The phone booth...wow. I mean, the whole house is amazing, but the details in the kitchen, the phone booth, etc. So gorgeous! And frankly, you can show as many of these as you want, I could look at old houses all day.
@@nancyposey9466 it wouldn't have been a pay phone, just the family's regular house phone. Large houses with several servants had their phone in a phone booth to provide privacy for their calls. Servants could be pretty nosey and we're usually terrible gossips, you didn't want them overhearing your conversation and blabbing it all over town. Especially if you yourself were gossiping on the phone. Wouldn't do for rich Aunt Esmeralda to find out what you told Cousin Frank, about what you REALLY thought of her hidious new dress.😉
I read in a book on the Getty family (oil) a pay phone was installed for guests to use. And they had to pay for their calls. Owner was such a tightwad he refused to pay for guests’ calls.
@@michaeldalton8374 I'm sure thats bull. His reputation is important, and only wealthy people would be invited to party's and get togethers. He would Not want to insult his guests by doing that.
I lived in St. Louis city on the SW side for 24 years. It is a wonderful city and I highly recommend a few days long visit if you are a tourist. Back in Chicago now, but I still have fond memories of StL.
As someone who lives about 3.5-4 hours south of St. Louis, my family and I love going to St. Louis. There is so much to do and see and a lot of what we do is free. The Hill(IMO) is a fantastic Italian neighborhood with wonderful restaurants and bakeries that we always leave with goodies for the road home. The one thing we do go to that does cost money is the City Museum. I would encourage anyone who’s going to go to St. Louis to not only check out the city museum’s website, but to drive by and marvel at what is seen with their own eyes lol.
I had a chance to see several videos on UA-cam of older homes for sale extremely well prices in St Louis but the city life is too scary for this country lady. But at least I can drool lol
Thank you ten fold for not turning your house into a 21st century specimen simply because it’s easier to do or you don’t like the era of your house. I get anxiety when I see these DIYers paint a marble fireplace on a 1890 home just because they don’t like the burgundy color of marble, or put vinyl planks over a wood floor instead of sanding and replacing any boards due to rot, or painting with the sixth coat of paint on the beautiful stairway without even investigating the wood underneath. I am so glad you are taking the time on yours to do the restoration. Yours will be grand in its own way. Many of us love the other tours you do of similar era places. Again many thanks………
It's been many years since I toured the Magic Chef house. They have done so much since I was there. I always loved how the house is two different styles. The right side is French and the left is German
The first tiny room was the receiving room, maybe they used it later for a music room . But in that time they would be received there with the double doors closed then if they were not received they would leave a calling card and would leave. If the owner were home and received them then the double doors old be opened and they would visit them in that room. There was a proper way to visit someone back then.
@@qwertyuiopqwertyuiop-bb4mi Not really, unless you care about dust. I mean if it's just you there then who else is making a mess? Just clean up after yourself maybe get some friends to help really dust and get into the pita places every so often.
I don't care what people say; I love the tour of the house. I would love to live there. I would like another tour if there's one available at another home. I love the Victorian era. I can't travel to see them so it was wonderful for you to share. Keep working on yours you will get to that level soon enough!
Kaleb and Kim: you two are so cute together, and so passionate about your home, and other homes of a bygone era, that it is truly infectious. Thank you for sharing your life journey with us!
It is heartwarming to know there are people that have a passion for retaining these remarkable historical buildings both in the states and, here in Canada. Too many have fallen to decay and furnishings left to rot somewhere. Because of Kaleb, St. Louis is on my bucket list for a visit someday, if only to do tour the city visiting all the old restored homes and feel the essence, the glamour of the wealthy in days gone by, not to mention ambition of Immigrants during that period. Kudos again, to those who's passion and sweat, preserve these lovely works of art!
@@nancyposey9466 Absolutely Nancy, I hope this encourages others, especially young people who claim everything is out of reach to roll up their sleeves, be resourceful and dream. Heaven's, if I had a handy guy in my life, I'd be going on the same type of adventure.....I can take orders, sort of, a first class laborer, sort of. All kidding aside, there is much to admire about people of all ages who give it their all to make it a win win, including those that are restoring Chateaus in Europe too!
My aunt's house did too. The house I grew up in was built in the late 20s or early 30s and had the flip switch kind. But they were the older style that were made out of dark brown bakelite and made a loud "click" when you flipped it. We also had an old front door lock, the kind that took a skeleton key to open. The key was long gone, but it had a push button on the edge of the latch. If it was in the locked position, the door could only be opened from the inside. And in the unlocked position it would open from BOTH sides. We would always have to come in the BACK door when the house was locked up, because the front door key had been missing for decades.
