OHIO: These Faded Towns Helped Build America
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Date: 2024-01-28
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usa-by-car
I think our country abandoned our citizens many decades ago, post World War Two, when American businessmen and corporations went on a crusade to look for cheap labor overseas, and the idea of American self sufficiency died with their greed. Once prosperous cities from upstate NY to Ohio and elsewhere suffered and have never recovered. I believe in the free market, but lack of fair tariffs and wise trade policies destroyed our independence, causing us to be dependent on foreign nations, some of whom are not truly our friends. Now, we are stuck, our factories no longer viable, some industries totally destroyed. Both political parties were complicit in this negative result. Trump, for all his flaws, sought to change our tariffs and trade laws, and received nothing but hate and ridicule from the powers that be. I wonder if our country will survive into the future. So many places like the cities of Ohio across the American landscape.
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I think our country abandoned our citizens many decades ago, post World War Two, when American businessmen and corporations went on a crusade to look for cheap labor overseas, and the idea of American self sufficiency died with their greed. Once prosperous cities from upstate NY to Ohio and elsewhere suffered and have never recovered. I believe in the free market, but lack of fair tariffs and wise trade policies destroyed our independence, causing us to be dependent on foreign nations, some of whom are not truly our friends. Now, we are stuck, our factories no longer viable, some industries totally destroyed. Both political parties were complicit in this negative result. Trump, for all his flaws, sought to change our tariffs and trade laws, and received nothing but hate and ridicule from the powers that be. I wonder if our country will survive into the future. So many places like the cities of Ohio across the American landscape.
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MikeV607
On the one hand I like your videos as I get a virtual tour of many places I will otherwise most likely never see first hand. On the other hand, some strike me as very sad. Towns that once bustled with activity now nearly abandoned and dying. Abandoned homes now rotting away. Imagine the personal tragedies that led to a home being abandoned. be it loss of wages or loss of life, the homes cry out.
Maybe like us, many towns have a life that begins, prospers, matures, declines, and ends. while others go on for much longer. Oh I understand. if you're born in a town where there are no longer any jobs, you have to move to find work and often the elderly with SS and/or pensions are left behind until the clock runs out. Still, just sad.
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On the one hand I like your videos as I get a virtual tour of many places I will otherwise most likely never see first hand. On the other hand, some strike me as very sad. Towns that once bustled with activity now nearly abandoned and dying. Abandoned homes now rotting away. Imagine the personal tragedies that led to a home being abandoned. be it loss of wages or loss of life, the homes cry out.
Maybe like us, many towns have a life that begins, prospers, matures, declines, and ends. while others go on for much longer. Oh I understand. if you're born in a town where there are no longer any jobs, you have to move to find work and often the elderly with SS and/or pensions are left behind until the clock runs out. Still, just sad.
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AlldatJazz-rw9wy
It's crazy that as you talk, I can't help but think how much of America has been sold out from underneath us. They moved industry out the country, and now all are being left with is a husk of what America used to be. That why racism is tool used to divide us, so as long as we're at each other's throats, we won't have to time to see what they are doing to us all. That's why I still have hope that we as country can get passed that lie and come together, and then we'll regain America. It make take some work, but with the spirit of the people we can pull it off. End racism, and classism, then we can rebuild.
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It's crazy that as you talk, I can't help but think how much of America has been sold out from underneath us. They moved industry out the country, and now all are being left with is a husk of what America used to be. That why racism is tool used to divide us, so as long as we're at each other's throats, we won't have to time to see what they are doing to us all. That's why I still have hope that we as country can get passed that lie and come together, and then we'll regain America. It make take some work, but with the spirit of the people we can pull it off. End racism, and classism, then we can rebuild.
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koosmal
The low crime rate in Ironton correlates with the demographics. I am from McConnelsville, lived in Gallipolis, Coshocton. Statistically, the poorest areas in Ohio, however they have the lowest crime rates. Does not take much thought to figure out as the % of population of a certain race increases, so does the crime rate, ususally 5X the population. Where is the bad part of town in any big city If poverty were the driving factor in crime, then rural southest and south central Ohio should have the same crime rate as East Cleveland or the east side of Columbus.
