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League-Kempner House, Galveston restoreleaguehouse
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Приєднався 13 жов 2022
One of the last remaining grand mansions on Broadway St., The League-Kempner House was designed by noted architect, Nicholas Clayton, the house was commissions by real estate developer John Charles League in 1892 and built the following year. Purchased by Kempner matriarch Eliza in 1918, the house was expanded and modified to meet the needs of her family and remained in the Kempner family until 1972. After years of neglect, the house was in such bad condition that is was named to the 2021 Galveston Historic Foundation's Heritage At Risk List. Purchased by Janie Mitcham in January 2020, a massive amount of work was undertaken to stabilize the structure. Inspired by the significance of the house, Ms. Mitcham set up a 501c3 nonprofit to take ownership, so that the house could be authentically restored and opened to the public.
Donations accepted through our website www.leaguekempnerhouse.org/
Donations accepted through our website www.leaguekempnerhouse.org/
S4.40 Roofing, Painting, Scraping and More
The roofers are on a roll and having the big lift on site is allowing us to get so much work done. Things have been going nonstop since the beginning of the year and there's no sign of it letting up anytime soon. Will the heat finally be the thing that stops our progress?
This once abandoned Victorian mansion is undergoing a massive restoration. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton, this Galveston historical treasure is slowly back to life. Restoration of this historic house is not easy, and the extensive yard and gardens add to the complexity and expense. Preservation of the original features is high on the priority list. Follow the journey from start to finish. It’s a tough, hot, sweaty, and very expensive road but worth every minute of it.
The League-Kempner House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to saving this magnificent house.
The house needs your help to survive. You can donate on our website: www.leaguekempnerhouse.org/
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This once abandoned Victorian mansion is undergoing a massive restoration. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton, this Galveston historical treasure is slowly back to life. Restoration of this historic house is not easy, and the extensive yard and gardens add to the complexity and expense. Preservation of the original features is high on the priority list. Follow the journey from start to finish. It’s a tough, hot, sweaty, and very expensive road but worth every minute of it.
The League-Kempner House is a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to saving this magnificent house.
The house needs your help to survive. You can donate on our website: www.leaguekempnerhouse.org/
Follow us on Instagram @leaguekempnerhouse
Facebook - profile.php?id=100086724793396
Contact Us At: info@leaguekempnerhouse.org
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S4.39 A Shiney, New Sidewalk - Upping Our Curb Appeal
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Nothing says curb appeal like replacing a muddy mess with a brand-new sidewalk. Safety and beauty go hand in hand with this project. We are under the gun to get the grounds ready for two events happening this fall. It's time to get busy. This once abandoned Victorian mansion is undergoing a massive restoration. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton, this Galveston historical treasure is ...
S4.38 Roofing is Finally Going Strong! What Could Possibly Go Wrong
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Oh my, this roof. Things are finally going well, and the weather seems to be cooperating (mostly). It will be a happy day when this house is watertight. Despite the excitement of the roof, other projects still need to get done and Janie is obsessed with getting the facia painted while the lift is on the property. No rest for the weary. This once abandoned Victorian mansion is undergoing a massi...
S4.38 The New Roof is Really Happening! Fingers Crossed.
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It has been almost a month since we started on the roof replacement and there has been one problem after another. We have a new crew and a much better weather forecast. Could this really happen? This once abandoned Victorian mansion is undergoing a massive restoration. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton, this Galveston historical treasure is slowly back to life. Restoration of this hi...
S4.37 The Votes Have Been Counted. Heather Paints the Winner!
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You made the choice and now it's time for the painting to begin. This is by far the ugliest part of the house, and it needs some attention. Let's see what magic Heather can work. This once abandoned Victorian mansion is undergoing a massive restoration. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton, this Galveston historical treasure is slowly back to life. Restoration of this historic house is ...
S4.36 Is It Possible to be In Love with a Boom? The Silver Lining to our Roofing Woes.
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The roofing is still going slow but having this huge boom lift on site is creating opportunities to really get some much-needed work done on the outside of the house. It hasn't been a smooth process, but we are so happy with the outcome. This once abandoned Victorian mansion is undergoing a massive restoration. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton, this Galveston historical treasure is ...
