Well written,still funny...am I dreamin?

  • @Godwinpounds4333

    @Godwinpounds4333

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello 👋how are you doing?

  • @Debtfreehomesteaders
    @Debtfreehomesteaders4 жыл бұрын

    By far one of my favorites you've made. Thanks Casey! -Will

  • @woodsmonkey2265
    @woodsmonkey22652 жыл бұрын

    Nice story telling, I'm a steel worker myself in Butler pa not far from here and I take great pride in my work.

  • @diana3599
    @diana35994 жыл бұрын

    beautifully done. I would imagine those that worked here and their descendants very proud to share this with others.

  • @Godwinpounds4333

    @Godwinpounds4333

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello how’re you doing?

  • @luthermcgee7297
    @luthermcgee72973 жыл бұрын

    This was built back in the 1880s? I didn't know that blast furnaces existed that far back- I'm impressed.

  • @johnsoutdooradventures3293
    @johnsoutdooradventures32934 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video!!! Thank you, Casey! This is SO good!

  • @olivieraleman
    @olivieraleman Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I was a union steelworker at Weirton Steel in Weirton WV

  • @JannGray
    @JannGray4 жыл бұрын

    No doubt you should have a steel mill with your name on it...hot, fierce, a bit temperamental, but a source of strength to all who come in contact with you...and the stuff legends are made of! Casey Roman...woman of steel! 😘🦸‍♀️😉 I really enjoyed this edition...and have added "eating a steak cooked by molten steel" to my to do list!

  • @Godwinpounds4333

    @Godwinpounds4333

    Жыл бұрын

    Hello 👋 how are you doing?

  • @randlayman2668
    @randlayman26684 жыл бұрын

    You find the coolest places and give an award winning presentation in every video, well done, Casey!!

  • @eijan912
    @eijan9124 жыл бұрын

    I truly enjoy all of your stories...you have just the right amount of actual historical facts, sarcasm, sentiment and wonderfully frames shots. Not sure what direction you'll be going, but Easton, PA seems like a town that would fit your story style. I'm not exactly sure of what industry was prominent there, but when I drove through years ago there were a lot of old industrial buildings no longer in use. Also, I went to college in Scranton, PA, which was huge in the time of coal and railroads but fell to almost nothing once the mining stopped. But it's full of genuine people, gorgeous old houses and interesting history...and lots of places to park. They also claim to be the pizza capital of the world, or something like that. Keep shooting!! :)

  • @tomgerth414
    @tomgerth4144 жыл бұрын

    another terrific history lesson! thanks!

  • @leeyoung1367
    @leeyoung13674 жыл бұрын

    Great content and editing ! Thank you

  • @luthermcgee3767
    @luthermcgee37672 жыл бұрын

    I just love blast furnaces. I never worked in one, but I did work at it's closest approximation, a carbon producing facility where a rotating steel drum was being fed material that was being reduced to carbon by a smaller version of a blast furnace.

  • @CarolinaGuy
    @CarolinaGuy4 жыл бұрын

    Girl,you need to be on TV. (History Channel: Historic Cross Roads with Casey) You would kill it and I'm sure there's many here that would agree!

  • @follyfotogirl
    @follyfotogirl4 жыл бұрын

    Hey Casey, all I can say is just WOW & Thank you of course, safe travels...

  • @juliamcinnes4363
    @juliamcinnes43634 жыл бұрын

    Another interesting video Casey, you have a real passion for the history of this region, thanks for sharing, Hi from Ontario Canada

  • @Chimp_6
    @Chimp_64 жыл бұрын

    Another beautiful travelogue by my molten hot "cyber side thing" Casey!

  • @WanderingWiley
    @WanderingWiley4 жыл бұрын

    Nicely done, thanks for sharing it.

  • @timothyhays1817
    @timothyhays18174 жыл бұрын

    Another great video Casey thanks.

  • @howardfoss700
    @howardfoss7004 жыл бұрын

    Miss Casey absolute wonderful narration and good video thank you I think you are born for this job

  • @anniecrowbar9358
    @anniecrowbar93584 жыл бұрын

    Thank you again for this impressive video. You find such interesting places and you work with the camera is A++

  • @apathysucks520
    @apathysucks5204 жыл бұрын

    Did I mention what an excellent story teller you are? Love your sense of humor too! Keep going ! Love your channel!

  • @angelaborgen9705
    @angelaborgen97054 жыл бұрын

    You are a terrific story teller ... I see why you were a reporter (facts, sensible, thoughtful, thorough, compassionate) ... nice job. 😎 I’m a fan

  • @3generations393
    @3generations3934 жыл бұрын

    I just love Everything about your channel-can't wait to see where we're going next! Thank you & safe travels

  • @kellyb5980
    @kellyb59804 жыл бұрын

    Damn that’s a good video. Keep it up and I’m starting a Casey Roman trail where people visit all the places you do stories on, this is definitely a place I want to visit now.

  • @rhansen1969
    @rhansen19693 жыл бұрын

    I had no idea. So incredibly interesting.

  • @Smitty7242
    @Smitty72424 жыл бұрын

    That was excellent. As a dude who grew up looking at this site every day, I’d say you captured the feeling among proud locals pretty well.

  • @bonriver9420
    @bonriver94204 жыл бұрын

    You have an amazing talent for storytelling. Love your work.

  • @mitchcollins2947
    @mitchcollins29474 жыл бұрын

    Exceptionally well done.

  • @cathymc8365
    @cathymc83654 жыл бұрын

    great opening! Another cool place and history lesson....as usual! Thanks!

  • @TXGranny2
    @TXGranny24 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Casey for sharing this wonderful piece of America history!❤️

  • @randygammelgard7235
    @randygammelgard72354 жыл бұрын

    New follower here...excellent story telling. I very much enjoy all your videos. Really well done

  • @andrewphillip8432
    @andrewphillip8432 Жыл бұрын

    Wow this was great! Awesome work