@@bluebird5361 it's not all that hard to have a key made for beautiful old doors like that. Call around to find a locksmith that is able to make one of those old-fashioned keys. I just watched a video of a guy refurbishing an old lockset. He made a new key for both the handset and deadbolt that lockset contained. I would link it, but I can't recall what channel it was on.
I can't believe the quality of this restoration. I'm usually disappointed with owners who over-modernize and ruin the historical elements. This woman, however, gets two gay thumbs up for doing it right and having perfect taste!!! This tour made me so happy. Thank you for sharing it. I'd even like to see more tours, because I don't think you'd bother with anything that didn't preserve a home's history. Seeing these homes is an inspiration to everyone.
You can show us these homes as much as you like. I do not get to travel and it is people like you that takes me on a travel I could only wish I could visit. I love the history of these old homes. Thank you for showing it to us.
2:02 OMG look at that lamp of the lady and flowers! ...and this video has just started 😍....the kitchen! No....THE BASEMENT and everything in it! 😲 The original owner and his daughter would be pleased with what they have done!
Never ever think we're not interested in these house tours! We are also inspired by them and they put your house in context. Please never be concerned that we're bored. We love this kind of stuff! That's why we're here. ^_^
@15:53 I can't travel anymore because of health reasons. I love these old mansions from that era. Years ago, we toured a mansion in New Hampshire owned by a shoe magnate. Same era, same architecture and all. Beautiful house that a family has managed to maintain. I like these tours you do as it gives me the opportunity to see something that I like but can't do on my own.
Can hear the catch in your voice as you speak of the craftsmanship that went into building this house, and how it fuels inspiration for your own project. Too many of these places are disappearing. To see something like this, and the passion and dedication that has gone into it's preservation, is mind boggling. Your own home will ultimately be different, but it will certainly be just as beautiful and unique! This was a wonderful video. Perhaps, one day, we'll get down there to explore and visit. Cheers K&K... Marian 🇨🇦
They had excellent taste its was beautifully designed house an 👍to the lady that restored it thank u. My favorite is the lighting fixtures iam impressed
I loved going with you on a partial tour of this beautiful restored house. I love old architecture and the love put into restoring this one is a tribute to those who made it happen. Watching your channel has given me a new insight into what really goes on to bring these beautiful homes back to their original state. Thank you and Kim for sharing these experiences with us.
I saw this home before the restoration and, wow!, what a difference. I remember asking the owner if she would let us see it after the renovation and she said yes, so true to her word. I am so grateful there are people like her and the gentleman who did this video in my city. Thank you.
Wow living there would be a dream come true. Thanks for the tour, it really was breathtaking. Give it a little time and we will be saying that about your home. 😃
They probably had a private bar during prohibition. My grandparents lived in Chicago during prohibition and my grandfather use to buy alcohol from one of Al Capone's men. You put your "order" in in the morning, paid for it and picked up your liquor after work. A truly beautiful house. I love the bookcase and the curved china cabinets in the dining room. Amazing what $45,000 could buy in 1907. No one does that kind of craftsmanship anymore. Thank you for the tour.
What an Absolutely Gorgeous Antique House with Many Trimmings of Yesteryear All Preserved for All of Us to Enjoy. Thank You to Kaleb and Kim for Showing Us this Gem💎of a House. Especially to me who will not be able to see this house In-person. Kaleb, You did an Amazing Job Filming & Describing this House. Making a video like this is a Plus to Your Channel. ...along with knowing more through Your eyes about St. Louis from a different perspective on its history is absolutely amazing. ...I enjoy history immensely & seeing historical homes is an added touch. ...but, what is More Special, is watching & listening to You, Kaleb in the process of Restoring History within the Walls of Yours & Kim's Home. ...nothing makes a House a Home without Love & the Ambition to Make it That Way from the Basement to the Attic. ...Kaleb & Kim are Doing Just That With Lots of Love💞 Thanks for the Awesome Video Adventure as Always
I’m lost for words.. flabbergasted 😮. Beautiful is not the work , gorgeous isn’t even a hint of reality. Si thankful for taking the time to have uploaded this tour of her gorgeous house. Ok I’m done watching every video of yours now to see the guitar build I go. You got a subscriber
The gorgeous tin ceilings look like they came from the W F Norman corp. They were in business back then and they still are today! They are located in Nevada, Missouri, right near St. Louis! Go figure. You can buy these same patterns now and they are exact copies of the originals. They are amazing and very affordable as well. (They would be very appropriate for your house, Caleb.)