S4.35 Will the Roof Ever Get Done? AKA Why Does Mother Nature Hate Us.
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And this is why we hate roofing. There are so many things we can't control and Mother Nature has it in for us. This once abandoned Victorian mansion is undergoing a massive restoration. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton, this Galveston historical treasure is slowly back to life. Restoration of this historic house is not easy, and the extensive yard and gardens add to the complexity a...
S4.34 Roof Work Finally Begins! Or Does It?
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This may not be our most exciting video, but it is the start of something exciting for this house - a new, hopefully leak free roof! It's been a long time coming and thanks to the Harris and Eliza Kempner Fund, it's finally happening. This once abandoned Victorian mansion is undergoing a massive restoration. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton, this Galveston historical treasure is slo...
S4.33 Many Hands Make Light Work - Well, Maybe Not. A Simple Project Proves Difficult
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We are hoping to have lots of visitors this weekend and one critical project remains. It seems like something easy but everything that could go wrong does. Thank goodness one of our volunteers is there to lighten the work load. Even so, it ends up taking a who day to complete. This once abandoned Victorian mansion is undergoing a massive restoration. Designed by noted architect Nicholas Clayton...
S4.32 It's Full Speed Ahead for the Basement
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S4.32 It's Full Speed Ahead for the Basement
S4.30 The Work Never Ends and Now A Hurricane's Coming
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S4.30 The Work Never Ends and Now A Hurricane's Coming
S4.29 Let the Fun Begin. We Are Out of Time & Guests are Arriving.
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S4.29 Let the Fun Begin. We Are Out of Time & Guests are Arriving.
S4.28 Something a Little Different - But Always, Safety First
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S4.28 Something a Little Different - But Always, Safety First
S4.27 The Pressure Mounts. The Threat of Rain Doesn't Help
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S4.27 The Pressure Mounts. The Threat of Rain Doesn't Help
S4.26 A Very Rainy Workday. Our Bathrooms Need Some Privacy.
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S4.26 A Very Rainy Workday. Our Bathrooms Need Some Privacy.
S4.25 No Rest on This Sunday. Alfred And Crew Are Back!
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S4.25 No Rest on This Sunday. Alfred And Crew Are Back!
S4.24 It's Now or Never to Fix the Toilet Mistake
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S4.24 It's Now or Never to Fix the Toilet Mistake
S4.23 A Mid-Week Bonus, The Windows are In and it's Back to the Basement
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S4.23 A Mid-Week Bonus, The Windows are In and it's Back to the Basement
S4.22 Let The Sun Shine In!!! The Last Window Goes In and the Plywood Comes off.
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S4.22 Let The Sun Shine In!!! The Last Window Goes In and the Plywood Comes off.
S4.21 Time is Running Out and There's Work to Be Done
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S4.21 Time is Running Out and There's Work to Be Done
S4.20 Let There Be Light - Windows Make Such a Difference
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S4.20 Let There Be Light - Windows Make Such a Difference
S4.19 Exciting News: The Windows Have Arrived!
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S4.19 Exciting News: The Windows Have Arrived!
S4.18 Plumbing, Framing and a Random Walkabout - It's all in a days work.
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S4.18 Plumbing, Framing and a Random Walkabout - It's all in a days work.
S4.17 Things are Moving Fast. Could a Flushing Toilet be Near?
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S4.17 Things are Moving Fast. Could a Flushing Toilet be Near?
S4.16 Demolition Day! An Unplanned Activity
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S4.16 Demolition Day! An Unplanned Activity
S4.15 The Windows are Almost Done But There's Still Some Prep to Finish
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S4.15 The Windows are Almost Done But There's Still Some Prep to Finish
S4.14 A Really Cool Purchase for the House
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S4.14 A Really Cool Purchase for the House
Hello! Always enjoy your posts and progress. I am a little off subject commenting, but you may find it helpful. My neighbor introduced me to GrassOut weed killer by Agrisel. It only kills grass and grass type weeds. You can spray it in a bed of other plants (for me, mostly wedelia or Mexican petunias) and it doesn't harm it at all, but kills the grass. It is pet friendly too. It isn't fast though. It works great but may take a week or two before the grass actually dies. Still easier than weeding!! I use it a lot now. I mention it for situations like at 4:45 I also purchased a small bottle of Surfacant (Liquid Harvest) to go with it. Helps it cling to the grass long enough to work. Put both in a garden sprayer. Easy. Anyway, I ended up writing a novel. Sorry. LOL
what about using a palm sander on the porch top side railing? I've had great success using them on various projects.
