Thank you for taking us along when you go on an adventure. I looked at those chimminies and think of the pictures of Sherman's march to the sea. This place looks so beautiful in spite of the damage.
Thank you for your video, and I agree with you about the leaving it private , the history is amazing and please be safe out there and God bless you and your family 👍👍👍👍👍
What a great place Rober! Thanks for sharing it! And Thanks for not revealing the locations, good policy and I agree totally! Safe Journeys and Great Adventures! Blessings! DaveyJO in Pa.
Are you ever going to metal detect around there. I know there will be lots of nails. But just think of the history treasures you might just find... Also some of that timber would make some beautiful picture frames and or shadow boxes. I personally would rather see some of that timber repurposed than seeing it riot away... It's hard to find good aged timber like that... I'm not talking about taking it all just a few choice pieces... If those chimneys would ever collapse those aged bricks could be repurposed for non-structural things like landscaping around a garden or a walk way... I just love seeing old things given a new life... Thanks for another fun and interesting video... Be blessed... BBE..
I’m sure it would be a wonderful place to metal detect. Will have to look into getting permission. As far as bricks, I have collected a few found in the river and use them in my garden!
Good Robert! I agree that a few items from this once stately home are very cool “relics” and happy to hear that you have the occasional old brick in your garden. In my opinion, this allows a bit of the house to live on, albeit in another place and probably a different purpose. Those chimneys are amazing, standing there like guardians. I have always felt that old houses have souls, or at least some do.......those with life, love and laughter stored within their walls. What a cool find. Thank you for sharing.
That was a huge home. Very cool ruins. Would love to see what it looked like. Just imagine what those old walls and fireplaces could tell you if they could talk... Thanks, Robert for this look back into time...😃
I'm thinking that if I had lost the big house I would have rebuilt the servant house and made it a beautiful place to live. I wouldn't have been able to have just walked off from that completely.
I really appreciate your respect for what was. I have been deawn to these things all my life (esp cemetaries) I am now 60 & watching your videos keep me involved. Thank you for remembering past lives!
That house must have been very majestic in its day. Very grand. What a life style those people must have had. . it would be sweet to have a glimpse into the past. Thank you great video.🚙🔦🔎😎
I found your channel quite by accident and absolutely love your videos. I so enjoy seeing what is more often than not ruins of old homes or graveyards. For you to keep the locations private says a whole lot about who you are. I have to say I agree with you here. As much as a lot of people might want to know so they could see, there are just as many who would go and destroy whatever they can which is so disrespectful. Keep doing what you do.
Great video!! Liked seeing that "frog" like object on the tree on your left as you were first entering the ruins at beginning of video. Love exploring old ruins as well. When exploring, always try to imagine what was happened at some point in time; what the inhabitants were like; etc.. THIS IS HISTORY!!
I admire the fact that you respect the places and graveyards as to not reveal the locations,... totally agree that a LOT of people would not have as much respect of the places and just want to take things and damage things as well..! the remains of this old home must of been a large home for a large family, due to where the Fireplaces were and how far apart they were... at one time it must of been really grand..
Wish I could have seen the house before it burned down. Awesome video, had me feeling kinda' sad and melancholy when I watched.. and yes,isn't it exciting to find even the smallest remnant of the past,like finding lost treasure!! Seeing it on video was great,but actually being there,WOW,I bet you were psyched!!👍👍
totally love old ruins ,,,,,,love exploring them and wondering what it was like back then ........also love to sit and listen in about ruins ......just listen and imagine what would have been going on
I full heartedly agree with you not wanting to give out the location, but it would be really hard to disrespect these ruins without it being a multiple person effort, like 12 people working together.
When you were in the area that “homeless” made a campsite 🏕 & you showed the tree 🌲 that had some writing ✍️ upon it it had me recalling a story I had read so many years ago ... i surely can not recall much of the story but the writer talking about Hobo markings stood out with me! There was supposedly a “code” they had & little symbols they would scribble had meanings to other Hobos ( safe place, mean land owner, etc ) ... seeing the tree 🌲 had me recalling the story! Thou I doubt those markings on that tree 🌲 were what I was thinking 🤔🤪
As a kid, we lived really close to that house. I was in 5th 6th grade during the filming. Interesting fact, , the house burned to the ground in the 1990s, the lot was never rebuilt upon and to this day is home to the various plant species that appeared in the movie.
