Lecture Notes on Urban Exploration and YouTube Channels

Introduction

• Urban exploration involves exploring abandoned places, often capturing footage for online platforms such as YouTube.
• Prominent figures in this niche include Chris Hill and the duo Brian and Michael from "The Proper People."

Chris Hill's Urban Exploration

• YouTube Channel: Chris Hill explores extreme abandoned buildings in the US.
• Content Focus: Targets places most explorers avoid, especially at night and alone.

Paul Rier Elementary School

• Location: Cleveland, abandoned in 2015 due to low enrollment.
• Chris's Experiences:
  • Flooded floors, decaying structure, and scattered debris.
  • Encounters with what seemed like other explorers or squatters.
  • A staged scary mannequin intended to frighten visitors.
  • Unused educational materials left behind.
  • Exploration of the risky roof area.

Other Explorations

• Holton Avenue, Cleveland: Explored an abandoned church and houses.
  • Eerie signs of past and current human activity.
  • Potentially occupied houses despite their dilapidated state.

The Proper People

• Channel Overview: Known for authentic urban exploration videos.
• Notable Exploration: Gemson Center (Old Bryce Hospital) in Alabama.
  • Reclaimed by nature and known for its eerie history.
  • Strange encounter with another person holding a light.

Exploring with Tom

• Location: Ridgeley Hospital, UK.
• Encounter: Chased by a man after causing a disturbance.
• Legal and Safety Considerations: Trespassing is illegal and can be dangerous.

Noteworthy Incidents

• Vincent Filia Case: Explored by YouTuber Big Banks.

  • Event: Historic crime scene of a kidnapping in South Carolina.
  • Findings: Various items tied to the case.

• Rhythm Ryder Exploration: Undisclosed location.

  • Discovery: Body stain of a deceased elderly woman.
  • Importance: Raises awareness for checking on loved ones.

Conclusion

• Urban exploration videos offer insights into forgotten places, uncovering both historical and eerie elements.
• The genre contains a mixture of genuine explorations and staged content, with some creators focusing heavily on authenticity.