OLD Train Bridge & 1700s Homes
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- Опубліковано 19 лис 2020
- In this next video adventure I get to check out a location that RJ78 Productions has brought me to. This little village started in the early 1700s and is situated next to a river and rail lines. As with many former rail areas, there is now a rail trail to utilize that crosses over a concrete arch train bridge. Close by is an active rail line with pedestrian tunnels built in the 1920s that allowed people to safely pass under the rails. With the river, trails and 1700s homes, it's certainly a nice place to visit for exercise, photos or history. Enjoy
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This trail is former Reading Railroad. The Reading used the diamond for its bridges since it matched the logo on their locomotives. If Pennsylvania Railroad it should be a keystone shape for the insignia. This is a beautiful trail to hike or bike. It's still broken in many areas but they're working on completing it.
You're correct. I realized that later on. PRR has the unmistakable keystone symbol. Check the link I shared in this comment for an update.
lehigh valley also used the diamond the KEYSTONE is PRR without any doubt
This link confirms that it was built for the PRR. So my assumption was correct, despite having a different symbol.
bridgehunter.com/pa/berks/bh44247/
To be honest, I don't have a favorite part of this explore. I found all of it very interesting and intriguing.
Fair enough. The bridge was my favorite part.
Interesting, neat little settlement. Those 1700's homes are just fantastic.
Standing the test of time
Cool bridge. The Romans really knew what they were doing.
Too bad we don't
Everything about the video was beautiful and peaceful and nice. Thanks JP for sharing it and thanks to RJ for showing you.
Thanks steph 💙
What you thought was a well, is actually an oven. Some of the buildings at Washington Crossing still have them intact and I had to ask as I didn't know either. It makes more sense when you can see the hearth.
Oh wow, that thought didnt even cross my mind. I didnt see any type of chimney or ventilation so I figured water use. Thanks
@@JPVideos81 Look up colonial beehive oven or bake oven. I didn't think to question the lack of chimney but apparently, it works off the main chimney somehow.
Before fire departments and hydrants, kitchens and cooking areas were often located in their own buildings in order to keep down the risk of the main house catching fire.
I have seen intact out buildings that are often referred to as summer kitchens. I honestly never considered the lack of access to a fire dept etc. as one the reasons for them. The oven that Jay saw is in the house. It is either in the hearth or right to the side of it. What he was looking at is the back of the oven.
@@tracirittenhouse233 From an article I found about colonial kitchens: The kitchen generated a tremendous amount of heat that was undesirable during the warmer months. By placing the kitchen a separate building, the heat didn't spread to the rest of the house.
The other reason was for fire safety, since open fires were used to do most of the cooking. Kitchens often caught on fire and presented less danger to the main house when placed a safe distance from the home. Controlling house fires was a painstaking and difficult, if not impossible, job, so if a kitchen caught on fire, it would burn to the ground without taking the house with it, and another one could be built in its place.
Love the bridge & the stone houses! Good to see they are restoring inside. Would be so great to have a walk through when open. That covered bridge had to be amazing in it's day! Looking forward to what else you found to explore there in future. Yes you are the most graceful skipper I know. 😃 Awesome video, thanks!!🥰💖
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That's one very interesting area of history. It's awesome to see what's left from when they was in operation in some areas. Thanks for sharing my friend.
That was a really nice find! I really like those old houses from the 1700s, i often sit and wonder how in the heck did they built those back in those days! It’s just amazing!
today was walking and film a rail trail after the auction love that old railway bidge over the water
Another lovely ramble.... thanks x
That was very nice thank you for sharing another amazing place.
My pleasure jean
I been on that exact bridge few years back I ride Bicycle on the SRT. I didn’t know there were tunnels in that area. That trail will take you all the way down to the board walk in Philly
That one house was over 300 years old, just amazing. Thank you for sharing.
My pleasure
Skipper Jay! Not only can skip rocks but can really 'skip' too.
Was neat to see the window seats. Some window seats had bottoms that could open up with wooden ladders that could go down to where they had their cold storage cellers/storm shelters.
Homes in Williamsburg & at Washington's Winter home have them. Back in the day when they had the underground railroad some were enlarged to hide slaves and some had tunnels that lead into the woods by lakes.
