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Restoring a Battle Scarred Gettysburg Home | History Traveler Episode 147

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  • Опубліковано 13 лип 2021
  • Episode 21 of the Gettysburg series.
    We love stories of restoration and historical preservation which was why we were super excited to be the first ones to stay in The Rowe House in Gettysburg. The Rowe House is located right in the middle of Gettysburg on East High Street and saw a lot of back and forth action as Union and Confederate troops swept through the town. Best of all, you can book this very place on Airbnb and stay here for yourself!
    Note: One of the risks that I run in showing up to a place to film is that my first impression may not always be the correct one. After some reflection, the spots in the brick that I attributed to battle damage were the wrong spots. Please forgive any mistake that may have been made on my part.
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  • @TheHistoryUnderground
    @TheHistoryUnderground  3 роки тому +13

    If you've watched a few episodes and feel like I've earned it, be sure to subscribe so that you don't miss any new content when it comes out.
    Thanks!

  • @MickeyJWind
    @MickeyJWind 3 роки тому +45

    my favorite parts of your gettysburg series is the small homes and museums you went to. love this.

  • @mattstrevig287
    @mattstrevig287 3 роки тому +26

    I walked by that house the other month and had no clue about it's history. This is why I love this channel.

  • @thinktonka
    @thinktonka 3 роки тому +12

    This Gettysburg series of yours has been beyond fantastic!!!!

  • @kathleenbrenner2889
    @kathleenbrenner2889 3 роки тому +10

    I’m so loving my “trip” to Gettysburg with you!...lol
    Thank you Thank you JD for doing this!!! I know I’ve said it before but I feel I can’t say it enough. You need to know how much this series is appreciated and cherished

  • @jetsons101
    @jetsons101 3 роки тому +7

    In Gettysburg there seems to be history around every corner. Great job on this one and "kudos" to the family that restored the house, top notch.

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  3 роки тому +1

      Definitely history everywhere you look.

    • @jetsons101
      @jetsons101 3 роки тому

      @@TheHistoryUnderground Hi again, not sure if this is the proper forum for this question but I saw on the news last night that the pres wants to remove all confederate statures? Could that be done in Gettysburg? Please let me know if you don't like questions like this on your channel. Thanks....

  • @fredlist7091
    @fredlist7091 3 роки тому +12

    At Valley Forge Military Academy we had to make our bunks using the same folds. They called it "hospital corners". The unfortunate side effect is that throughout my marriage I've been designated the "expert bed maker" with predictable consequences. Great video JD.

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  3 роки тому +2

      Ha! Maybe I don't need to learn it then.

    • @Pridegriffin
      @Pridegriffin 3 роки тому +2

      It's just as well you get the bed making duty. Cause, once you learn to do those tight beautiful corners; nothing else will suffice. We both (retired vets)still fold clothes, underwear, socks and towels the military way. I guess some things are just better organized doing this.

  • @JYO2023
    @JYO2023 2 роки тому +1

    Unfortunately growing up education for me and my sisters wasn’t thought to be by my parents very important. I have learned so much after school and some college and love learning also. But what I like about you is you retain what you’ve learned and I’m afraid I don’t. I do remember people and that some of the things that the people go through and other things but you just have an ability I don’t have and I love it. Thank you

  • @SandervkHistory
    @SandervkHistory 3 роки тому +12

    Cool place! Such places when you drive by it, you wont even notice its there! Thats why i love these indepth videos about such "simple" places!
    And great that you get sponsored! You deserved it JD! 👍

  • @brendancripps8890
    @brendancripps8890 3 роки тому +2

    JD’s introduction about history being everywhere in Gettysburg reminded me about our family trip to Gettysburg four years ago…we were in the supermarket in town, and my 10 year old (at the time) son comes up to me with a package of Reynolds Wrap, and insisted that I take a pic of him holding it because General Reynolds had been there!! It was so cute to see him enjoying the “irony”.

