great job. i've lived here all my life and yet you go out and do the footwork to get to the bottom of some really fascinating history. Still shocked you don't have your own segment on wttw.
Great video. That’s what I love so much about Chicago, it has such a deep and unconventional history and it truly is unlike any other city in the world
I live in England, where I have lived in several houses older than the oldest in Chicago. In my teens I lived in a house built in the 1500s, with no foundations, built with an oak frame, filled with wattle and daub (sticks and mud), and with a straw (thatched) roof. It will still be there in 500 years time, no doubt.
Lucas Adamson Gee, I didn’t know you knew how to reply to comments boomer. I know that this is a dead meme, but your truly are a boomer. Seriously, no one comments shit like that. Also congrats, you learned a lot from dummies guide to the internet on how to traverse the internet. Although it really isn’t that hard. Also the same could be said about my comment when you replied to it. And by saying “it’s the internet get over it” you contradicted yourself by replying. If you really had that ideology, you wouldn’t reply. Get off your high horse.
Born there decades ago, but my parents moved us to Denver when I was 7. I've visited relatives many, many times and even stayed there over a winter - uh, no thanks!
The Noble-Seymour-Crippen House is older, therefore it's the oldest in Chicago. I don't see why being in the city the longest has anything to do with it. Now if it was rephrased as simply, "the oldest Chicago house", then you'd have a real argument on your hands.
Makes you wonder -- what is the oldest house continuously in Chicago? It would likely not be as old as either of these, I suspect, as few of their contemporaries would have survived either the Great Fire or the subsequent development of the close-in neighborhoods.
Interesting and entertaining video! A minor quibble, though: only a small part of Cicero was annexed by Chicago. Berwyn and Oak Park broke away in the same era. Cicero is still around, no doubt brewing new scandals. ;)
M. Brysch Just to add some facts from a Berwyner, at the time Berwyn was called La Vergne at the time, because of the train station that was built in order to get people to buy land. Coincidentally, after La Vergne broke off, it changed it’s name to Berwyn after the new train station that is still up today.
Just got to say, as someone who grew up in this city, and stumbled upon your channel, I find it highly informative. Where did you get such a passion for Chicago? Are you a historian?
dud it is the oldest house in chicago you are in aslhole im not suscribing to you channel i dont like your video beacause in he chicago records it says it is the oldest house and the chicgo fire happened so the old house got destroyed and during the chicago fire the houses built in the 1840s 50s and 60s and 70s were still standing by the time the great chicago fire happened so dud you are wrong
This one was particularly great
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great job. i've lived here all my life and yet you go out and do the footwork to get to the bottom of some really fascinating history. Still shocked you don't have your own segment on wttw.
I used to live in Norwood Park and remember going to that house as a kid
From one Chicagoan to another, this is awesome. You could definitely get a job working for WTTW with Geoffrey Baer.
Great video. That’s what I love so much about Chicago, it has such a deep and unconventional history and it truly is unlike any other city in the world
I live in England, where I have lived in several houses older than the oldest in Chicago. In my teens I lived in a house built in the 1500s, with no foundations, built with an oak frame, filled with wattle and daub (sticks and mud), and with a straw (thatched) roof. It will still be there in 500 years time, no doubt.
@@LucasAdamson no one asked
Theo Williams nobody asked you to comment on my unrequested comment. Welcome to the internet!
Lucas Adamson Gee, I didn’t know you knew how to reply to comments boomer. I know that this is a dead meme, but your truly are a boomer. Seriously, no one comments shit like that. Also congrats, you learned a lot from dummies guide to the internet on how to traverse the internet. Although it really isn’t that hard. Also the same could be said about my comment when you replied to it. And by saying “it’s the internet get over it” you contradicted yourself by replying. If you really had that ideology, you wouldn’t reply. Get off your high horse.
Theo Williams stating facts.
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dude i live in chicago and it sucks the crime is bad i think it is worser that nyc.
Born there decades ago, but my parents moved us to Denver when I was 7. I've visited relatives many, many times and even stayed there over a winter - uh, no thanks!
Just found your channel! Loving the content, your energy and camera presence are phenomenal. Love learning about Chicago. ✨❤️👏🏼
Just found your channel. Look forward to seeing more.
Oh man! My friends yard backs up onto the Crippen house and I never knew it's history.... For the last 15 years! Thank you!
Day dreaming about moving back to Chicago! So I have been watching a lot of Chicago videos. This video is awesome!
The Noble-Seymour-Crippen House is older, therefore it's the oldest in Chicago. I don't see why being in the city the longest has anything to do with it. Now if it was rephrased as simply, "the oldest Chicago house", then you'd have a real argument on your hands.
Uppity people in Chicago think a little differently. I agree with you.
I think the Clarke House is the older one. This is great info!
Great Chicago house tour !
Makes you wonder -- what is the oldest house continuously in Chicago? It would likely not be as old as either of these, I suspect, as few of their contemporaries would have survived either the Great Fire or the subsequent development of the close-in neighborhoods.
Larry Brennan look it up. There are a few together in the Irving Park/ Pulaski area. And 1 on Madison street East of Halsted
Interesting and entertaining video!
A minor quibble, though: only a small part of Cicero was annexed by Chicago. Berwyn and Oak Park broke away in the same era. Cicero is still around, no doubt brewing new scandals. ;)
M. Brysch Just to add some facts from a Berwyner, at the time Berwyn was called La Vergne at the time, because of the train station that was built in order to get people to buy land. Coincidentally, after La Vergne broke off, it changed it’s name to Berwyn after the new train station that is still up today.
Wow, I had no idea that there was another building in today’s city limits that is older than the Clarke House!
I live an hour and a half away from Chicago and absolutely despise the city. But I LOVE this channel! Very interesting and very well done!
Love the channel
Just got to say, as someone who grew up in this city, and stumbled upon your channel, I find it highly informative. Where did you get such a passion for Chicago? Are you a historian?
@@ChicagoAussie That's super cool man, like I said, I lived here my whole life and I didn't even know about all the cool stuff about Clarke house.
I grew up on the same block as the Crippen house. At night we would sneak onto the property because, you know, it’s haunted lol
Reminds me of a WTTW show.
NORWOOD PARK REPRESENT! I always get lost in the cirlce. The houses are amazing.
There are about 4 -6 pre fire (1871). Buildings in Chicago. One on Madison ave East of billy goats tavern/restaurant .
Good Stuff
What a trip!
Cool vid!
Somone quick move an even older house into the city so they can create even more arguments.
That’s so interesting
Are you an Australian citizen?
Cool
Easily , the oldest period. So Norwood. Plus much larger to explore and easy to park and visit
why does this story remind me of Rahm's wedding dress in the basement?
You're losing your Australian accent.
I love Geoffrey Baer, but you really give him a run for his money.
The CLARK HOUSEwas built even before the Mexican American War of 1846, 1848.
I really like these videos and the content but honestly I don’t give a shit about Chicago
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dud it is the oldest house in chicago you are in aslhole im not suscribing to you channel i dont like your video beacause in he chicago records it says it is the oldest house and the chicgo fire happened so the old house got destroyed and during the chicago fire the houses built in the 1840s 50s and 60s and 70s were still standing by the time the great chicago fire happened so dud you are wrong