Over 10 years ago my father was friends of the previous owners. They didn't maintain it. My stepfather lived there and was the maintenance guy basically. I have footage and photographic proof. I know have a deep love for this house and victorian+rococo history. Thankful its in the hands of the right people now. I know they family was related to florence and the machine too lol.
I noticed on the preliminary plan the ceder fish scale was all the way down to the base of the second floor. Was the house built with it and converted in the big remodel in the 20’s. If so, would you restore? Have a mix of original and the 1920’s remodel?
I am impressed nice lady, You even know cedar shake application.
Thank you very much Kelly and Walter. From Montevideo, Uruguay, South America.
Our volunteers are the best. They may not like to be on camera much but their contribution to saving this house is enormous. We are blessed.
I really like Kelly and Jean, working with people is the best. I think calling them "helpers" is better because we all feel good after volunteering, especially on such a project. I remember driving down Broadway 60 years ago and feeling the awe of such homes, and a certain respect. I could be there the 7th, 14th, and 21st . . . I'd be honored to help. What is a synonym for stealthily? Some common synonyms of stealthy are clandestine, covert, furtive, secret, surreptitious, and underhanded. While all these words mean "done without attracting observation," stealthy suggests taking pains to avoid being seen or heard especially in some misdoing. the stealthy step of a burglar. I am far from stealthy!
The new roof looks amazing! So happy to see it be done after all of the difficulties!
It was just in time. We have had a lot of rain.
@@leaguekempnerhouse Knowing it is done has to feel so good. I am so impressed with how much you have accomplished in the restoration of this beautiful home.
Gosh I’ve been super busy and I’m going to have to binge to catch up. Sidewalk is amazing!!!
We are loving having a sidewalk back. I can't wait to get it cleaned up and the brick put in to finish it off. It's been too rainy to work outside.
I've enjoyed watching your videos. You could be a firefighter. In fact, I would feel safer on a firetruck lift; that small driver looks scary. I didn't even do anything close to that when I was in the Army. I use a Teatree and Mint scalp oil when I go out in my yard. It keeps spiders and stealthy bats a out of my hair !!! Isn't the first rule of drafting dividing the space equally? I can't understand why those wooden pieces were installed that way, it makes no sense but only you notice it, I think. The town is so cute, thanks for preserving the house, and all your phenomenal videos. Another great one.
You are always so supportive.
Thanks!
WOW - thank you. Every donation gets us closer to our goals. Knowing we have so many people cheering us on keeps us going.
Girl, please take care of yourself! You’re the hardest worker I’ve ever seen. And you can do anything. 💗
Oh, there's plenty I can't do, but I appreciate the support.
Hahaha you have one of my old dining room chairs in the garage.
One man's trash.....
I love your "super-imposed" corrections
It is astounding how many times we misspeak and don't know it. I have to listen to it when I do these videos, and it makes me crazy.
Janie you are one amazing woman. I sure hope everyone appreciates your hard work and saving this beautiful home. The roof looks great and hopefully it proves to be water resistant. Thanks for the update 😊😊
Thanks. It is a labor of love. Getting this roof on is a real turning point but there are still a few things to wrap up before we can move on.
Everything is coming together! Looks amazing!
Thanks, we seem to be turning a corner of sorts. The really big structural things are getting behind us which feels great.
Your faux painting looks very realistic! Good girl!😊
Thank you! 😊 Those little touches really help the house look better.