This is a great change, that's why I watch shows like yours, to catch a glimpse of the old days. So tour away whenever you want, and thanks for taking us all along
Someone lives there? I thought it was a museum. How on earth does she keep it all so clean and dusted?! Hahaha My gosh the furniture ! 😍Well, I’ll have to visit the next time I’m in St. Louis. This house is in one of my fav neighborhoods in St. Louis and across from one of my fav parks. Thanks for going this vid.
I truly lived in the wrong era. These wonderful, architecural gems are how I was meant to live....that is had I been successful enough back in those days to have something this grand. Thanks for sharing this. YOURS will get there too and we'll keep watching until it does. Brilliant. Gorgeous home indeed.
Those that appreciate your work will also appreciate and love these videos. I absolutely love the opportunity to see these homes as I live in Los Angeles and learn about this gem in St. Louis. A sight to see hopefully in the near future. Thank you 💕
All I could say throughout was, WOW! I am speechless, simply put, stunning! I would give (almost) anything to live in a house like this. The specifics and intricate details are beyond phenomenal. The only thing that makes me feel unsettled is the taxidermied animals, otherwise, what an incredible home. 😊 This is the most impressive restored and historical home I have ever seen. Beyond that, I have really enjoyed and appreciated the hard work you have put into restoring your home. Preserving the craftsmanship and quality of yesteryear is so important. The homes of today pale in comparison.
so far this is one of the most beautiful homes i ve ever seen not just the physical buts its history, wow. looks like a 1400s castle...........is a beautiful dream this building
Ha Ha! I love looking out the window at the patio and seeing the "classic" Weber bbq grill/smoker. It just proves that you CAN actually live in one of these homes and still enjoy it like you want. Just like restoring an old car and actually driving it on a regular basis. THAT'S what they were made for in the first place!
We had push button switches in Chicago, when I was a kid. I was born in 1955. I can't wait till the day we see you, and Kim, enjoying your house... like this!
Thank you so much for this tour! I'm glad that you and Kim get out to see redone places--it keeps your enthusiasm high for your project. My Mom and Dad married after WWII, and waited for appliances to be made again (factories had been re-invented to make war machines). They lived in Ohio, so their first refrigerator was a DIY metal box hung out a window in the winter. They finally got a Frigidaire refrigerator that lasted them well past when I went away to nursing school. Their first stove was a MAGIC CHEF, which likewise lasted a very long time. In contrast, in my 10 yr old house, I've already replaced the cooktop once and the AC handler twice. They just don't make things like they used to.
@@NailahRoberts yeah. 1100+ square meters (I am European, so I use that) is a whole lot of place to sweep. My house is really small, at 52 sqm, but I still can't be arsed to dust it every day...
OMG!!! almost 100K What a milestone! I love the breaks and history tours! My favorite diy/history channel ever! Tokyo Llama is also the number 1.3! LOL! :-)
Hi Kaleb and Kim, Wow, as a former StL resident of 24 years, I sure did enjoy this. I have been there for a wedding. It is indeed a gorgeous home. BTW, I just love your restoration vids. TY TY
Thank you Kaleb and Kim for sharing your tour of this grand and stunning home with us.This place definitely has the WOW factor! Through watching your videos I have realised there are many interesting and beautiful period homes to visit in your country and city. Your home will be one of them one day!
St. Louis is such an underrated city, with lots of really cool history. I'm moving there next month and I cannot wait. Thanks so much for sharing this with us, I definitely want to pay this house and the Campbell house a visit once I've settled in a bit! :)
@@shad6644 Thanks so much Shad, very kind of you! I had the pleasure of visiting for the first time a couple weeks ago to find an apartment and get a general, initial feel for the city and its environs. I really enjoyed my time there, and I can’t wait to return very soon and do some more exploring! 😊
This house is not more beautiful than your house is different your house is coming back to what she was you and Kim are doing an amazing job. This house and yours have owners who love and respect them and would anything to maintain it that way. Lovely tour
Oh, what a gem. A piece of well preserved and restored history. An example of a true passion. Best wishes to Kaleb and Kim in achieving their dream. Your house might be smaller and not quite elaborate but it is still a wonderful example of architecture and lifestyle of the past. I have no doubt that you will be able to restore it to it's full glory.
I really love all the beautiful Art Nouveau sculptures and lights in the house. The little « French » room definitely looks like a lot of the beautiful buildings we have here in Paris and the light is beautiful in here
One of these days someone will be touring YOUR finished gem of a house, charmed by all the details!! 😊 Glad you were able to enjoy the visit and get some inspiration. Thanks for sharing it with us! - Beautiful!!
