I've come across other old bridges with that same mound in the middle. As I understand it, the mounds was put in place after the road was closed in an attempt to preserve the bridge for more years than it would otherwise have lasted.
Thanks for the tour! Places like that are treasures troves for information. We found old stagecoach trails, resting spots and to change out horses. Building’s are long gone, but if you can find a foundation great place to start metal detecting. This was a stagecoach rout from Carson city stopping at the San Fernando mission, then continuing on to stony point in what’s now Chatsworth were Pancho Villa and other Bandido’s stood atop stony point do to it being the highest point and proximity to the Wells Fargo stagecoach rout. Many a stagecoaches were robbed throw the Santa Susanna pass. Many times fires would rage through the area, reveling more little stop areas, which could be a bathroom pit stop and bring up water from the creek running down below. Metal detectors have found broken Wells Fargo locks and a few old keys. A what looked to be a colt 45 was found in the creek, and a metal detector happened to signal on a big ole oak tree. The crack in this was (shush) split open. In side was a double barreled shot gun and the stock was completely eaten by termites, and was well rusted. Most of these items were taken to the mining shop for display, where all of our equipment was purchased. Some of these antiques have grown legs and disappeared. Grrr. Most of the rest of the wagon trail has been lost to private land and agriculture fields.
At the 4:45 Mark when you show the old photo of the town did you ever wonder where all the people of that town are? I could not see one person or horse anywhere. You know they didn't all sleep in that morning.
Brandon, if you are able to do it without investing too much time and effort, I would really like to know the military organization of the person who recovered that typewriter from "The Eagle's Nest." I was able to pause the video and see that the German helmet was brought back by Mark Haney (he might have been part of the same unit, but there is not enough of the display visible to determine if typewriter came from the same source as helmet). My late father was a heavy machine gunner (MOS 605) in C Company, 163rd Engineer (Combat) Battalion. The 163rd were special troops. As such, they were used where and when needed; attached, sometimes just in company units (perhaps even platoon or smaller elements, though I have no evidence of that yet) to various other organizations through the course of WW2 in Europe. The battalion itself landed on Utah beach just days after D-Day. At the invasion, they were with 1st Army; from the Normandy Breakout with 3rd Army; and with 7th Army from Battle of The Bulge through the end of the war. Dad's C Company were attached to the 45th Infantry Division at the liberation of Dachau. I first learned of Nazi concentration camp horrors from my father's firsthand account of what he'd seen and smelled there as a member of the liberating force. My father was quite open and spoke candidly about most of his military service during WW2, and about his service with the United States Constabulary (occupation forces) during a post-war reenlistment. I always listened enthralled to his stories, but I was not a military buff who pestered for details during my youth. Dad would usually just mention his "outfit" or "unit" and not specify whether he was talking about battalion, company, platoon or squad. I am trying to learn if his C Company were among the 163rd Engineer Battalion troops who were present at The Eagle's Nest. While acquiring war trophies was not part of their official duties, recovering intelligence in the form of maps and other documents was. That function even extended to using their knowledge of explosives and demolition to open vaults and safes during such searches. I guess loot obtained in the process was one of the unofficial fringe benefits of the job. 🤔
Awesome, I love going to these type of places. I found an old lock and give it to the Darlington county historic center in Darlington Sc. Lots of History in there, and they say a few ghost 👻. Thanks for the video.
Cool bridge. 1915. Believed to be the first concrete bridge in your state. A lot of earthen fill has washed away. That big jump would have been under dirt in model T times.
Yep, I am a bridge enthusiast and thought that was a cool one. I really like your channel. I also collect porcelain signs. I would love to see the ones you have dug up.
I found an old train bridge in the middle of the woods by looking on Google maps. I've always wanted to go check it out but I don't know who's land it is and people here in the south are pretty territorial about there land. lol. I don't want to get shot.