  • @Carolbearce
    @Carolbearce 3 роки тому +2

    Beautiful restoration of this old house.

  • @bradleycred99
    @bradleycred99 3 роки тому +1

    Howdy JD! That house is gorgeous. They did a masterful job furnishing/decorating it. Those bed blanket folds are called “hospital corners” as I learned in Marine Basic Training. Thanks for the tour. 🙏🏼

  • @michaelomalley5186
    @michaelomalley5186 3 роки тому +13

    That bed is a military corner. Had to make my bed like that in bootcamp!

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  3 роки тому

      👍🏻

    • @michaelomalley5186
      @michaelomalley5186 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheHistoryUnderground you can probably find a tutorial on you tube how to fold a military corner.

    • @MiJacFan1
      @MiJacFan1 3 роки тому +2

      Yep, me too! Thanks for your service!

    • @eclipsehorse8693
      @eclipsehorse8693 3 роки тому +1

      @@MiJacFan1 man, we spent so much time folding bunks in Navy bootcamp- had many a ''white tornado' on inspection days because guys just couldn't get a bed folded right...

  • @jn1982
    @jn1982 3 роки тому

    Thank you! I just returned from Gettysburg--inspired by your videos. The buildings that have been preserved truly do so battle damage. The whole place got shot up. I'm from a premiere tourist town in the U.S. (that everyone knows about) and Gettysburg has been as well preserved and is as neat as any historic town in the U.S. To all: If you are thinking of visiting Gettysburg, study up on the battle (History Underground videos and Battlefield.org) and stay in-town at a B&B or Air B&B if your budget allows. My experience was very good.

  • @Wreckdiver59
    @Wreckdiver59 3 роки тому +3

    Another potential place to stay in Gettysburg. Very cool 😎!
    It's nice to see some of the houses in town and hear the stories behind them. I hope you had the chance to stay here as well.
    See you in the next video 👍.

  • @1psychofan
    @1psychofan 3 роки тому +5

    That is an amazing restoration job! I am so glad you shared this!

  • @xvsj-s2x
    @xvsj-s2x 3 роки тому +11

    Just when I thought you couldn’t make this trip any more fascinating 💥 You exceed my expectations 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Thank you for sharing 💪Jesse

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  3 роки тому +1

      Glad you enjoyed it! Pretty amazing what they did to renovate that home.

  • @judygrandstrand9784
    @judygrandstrand9784 3 роки тому +4

    Beautiful home. Love the mix of the old and the new.

  • @johnstevens3000
    @johnstevens3000 3 роки тому +7

    I love this series and how you have covered all aspects of the time of the battle! Great series!! Could you also do a series on Antietam and Sharpsburg??

  • @janehall2720
    @janehall2720 3 роки тому +14

    When I learned to make a bed, I was told that this fold was called "hospital corners ". That was in the early 60s. I don't know why though. Great video, as always.

    • @janeanf123
      @janeanf123 3 роки тому +3

      In nursing school you are taught to make many different types of bed options. Hospital corners are crisp, tight and look awesome! 🥰

    • @cclyon
      @cclyon 3 роки тому +3

      My mom and her younger sister were candy stripers in the mid 60s and learned to use hospital corners. It's how I learned to make a bed. :)

    • @karafisher9546
      @karafisher9546 3 роки тому +5

      We still do hospital corners in healthcare today. ;)

    • @Rossage83
      @Rossage83 3 роки тому +1

      My mother in law is a nurse and she taught her kids “hotel corners”. Same thing from the look of it. Very cool.

    • @codycampbell4797
      @codycampbell4797 3 роки тому +2

      That’s how we were shown to make our bunks in army bct

  • @mikenixon2401
    @mikenixon2401 3 роки тому +2

    Another great report. People forget -- were probably never taught -- that historc events often expanded beyond an immediate point of attention. Keep traveling.