The craftsmanship and the quality of the woodwork is just stunning! When I've seen places like this torn down, it makes me almost weep. We'll never see such beauty again, and of course, we can barely even imagine today what luxury these people enjoyed while living in such palaces. Before the world wars. Before atomic bombs. A secure, safe world for these privileged few.
When traveling as a kid, the St. Louis Arch was a big attraction & also known as the Gateway to the West. I was 10yrs old when I went into the Arch, Truly Amazing to See Out the Windows at the Top of the Arch. ...Now I have new attractions: Historical Tours of St. Louis. ...Especially to Kaleb & Kim's Home.
Thanks so much for this video! It’s truly amazing to see these homes restored to their former grandeur! I will continue to enjoy watching you restore your home for years to come!
Congratulations on reaching 100,000 subs 🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉 it’s so well deserved. This tour so was interesting and I can’t wait too see where your restoration takes you and how you eventually furnish your house.
Thanks for showing us this amazing restoration. This is a true labor of love. The owners have superb taste and wonderful vision towards preserving the past. Bravo.
I love these tours bc they really give a clear picure of what these old houses would have looked like in their prime and gives lots of inspiration. I feel like UA-cam and even Google doesn't have enough of this kind of content. It's probably gonna be a while before I have my own house so I love to see different types of Victorian houses and their interiors especially in video format so I can get a feel of the layouts ☺.
Gorgeous home, as is yours. I wasn't too surprised to see a phone booth, as I've been in other houses that had one. What surprised me was that the phone itself was a pay phone! These homes date from a time when beauty was as, or more, important than function. Beauty and aesthetics matter. We as a culture have lost something important in the last hundred years. I suspect that a hundred years from now, no one will want to tour the rectangular boxes we live in today, or even the Chrome and glass boxes that efficiently fill our cities, but there will still be tours to see houses like this, or yours.
I never tire of seeing videos like these! Being 83 I don’t travel as much anymore so keep taking me along!
hahaha. Your 93 if your a day honey
Bernice, I agree with you! Virtual travel!🤗👍🏼
May you keep traveling over 100!
The phone booth...wow. I mean, the whole house is amazing, but the details in the kitchen, the phone booth, etc. So gorgeous! And frankly, you can show as many of these as you want, I could look at old houses all day.
How cool was that to have your own phone booth. I guess it's for the guests to use, to call a cab🚕 maybe???
@@nancyposey9466 it wouldn't have been a pay phone, just the family's regular house phone. Large houses with several servants had their phone in a phone booth to provide privacy for their calls. Servants could be pretty nosey and we're usually terrible gossips, you didn't want them overhearing your conversation and blabbing it all over town. Especially if you yourself were gossiping on the phone. Wouldn't do for rich Aunt Esmeralda to find out what you told Cousin Frank, about what you REALLY thought of her hidious new dress.😉
I read in a book on the Getty family (oil) a pay phone was installed for guests to use. And they had to pay for their calls. Owner was such a tightwad he refused to pay for guests’ calls.
@@michaeldalton8374 I'm sure thats bull. His reputation is important, and only wealthy people would be invited to party's and get togethers. He would Not want to insult his guests by doing that.
I would never have considered visiting St. Louis. Your channel has moved it to the top of this list for historic home viewing! TY!
I lived in St. Louis city on the SW side for 24 years. It is a wonderful city and I highly recommend a few days long visit if you are a tourist. Back in Chicago now, but I still have fond memories of StL.
Please come we have several estates of the people who made this country and also the gateway to the Wes
As someone who lives about 3.5-4 hours south of St. Louis, my family and I love going to St. Louis. There is so much to do and see and a lot of what we do is free. The Hill(IMO) is a fantastic Italian neighborhood with wonderful restaurants and bakeries that we always leave with goodies for the road home. The one thing we do go to that does cost money is the City Museum. I would encourage anyone who’s going to go to St. Louis to not only check out the city museum’s website, but to drive by and marvel at what is seen with their own eyes lol.
I had a chance to see several videos on UA-cam of older homes for sale extremely well prices in St Louis but the city life is too scary for this country lady. But at least I can drool lol
Agree I never thought St Louis was even on the map, I told my wife we need to visit!
Thank you ten fold for not turning your house into a 21st century specimen simply because it’s easier to do or you don’t like the era of your house. I get anxiety when I see these DIYers paint a marble fireplace on a 1890 home just because they don’t like the burgundy color of marble, or put vinyl planks over a wood floor instead of sanding and replacing any boards due to rot, or painting with the sixth coat of paint on the beautiful stairway without even investigating the wood underneath. I am so glad you are taking the time on yours to do the restoration. Yours will be grand in its own way. Many of us love the other tours you do of similar era places. Again many thanks………
It's been many years since I toured the Magic Chef house. They have done so much since I was there. I always loved how the house is two different styles. The right side is French and the left is German
The first tiny room was the receiving room, maybe they used it later for a music room . But in that time they would be received there with the double doors closed then if they were not received they would leave a calling card and would leave. If the owner were home and received them then the double doors old be opened and they would visit them in that room. There was a proper way to visit someone back then.
