Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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In this episode we're exploring one of the most beautiful abandoned power plants we've ever seen, the Ashtabula Generating Station. The structure features beautiful art deco details and dates back to the 1930s. Inside we find the plant's original generating equipment and control rooms completely in tact!

The music used throughout this episode was made by our friend @JamesonNathanJones. We highly recommend checking out his awesome work!

Vintage CEI video:
"The Power to Serve" courtesy of Prelinger Archives
Synchroscope footage:
youtube.com/watch?v=tM9y-Kl7rEk - Found and digitized by Electric Rust

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0:00 Intro and History
1:21 Sponsored Section
2:17 Entering the Plant
4:59 Turbine Hall
12:29 Computer Still Working in Control Room!
18:04 Lobby and Offices
21:06 Original Control Room
24:19 Switch House
33:03 Boiler House
42:25 Outro