Urbex | Exploring the Ruins of the Historic 200 Year Old Lawson Moore Mansion

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  • Опубліковано 21 лис 2015
  • Join us as we explore the ruins of the once stately and beautiful Westmoreland mansion in Danville, Kentucky. It was named for Westmoreland County in Virginia where Lawson Moore and his wife, Elizabeth Rochester were originally from before settling in Danville in 1798. His wife's family, the Rochesters, were a wealthy and prominent family in Virginia. By the time Elizabeth died in 1815, they had twelve children. Moore remarried after Elizabeth's death, to her sister; Jane Rochester.
    I have been passing by this place for years and have always wanted to get a closer look at it. It has been abandoned for quite some time, and since the roof has given way, the rate of decay has rapidly increased. I'm honestly surprised that we didn't fall into the crawl space while we were exploring and filming. Even though this house is in such an advanced state of ruin, it is beautiful nonetheless. Its easy to imagine how incredible it must have been generations ago, when it served as a stately home of the prominent Danville, KY resident, Lawson Moore, and his large family.
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  • @cherokeehippie
    @cherokeehippie 8 років тому +4

    Oh wow! I can't believe I found your video! Lawson Moore was my 5x great-grandfather! Thru his first wife! I often wondered if his house was still standing..and sad to see it in ruins. But it is awesome to see this video and realized this was the home of my ancestor! It would be neat to find an old bottle or old coin from his time!

  • @selener4973
    @selener4973 6 років тому +2

    To think they built these lovely homes themselves. Now we have so mucn with so little effort. These were hardworking people and they are to be commended. Love the music ....as I am 70 years old now, I remember my parents listening to similar music. Nice video.

  • @patricialenaburg6553
    @patricialenaburg6553 3 роки тому +1

    Even at this state of decay you can still see what was once, a majestic beauty. The music is wonderful, I love all kinds of music, and it was so simple back then. Thank you so much.

  • @susanbrown4297
    @susanbrown4297 6 років тому +1

    Love this music. Reminds me of my folks and Grandmother.

  • @libertygiveme1987
    @libertygiveme1987 7 років тому +2

    This looks REALLY DANGEROUS!!!! I think it's a GOOD IDEA when they actually TEAR some of these places down! TOO MANY HAZARDS!!!!

  • @veronicamorgan8103
    @veronicamorgan8103 8 років тому

    This was no doubt a beautiful home at one time. I was amazed at the interior walls, they looked like sandstone bricks with plaster over them. A lot of memories within those decaying walls. Thank you for another great video.

  • @patinacycle4452
    @patinacycle4452 8 років тому

    Your video is superb in narration and filming thanks!

  • @emilylatham-bolt1944
    @emilylatham-bolt1944 8 років тому

    I love your work. You're a true artist!

  • @romevicki1
    @romevicki1 8 років тому

    I enjoyed this video very much....thanks again.

  • @ScottScottJenniGerber
    @ScottScottJenniGerber 8 років тому

    Great video..
    Enjoyed watching.

  • @suebsrf4028
    @suebsrf4028 8 років тому

    Another great video. Thanks.

  • @annegable3660
    @annegable3660 8 років тому +2

    Your channel is terrific! Thank you for sharing these hauntingly beautiful videos!

    • @KentuckyUrbex
      @KentuckyUrbex  8 років тому

      +Anne Gable Thank you Anne, very much!

  • @carolneaves3630
    @carolneaves3630 8 років тому

    Love the music at the introductions of your videos

  • @corysherman6087
    @corysherman6087 7 років тому +1

    Enjoyed watching your video. I liked the shot of the sun dancing thru the holes in the roof. Great work

    • @KentuckyUrbex
      @KentuckyUrbex  7 років тому

      Thank you! That is mine also.. I can never pass up the sun through a roof :)

  • @lauraholden4225
    @lauraholden4225 4 роки тому +1

    He built another antebellum style house in Independence, MO. During the Civil War, it was used as a field hospital. It’s a private residence now. Still beautiful! Apparently there are soldiers buried near the old barn and in the front yard. Look up the Battle of the Little Blue and Shelby’s hospital for more information.

