# @alexrothmedia on YouTube

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://youtube.com/watch?v=q_AFDsbIZPw
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/69873147-alexrothmedia-youtube
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/6569da523e.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25T15:10:44.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Alex Roth Media (@AlexRothMedia) — https://gondola.cc/AlexRothMedia

## Caption

In the forgotten mill town of Baltic, Connecticut, a craftsman revives the past piece by piece, showing that history is not gone, it just needs someone to care about it.

The town of Baltic, Connecticut is a historic New England Mill town, once home to the largest textile mill in the western hemisphere. The current decay of the once bustling Baltic Mill is a physical symbol of what happens when we neglect the industries that built our communities and families. Located in the shadows of the decaying mill, Tad Fallon’s antique restoration and preservation work becomes a counterexample. Together, they speak to a broader cultural message that we need to take better care of the objects and places that shaped us.

This film follows themes of industry and decay, and how people shape the places they inhabit. Using a mix of observational footage and archival material, the film highlights the contrast between the present day and the generations who came before us. Tad Fallon’s careful restoration work, residing alongside the rubble of the once thriving Baltic Mill, shows the tension between preservation and neglect. Growing up in historic New England, I have spent time exploring museums, historic sites, and preserved spaces. These experiences show how easily history can disappear when it is not cared for. This project is my way of exploring how we can preserve the places and stories that have shaped the communities around us.

ECHOES OF BALTIC VILLAGE

A film by
Alex Roth

Featuring 
Tad Fallon
Randy Wilkinson
Rian Wilkinson

Additional cinematography by
Gibby Malundas

Additional sound design by
Matthew Johnson

Additional archival research by
Miles Wrann

Archival material from
Sprague Historical Society
Tad Fallon
Randy Wilkinson
CT State Archives
The Providence News
Willimantic Journal
The Waterbury Democrat

## Stats

- **Views:** 29
- **Likes:** 3
- **Shares:** 0
- **Comments:** 1

## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Alex Roth Media | @AlexRothMedia | https://gondola.cc/AlexRothMedia | Editor |

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