Could you possibly attach a old photo of the old house it would be great to see what it had looked like. Hope you read this little note . Thank you for all you do for history.
You are correct. Also, less chance of a fire from the kitchen catching the house.
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That second building looks like the Kitchen rather than a servant house. Remember a lot of well to do places had kitchens built separate of the main house.
Really like watching your channel I bet it once was a beautiful home Stupid ass electricians , hope there out of business .! Hey thanks for taking us with you on your adventure. Joe
That’s a huge house how sad sure would have loved to seen that when it was original how beautiful it must have been and the view had to of been awesome
Must have been a spectacular house - and one heck of spectacular fire burning down of the place - nothing left frame wise - such a pity. And seems so overgrown so quickly.
Yes only if they could talk I would listen you should make a patio floor and a n oven to have picnic and when it rains put a tent to sleep under .I envy people who can do things like that oh how wonderfull.
I've been watching your videos for sometime I live in Atlantaand I've always wondered why you never tell what part of Georgia these places are but it's a really good reason and I respect that but I would love to explore some of those places
Hi from Billings MT I'm just viewing this video in 5/2019. I really enjoy your videos. I'm wondering if there is a cemetery on the property and if there is a history of slaves or indentured servants with family? Servants may have been housed in the main house. Those brick outbuildings look to be high status and may have been for a foreman or overseer or even a Coachman.
Hey there and thanks! No cemetery on the property. I am not sure if the original builders of the house had slaves for certain or not. I imagine, judging from the time period in which it was built and the obvious wealth in construction, that the original owner did own slave. But that is just an assumption. All I have ever heard about the brick buildings that stand are that they were servants quarters. Possibly one of them could have been a kitchen as well.
@@AdventuresIntoHistory Inspired from viewing about 25+ other videos: (Now read with a sense of humor, but also apply real consideration) *Consider a container with all the tools necessary for the Hobby", or "a wife"* 😁 A *Light* for dark interiors cause it is routinely needed in addition to your Go Pro Light, a short rake for removing debris, Vicks Salve - Bug deterent, Water for some surface's id, a first aid kit, umbrella, sunscreen, flashlight, pen/pad, eye drops, trash bags, GLOVES, a Windbreaker, "light cotton long sleeve shirt - to avoid mosquitos", a fire extinguisher, couple cans of Tire fill foam, ... *and Apples or Pears to leave for the Squaches when you're invading their area, No Really* (Don't leave these on the trunk though!) ⬇ A clear storage container you can just leave in the trunk, $8.00 - 15.00, at Dollar General. Just suggestions ... Sometimes, I worry bout you guys ... But guys just gonna be guys. 😘 Beth NW Tennessee, USA PS: it is sad that someone tried to rewire the electrical and that caused the fire. That sends a couple of reaction thoughts across my mind: The 1st would sound sorta judgemental, and I don't want to be negative. 2. If I were affiliated or the Fire Chief, I would have to apply a standard inquire around "Insurance". This is routine in larger cities, but not in smaller communities. There's a "Fraud potential", particularly with the "we were rewiring", and it being a historic site, the Fire Chief would have to ask: "Why did you not employ a Professional?" "It's fishey" If I were a Reporter, I definitely would investigate the incident. (Real Journalists did this type of work. Pre Rupert Murdoch purchasing Fox News Group. The Public must advocate "a Free Press", i.e. not owned by an Elite or Corporation. The change would be so healthy for the Public, our Country, and a Democracy actually depends on ethical Information Flow.) Soapbox over 😉 This is a site I'd like to visit in the late winter, less vegetation. Imagine the view uninterripted ... I'm guessing that a Guest House. I would love to see this place live. I just find it so dd that a place on the Historic Register, didn't have a local Historic Committee to at least clear the debris and leave it with some respect. These are sad. Great Sites you find.
You mentioned that you saw the black-and-white picture of this home and it would’ve been really nice for us to see and compare as well if that was doable.
A shame to lose a historical house. I wonder if the electricians were certified, or they used aluminum wiring from the 1960's to mid-70's because of high copper prices.Was the house a Greek Revival?
