Finding Incredible Artifacts and Many Levels in the Abandoned Empire Mine (Part 1)

What makes an abandoned mine a good one? That's easy -- when a mine warrants repeated visits in order to see everything, you know it's a good one! Nick had previously explored the lowest tunnel at the Empire Mine a couple years ago where he found significant workings. I recently joined up with him and his wife Traci to explore and document some of the upper tunnels at the Empire Mine complex. We entered a total of three tunnels this time around and were amazed at what we found!

The Empire Mine was active in the 1920s and produced copper, lead, silver, and zinc. Here in Part 1, we explore one of the major haulage tunnels at the mine and then ascend a century-old ladder in a hoist room to an upper level. In Part 2 which will be published next weekend, we descend a ladder system to a lower level where we found some really impressive artifacts that were in good condition and waiting for our arrival! To catch a glimpse of some of the loot we found on the lower level, be sure to watch the sneak-peek previews from Part 2 at the end of this video!

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[dababy]

Glad to see people enjoy more than just the ghost footage. Amazing content since day one.

[rolfsinkgraven]

This looks like a place with a lot too find, cant wait for part 2.

[CornishMineExplorer]

Some nice finds down there Frank! A hoist is a real rare thing to see in situ, looking forward to part 2 now!

[jackmckinnon]

Another great video, thanks frank. Us armchair explorers sure appreciate your hard work man, thank you

[stabbincabbincowbboy]

Heck Yeahhh Way Cool Mine..
Beer Cans on The Shelve? Haha
Standing By for Part ✌🏻.. Like Button
Smashed 💪🏻✨🤠💫 Cool Ending too

[dearjayne]

Greetings from Hollywood, California! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us. I've learned a lot from watching them. I originally came for the ghosts and stayed for the history and education! Two of my ancestors (father and son) died in separate mine cave-ins and were never recovered, your explorations have really brought an appreciation for what their working environment was probably like.

[jasonyoung]

Thanks for posting. Look forward to the sequel.

[twistedsaints]

Good afternoon from Los Angeles! One question if I may, would it be possible for you to do a gear video? I remember one from about a year or two ago (my gauge of time might be horrible lol) but I’ve been curious on your current setup for going into these places and the precautions you take before every journey! Great video as always Frank :)

[Paulman]

Best looking ore cart we've seen for a while .

[michaelcorlett]

Frank.the blower that you show at the end of the video was made by Sturtevant Engineering Co Ltd.i worked at there uk factory in Manchester in the 1960s the factory closed in the early 80s we made all kinds of fans and blowers i was a sheet metal worker.there was something like 700 people worked there i really miss those days all the best from the uk.

[TheSWolfe]

Always a treat, coming across one of these. Love the big ol' rusty air blower. Scary stairs! Brave trio.

[rachelr]

I do enjoy these videos so much. Thank you Frank 😁

[vasilivladivostok]

Frank, you're crazy. The good kind of crazy.

[JeffCowan]

Frank, great job on part 1. Can't wait to see all the cool artifacts in part 2!

[Kennerunderground]

Neat spot! Always enjoying the content 👍 Thanks Frank.

[williamwintemberg]

This looks like a nice mine! Some nice artifacts as well. Can't wait to see the next part!

[stevetabor]

Hey frank hope all is good nice mine love the curved track their out an definitely the load count peg boards just adds so much character can’t wait to see the ore cart looked like was in great shape. Give a shout out to your explorer friends great job guys good stuff frank as always be safe 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[SueGirling]

Hi Frank, this mine looks like it could have quite a few awesome artefacts in so I'm really looking forward to seeing part 2. That hoist was a nice surprise and it looked in pretty good condition too. Thanks for sharing, much love. xx 💖

[ABANDONED_UNDERGROUND]

Great to see you out with other explorers! This place looks like a great find! Can't wait for part two.

[zippyisking]

Great vlog Frank. Can't wait to see part 2 and all the artifact's you discover. It always amazes me what minors left behind in North American mines. Guess over here in the UK our old minor's either took everything away or over the years explorers have pinched everything. Keep up the good work.