It's good to see the rare bottles and artifacts stay in the area of their origin, whether they're in a public museum or a private collection. It helps keep interest alive in local history. How many known specimens are there of the Bessemer Coke hutch? Have you ever found a broken one or fragments? Nice museum.
you said you need to dig in other places, come up to massachusetts, me and my friend found some great dumps in our town and some valuable stuff, like a 300$ sign and a 125$ bottle with a naked girl on it
That Excelsior is an original 2 speed model. Ultra cool. I built one from parts I got in an estate auction. Ran like a top. Thanks. Paul in Thailand/Retired
@@adventurearchaeology How funny! '70 CB350 Honda was my first new motorcycle when I was at UCLA back in the day. Blue. What color is yours? Original mufflers? Mine did an honest 100 mph too. Great bike that sounded like the period Porsche. Thanks, Paul
Cool bridge, love the hall of history. I really love the bottle display. Any idea what the value of that bottle is? Thanks for sharing. Until next time HH&GL *Chris*
I recently have found a slytly bigger clear coke bottle that says coke then coka cola on the back do you have any knowledge on when you think it was made? 😀
Just a little perspective and an urge for everyone to try to remember that the pawn broker could be a victim along with the nice person who,s metal detector was stolen. Jesse James germany Jr
Someone stole your detector...go for the death penalty if you catch him.....bridge is cool- thank you for sharing..I need to find one of those coke bottles..Hopes its full if i am thirsty...Thanks for sharing....Dig,Dig,Dig
Very cool old bridge and your town museum is interesting. That old coke bottle is definitely unique looking. Take care and good luck, i hope your able to get your metal detector back or replaced. GL & HH
the rarest Pepsi bottle in the world is from my home town north wilkesboro north Carolina it books for 25 thousand dollars but one sold for more than that because it was in real nice condition.
I've come across other old bridges with that same mound in the middle. As I understand it, the mounds was put in place after the road was closed in an attempt to preserve the bridge for more years than it would otherwise have lasted.
Thanks for the tour! Places like that are treasures troves for information. We found old stagecoach trails, resting spots and to change out horses. Building’s are long gone, but if you can find a foundation great place to start metal detecting. This was a stagecoach rout from Carson city stopping at the San Fernando mission, then continuing on to stony point in what’s now Chatsworth were Pancho Villa and other Bandido’s stood atop stony point do to it being the highest point and proximity to the Wells Fargo stagecoach rout. Many a stagecoaches were robbed throw the Santa Susanna pass. Many times fires would rage through the area, reveling more little stop areas, which could be a bathroom pit stop and bring up water from the creek running down below. Metal detectors have found broken Wells Fargo locks and a few old keys. A what looked to be a colt 45 was found in the creek, and a metal detector happened to signal on a big ole oak tree. The crack in this was (shush) split open. In side was a double barreled shot gun and the stock was completely eaten by termites, and was well rusted. Most of these items were taken to the mining shop for display, where all of our equipment was purchased. Some of these antiques have grown legs and disappeared. Grrr. Most of the rest of the wagon trail has been lost to private land and agriculture fields.
That Sucks when stuff grows legs
At the 4:45 Mark when you show the old photo of the town did you ever wonder where all the people of that town are? I could not see one person or horse anywhere. You know they didn't all sleep in that morning.
I just discovered y'alls channel and I love it. I'm really hoping to get more into bottle digging and such in the near future.
Thieves all get their due in the end, the man makes sure of that. Great history and quite the speed bump.
I always enjoy your videos! This was interesting.
Jan Warriner I appreciate that! The weather has kept us down but i still try to put some entertaining content out there for everyone to watch!
Brandon, if you are able to do it without investing too much time and effort, I would really like to know the military organization of the person who recovered that typewriter from "The Eagle's Nest." I was able to pause the video and see that the German helmet was brought back by Mark Haney (he might have been part of the same unit, but there is not enough of the display visible to determine if typewriter came from the same source as helmet).