I was thinking that was the room's original purpose.
See this is exactly why I love this channel 😍 so much knowledge being shared!
@Gormen Freeman Unless you have maids I think cleaning that many rooms would be hell to be honest.
@@qwertyuiopqwertyuiop-bb4mi Not really, unless you care about dust. I mean if it's just you there then who else is making a mess? Just clean up after yourself maybe get some friends to help really dust and get into the pita places every so often.
I’m just blown the hell away!!!!!!!!!!😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
I don't care what people say; I love the tour of the house. I would love to live there. I would like another tour if there's one available at another home. I love the Victorian era. I can't travel to see them so it was wonderful for you to share. Keep working on yours you will get to that level soon enough!
Kaleb and Kim: you two are so cute together, and so passionate about your home, and other homes of a bygone era, that it is truly infectious. Thank you for sharing your life journey with us!
Am I the only one that looks forward to Mondays to see their new house update post? 😁
I have to wait till Tuesday but anything he shows is ok with me as it is all related to his fantastic job
Judy Garland singing "Meet me in St Louis" is now in my head for the rest of the day. Thank you !
It is heartwarming to know there are people that have a passion for retaining these remarkable historical buildings both in the states and, here in Canada. Too many have fallen to decay and furnishings left to rot somewhere. Because of Kaleb, St. Louis is on my bucket list for a visit someday, if only to do tour the city visiting all the old restored homes and feel the essence, the glamour of the wealthy in days gone by, not to mention ambition of Immigrants during that period.
Kudos again, to those who's passion and sweat, preserve these lovely works of art!
And of course, touring Kaleb and Kim's Home would be #1 on my list. Once, it's ready to become a tourist attraction.
@@nancyposey9466 Absolutely Nancy, I hope this encourages others, especially young people who claim everything is out of reach to roll up their sleeves, be resourceful and dream. Heaven's, if I had a handy guy in my life, I'd be going on the same type of adventure.....I can take orders, sort of, a first class laborer, sort of.
All kidding aside, there is much to admire about people of all ages who give it their all to make it a win win, including those that are restoring Chateaus in Europe too!
The house I grew up in and both my Grandparents homes had push button electric. I thought all houses did. LOL
My aunt's house did too. The house I grew up in was built in the late 20s or early 30s and had the flip switch kind. But they were the older style that were made out of dark brown bakelite and made a loud "click" when you flipped it.
We also had an old front door lock, the kind that took a skeleton key to open. The key was long gone, but it had a push button on the edge of the latch. If it was in the locked position, the door could only be opened from the inside. And in the unlocked position it would open from BOTH sides. We would always have to come in the BACK door when the house was locked up, because the front door key had been missing for decades.
@@bluebird5361 it's not all that hard to have a key made for beautiful old doors like that. Call around to find a locksmith that is able to make one of those old-fashioned keys. I just watched a video of a guy refurbishing an old lockset. He made a new key for both the handset and deadbolt that lockset contained. I would link it, but I can't recall what channel it was on.
My house still had some when I was growing up
When they showed the buttons I could still feel the click under my fingers. So satisfying
I fell in love with the Phone Booth ❤️
Don't stop making these kinds of videos. It helps keep the history alive for posterity.
Kudos to the people who restored this grand house
I can't believe the quality of this restoration. I'm usually disappointed with owners who over-modernize and ruin the historical elements. This woman, however, gets two gay thumbs up for doing it right and having perfect taste!!! This tour made me so happy. Thank you for sharing it. I'd even like to see more tours, because I don't think you'd bother with anything that didn't preserve a home's history. Seeing these homes is an inspiration to everyone.
She's also a huge fan of Cher. That was the music she was playing that Kaleb tried to cover over.
You can show us these homes as much as you like. I do not get to travel and it is people like you that takes me on a travel I could only wish I could visit. I love the history of these old homes. Thank you for showing it to us.
2:02 OMG look at that lamp of the lady and flowers! ...and this video has just started 😍....the kitchen! No....THE BASEMENT and everything in it! 😲
The original owner and his daughter would be pleased with what they have done!
This may seem crazy but the bathroom is breathtaking!!