Anther wonderful day to spend time with our fave friends and to learn about & to see new things.
Those folks sure knew how to build buildings that would last.
I bet beavers have a home where all those trees are in the water.
That place is pretty awesome. Very beautiful place. Love the houses the bridges and the river. Awesome history.👍👍👍👍👍
I agree. Nice place full of history
Love it when they re purpose old rail ways and bridges, definitely don't see old homes like that to often. Got to have fun while exploring. Thank you for sharing.
I agree. Better to re purpose than to destroy.
Beautiful thanks to both of you my friends 👬
Love the old houses
The concrete dome out side of house. Is a wood fired oven. Seen one like that out in potter county.
I was thinking food storage
Beginning part is a man some rocks and his thoughts 🕊😘
LOVED this adventure!!! Thanks RJ! Thanks JP, for taking us along!!! You are right JP; RJ is not as graceful as you when skipping backwards!!!😉😆 I thoroughly enjoyed the video!!! Stay safe guys. See you in the next one!!!🙋🏽♀️😊😃😁😉💙💙💙
Haha. Thanks topher
@@JPVideos81 You are welcome! 😉😉😉😃😊💙💙💙
Jay...as you already know by now I love these historic railroad tours! The Rail Trail Bridge was awesome and the tunnels were cool as well. I bet you're right about previous bridge being there. Its not uncommon to see this. Loved the historic buildings! RJ is the man for finding this location! Great Video!
Definitely lots to see and lots that we missed. A return visit should be just as exciting.
Awesome history. Such a neat place.
Little bit of everything here. Old houses, ruins, trails, water and a bridge. I was a happy guy haha
Really enjoyed this explore .with you , Ralphie and RJ ..( glad he survived the praying mantis ) .loved the rail trail. The chain link fence on the bridge is a good idea....much safer . Wow ..so many rocks at the "pebble beach " . ( I get excited when I find ONE rock down here ).. The stacked stone houses are amazing ...1700s ...so much history . Lots to like in this tour . Thanks for taking us along : } Yep , you won the "skipping with grace " trophy today . Better luck next time , RJ. : }
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I'm the first to comment 🙂😃☺️
I enjoyed watching this video Jay!!! I also enjoyed you skipping!!! RJ has nothing on you as far as skipping goes 😆😆😆
Those stone buildings are beautiful!!! I like the pebble beach!!! A nice place to sit and ponder!!! Take care Jay, stay safe and God bless you!!!
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@Harley Quinn 98 sure, I'll check it out!!!
@@giniwalters8401 There you can write so many first comments 👍
Hi liked the bridge.. Those 1700s home are just breathtaking see them in movies and the outdoors scenery going to watch this again enjoyed it and the skipping thanks jp
Glad you enjoyed it
I'm happy to have found your channel, you show interesting stuff and I appreciate it, these times are so hard for people. Stay positive.
Im glad you found it too 💙
I like the pedestrian tunnels the most. I liked the historic homes too. It was fun watching the two of you skipping ,and neat trick with the camera of you guys walking backward.
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Loved it all, awesome.
Loved this one. The bridge and tunnels were awesome minus the cave crickets lol. And those homes from the 1700s were fascinating. Hard to believe they’re 300 years old but they really built things to last way back in the day. Awesome job 👏🏻 You and RJ work great together!
Thanks kay. Its always fascinating to see structures from hundreds of years ago.
Thank you for the great adventure.
My pleasure
Great explore. Its good too see rail to trail projects, preserving the past, as well as the homes.
Agreed. Great way to experience some history
Fantastic video. Love old stone homes.
Ty tina
thanks for sharing this one jp the old train bridge and the 1700`s homes were Fantastic thanks for sharing it.. :D
My pleasure rob
I love going on your adventures. The scenic places you find are really beautiful. What a cool bridge and old settlement. I hope you return when it’s open, as well. Watching your exploration is fun-you become “all business” as you’re looking. And it pays off. How you spot some of the things you find in the ground amazes me 😁
Thanks so much
So peaceful to watch love it
Glad you enjoyed it
Awesome video love the bridge so cool so much history by the way that's like a $200 bicycle sitting there I wonder if somebody's missing it
Was rather odd to find that in there.