  • @alexanderpatrick4866
    @alexanderpatrick4866 3 роки тому

    It is incredible how all these small places have so much packed inside of them. It's great how the whole town just understands its prominence in history and how people such as ourselves cannot get enough. As usual my friend thank you so much and by the way I love how every time you're on tour of someplace there's nobody around... Possibly a covid thing? Thanks again see you later!

  • @tracyhue23
    @tracyhue23 3 роки тому +10

    For the fold on the bed, tightly tuck sheets under foot of bed and then tuck each side under mattress folding at the foot of the bed. Something grandma taught me.

  • @gordonvpeach2589
    @gordonvpeach2589 3 роки тому +4

    JD, you have to have some shivers running up and down your extremities when ever you visit these places of the past!

  • @explorers1979
    @explorers1979 3 роки тому +6

    Your channel is my absolute favorite! Thank you for the amazing content. I have learned so much from your videos. I live in Glenside, PA and cannot wait to take my family to Gettysburg next summer. Normandy when they are older. Cannot wait for your next video!

  • @michaellaverty1844
    @michaellaverty1844 3 роки тому +4

    The hits just keep coming. Nice Air BB. I like the exposed brick also. My brick cottage was built in 1939. We had our screen porch turned into our kitchen. Left the exposed brick and stucco arches on the inside. Along with the old Clay Tile on the floor. Turned out pretty nice if I say so myself. Love these off the beaten path places. Nice work JD.

  • @davidclarke1508
    @davidclarke1508 3 роки тому

    I love the hospital corner made bed. I also did it in basic training. My mom always made beds this way as she was a nurse during her professional days. Thanks for sharing

  • @oregonoutback7779
    @oregonoutback7779 3 роки тому +2

    What a treat to see a restoration so well done. As a retired woodworker that spent most of my career in the restoration field, this was very impressive. Very nice video, thank you.

  • @colleensgotcha
    @colleensgotcha 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing these videos, I'm a history buff myself I find them very fascinating!

  • @sandyjohnson3183
    @sandyjohnson3183 3 роки тому +1

    Love this series.

  • @spudhut2246
    @spudhut2246 5 місяців тому

    If you notice, the brick wall had the original wood stove/kitchen to the left still in place, but filled in. The back side of that wall had the Caboose style wood stove that was piped into the same chimney.

  • @michaelcanfield3307
    @michaelcanfield3307 3 роки тому

    Really loving this Gettysburg series. Great work!

  • @glorygracek.1841
    @glorygracek.1841 3 роки тому +1

    Very nice place. I like how they highlight all the old original parts of the house and the history. The one bummer that would be for me is that it is pretty much, other then the peaks of the old bits of house, it is decorated pretty much modern. But that is just me. I love the warm colors they used to have, not into all the shiny white, black and gray scheme that is popular now. Still it would be interesting to stay here.

  • @lizlittle1641
    @lizlittle1641 3 роки тому +2

    This video was amazing! I love learning new things. For this particular video, I really like that they kept the house's integrity and asethics intact while creating modern comfort. Thank you for sharing!

  • @nicoletighe382
    @nicoletighe382 2 роки тому

    Your comment about their bed corner folds was funny because my Mom was VERY serious about her hospital corners on all our beds growing up! I could bounce a quarter on mine! 🤣🤣

  • @Headstoneman
    @Headstoneman 3 роки тому

    Louisiana Tigers! That’s my GG grandfather’s unit! Great to hear some of the things he was involved in! A window into a small box art of his life!

  • @Pridegriffin
    @Pridegriffin 3 роки тому

    Excellent post! Beautiful home and area...and so full of history.

  • @hooper4581
    @hooper4581 3 роки тому +1

    That is an awesome house. Well done 👍
    Great stuff pal always a pleasure to watch thanks for taking us along

  • @markdraskovics1962
    @markdraskovics1962 3 роки тому

    HEY, JD I've really been enjoying theses Gettysburg videos so much kind of brings you back to the time of the battle great job and keep up the awesome
    Work please take care stay safe and have a great rest of your week
    God bless

  • @donnicholas7552
    @donnicholas7552 3 роки тому +1

    Nice comfy looking house!