Never ever think we're not interested in these house tours! We are also inspired by them and they put your house in context. Please never be concerned that we're bored. We love this kind of stuff! That's why we're here. ^_^
@15:53 I can't travel anymore because of health reasons. I love these old mansions from that era. Years ago, we toured a mansion in New Hampshire owned by a shoe magnate. Same era, same architecture and all. Beautiful house that a family has managed to maintain.
I like these tours you do as it gives me the opportunity to see something that I like but can't do on my own.
Can hear the catch in your voice as you speak of the craftsmanship that went into building this house, and how it fuels inspiration for your own project. Too many of these places are disappearing. To see something like this, and the passion and dedication that has gone into it's preservation, is mind boggling.
Your own home will ultimately be different, but it will certainly be just as beautiful and unique!
This was a wonderful video. Perhaps, one day, we'll get down there to explore and visit.
Cheers K&K...
Marian 🇨🇦
Houses like this connect us with the past but also provide inspiration and ideas for someone like you who is redoing a house of this vintage.
Sue Hall
The house was unbelievable ,brilliant fantastic magical wonderful house thank you for taking us with you
Love Sue ❤❤❤ 🇬🇧🌝🍾🍷🍷
They had excellent taste its was beautifully designed house an 👍to the lady that restored it thank u. My favorite is the lighting fixtures iam impressed
Not much else to say about this episode but "WOW"
Hat's off to the fine folks that preserved this outstanding house!
I loved going with you on a partial tour of this beautiful restored house. I love old architecture and the love put into restoring this one is a tribute to those who made it happen. Watching your channel has given me a new insight into what really goes on to bring these beautiful homes back to their original state. Thank you and Kim for sharing these experiences with us.
My family home had push button light switches. I loved them
So many interesting features in this magnificent mansion! We loved your tour!
Such a beautiful house. Oh, and Kim is as cute as a button.
Agree, a great couple!
I saw this home before the restoration and, wow!, what a difference. I remember asking the owner if she would let us see it after the renovation and she said yes, so true to her word. I am so grateful there are people like her and the gentleman who did this video in my city. Thank you.
Wow living there would be a dream come true. Thanks for the tour, it really was breathtaking. Give it a little time and we will be saying that about your home. 😃
They probably had a private bar during prohibition. My grandparents lived in Chicago during prohibition and my grandfather use to buy alcohol from one of Al Capone's men. You put your "order" in in the morning, paid for it and picked up your liquor after work.
A truly beautiful house. I love the bookcase and the curved china cabinets in the dining room. Amazing what $45,000 could buy in 1907. No one does that kind of craftsmanship anymore.
Thank you for the tour.
What a gorgeous mansion! This home needs to be designated as a national historic landmark.
BEAUTIFUL 😊thanks for sharing🙏🏾 pleasure viewing 😊
What an Absolutely Gorgeous Antique House with Many Trimmings of Yesteryear All Preserved for All of Us to Enjoy.
Thank You to Kaleb and Kim for Showing Us this Gem💎of a House.
Especially to me who will not be able to see this house In-person.
Kaleb, You did an Amazing Job Filming & Describing this House.
Making a video like this is a Plus to Your Channel.
...along with knowing more through Your eyes about St. Louis from a different perspective on its history is absolutely amazing.
...I enjoy history immensely & seeing historical homes is an added touch.
...but, what is More Special, is watching & listening to You, Kaleb in the process of Restoring History within the Walls of Yours & Kim's Home.
...nothing makes a House a Home without Love & the Ambition to Make it That Way from the Basement to the Attic.
...Kaleb & Kim are Doing Just That With Lots of Love💞
Thanks for the Awesome Video Adventure as Always
I’m lost for words.. flabbergasted 😮. Beautiful is not the work , gorgeous isn’t even a hint of reality. Si thankful for taking the time to have uploaded this tour of her gorgeous house. Ok I’m done watching every video of yours now to see the guitar build I go. You got a subscriber
What a magnificent house. Worthy of a Vanderbilt. So grateful to the owner for restoring such a jewel. Thanks for the tour.
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The gorgeous tin ceilings look like they came from the W F Norman corp. They were in business back then and they still are today! They are located in Nevada, Missouri, right near St. Louis! Go figure. You can buy these same patterns now and they are exact copies of the originals. They are amazing and very affordable as well. (They would be very appropriate for your house, Caleb.)
I agree with those possibly being W F Norman, but Nevada Mo is nowhere near St Louis. It's several hundred miles SW of St Louis.
Simply breath taking.
This is a great change, that's why I watch shows like yours, to catch a glimpse of the old days. So tour away whenever you want, and thanks for taking us all along
I love watching these videos of these beautiful homes. Please continue to do them. Enjoy watching you and Kim restore your home.