What a beautiful home style. When a home was wired with aluminum wiring, it was known lights would flicker,, outlets would feel warm, not to mention melting the insulation of the wires. The house would still be standing if they had paid the extra money for the copper wiring installed. Thank you for your reply on the style of the house. I always enjoy the adventures, and places that you travel. Keep up the awesome videos.
In one day I've become addicted to your channel. Is there a chance you can show us a picture of the house before the fire without revealing the identity???
What an incredible house it must have been and amazing how nature has swallowed the place so nearly completely. I hope any efforts at development will be thwarted. Thank you for documenting the site and posting the video. Your video unfortunately may soon be all that remains, such is the fate of so many historic treasures. Could the front room of the second structure have been a summer kitchen? The fireplace is so massive for the size of the room and compared to the fireplaces on the other side of the building.
It probably was a summer kitchen. Yes, this place is actually being threatened right now. There is a desire to put a new apartment complex where it stands. And that is exactly why I make this videos.
Sidestep Adventures Yep-I signed the petition. We had a slightly similar situation in my own neighborhood in Fairfax City, Virginia about 20 years ago when the last resident owner of Blenheim passed on. Historic Blenheim was used during the Civil War as both a Union and Confederate hospital-depending on which side occupied the City at the time-and has one of the finest collections of soldiers' graffiti known to remain. The house sits on about 12 acres and the question facing the citizens was what to do with the site-preserve part and allow development on the rest or preserve it all. So many people-me included-spoke before the town council, fighting for total preservation, that the City purchased the entire property and it has become a focus of research into the names found in the attic and on the walls of the house. It also hosts yearly re-enactments, in addition to being a wedding and event venue. It’s a real source of pride for the community. Unfortunately, I doubt the property you video-ed has a similar "hook" upon which to hang the banner of preservation but hopefully, enough people will rally around it to save it. Gardens could be recreated, studies could be done to illustrate how nature can reclaim a place and become a habitat for so many species of flora and fauna, the complete history could be documented and presented-the property could be used in a multitude of ways that would benefit the area residents. I hope it happens.
Kittydoc90 that sounds like a really cool place. I have said several times that they should stabilize the buildings and turn that area into a nature park. I think it would be really cool. Like “ruins” park or something. With signs about the house and gardens.
By the way-I forgot to say what a very kind and decent and very cool thing you did in saving the little bat. It’s a shame you’ve had to endure the rabies protocol but boy, it speaks volumes about your character! 😊
I love these kinds of videos. I wish it wasn’t necessary to keep locations private. I love to research these places, find out the history, learn about who lived there. It’s understandable that you want to avoid vandals, however, anyone who would want to do vandalism is most likely already aware of where this place is. That picture of the servant quarters, with the window looking out at the tree, is beautiful. There is a man who does explores and takes video as well as still photos and sells them. I have put in a request to my husband, to buy me one of his photos. I would love that window looking out over those trees, it’s similar to one my husband will buy me. ✌️
I admire that you leave everything as found. I know I would be so tempted to pick up a brick or two... and label them. To hold a brick that was made in the 1800s to hold history. But it would be stealing.
I agree with you on not giving out the locations. Unfortunately in these days and times you have to worry about thieves, vandals and graffiti. I would only give out the location to other youtube explorers who have shown that they too respect properties and the history of them and take nothing but videos and leave nothing but footprints. You're policy of keep locations secret is a good, sound decision! Have you ever explored any antebellum plantation homes that are abandoned? If those chimneys were on either end of the same house then that was a really big house! Was the original house all brick like the servants houses?
Aww, Wish you had a picture of what it once looked like, If Only Bricks Could Talk...Beautiful..
this is why we have carbon-dating
@@DNArtsNSupplies You cannot date stones.
@@karstent.66 There were timbers.
Robert. Another great video. Please add a photograph of the house
This video is giving me " metal detecting fever ". That homestead is huge. Watched this 2 times.
That's been an impressive size of house going by the two chimneys. Love it. 🌺👍🌺👍🌺 Beautiful location in its hey day ☺
Thank you for taking us along when you go on an adventure. I looked at those chimminies and think of the pictures of Sherman's march to the sea. This place looks so beautiful in spite of the damage.