  • @gregpreservation4301
    @gregpreservation4301 7 років тому

    Wonderful documentary. Thanks very much.
    Gregory Hubbard

  • @dustyrelic25
    @dustyrelic25 8 років тому +2

    it's so sad to see these gorgeous old homes, with such craftmanship, falling apart..😕

    • @KentuckyUrbex
      @KentuckyUrbex  8 років тому

      +Deborah Tanner It sure is Deborah, the old saying is true, they dont make them like they used to.. or build them as the case may be

  • @angelabennett5710
    @angelabennett5710 8 років тому +1

    Wow, great video!

  • @ginamaria2579
    @ginamaria2579 8 років тому +1

    Another awesome video !

    • @KentuckyUrbex
      @KentuckyUrbex  8 років тому

      +Gina Diefenbach Thanks a lot!

    • @laineyfabriccio5984
      @laineyfabriccio5984 8 років тому +1

      +Kentucky Urbex quite fitting to have the Ink spots singing while the beginning of the video is playing well done, (shhhh say nothing but I was singing along lol) I am not that old but I used to listen to this when I would go to my nana's house, thanks for the upload, keep on trucking my friend, nice video's and by the way, I'm not that old lol

  • @ndog2005
    @ndog2005 8 років тому +1

    Excellent video. See house is beyond repair, sad to give up history like that..

    • @KentuckyUrbex
      @KentuckyUrbex  8 років тому +1

      +ndog2005 Thanks a lot, yes its very sad I agree

  • @unrulyjulie4382
    @unrulyjulie4382 5 років тому

    Once water starts to deteriorate those home made and fired bricks, a structure's time is limited. That's why keeping a good roof on these places is the most important thing.

  • @licksnkicks1166
    @licksnkicks1166 8 років тому

    Your musical choice was absolutely superb! I really love your videos! The bird at 0:52 was beautiful! So majestic! You have an eye for little details like that! I quite like that! I love the fact that you thank us, the viewers for watching! Thank you for making such amazing and entertaining videos for the masses of You tubers to watch!

  • @ndog2005
    @ndog2005 4 роки тому +2

    Looks like been thru a fire? Love the music, so fitting....

    • @KentuckyUrbex
      @KentuckyUrbex  4 роки тому +1

      Just 80 years of decay. Thank you very much

  • @PianoHead26
    @PianoHead26 8 років тому +1

    Cool video. 4:50 are old vintage artificial Christmas tree branches :) haha.

    • @KentuckyUrbex
      @KentuckyUrbex  8 років тому

      +thetimetravler Thanks. It seems like there are Christmas decorations left behind quite often lol.. those were definitely vintage

  • @lauraleckemby4113
    @lauraleckemby4113 8 років тому

    would love to have the fireplace mantels, plint blocks, & trim! R.I.P. Beautiful Lady!!!

  • @TheBadasspony
    @TheBadasspony 4 роки тому

    ..wow!! This is so sad..!!

  • @HighSierraDawn
    @HighSierraDawn 8 років тому +1

    What is the name of the beautiful song at the beginning of the video? Thank you so much for showing this.

  • @marie-laurepetit4216
    @marie-laurepetit4216 8 років тому +1

    bonsoir, je trouve vos vidéos intéressantes donc je m'abonne.j'adore l'urbex !

    • @KentuckyUrbex
      @KentuckyUrbex  8 років тому

      +marie -laure petit Merci d'avoir regardé , je suis heureux de vous avoir ici , et que vous aimez mes vidéos

  • @cwb0051
    @cwb0051 6 років тому

    Where do you get this was a mansion?

  • @screwstatists7324
    @screwstatists7324 2 місяці тому

    Fallout music was perfect, came here for a realism check

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  • @susanbrown4297
    @susanbrown4297 6 років тому

    What a Shame!

  • @leonardojimenez3599
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    😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈😈

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