My late father was a heavy machine gunner (MOS 605) in C Company, 163rd Engineer (Combat) Battalion. The 163rd were special troops. As such, they were used where and when needed; attached, sometimes just in company units (perhaps even platoon or smaller elements, though I have no evidence of that yet) to various other organizations through the course of WW2 in Europe. The battalion itself landed on Utah beach just days after D-Day. At the invasion, they were with 1st Army; from the Normandy Breakout with 3rd Army; and with 7th Army from Battle of The Bulge through the end of the war. Dad's C Company were attached to the 45th Infantry Division at the liberation of Dachau. I first learned of Nazi concentration camp horrors from my father's firsthand account of what he'd seen and smelled there as a member of the liberating force.
My father was quite open and spoke candidly about most of his military service during WW2, and about his service with the United States Constabulary (occupation forces) during a post-war reenlistment. I always listened enthralled to his stories, but I was not a military buff who pestered for details during my youth. Dad would usually just mention his "outfit" or "unit" and not specify whether he was talking about battalion, company, platoon or squad. I am trying to learn if his C Company were among the 163rd Engineer Battalion troops who were present at The Eagle's Nest.
While acquiring war trophies was not part of their official duties, recovering intelligence in the form of maps and other documents was. That function even extended to using their knowledge of explosives and demolition to open vaults and safes during such searches. I guess loot obtained in the process was one of the unofficial fringe benefits of the job. 🤔
That is a 1914 Excelsior two speed model. I used to own one. Those original chains are rare as a Dodo bird. Thanks, Paul in Thailand
Awesome, I love going to these type of places. I found an old lock and give it to the Darlington county historic center in Darlington Sc. Lots of History in there, and they say a few ghost 👻. Thanks for the video.
Frankie Hall Lol nothing like letting other people see your finds!
Cool bridge. 1915. Believed to be the first concrete bridge in your state. A lot of earthen fill has washed away. That big jump would have been under dirt in model T times.
worshawc lol ya honestly im not sure how old the bridge is, I just thought that it was cool! And i sure hope the hump was different back then haha!
worshawc Apparently this is believed to be the oldest concrete bridge here. Google sure does come in handy! Haha
Yep, I am a bridge enthusiast and thought that was a cool one. I really like your channel. I also collect porcelain signs. I would love to see the ones you have dug up.
I found an old train bridge in the middle of the woods by looking on Google maps. I've always wanted to go check it out but I don't know who's land it is and people here in the south are pretty territorial about there land. lol. I don't want to get shot.
Glad to find you, I subbed. Live in Florida now but born and raised near Hueytown, Alabama.
Mark Bush I live in Mccalla so just a stones throw away and worked in Bessemer Al, most of my adukt life!
Adventure Archaeology crazy. Most of my dads family is still in McCalla. Small world.
It's good to see the rare bottles and artifacts stay in the area of their origin, whether they're in a public museum or a private collection. It helps keep interest alive in local history. How many known specimens are there of the Bessemer Coke hutch? Have you ever found a broken one or fragments? Nice museum.
There is between 10-15 known and Ive never even found a piece haha!
I enjoy you're videos keep up good work i bought couple dump trks from long lewis ford in 80s beautiful country brother
What rods do you use to poke the ground for privy spots. If I knew what metal it was I could build one
you said you need to dig in other places, come up to massachusetts, me and my friend found some great dumps in our town and some valuable stuff, like a 300$ sign and a 125$ bottle with a naked girl on it
Stole your Metal Detector? If only someone would come up with a glass detector! Your channel has got me more and more in finding bottles!
Brandon, what was in the time capsule ? Is there a video
Do those Masons need corn, wine, and oil to perform an opening ritual to a cornerstone or is that just for laying one ?
Charles Wilson Peale Im really not sure to be honest!
That Excelsior is an original 2 speed model. Ultra cool. I built one from parts I got in an estate auction. Ran like a top. Thanks. Paul in Thailand/Retired
Awesome! I restored a 1970 Cb350 2 years ago and love old motorcycles myself! You may notice my shirts in a few videos!