  • @karennaqvi9105
    @karennaqvi9105 3 роки тому +3

    J. D I absolutely love your series and I seriously love your Gettysburg series and look forward to it each week! Great job and can’t wait to travel to Gettysburg in the future!

  • @HistorySavior1941
    @HistorySavior1941 3 роки тому

    Another knocked out the park man! Awesome video and very interesting. Especially liked the photo of the three brothers who lost their lives during the war.

  • @ScottVargovich
    @ScottVargovich 3 роки тому

    I've always wanted to go there. I live in NW Ohio and a bucket-list trip for us would be Gettysburg, the Poconos and Hershey. I love your channel and am learning a lot I never heard about in History Classes I've been in.

  • @kateclark7250
    @kateclark7250 3 роки тому +1

    This place is amazing... thank you, JD, for the visit.

  • @mamab4211
    @mamab4211 3 роки тому +1

    What a great house and video! 💞

  • @pigybak
    @pigybak 3 роки тому +1

    liking how you showcase the none touristy attractions.

  • @jimmyhorton8297
    @jimmyhorton8297 3 роки тому +1

    Nice, good to see a family home still being used for its intended purpose. Combining a living space with with some historical info is a perfect use for this home. Glad you were able to show it to us.

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  3 роки тому +1

      I agree. Pretty cool to be able to stay in such a historic home right in the middle of Gettysburg.

  • @vickinoeske1154
    @vickinoeske1154 3 роки тому

    Great tour, beautiful restoration.

  • @jimbartram7223
    @jimbartram7223 2 роки тому

    Thank you for doing what you do

  • @brucebarker7856
    @brucebarker7856 3 роки тому +1

    Beautiful house love it.

  • @cridgeway666
    @cridgeway666 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely beautiful house & love how while its a modern design they also kept an eye on the details of the past. Its a perfect combination of both & leaving some of the original brick work exposed made this house even more unique.

  • @whiterabbit-wo7hw
    @whiterabbit-wo7hw 3 роки тому

    Those corners of the bed are hospital corners. Back in the 50's and 60's the nurses would make the beds and use those corners to keep the patients tight in the beds so they didn't roll out of bed.
    Love your videos on Gettysburg.
    I love Civil War history.
    Thank you for sharing your talent with us.

  • @jahmeb
    @jahmeb 3 роки тому

    Love your videos and your presentation. Thank you for showing the picture of the Fontenot brothers! I am from Louisiana and I really don't see a lot about the troops from here. There are still tons of Fontenots here, all over the state. FYI, you will probably never need to say the name again, but it is pronounced "Font-no", it is French. Thanks again for bringing us along!

  • @pamelaoliver8442
    @pamelaoliver8442 3 роки тому

    I love that the owners kept so much of the house's integrity! That brick...if walls could talk as they say...

  • @HumbleCowboy92
    @HumbleCowboy92 3 роки тому +1

    This guy is my favorite way to learn history!

  • @BigLisaFan
    @BigLisaFan 3 роки тому

    Seeing the bullet holes and standing right there spans time and history. Great series that you have done.

  • @justindavidson9157
    @justindavidson9157 3 роки тому +1

    I’m absolutely in love with your series. It’s absolutely one of the best modern ones that’s been done. I’m horrified that one day it could come to an end. Can you give us a guarantee that there will be several more episodes?

  • @vernonsanders371
    @vernonsanders371 3 роки тому +9

    The owner's did a incredible job restoring it j

  • @Darkwolf3v1
    @Darkwolf3v1 3 роки тому +2

    I do not know how I stumbled across your channel but I am loving it. I love history stories. Well done.