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The low crime rate in Ironton correlates with the demographics. I am from McConnelsville, lived in Gallipolis, Coshocton. Statistically, the poorest areas in Ohio, however they have the lowest crime rates. Does not take much thought to figure out as the % of population of a certain race increases, so does the crime rate, ususally 5X the population. Where is the bad part of town in any big city If poverty were the driving factor in crime, then rural southest and south central Ohio should have the same crime rate as East Cleveland or the east side of Columbus.
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paulwilliams6092
Not just about Portsmouth but in general, when you are giving the gender breakdown of a given town, e. g. 52% male 48% female, is that all residents or adults only
Also something to keep in mind, as far as the extremely low incomes in some of these towns, many of the people are getting government assistance (not reported as income to the IRS, which would explain how they are able to get by on such low incomes.
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Not just about Portsmouth but in general, when you are giving the gender breakdown of a given town, e. g. 52% male 48% female, is that all residents or adults only
Also something to keep in mind, as far as the extremely low incomes in some of these towns, many of the people are getting government assistance (not reported as income to the IRS, which would explain how they are able to get by on such low incomes.
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DesertMav
Very cool video on these towns. The memorial hall building in Ironton looks to have suffered a fire since you can see all of the charring on the foundation on the side alley that you went down. The building must have been really nice at some point due to that stone construction. I also really like the architectural detail that you go into regarding the city hall buildings when you come across them.
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Very cool video on these towns. The memorial hall building in Ironton looks to have suffered a fire since you can see all of the charring on the foundation on the side alley that you went down. The building must have been really nice at some point due to that stone construction. I also really like the architectural detail that you go into regarding the city hall buildings when you come across them.
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anthonyrice8528
I love Portsmouth, it's one of my favorite small towns in Ohio. A bit delapidated in places, but it still has so much charm, and it's super laid back, and quiet, with very little traffic. So glad you decided to stop here. As always, nice job! (And by the way, the world renowned black opera singer Kathleen Battle, is from Portsmouth. There's a tribute to her on one of the murals)
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I love Portsmouth, it's one of my favorite small towns in Ohio. A bit delapidated in places, but it still has so much charm, and it's super laid back, and quiet, with very little traffic. So glad you decided to stop here. As always, nice job! (And by the way, the world renowned black opera singer Kathleen Battle, is from Portsmouth. There's a tribute to her on one of the murals)
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user-vg2lq9fv9f
There was a an excellent book about the opiates epidemic published a few years ago called Dreamland, that had as a central theme the city of Portsmouth Ohio as a place most affected. The book was named after a place in town that brought townspeople together for fun and recreation in the good old days. The book shows the sad recent chapter in the city's history.
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There was a an excellent book about the opiates epidemic published a few years ago called Dreamland, that had as a central theme the city of Portsmouth Ohio as a place most affected. The book was named after a place in town that brought townspeople together for fun and recreation in the good old days. The book shows the sad recent chapter in the city's history.
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DebraFrieden-pn6ci
My great great grandfather paternal-- was born in Ironton in 1865. His dad ran 6 boilers that exploded in 1878. Lotta men were killed. Thanks for this episode
Very good. I'm a genealogist who has re written the entire history of aluminum which of course was attached from the early iron and mining industry of the great lakes and places like Ironton, PA, etc
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My great great grandfather paternal-- was born in Ironton in 1865. His dad ran 6 boilers that exploded in 1878. Lotta men were killed. Thanks for this episode
Very good. I'm a genealogist who has re written the entire history of aluminum which of course was attached from the early iron and mining industry of the great lakes and places like Ironton, PA, etc
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dougmoore5252
I am an 67 years old American man. Husband, father and grandfather. I think old America is alive in me and others, so it is not dead. As for the economy it was necessary to adapt. It is ability to adapt on a dime, I don’t know if young people have those skills, I think it is the case though. Life will teach those skills, if you want to eat regularly.
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I am an 67 years old American man. Husband, father and grandfather. I think old America is alive in me and others, so it is not dead. As for the economy it was necessary to adapt. It is ability to adapt on a dime, I don’t know if young people have those skills, I think it is the case though. Life will teach those skills, if you want to eat regularly.
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usa-by-car
As soon as someone asked, Why does he keep saying Rare-Road instead of RaiL-Road, the room would go nuts every time you said rareroad LoL. Thanks for another great video. That wall looked amazing with the murals. I would still be nervous during a flood. Real estate prices seem reasonable too. Thanks for posting another cool adventure.