Very nice location and video. Have to check it out sometime soon.
That bridge was cool! I love trails thru the woods!
My favorite part? Loved the whole video but my fave was you two boys goofing off at the end lol!
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That bridge was so cool my favorite but i do like old buildings too. Great video JP!
I definitely liked the bridge too
Looks like a great place to explore. Beautiful area by the river ...
Stunning video! Thank you.
My pleasure
Thats was cool love the old village!!!
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Here in Roseland we have LaSalle blue Stream Trail which used to be a con rail rail line went through my backyard I moved here when the trains are still running that was a 1980 it’s fun to ride the bike always good to see us utilized for something ..
England sure has done a lot of this
JP, really enjoyed your awesome video! Loved the bridge and tunnels!
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Loved the tour, you are in the county of my ancestors old stomping grounds, they were Quakers. The bridge was just beautiful, and the old Colonial homes were magnificent. I was going to make the comment, that was an oven, I see someone has done that. These old homes make me think they were Quakers, there homes would be close together, village like. The small stone structure falling apart may have been a smoke house .In any case, I really enjoyed this. Thank you& RJ also.
I loved the first large stone house with the shutters. Houses made out of stone are so beautiful and look interesting. Nice walk enjoyed myself, better at skimming stones than you though 😂😂😂 Thank you too RJ⭐️. Village best loved the houses 🏠 Its a pleasure to support you and join your channel/ family.
I noticed only the bottom windows had shutters, I wonder if the top ones fell off or if they really had them on to keep out bears at night.
We may have to do a "skip off"
We had a Ralphie shirt that I found for my husband when I worked at Goodwill. Ours said "You'll shoot your eye out."
Awesome
Never knew about these places. Awesome
Beautiful fall trip. 🍁
I enjoyed the homes..the scenery also. 😊
Me too. Thanks for watching
@@JPVideos81 absolutely 😁😁
Awesome! 🌠
Well Skipper, this was pretty cool!!! Very interesting and fun!! 💖💙💖💙💖💙
Haha, thanks
Nice video. Love those old houses and the land is beautiful. Loved those old bridges too. Enjoyed the walk ❤️✌️Hello from Canada everyone!!
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I am late watching but I loved watching this whole videos thanks RJ for bringing Jay there. It was very intriguing. I started looking up the homes and found some interesting stuff. Haha at th end. You guys crack me up. I'd love to meet you Jay, we'd have a blast😁
This seems so peaceful. NICE river and bridge.People need to respect places and not trash them.My favorite insect is the praying mantis.Smart little insects.
great video 👍
Exquisite views
Thanks Guys!
(Nice bonus footage)
Like my skipping? Lol
Great find. Tfs💖
My pleasure
You can skip ... stones can skip across water ... but can YOU skip across water?! 🤔
Neat adventure! I've been on the SRT in Pottstown before, but never went as far as the old rail bridge. I'll have head out there sometime. I love the pedestrian tunnels you found. I bet most people ride by and have no clue they're there.
I dont think im flat enough to skip over water haha
Thank you
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Very beautiful river
Loved the video, the bridge, and old Colonial homes were beautiful. You are in my ancestors old stomping grounds, Burkes County, they were Quakers. I was going to suggest that was an old oven, but a comment was made stating so. The little stone structure falling apart may have been a smoke house. At any rate, the video was great. Thank you & RJ for making it happen.
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Great video JP! I love the architecture of those old railroad bridges. There's one down here that looks like that one close to Sterns Ky. Called the Yamacraw bridge, it's been turned into a rail trail also. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure
Love the older homes
So much history and beautiful looking.
nice adventure JP ...
Ty
Enjoyed the video. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Same to you
Stone house gorgeous!
Been watching your vids for a couple years now. Wandering Woodsman is where I found you.
I grew up where you explore.
Your videography is awesome and unique.
Happy Thanksgiving 🦃
Thanks so much!
I love the t shirt. That is one of my favorites Ralphie with the soap.