Fresh paint reminds you what these houses use to resemble. Not “rustic-chic” - or Addams Family Values. They were like huge wedding cakes; delicious pastries that enticed you to the fun and frivolity awaiting you long before you crossed the elaborate threshold. The fascia alone does wonders for showcasing the beautiful symmetry of this place. The little you’ve done makes a huge difference. Yes. I believe this particular masterpiece of architecture will re-resemble a giant chocolate fudge cake when you’re done with the exterior (if only I can find a gluten-free, egg-free slice, I’ll be back in business). I commend you for facing the elaborate complications of this enormous house with varying to little degrees of help and no money. It really has inspired me to take on tasks I never saw myself able to do - like metalwork! Can. Not. Wait to see the freshly painted roof window. Eh. All with a due many complications, of course.
sent an applicstion to volunteer
Great! Thank you.
Well done ! ..that was very high up! .. heights also give me the colly wobbles 😅
Me too. I kind of like it and hate it all at the same time. The view is amazing and offers such a different perspective.
Looking good 👍
Thanks 👍 It is a relief to get this roof on and be able to move on.
Restoration back to 1905? The old place deserves modern plumbing, wiring & HVAC,,the past was miserably HOT!
We are getting all new electrical, plumbing and HVAC. The present is miserably hot, too!😉
I just love how you get things done even when money is gone. Reusing things you've saved. Hope all the upcoming events bring in more revenue to keep going. Have a great week.🌼❤️🤍💙
I hate to waist anything. Fortunately for this house, my garage is fully stocked with all kinds of goodies from my "day job". We have slowly been getting out of the rental business so now a lot of this stuff is surplus and I'm happy it can find a good use. Heather just cleaned out her painting stash and we got some great stuff to use, too. I don't wan't to jinx anything but we are right on track with our budget projections and maybe even a little ahead. We will see what these end of year events bring. Fingers crossed.
I'm amazed by the crepe myrtle blooming so beautifully. It must be a mildew resistant variety of crepe myrtle because they usually don't do well in humidity.
It was the heaviest bloom I've seen on these beauties. Unfortunately, the view from above is the best.
It's just amazing how far you've gotten. It looks like a lived in house.
It is so much better than where we started. Slow and steady progress.
🤞 the roof is watertight, the house is looking so much nicer. great update 2x👍
Thanks. It was nice to see the house dry. Alas, it didn't last long thanks to hurricane Beryl.
Awesome!
Thanks!
Love watching all your progress, so glad you are restoring this wonderful building.
Thanks for following along on our journey.
@@leaguekempnerhouse Gin Keel gave our team a walk trough of the house. You are doing everything right. I used to be a Mechanical Contractor years ago. I am out of date on the lates products, but I want to come volunteer to help soon. What is a a work schedule?
@@ExploringtheSupernatural You can come volunteer any day that we are open for tour. Right now, we are working hard to be open every Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from 10 to 3. We always have something going on for any skill level. The more hands the better. You can sign up on our website leaguekempnerhouse.org and we can talk more.
@@leaguekempnerhouse I signed up for Friday.
Umbrella sedge or umbrella papyrus.
They sure are hardy.
It's nice to know the roof was completed !
It's a great feeling. We still have a few little things to wrap up but we are very close.
That music reminded me of Christmas. It was very cute !
Thanks.
I wish you would remove those framed pictures on the porch, they remind me of termite farms.
They are too fragile to take down so they will have to stay.
Sidewalk looks nice.
Thanks. Now if the rain would stop so we can clean up the area.
I just got my nails done, an annual occurrence. . . They used a dremel.
Excited for the Ghost Coast Festival
It is going to be a blast.
Impressive!
Thank you!
it looks great. it was the perfect moment to build in some drainage grid for the water coming from the pavement though
It's a little more complicated than it seems. The entire front and side yards need to be graded so that water flows to the side street. The property is right at an acre. We have done the back East quarter where the water problem was the worst. The South East side will be next since that water pools by the foundation. The front will be last since it is not affecting the house. The front will most likely get done when a new driveway gets installed. It would be nice if we had the money to do it all at once but since we don't, all the work has to get prioritized.
newbie…fun to watch…now I’ll watch’em all✌️
We are so glad you found us. Enjoy, but don't burn yourself out.😉
OMG! I just noticed: it is so early, you can still see the moon in the sky....!!! 🤣😂
The moon was on one side and the sun was rising on the other..
BOI, your garden looks good.
You are working so hard on your videos!
I try.