This house is EVERY steampunk enthusiasts wet dream! Absolutely stunning! 😳😃😍 Shelley, my hat is off to you mam, such a outstanding restoration!
Someone lives there? I thought it was a museum. How on earth does she keep it all so clean and dusted?! Hahaha My gosh the furniture ! 😍Well, I’ll have to visit the next time I’m in St. Louis. This house is in one of my fav neighborhoods in St. Louis and across from one of my fav parks. Thanks for going this vid.
I truly lived in the wrong era. These wonderful, architecural gems are how I was meant to live....that is had I been successful enough back in those days to have something this grand. Thanks for sharing this. YOURS will get there too and we'll keep watching until it does. Brilliant. Gorgeous home indeed.
Those that appreciate your work will also appreciate and love these videos. I absolutely love the opportunity to see these homes as I live in Los Angeles and learn about this gem in St. Louis. A sight to see hopefully in the near future. Thank you 💕
Stunned, floored, astounded, mezmerized, enthralled. You get the idea. How amazing!
Amazing tour and beautiful home! Thank you.
All I could say throughout was, WOW! I am speechless, simply put, stunning! I would give (almost) anything to live in a house like this. The specifics and intricate details are beyond phenomenal. The only thing that makes me feel unsettled is the taxidermied animals, otherwise, what an incredible home. 😊 This is the most impressive restored and historical home I have ever seen.
Beyond that, I have really enjoyed and appreciated the hard work you have put into restoring your home. Preserving the craftsmanship and quality of yesteryear is so important. The homes of today pale in comparison.
so far this is one of the most beautiful homes i ve ever seen not just the physical buts its history, wow. looks like a 1400s castle...........is a beautiful dream this building
This reminds me of the Seeley Mansion here in Kansas. Everything, down to the keys hanging by the doors, is original to the house
Ha Ha! I love looking out the window at the patio and seeing the "classic" Weber bbq grill/smoker. It just proves that you CAN actually live in one of these homes and still enjoy it like you want. Just like restoring an old car and actually driving it on a regular basis. THAT'S what they were made for in the first place!
We had push button switches in Chicago, when I was a kid. I was born in 1955. I can't wait till the day we see you, and Kim, enjoying your house... like this!
WowWowWow!
Such a stunning home. So glad we got to see so much of it. The wood work is amazing. Thanks for the tour Kaleb and Kim. You guys are great!
Thank you so much for this tour! I'm glad that you and Kim get out to see redone places--it keeps your enthusiasm high for your project. My Mom and Dad married after WWII, and waited for appliances to be made again (factories had been re-invented to make war machines). They lived in Ohio, so their first refrigerator was a DIY metal box hung out a window in the winter. They finally got a Frigidaire refrigerator that lasted them well past when I went away to nursing school. Their first stove was a MAGIC CHEF, which likewise lasted a very long time. In contrast, in my 10 yr old house, I've already replaced the cooktop once and the AC handler twice. They just don't make things like they used to.
Those carved sofas....wow
Notice the picture rail. Was telling you earlier they did not hang pictures on the plaster and lath walls.
Yes and they used longer hanging wire too hang pic. Too right level. Then sometimes covered in ribbon. Too hide the wire!!
Oh my gosh....This home took my breath away. Truly magnificent! My favorite part was the original kitchen! 😍
The amount of dusting that must take to keep it looking so beautiful makes me feel dizzy 😀
Yeah, that was what struck me when Kaleb showed the Breakfast room with the Beer steins. And I am not a stranger to dusty rooms...
@@needfortweed8734 it must never end
@@NailahRoberts yeah. 1100+ square meters (I am European, so I use that) is a whole lot of place to sweep. My house is really small, at 52 sqm, but I still can't be arsed to dust it every day...
If they could afford to restore it and buy the original stuff back they can afford a house keeper, I bet
OMG!!! almost 100K What a milestone! I love the breaks and history tours! My favorite diy/history channel ever! Tokyo Llama is also the number 1.3! LOL! :-)
Oooh, the woodwork makes me swoon.
Hi Kaleb and Kim, Wow, as a former StL resident of 24 years, I sure did enjoy this. I have been there for a wedding. It is indeed a gorgeous home. BTW, I just love your restoration vids. TY TY
The lighting fixtures in that place are amazing.
That chandelier is amaze balls. And the woman holding the ring of lights - be still my heart.
I live in South city,I go by this home many times an always wanted to see inside. AWSOME. 😀💋
Thank you Kaleb and Kim for sharing your tour of this grand and stunning home with us.This place definitely has the WOW factor!
Through watching your videos I have realised there are many interesting and beautiful period homes to visit in your country and city.