    • @TheHistoryUnderground
      @TheHistoryUnderground  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Feel free to share it out so others can stumble on it too 😄

  • @michaelpatterson2955
    @michaelpatterson2955 Рік тому

    I must apologize for my other comment. I appreciate the author's diligent research and am pleased to learn this information. I'm a retired history prof, and sometimes I'm too critical of things that appear not in keeping with the historic setting. I congratulate the author for showing some of the rare photos and detail, especially that of the Louisiana Tigers. I guess I just still expect nineteenth century music to complete the picture.

  • @MomentsInTrading
    @MomentsInTrading 3 роки тому +1

    Great video as always!

  • @maryannkelley7039
    @maryannkelley7039 3 роки тому

    Beautiful renovation. 👍😄

  • @shellydehart8217
    @shellydehart8217 3 роки тому

    It’s been awhile. I’m trying to catch up in the series of Gettysburg. I can’t remember where I left off. This was fascinating seeing how this home has survived since Gettysburg n to see the bullet holes still there. I was a little disappointed in the way they changed this house around to accommodate it being a bed & breakfast place. I do realize you have to up date appliances n all. They did well in the kitchen but that bathroom not so good. I’m so sorry to be so picky but if I’m going to Gettysburg n stay In a house that stood in time I want to feel apart of it. Just voicing my opinion. I’m sure there’s many out there who could careless what I think. The best part is listening to you with all your wonderful knowledge . You are a great host. ♥️😊👍👍

  • @fordguy3032
    @fordguy3032 3 роки тому

    love your posts. Heading to Gettysburg for a few days of vacation. Can't wait. Been there years ago.

  • @stantonwalters179
    @stantonwalters179 3 роки тому

    That fold on the corner of the bed is a 'hospital corner'. We had to make out bunks like that when I was in military school at Fork Union Military Academy! Alumni: 1995

  • @eddiecollison
    @eddiecollison 3 роки тому

    11:55 That is a STRONG selection of movies. The place looks awesome. I absolutely love that one can stay in any number of homes that were there during the battle. In the last few years I've stayed at the Tillie Pierce House, The Farnsworth House, Herr Tavern and Joel Danner Home and it is really quite special. So many more to explore.

  • @michaelfisher6085
    @michaelfisher6085 3 роки тому +1

    Beauty and history in one place!

  • @philipcollins5440
    @philipcollins5440 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent 👌🙂

  • @DaisyMay326
    @DaisyMay326 3 роки тому +1

    Great video! Enjoyed it! Thanks!

  • @karlatessitore2484
    @karlatessitore2484 Рік тому

    Love your Videos! Thank you for making them.

  • @GhostofSicklesleg
    @GhostofSicklesleg 3 роки тому +1

    JD posted another Gettysburg video! Now to put plans on hold to watch, oh well time well spent! Thanks for a another gem…..

  • @davidtrishhope9841
    @davidtrishhope9841 3 роки тому

    Watching from New Zealand

  • @joemabry9643
    @joemabry9643 3 роки тому

    Very nice! Thank you!

  • @glennwhittaker197
    @glennwhittaker197 3 роки тому

    Look up “hospital corners” for the bed corner making, we did that in the military 🛏

  • @USHistorybuff1776
    @USHistorybuff1776 3 роки тому

    Best vids! These Gettysburg videos are awesome.

  • @johannahmoran704
    @johannahmoran704 3 роки тому

    I love the exposed brick !

  • @jillbecker8651
    @jillbecker8651 3 роки тому

    That’s a hospital bed. Clean and tight!

  • @Nighthawk1966
    @Nighthawk1966 3 роки тому

    Very well done 👍!!

  • @V1Speed360
    @V1Speed360 2 роки тому

    that fold is called a hospital corner on the bed. Popular military fold

  • @hhitchings
    @hhitchings 3 роки тому

    Look up hospital corners for making a nice clean edge for your bed.

  • @derek89273
    @derek89273 3 роки тому

    Good job JD

  • @barrywalker8790
    @barrywalker8790 2 роки тому

    What a lovely restoration was so tastefully done very impressive, a place to consider when l can revisit Gettysburg hopefully next year been there 15 years consecutively till COVID, you think you know it all that you go and show us something new, l stay at The Brafferton Inn one year that was nice the newer hotels are ok but no character.