Looking sooooo beautiful in the early glow of the morning 🌄 sunlight!
Thanks, the lighting really does change the look of the house.
*GASPPP*** Concrete? Instead of harringbone BRICK!? That’s it. Unsubscribe!! I hope that joke finds you loling and not frothing…. I’ll do with eye-rolling. *nervous SoCal bro smile** “Worried about it getting splattered on me. Like that’s a problem” inspires more t-shirt ideas. “Workplace Injury? More like historic story worthy” and “Lead Paint Is the Bright Spot to My Day” - because it was used for its bright vibrancy. Also. Concrete ASMR. It. Will. Elevate things. It’s amazing what such small victories do for the betterment of things. Just this one short concrete trail is going to maximize mobility. It’s too bad the porch is such a HUGE and multi-faceted job to elicit the same satisfying impact. In the meantime…I guess you can call it quirky. Yeah……there’s another t-shirt idea. “It’s not cracked, it’s a postmodern design choice” or something along those lines.
Herringbone brick is my dream sidewalk. Brick plays such an important part in the structure of this house and when we are done, you won't be able to see any of it. I think a brick sidewalk would be a nice nod to the construction. Small victories keep us motivated. And when taken together, they have transformed this house. Keep you t-shirt slogans coming. You never know when one might show up in our online store.
LOL less hideous, that my goal also❤
If you set a low goal,😀 you rarely disappoint.
Oh man! I wish I would have had that crew this past weekend! We laid a pad for our chicken coop and had to move 40 80lb bags! Thank goodness we had a tractor and some of my son’s friends here to help! 20 yr olds can do it a lot faster than hubby and I, but it still took us all day!
We briefly thought about doing it ourselves but decided it would just be too much. I'm glad you had some young, strong help. 40 bags is a lot to mix by hand. I'm jealous of your chickens.
How exciting. It looks so nice. They did a great job 😊😊. Also loving the extra videos.
Thanks. It is a blessing and a curse to have done so much work this year. There's no end in sight so have an extra video here and there helps us get caught up.
Hi Janie, Looks good, I call the dragging of wood for a rough level, a screed too. Yes, I remember and still see expansion joints, not wood, but a tar board material. 😘
The city used wood expansion joint in our big sidewalk. It will be interesting to see how long they last.
I use cedar fence pickets, and bonds. My bf wants to farm me out repairing and replacing them.
5ft is too small for that big house the proportion is off. You should have just done it right 1 time instead of doing something smaller and then going back later and paying someone to do brick work. You should have just put it back like it was and bent a form to fix the curve.
We know it is out of scale, but you can't spend money you don't have. We would have preferred to do the entire sidewalk in brick so we are happy to add the brick accent later when we can afford it. Having a long-term plan and doing the work in manageable stages has worked well for us. Right now, we needed a safe sidewalk.
The house is looking so good from the front. Thanks for the mid week update.🤗❤️🤍💙
You are so welcome! This exterior of this house has changed so much. We still have a few more things to get done.
Ok so you said this sidewalk video is more current than the one you are showing now about the roof etc. I think that it might be more enjoyable to see more August 2024 work progress now.
Thanks for taking the time to watch our videos and comment. It really helps us getting the word out about the house. We try to keep the videos of the work in chronological order as a way of documenting the restoration. We don't want to skip over any of the work and have gaps in that documentation. We usually only post once a week and there has just been too much work going on to fit everything in. We are trying to add some extra mid-week videos to get caught up. This was a stand-alone project, so it made sense to go ahead and get it out there. The hot weather did slow the work down a bit so maybe we can get caught up soon.
I cannot wait to come stroll up that sidewalk! It looks fantastic.
It will be even better when we get it cleaned up and the brick installed. Hopefully the weather will be a little cooler and we can get that done soon.
Progress. Another Great Episode! Thank You.
Glad you enjoyed it. It is always energizing to have something very visible accomplished.
How BEAUTIFUL the property must have been..... Just looking at it unfinished and I can see all the elegance of the era. Even without today's conviences one must be in awe of beauty!
It is a really beautiful house, and the yard just adds to the grandeur. All the little improvements are starting to add up. The curb appeal has changed dramatically.