Thank you for your video, and I agree with you about the leaving it private , the history is amazing and please be safe out there and God bless you and your family 👍👍👍👍👍
What a great place Rober! Thanks for sharing it! And Thanks for not revealing the locations, good policy and I agree totally! Safe Journeys and Great Adventures! Blessings! DaveyJO in Pa.
If the ruins could talk, imagine what they would say. ...Loved it thank you for your video
Are you ever going to metal detect around there. I know there will be lots of nails. But just think of the history treasures you might just find... Also some of that timber would make some beautiful picture frames and or shadow boxes. I personally would rather see some of that timber repurposed than seeing it riot away... It's hard to find good aged timber like that... I'm not talking about taking it all just a few choice pieces... If those chimneys would ever collapse those aged bricks could be repurposed for non-structural things like landscaping around a garden or a walk way... I just love seeing old things given a new life... Thanks for another fun and interesting video... Be blessed... BBE..
I’m sure it would be a wonderful place to metal detect. Will have to look into getting permission. As far as bricks, I have collected a few found in the river and use them in my garden!
Good Robert! I agree that a few items from this once stately home are very cool “relics” and happy to hear that you have the occasional old brick in your garden. In my opinion, this allows a bit of the house to live on, albeit in another place and probably a different purpose. Those chimneys are amazing, standing there like guardians. I have always felt that old houses have souls, or at least some do.......those with life, love and laughter stored within their walls. What a cool find. Thank you for sharing.
What a grand old home this was! When mans not around nature takes over. Not to many more years and there will be nothing but vines,grass and trees.
Thank you for not showing the dead animal. Many would’ve started with an opening shot of it without warning.
Totally agree with your decision not to reveal locations and your reasoning. Too many hateful people around with no respect for anything or anyone.
That was a huge home. Very cool ruins. Would love to see what it looked like. Just imagine what those old walls and fireplaces could tell you if they could talk... Thanks, Robert for this look back into time...😃
I'm thinking that if I had lost the big house I would have rebuilt the servant house and made it a beautiful place to live. I wouldn't have been able to have just walked off from that completely.
That must have been a huge fire when it burned down. Thanks for sharing!
This place just breaks my heart. What a tragedy.
Why don't you bring metal detector.
I really appreciate your respect for what was. I have been deawn to these things all my life (esp cemetaries) I am now 60 & watching your videos keep me involved. Thank you for remembering past lives!
No doubt volt-meter from the dummy electrician that burned the place down.
Exactly my thoughts
That house must have been very majestic in its day. Very grand. What a life style those people must have had. . it would be sweet to have a glimpse into the past. Thank you great video.🚙🔦🔎😎
I found your channel quite by accident and absolutely love your videos. I so enjoy seeing what is more often than not ruins of old homes or graveyards. For you to keep the locations private says a whole lot about who you are. I have to say I agree with you here. As much as a lot of people might want to know so they could see, there are just as many who would go and destroy whatever they can which is so disrespectful. Keep doing what you do.
It would have been wonderful if you could posted some of the photos that you had seen
So, so sad. Such a beautiful place lost once again to man. It's fun to imagine what life was like when it was a living creation. Thank you.
Another awesome video guys. Love ur work.
Thank you
That place looks to have been pretty big. Bet that was some fire! Shame. Fire is my biggest fear.
Thanks for the adventure. Keep safe out there :)
Great video!! Liked seeing that "frog" like object on the tree on your left as you were first entering the ruins at beginning of video. Love exploring old ruins as well. When exploring, always try to imagine what was happened at some point in time; what the inhabitants were like; etc.. THIS IS HISTORY!!
Very cool place. So sad it burned. I bet it was amazing in its heyday.
I admire the fact that you respect the places and graveyards as to not reveal the locations,... totally agree that a LOT of people would not have as much respect of the places and just want to take things and damage things as well..! the remains of this old home must of been a large home for a large family, due to where the Fireplaces were and how far apart they were... at one time it must of been really grand..
I love history. Your reports give a touch back to it's real. These people existed. We must never forget history. Thank you.
Wish I could have seen the house before it burned down. Awesome video, had me feeling kinda' sad and melancholy when I watched.. and yes,isn't it exciting to find even the smallest remnant of the past,like finding lost treasure!! Seeing it on video was great,but actually being there,WOW,I bet you were psyched!!👍👍
Thanks to you and Cody, for the nice tour! Keep up the good work!
