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Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America

Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America
★ 7.0/10•2022•42m•TV-PG•Documentary•Mystery
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Scattered across the United States are abandoned structures, forgotten ruins of the past and monuments to a bygone era. Each one shines a light on the story of this land and its people, revealing the secrets of a hidden America.

StatusReturning Series
Runtime42m
LanguageEN
First Air DateNov 10, 2022

Episodes

Episode 1 - Lake Delores WaterparkE142m

Lake Delores Waterpark

An eye-catching collection of graffiti covered structures that were once a pioneering entertainment attraction now stand derelict in the Mojave Desert; experts investigate and reveal the revolutionary remnants of America's first waterpark. Further segments of the episode portray the Smith Mansion in Wyoming, the Threatt Filling Station in Oklahoma, and the Miami Marine Stadium in Florida.

Nov 10, 2022

Episode 2 - Abundant Life BuildingE242m

Abundant Life Building

A curiously designed, windowless building adorned with gold tinted diamond shapes now stands derelict in Tulsa; experts investigate and uncover a controversial religious figure and the headquarters behind a pioneering form of American TV evangelism. Further segments of the episode portray the Kreischer Mansion in New York, the Mid-South Coliseum in Tennessee, and Michigan Central Station.

Nov 17, 2022

Episode 3 - Remains of the Super GuppyE342m

Remains of the Super Guppy

A monstrous airplane that helped America reach new, historic heights sits decommissioned in Tucson, Ariz.; experts investigate and reveal one of the most important aircraft of the 20th century and its contribution to the Apollo spaceflight program. Further segments of the episode portray the North Wilkesboro Speedway in North Carolina, the Potomac River Defences in Maryland and Virginia, and Fort Hunt in Virginia.

Dec 1, 2022

Episode 4 - Black Hills Ordinance DepotE442m

Black Hills Ordinance Depot

A sprawling military facility dotted with bunkers for miles now stands abandoned in the American heartland of Edgemont, S.D.; experts investigate and uncover a once highly-secure WWII ordnance site designed to store deadly munitions. Further segments of the episode portray the Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Tennessee, Wolf House in California, and Pueblo Bonito in New Mexico.

Dec 8, 2022

Episode 5 - Rebirth of AmboyE5

Rebirth of Amboy

A derelict ghost town shows a curious revitalization along an iconic highway in the Mojave Desert; experts investigate and reveal a once thriving and bustling Route 66 stopover that’s being resurrected into a historic Americana destination. Further segments of the episode portray Murphy Ranch in California, the Belle Isle Zoo in Michigan, and the Charleston Navy Yard and Navy Medical District in South Carolina.

Dec 15, 2022

Episode 6 - The SS United StatesE6

The SS United States

A historic sea vessel rusts in the Delaware River; experts investigate and reveal a passenger liner and the architecture that doubled as a U.S. warship. Further segments of the episode portray the Idlewild vacation resort in Michigan, the Bolinas Transmitting Station in California, and the Cahokia Mounds in Illinois.

Dec 22, 2022

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