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As soon as someone asked, Why does he keep saying Rare-Road instead of RaiL-Road, the room would go nuts every time you said rareroad LoL. Thanks for another great video. That wall looked amazing with the murals. I would still be nervous during a flood. Real estate prices seem reasonable too. Thanks for posting another cool adventure.
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SafiraHera-cr6wh
I love you always explain what day, what time (clock) and temperature. Just like in this video, says 0 degree celcius. Temp that i never experience in my Indonesian city. Probably you could add info abt time and updated temperature whenever you move to another place and its coming to mid of the day. Thx
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I love you always explain what day, what time (clock) and temperature. Just like in this video, says 0 degree celcius. Temp that i never experience in my Indonesian city. Probably you could add info abt time and updated temperature whenever you move to another place and its coming to mid of the day. Thx
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rickster3488
- time was, back in the early 1960's my family would go back to West Virginia to see the relatives. We went through Portsmouth and Ironton to get there. My parents had a 1960 Ford Starliner that they had bought new. As I remember, there was a lot of people in these towns. Lots of stuff going on.
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- time was, back in the early 1960's my family would go back to West Virginia to see the relatives. We went through Portsmouth and Ironton to get there. My parents had a 1960 Ford Starliner that they had bought new. As I remember, there was a lot of people in these towns. Lots of stuff going on.
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billstill1794
You're getting closer to my state now! Portsmouth looks like a good town to go antiquing in - lots of history there! I'd call Ironton a quaint, old-fashioned town. Looks like that big, old building 27: 25 was hit by a devastating fire. Will catch up with you in West Va!
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You're getting closer to my state now! Portsmouth looks like a good town to go antiquing in - lots of history there! I'd call Ironton a quaint, old-fashioned town. Looks like that big, old building 27: 25 was hit by a devastating fire. Will catch up with you in West Va!
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usa-by-car
My late mom use to sell medical equiptment in southern Ohio & rural Kentucky when I was a kid during early 80s and I would go along during Summer break. Always enjoyed the scenery during the drive along US 52 to Portsmouth and Route 32 to Jackson & Athens.
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My late mom use to sell medical equiptment in southern Ohio & rural Kentucky when I was a kid during early 80s and I would go along during Summer break. Always enjoyed the scenery during the drive along US 52 to Portsmouth and Route 32 to Jackson & Athens.
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jeffbangkok
I drove to Portsmouth in 1975 to get my car license due to it had my initials on it. Still have that plate. That was about the time the shoe factories were going out. Some of the steel plants still around. Last there maybe 1998. Happy it's looking so good.
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I drove to Portsmouth in 1975 to get my car license due to it had my initials on it. Still have that plate. That was about the time the shoe factories were going out. Some of the steel plants still around. Last there maybe 1998. Happy it's looking so good.
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chrismosmeier555
We live about 60 miles Northeast of Portsmouth. We just went there yesterday for lunch at The Scioto Ribber and antique shopping downtown. They have been making tremendous gains in rebuilding the downtown. It was pretty bad for a while.
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We live about 60 miles Northeast of Portsmouth. We just went there yesterday for lunch at The Scioto Ribber and antique shopping downtown. They have been making tremendous gains in rebuilding the downtown. It was pretty bad for a while.
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gregnorvell9730
I'm from Portsmouth too! My father was and my grandfather were also from Portsmouth. Like many others the lack of career jobs caused me to relocate. But there is a lot of history in Portsmouth. Some of it very interesting for sure!
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I'm from Portsmouth too! My father was and my grandfather were also from Portsmouth. Like many others the lack of career jobs caused me to relocate. But there is a lot of history in Portsmouth. Some of it very interesting for sure!
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usa-by-car
I grew up in Northern West Va on the Ohio river. When the steel mills were going strong the river was a black dirty mess. I know those jobs are gone but the river is beautiful and clean again. It is like a mirror and truly magnificent.
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I grew up in Northern West Va on the Ohio river. When the steel mills were going strong the river was a black dirty mess. I know those jobs are gone but the river is beautiful and clean again. It is like a mirror and truly magnificent.
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TrialAndError8713
The reason groceries, medical, etc are more expensive is because the government will fund those, and those industries will milk that cow. It's a huge contributing factor as to what's destroying our country and our world.
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The reason groceries, medical, etc are more expensive is because the government will fund those, and those industries will milk that cow. It's a huge contributing factor as to what's destroying our country and our world.