Thanks kelly
Excellent
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Cool !!! :)
beautiful area your in and lots of history loved the houses and bridge Thankyou Oldest house i ever got to stay in was 1373 in Monpazier France :)
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Those Smaller Buildings, like the ruin one you went by, back in this era were used for one of a few things, A Smoke Building, and or Cool Cellar. Learned about some of the outcrop building from visiting Daniel Boones Homestead, which is down near there as well and intact. CHeck it out sometime. That bubble looking structure off of the 1716 Builiding, that is a bread oven. There is one of them at General Washingtons Headquarters and it was explained.
That flood in 2011 must have been the flood that had the Susquehanna River up so high that the water was touching the bottom of the Clarks Ferry Bridge and had 322 eastbound shutdown. I could not believe what I was seeing, I never thought I would see the Clarks Ferry Bridge damn near under water.
As I’m watching this it’s Sunday November 22,2020 and for November it’s very warm here in Georgia hard to believe it’s almost thanksgiving and t shirt weather stay safe like the shirt 👕
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Thanks morgan
Cool video JP I watched RJs first it’s nice to see both perspectives I haven’t skipped rocks in a while there’s a bunch of stone houses in my area as well
Get out and throw a few. Skipping rocks is like riding a bike. Comes back quickly.
That stately stone home at 20:00+ is quite beautiful! Makes me think of our Founding Fathers and, for some reason, the movie, "Johnny Tremain." I'm always impressed by the craftsmanship of structures from the 17th and 18th centuries so well built that they are not only still standing today, but are sometimes occupied and/or still functioning as places of business. BTW, have you ever filmed, or do you plan to film, any stone arch bridges? The Starrucca Viaduct and the original Baltimore & Ohio and Pennsylvania railroad's many 19th beauties are still in use today, with heavy modern equipment crossing them. Great video, Jay. Stay safe, everybody.
Sure is a nice day with beautiful colors 🍁🍂🍃.The pedestrian tunnels are cool ...the cave crickets are bigger with their shadow, creepy! And that spider yuck 🕷. Lots to see, thank you .
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l cant believe a train didnt go by while he was there, l love this part of the SRT because of the trains. And the tunnel under the tracks leads to the Douglassville Hotel, famous for their burgers
When we heades towards the homes, a train finally came.
good!
Great video
Thanks
Soz 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 when you went ah jeez nearly slipped. WOOOOOW that spider was a bit big.
Thankfully it was friendly
@@JPVideos81 how do you know did it chat to you 😂😂😂😂😂
The dome looking structure at the back of the building could be a bakers oven attached to the out side with the oven doors inside.
Great video overall Jay.
The bridge area was beautiful, but I really liked that old village. The autumn light shining on those nearly 300 year old houses and the leaves turning, reminds me so much of similar villages I visited on my Jersey travels between the late 1950's until around 2005-10.
It's good to know that some areas are hardly changed even after all this time.
Douglass fought in the American Revolution, I wonder if any of His descendants still live there?
Cheers,
Rik Spector
Hopefully those homes will continue to stand another 300 yrs.
like your videos and you are total eye candy too
NICE VIDEO
Ty cat
That's neat asf for real I wanna go here someday me and ivy will take our scuba gear down there.
Who knows what you'll find
Cool video😎😎
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I hope you gave the praying mantis a lift over to a tree. We don’t have them here. It would be amazing to see one. Nice old bridge and lovely river. The big round thing would be an oven. All very interesting, thanks.
You have a soothing voice for narration.
Thank you
That bridge created to prevent those big boat or yacht etering the river to the otha side when tide is high ...maybe ..?
And some old dust..in there sire and old soul...astral spirit..and yeag you will feel brand new..😁😁
"If you want to see it, enjoy it..... come along with me"
ARGGGGG YA FOUND MY BIKE 🚲
That place must have been a mess before it got reconditioned. The house building.
About 2.5 mi east of where you were along the Schuylkill River Trail there is some old pole building ruins that are interesting to check out right by Pottstown. And if you had kept going west past the bridge once the leaves disappear there's a swamp but there's also more foundation ruins on your right nothing super exciting. Also that pile of debris caught fire in the late summer early fall. Had no idea there was a little abandoned building down by the bridge. A little weird that there was a brand new bicycle sitting in it
I think you probably have some more foundations in the woods around the bridges pretty scenery
There is. Hoping to return before spring to check them out.