Your home will be one of them one day!
St. Louis is such an underrated city, with lots of really cool history. I'm moving there next month and I cannot wait. Thanks so much for sharing this with us, I definitely want to pay this house and the Campbell house a visit once I've settled in a bit! :)
Fantastic. Let me be the first to welcome you! Hope you get settled quickly and get enjoy this amazing city!
@@shad6644 Thanks so much Shad, very kind of you! I had the pleasure of visiting for the first time a couple weeks ago to find an apartment and get a general, initial feel for the city and its environs. I really enjoyed my time there, and I can’t wait to return very soon and do some more exploring! 😊
This house is not more beautiful than your house is different your house is coming back to what she was you and Kim are doing an amazing job. This house and yours have owners who love and respect them and would anything to maintain it that way. Lovely tour
Exciteddddd
Oh, what a gem. A piece of well preserved and restored history. An example of a true passion. Best wishes to Kaleb and Kim in achieving their dream. Your house might be smaller and not quite elaborate but it is still a wonderful example of architecture and lifestyle of the past. I have no doubt that you will be able to restore it to it's full glory.
I really love all the beautiful Art Nouveau sculptures and lights in the house. The little « French » room definitely looks like a lot of the beautiful buildings we have here in Paris and the light is beautiful in here
One of these days someone will be touring YOUR finished gem of a house, charmed by all the details!! 😊 Glad you were able to enjoy the visit and get some inspiration. Thanks for sharing it with us! - Beautiful!!
Absolutely GORGEOUS House! It really spoke to my Victorian soul,thank you Kim and Kaleb.Havent missed an episode yet!
The craftsmanship and the quality of the woodwork is just stunning! When I've seen places like this torn down, it makes me almost weep. We'll never see such beauty again, and of course, we can barely even imagine today what luxury these people enjoyed while living in such palaces. Before the world wars. Before atomic bombs. A secure, safe world for these privileged few.
Hi everyone, I am from the state of PA. Love this channel Kim and Kaleb are doing an excellent job. It is exciting to watch your progress. 💗
That house is amazing. Jebes that's a lot of original pieces.
I said it once and I'll say it again: Grim Fandango was awesome.
That mansion is a dream come true! It is so beautiful and unreal! 💖
Enjoyed the video. I was really unaware of Magic Chef's history. Beautiful house.
When traveling as a kid, the St. Louis Arch was a big attraction & also known as the Gateway to the West. I was 10yrs old when I went into the Arch, Truly Amazing to See Out the Windows at the Top of the Arch.
...Now I have new attractions: Historical Tours of St. Louis.
...Especially to Kaleb & Kim's Home.
Thanks so much for this video! It’s truly amazing to see these homes restored to their former grandeur! I will continue to enjoy watching you restore your home for years to come!
WOW!!!! Just wow!! Amazing and beautiful home.
Congratulations on reaching 100,000 subs 🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉 it’s so well deserved. This tour so was interesting and I can’t wait too see where your restoration takes you and how you eventually furnish your house.
My husband is from St. Louis bust hasn't lived there since early 00's. This blew his mind!!
WOW!!
Thank You Caleb and Kim for sharing this house. I love seeing them. I'm glad I found your channel.
Thanks for showing us this amazing restoration. This is a true labor of love. The owners have superb taste and wonderful vision towards preserving the past. Bravo.
Oh my stars! Beautiful home! Love the kitchen.
The best mansion i ve ever saw . A lot of details that are amazing
I love these tours bc they really give a clear picure of what these old houses would have looked like in their prime and gives lots of inspiration. I feel like UA-cam and even Google doesn't have enough of this kind of content. It's probably gonna be a while before I have my own house so I love to see different types of Victorian houses and their interiors especially in video format so I can get a feel of the layouts ☺.
I love seeing authentic restorations.
That’s a beautiful house.
Appreciate the tour. I could almost smell the scent of old wood. Thanks for taking us along. 🌟
I am so thankful for people like this. They are as crazy as most of us but they have the means to do it. God Bless you
Beautiful home and great to see the history. Thankyou for sharing 😊
Wow!
Simply GORGEOUS!! Thank you sharing!
Gorgeous home, as is yours. I wasn't too surprised to see a phone booth, as I've been in other houses that had one. What surprised me was that the phone itself was a pay phone! These homes date from a time when beauty was as, or more, important than function. Beauty and aesthetics matter. We as a culture have lost something important in the last hundred years. I suspect that a hundred years from now, no one will want to tour the rectangular boxes we live in today, or even the Chrome and glass boxes that efficiently fill our cities, but there will still be tours to see houses like this, or yours.