One could only imagine how wonderful life was in that home.
Thks for an interesting explore. Georgia overgrowth is impressive.
totally love old ruins ,,,,,,love exploring them and wondering what it was like back then ........also love to sit and listen in about ruins ......just listen and imagine what would have been going on
I full heartedly agree with you not wanting to give out the location, but it would be really hard to disrespect these ruins without it being a multiple person effort, like 12 people working together.
Totally awesome video, and what, please, is the beautiful accompanying music? Thanks for taking us along.
When you were in the area that “homeless” made a campsite 🏕 & you showed the tree 🌲 that had some writing ✍️ upon it it had me recalling a story I had read so many years ago ... i surely can not recall much of the story but the writer talking about Hobo markings stood out with me! There was supposedly a “code” they had & little symbols they would scribble had meanings to other Hobos ( safe place, mean land owner, etc ) ... seeing the tree 🌲 had me recalling the story! Thou I doubt those markings on that tree 🌲 were what I was thinking 🤔🤪
Top marking on tree looked like a Star of David.
Awesome video Best one I seen so far There are some good ones I seen but this is the best so far
Thanks!
i bet that this home was amazing in its time. very cool.
If that toilet is where the bathroom actually was, that must have been the worlds warmest bathroom next to that huge fireplace!
love those Exploring Videos Be careful of Ticks its bad currently I always enjoy your Videos :)
William Isch thank you sir. It’s time for us to invest in a bunch of Off!
I believe that house was used in The Green Beret movie starring John Wayne back in 1968.
As a kid, we lived really close to that house. I was in 5th 6th grade during the filming. Interesting fact, , the house burned to the ground in the 1990s, the lot was never rebuilt upon and to this day is home to the various plant species that appeared in the movie.
Thanks for the tip! It'll be nice to spot the house in the movie, even though that's a hard movie to watch.
Wonderful bird sounds!
We have nothing like this in England, that’s why l watch your channel. Keep doing what your doing 👍🙏🙏🙏
If bricks 🧱 could talk what a story this will place could tell us 🥴🥰
Could you possibly attach a old photo of the old house it would be great to see what it had looked like. Hope you read this little note . Thank you for all you do for history.
That is a sad story. To bad there are no pictures of the place when it was restored. I would love to see them.
Thanks Olight ! In my city...we would call that a " crack house".
😁another cool video.
I think you were commenting on the new video, and yeah you’re right.... that old house did have crack house vibes
Its amazing how quickly nature can cover-up where people have been! If we all disappeared overnight, in about fourty years not much would be left
Sounds like someone in the distance is cutting something with a chain saw
Interesting explore thank you 😊
A great house tour as always !!!! thanks much !!!
Beautiful video.. thank you
Another Amazing Video❤️
Thank you
It would be nice to have seen what it looked like before the fire 😊
That looks like a cook house. .. servants would cook meals out in another building so the main house wouldn't get hot
You are correct. Also, less chance of a fire from the kitchen catching the house.
That second building looks like the Kitchen rather than a servant house. Remember a lot of well to do places had kitchens built separate of the main house.
Really like watching your channel
I bet it once was a beautiful home
Stupid ass electricians , hope there out of business .!
Hey thanks for taking us with you on your adventure.
Joe
WOW, AMAZING
Im envious of you all for walking in time gone bye.hi to cody.
That must have been a huge home beautiful even now but a shame ♥️
That’s a huge house how sad sure would have loved to seen that when it was original how beautiful it must have been and the view had to of been awesome
Must have been a spectacular house - and one heck of spectacular fire burning down of the place - nothing left frame wise - such a pity. And seems so overgrown so quickly.
Wow that house looks like it was huge. Pretty cool brick work. Where did they get bricks in the 1840's?
Thank you for keeping them secret, your right beautiful!
Yes only if they could talk I would listen you should make a patio floor and a n oven to have picnic and when it rains put a tent to sleep under .I envy people who can do things like that oh how wonderfull.
Thanks for sharing
Great video!!!💓
Thank you!
Sidestep Adventures you’re welcome sweetie!!!! XD
Nice adventure. 👍
I've been watching your videos for sometime I live in Atlantaand I've always wondered why you never tell what part of Georgia these places are but it's a really good reason and I respect that but I would love to explore some of those places
It would have an awesome finish to your video to show a Historical picture of the house as it once was. Major points would've been scored for that.