  • @rickphillips9690
    @rickphillips9690 3 роки тому

    Really enjoying the Gettysburg series. Love your coverage of the Civilian life. Excellent videos as always! One of my favourite channels.

  • @billn8304
    @billn8304 3 роки тому +4

    The Rowe House should have been the subject of “This Old House” when it it was remodeled. And those “hospital corners” on the bed linen…taught at boot camp.😁

  • @MiJacFan1
    @MiJacFan1 3 роки тому +1

    Love the place, that little bit of history exposed throughout the home. Glad to see that some Louisiana boys were represented in Gettysburg! By the way, names in Louisiana are French, so the brothers' last name is pronounced Font uh no.⚜ Also, bet your wife would appreciate you learning a new bed making trick! 😆😉

  • @mrDCunningham
    @mrDCunningham 3 роки тому

    I am learning so much from this series. Your highlighting alot of places and events that are totally new to me. Great work JD 👍🏻😎

  • @4speed3pedals
    @4speed3pedals 5 місяців тому

    Hospital corners. That is the name of the fold used on the bed toppings.

  • @marilynmulkey6095
    @marilynmulkey6095 2 роки тому

    The fold on the bed is called a hospital corner.

  • @janetcarbone4213
    @janetcarbone4213 9 місяців тому

    I lived near Gettysburg off South Mountain. I have a real appreciation for the history of the area and so glad they saved the house. It wasn’t meant to be a children’s museum but that’s my opinion. That being said most of the house was great. I think they could’ve addressed the decorating with more authenticity tho. The 4 poster bed was beautiful but the main suite was lacking as were the carpet choices. I have relatives nearby who restored a house nearby that was much more faithful to the era

  • @katielin2379
    @katielin2379 3 роки тому +1

    Loving that kitchen. I could cook up some good grub in there. Beautiful home.

  • @johnkelsey2482
    @johnkelsey2482 3 роки тому +1

    Very Good Vlog....Thanks....

  • @justindavidson9157
    @justindavidson9157 3 роки тому

    I LOVE your videos. Can you do us a favor and do a countdown type deal like you did with walking Pickett’s Charge. That way we have a heads up and the excitement can build for the next one.

  • @andrea6421
    @andrea6421 3 роки тому

    Hospital corners on that bed 👍🏻☺️

  • @amygentry4351
    @amygentry4351 3 роки тому

    Great post dear

  • @patricialenaburg6553
    @patricialenaburg6553 3 роки тому +1

    They did a beautiful job of restoration, but was thinking, why they didn't have more period furnishing. Thinking it over, this is not a museum it's a B and B made for comfort, museum pieces would not work in this situation. They certainly had thought by leaving important touches, the exposed brick, art, pictures, and history. Thanks JD, great series.

  • @samantharedden3906
    @samantharedden3906 3 роки тому

    Very interesting!!

  • @GhostCob
    @GhostCob 3 роки тому

    Another job well done. Thanks …
    Blessings from Gettysburg…

  • @peterkelley6344
    @peterkelley6344 3 роки тому

    Nice tour Great music!

  • @dustyvanbrocklin4731
    @dustyvanbrocklin4731 3 роки тому

    You should hit up the Lighner Farm house up there too. It was a hospital during the battle

  • @nimitz1739
    @nimitz1739 2 роки тому

    11:41 I hate to be nitpicking but that particular photo is of the fighting at the Hagerstown Turnpike at Antietam. I can see how people would think is the MX Berg Road but they would be jumping the other way. I will see myself out!
    For real though that’s a great place to stay I just stayed in a cheap motel. I’m surprised you haven’t done the battle of Antietam yet. You should go to the 60th anniversary of Antietam this September. They are opening the knew Antietam national battlefield exhibit.