@@adventurearchaeology How funny! '70 CB350 Honda was my first new motorcycle when I was at UCLA back in the day. Blue. What color is yours? Original mufflers? Mine did an honest 100 mph too. Great bike that sounded like the period Porsche. Thanks, Paul
Repainted Battleship Gray and aftermarket pipes. Sadly I had to sell it last year but Im looking forward to my next project.
This was a amazing video! Love the walk through and the awesome bottles! Great job like always
Great video mate enjoyed watching & thanks for sharing 👍👍👍👍
Digging history Tasmania No problem and thanks for watching as usual!
Very cool! Hope you get your detector back!
Wonder if your bessemer is named after the same man in the U.P. of Michigan?
Great information Brandon!
Keith Quinn Hey keith we need to get together and do lunch again some time!
We are still working on finding the never before seen come hutch from Memphis ( none thought to be known or none found) wish me luck ...
luke smith I guess it wouldve been bottled in. Chattanooga like the rest of them?
Cool bridge, love the hall of history. I really love the bottle display. Any idea what the value of that bottle is? Thanks for sharing. Until next time HH&GL *Chris*
Copperhead Metal Detecting 8000$ lol
Adventure Archaeology Holy s*&$ to bad you didnt find that one..... or did you? Lol
Did you ever get a video of the time capsule?
Sadly they still haven’t opened it!
@@adventurearchaeology please keep me posted on that one, would be awesome to see!!
I recently have found a slytly bigger clear coke bottle that says coke then coka cola on the back do you have any knowledge on when you think it was made? 😀
We did here in Canada,lots of old bottles
Great video! They better upgrade security cameras & wireless connection...
Great info again... Hey I will dig with you
have they opened up that cornerstone yet??
Sadly not yet!
@@adventurearchaeology you should go back there and push them on it to open it! Its been almost 2 years !!
So Loved this video, I love History, great job!😃
1:50 I find those all the time, always makes me laugh.
great video. I think its funny to when I find those bottles that say please do not litter. lol
Christopher Mason Ya lol I think people did it just to spite the bottle companies haha
Have they opened the time capsule yet?
Nope!
Well hell... I'll be waiting for that video.
Just a little perspective and an urge for everyone to try to remember that the pawn broker could be a victim along with the nice person who,s metal detector was stolen. Jesse James germany Jr
Thanks for sharing, good luck with the recovery. Thieves suck.
Shaka's closet Yes they do!
Someone stole your detector...go for the death penalty if you catch him.....bridge is cool- thank you for sharing..I need to find one of those coke bottles..Hopes its full if i am thirsty...Thanks for sharing....Dig,Dig,Dig
Elkslayer Lol i need to find one of those coke bottles my self! Haha
Do you have a website where you sell your bottles?
Master Don Just ebay currently!
I just like watching people slosh around in creeks and rivers
That coke bottle has to be one of the 1st that came out...
Ive got a couple of Tuskegee Coke Hutches
Those are a great bottle!
A stolen metal detector and the world's most rare coke bottle...
"This looks like a good job for Colombo"!!!!
Or.... Deputy Dawg....🤠😎
Haha
Glad u recovered your metal detector.
Good stuff
How cool! Thanks!
ever need a digging partner let me know. my names zach and I'm in gadsden. would be honored to go with you sometime
What an interesting bridge
Very cool old bridge and your town museum is interesting. That old coke bottle is definitely unique looking. Take care and good luck, i hope your able to get your metal detector back or replaced. GL & HH
Digging 606 I appreciate that! Let me know when you recieve the Fpulse!
the rarest Pepsi bottle in the world is from my home town north wilkesboro north Carolina it books for 25 thousand dollars but one sold for more than that because it was in real nice condition.
Thats crazy!
hutch medicine was mixed in drug store good luck Hillbilly old mine video towns banks for miners you can see them inside still
Bessemer, Alabama. Home of the real Walter White, if I'm not mistaken.
When Coke wasn't woke...good ole days.
That time capsule is awesome!!! I can't wait to see what's in the other one.
Sheldon Raper Ya man! Im super excited!
great gadget to own
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Have they opened the time capsule yet?