Hi from Billings MT I'm just viewing this video in 5/2019. I really enjoy your videos. I'm wondering if there is a cemetery on the property and if there is a history of slaves or indentured servants with family? Servants may have been housed in the main house. Those brick outbuildings look to be high status and may have been for a foreman or overseer or even a Coachman.
Hey there and thanks! No cemetery on the property. I am not sure if the original builders of the house had slaves for certain or not. I imagine, judging from the time period in which it was built and the obvious wealth in construction, that the original owner did own slave. But that is just an assumption. All I have ever heard about the brick buildings that stand are that they were servants quarters. Possibly one of them could have been a kitchen as well.
@@AdventuresIntoHistory
Inspired from viewing about 25+ other videos:
(Now read with a sense of humor, but also apply real consideration)
*Consider a container with all the tools necessary for the Hobby", or "a wife"* 😁
A *Light* for dark interiors cause it is routinely needed in addition to your Go Pro Light, a short rake for removing debris, Vicks Salve - Bug deterent, Water for some surface's id, a first aid kit, umbrella, sunscreen, flashlight, pen/pad, eye drops, trash bags, GLOVES, a Windbreaker, "light cotton long sleeve shirt - to avoid mosquitos", a fire extinguisher, couple cans of Tire fill foam, ... *and Apples or Pears to leave for the Squaches when you're invading their area, No Really*
(Don't leave these on the trunk though!) ⬇
A clear storage container you can just leave in the trunk, $8.00 - 15.00, at Dollar General.
Just suggestions ...
Sometimes, I worry bout you guys ... But guys just gonna be guys. 😘
Beth
NW Tennessee, USA
PS: it is sad that someone tried to rewire the electrical and that caused the fire. That sends a couple of reaction thoughts across my mind:
The 1st would sound sorta judgemental, and I don't want to be negative.
2. If I were affiliated or the Fire Chief, I would have to apply a standard inquire around "Insurance". This is routine in larger cities, but not in smaller communities. There's a "Fraud potential", particularly with the "we were rewiring", and it being a historic site, the Fire Chief would have to ask: "Why did you not employ a Professional?"
"It's fishey"
If I were a Reporter, I definitely would investigate the incident. (Real Journalists did this type of work. Pre Rupert Murdoch purchasing Fox News Group. The Public must advocate "a Free Press", i.e. not owned by an Elite or Corporation. The change would be so healthy for the Public, our Country, and a Democracy actually depends on ethical Information Flow.)
Soapbox over 😉
This is a site I'd like to visit in the late winter, less vegetation. Imagine the view uninterripted ...
I'm guessing that a Guest House.
I would love to see this place live. I just find it so dd that a place on the Historic Register, didn't have a local Historic Committee to at least clear the debris and leave it with some respect. These are sad.
Great Sites you find.
How terrible to loose such a wonderful piece of history
For sure
You mentioned that you saw the black-and-white picture of this home and it would’ve been really nice for us to see and compare as well if that was doable.
Such an old school country boy. 15:30 .
I'm the same way.
A shame to lose a historical house. I wonder if the electricians were certified, or they used aluminum wiring from the 1960's to mid-70's because of high copper prices.Was the house a Greek Revival?
Kevin Showers I believe I heard it was aluminum wiring. And the architectural style was listed as “Italian Villa.”
What a beautiful home style. When a home was wired with aluminum wiring, it was known lights would flicker,, outlets would feel warm, not to mention melting the insulation of the wires. The house would still be standing if they had paid the extra money for the copper wiring installed. Thank you for your reply on the style of the house. I always enjoy the adventures, and places that you travel. Keep up the awesome videos.
Looks like a massive house
You are right....protect what you see.
Nothing there to vandalize. Just some brick and old wood. Besides I know where that place is. Been there once.
a few weeks ago got to film the Mckell mansion build in 1895 would love to buy it
You need to always bring your tools. We could see more
Thank you
There was back breaking work put into that house
That tree is the perfect foundation for a tree house
In one day I've become addicted to your channel. Is there a chance you can show us a picture of the house before the fire without revealing the identity???