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user-lw7mw1cj5k
Another very good video. The courthouses were impressive. Some of your shots were picture postcard perfect. And finding cats is always a top priority. I too was impressed with the housing. Some nice towns in the heartland
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Another very good video. The courthouses were impressive. Some of your shots were picture postcard perfect. And finding cats is always a top priority. I too was impressed with the housing. Some nice towns in the heartland
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fiorellafenati5395
I like your videos but there's one thing I don't understand: why do cities seem so deserted where are the shop customers Is it possible that there is no one on the street (standing )
It looks like Salem Lot.
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I like your videos but there's one thing I don't understand: why do cities seem so deserted where are the shop customers Is it possible that there is no one on the street (standing )
It looks like Salem Lot.
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usa-by-car
Thank you for showing Portsmouth and being positive. The new wave of our downtown renovation is really underway. We recently received a 1. 5 million dollar grant for revitalizing our riverfront. Very exciting!
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Thank you for showing Portsmouth and being positive. The new wave of our downtown renovation is really underway. We recently received a 1. 5 million dollar grant for revitalizing our riverfront. Very exciting!
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tonylittle3508
I would have thought that if that river got anywhere near the height of that floodwall, it would not hold. However then see that it does not go all the way anyway. So I sort of fail to see the point.
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I would have thought that if that river got anywhere near the height of that floodwall, it would not hold. However then see that it does not go all the way anyway. So I sort of fail to see the point.
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jameswebb4593
Joe and Nic. own up that you tell all inhabitants to keep off the streets whilst you are filming.
What other reason could there be of all the places you visit being Ghost towns .
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Joe and Nic. own up that you tell all inhabitants to keep off the streets whilst you are filming.
What other reason could there be of all the places you visit being Ghost towns .
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zerog5041
Hi guys what a remarkable feat of painting the mural on the flood wall at Portsmouth, and a nice touch of nostalgia for all the Anglofiles in Ironton - the Union Flag in the window!
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Hi guys what a remarkable feat of painting the mural on the flood wall at Portsmouth, and a nice touch of nostalgia for all the Anglofiles in Ironton - the Union Flag in the window!
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thomascrowley9663
Hey Joe, Thanks for another great video. It looks like you might be headed to Philly for the holidays. I f ya have a sec maybe take another peek down Kensington for us.
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Hey Joe, Thanks for another great video. It looks like you might be headed to Philly for the holidays. I f ya have a sec maybe take another peek down Kensington for us.
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roadieman209
You can thank the Clintons for destroying American production and Industry! But OH how they got rich off those seedy backroom deals. Just like good 'ol Brandon does today!
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You can thank the Clintons for destroying American production and Industry! But OH how they got rich off those seedy backroom deals. Just like good 'ol Brandon does today!
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misterhipster9509
Under ground railroad, how'd that work out for the rust belt cities Shoulda left the South alone. Liberals, screwing up the world for darn near 200 years.
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Under ground railroad, how'd that work out for the rust belt cities Shoulda left the South alone. Liberals, screwing up the world for darn near 200 years.
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usa-by-car
My great grandmother grew up nearby in South Webster, my great grandfather in Ashland, KY. Portsmouth comes up often in my ancestry records. Thanks for sharing!
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My great grandmother grew up nearby in South Webster, my great grandfather in Ashland, KY. Portsmouth comes up often in my ancestry records. Thanks for sharing!
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andrewfranklin798
Right at about20 minutes 20 seconds, the focus went off. Might want to check the camera to make sure there isn't anything wrong with it.
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Right at about20 minutes 20 seconds, the focus went off. Might want to check the camera to make sure there isn't anything wrong with it.
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larrygorst8749
Underground to where I'll tell you where. Portsmouth couldn't even put in on their plaque. Underground to Canada. Thanks for sharing.
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Underground to where I'll tell you where. Portsmouth couldn't even put in on their plaque. Underground to Canada. Thanks for sharing.
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throne1797
The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial was built in 1892 and was slated for demolishing in 2012. Apparently the latter was never completed.
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The Grand Army of the Republic Memorial was built in 1892 and was slated for demolishing in 2012. Apparently the latter was never completed.
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MaryM-xz5fs
It's more than a shame that small towns are the past when the country needs them for the future! So many homeless could resettle.
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It's more than a shame that small towns are the past when the country needs them for the future! So many homeless could resettle.
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