Would have loved to see a still if it was available
i would have been afraid of touching the wrong thing and that chimney coming down on me
so sad it burned. I would like to have seen it
Vey cool!
What an incredible house it must have been and amazing how nature has swallowed the place so nearly completely. I hope any efforts at development will be thwarted. Thank you for documenting the site and posting the video. Your video unfortunately may soon be all that remains, such is the fate of so many historic treasures.
Could the front room of the second structure have been a summer kitchen? The fireplace is so massive for the size of the room and compared to the fireplaces on the other side of the building.
It probably was a summer kitchen. Yes, this place is actually being threatened right now. There is a desire to put a new apartment complex where it stands. And that is exactly why I make this videos.
Sidestep Adventures
Yep-I signed the petition.
We had a slightly similar situation in my own neighborhood in Fairfax City, Virginia about 20 years ago when the last resident owner of Blenheim passed on. Historic Blenheim was used during the Civil War as both a Union and Confederate hospital-depending on which side occupied the City at the time-and has one of the finest collections of soldiers' graffiti known to remain. The house sits on about 12 acres and the question facing the citizens was what to do with the site-preserve part and allow development on the rest or preserve it all. So many people-me included-spoke before the town council, fighting for total preservation, that the City purchased the entire property and it has become a focus of research into the names found in the attic and on the walls of the house. It also hosts yearly re-enactments, in addition to being a wedding and event venue. It’s a real source of pride for the community.
Unfortunately, I doubt the property you video-ed has a similar "hook" upon which to hang the banner of preservation but hopefully, enough people will rally around it to save it. Gardens could be recreated, studies could be done to illustrate how nature can reclaim a place and become a habitat for so many species of flora and fauna, the complete history could be documented and presented-the property could be used in a multitude of ways that would benefit the area residents. I hope it happens.
Kittydoc90 that sounds like a really cool place.
I have said several times that they should stabilize the buildings and turn that area into a nature park. I think it would be really cool. Like “ruins” park or something. With signs about the house and gardens.
Sidestep Adventures
That would be really cool. And it would mean so much more to the community-what an oasis it could be!
By the way-I forgot to say what a very kind and decent and very cool thing you did in saving the little bat. It’s a shame you’ve had to endure the rabies protocol but boy, it speaks volumes about your character! 😊
Yes, only if the bricks could talk
You guys should use some kind of boots, these places can be dangerous with things like snakes or scorpions
Outdoor kitchen maybe instead of servants quarters
Would Cody do these explorations later on his own? Or is he have different interests?
I love these kinds of videos. I wish it wasn’t necessary to keep locations private. I love to research these places, find out the history, learn about who lived there. It’s understandable that you want to avoid vandals, however, anyone who would want to do vandalism is most likely already aware of where this place is.
That picture of the servant quarters, with the window looking out at the tree, is beautiful. There is a man who does explores and takes video as well as still photos and sells them. I have put in a request to my husband, to buy me one of his photos. I would love that window looking out over those trees, it’s similar to one my husband will buy me. ✌️
I admire that you leave everything as found. I know I would be so tempted to pick up a brick or two... and label them. To hold a brick that was made in the 1800s to hold history. But it would be stealing.
idiot
Respect the earth and its gifts
Was that poison oak you touched there?
Leaves of three let it be, leaves of five, let it thrive.
Virginia Creeper. It's not poisonous like poison Oak or ivy. It can cause a small rash.
That house must have cost $20,000 when it was first built.
Sad.Bet house was glorious in it's day!
I wished u could have Metal Detected it. Any idea what time frame house was constructed. If you said it I missed that.
the out building could have been the summer kitchen.
I agree with you on not giving out the locations. Unfortunately in these days and times you have to worry about thieves, vandals and graffiti. I would only give out the location to other youtube explorers who have shown that they too respect properties and the history of them and take nothing but videos and leave nothing but footprints. You're policy of keep locations secret is a good, sound decision! Have you ever explored any antebellum plantation homes that are abandoned? If those chimneys were on either end of the same house then that was a really big house! Was the original house all brick like the servants houses?
I have not but I would love to. It was a very large house. I wish something could be done to preserve these ruins.
It was mostly wood in construction.
A Doctor Who built it ...i guess even he need a place after saving the universe