Hey Garvin!! This is amazing! I took all the info from the history book and other places like ancestry.ca. I hope I did it well for the family. It’s an amazing place! 😀
I’m curious to know who created this? I am a 3rd generation Koldingnes, the grand daughter of John, and daughter of Garvin, all seen in the video. Thanks for doing this!
Hi Beverly. I came across the home a few years back. Always loved this place. Went back and filmed it, read the history book and connected with a relative on ancestry.ca for the photos. I stuck to the facts and let the walk through doesn’t for itself. I hope it was done respectfully first the family.
Even in this state the house is Beautiful. theres no ghost nothing the house is happy and was loved. not scary at all. it was loved by the family and the house was happy.
Just needs a new roof and walls stripped and insulated and one has got a well built classy home! I'd LOVE to buy this place, move it and fix the heck out of it, it's a beauty that's for sure!
I watch a lot of abandoned building videos and this one is actually my favorite of them all. Seriously. The silent walk through with the ambient sounds of your footsteps and the prairie wind. The way you focus on certain things, like the 1958 newspaper, the book, hinges, footwear, peeling paint, bottle caps, etc, is exactly what I would focus on and touch to better understand them. That scene looking out the basement window onto the prairie is stunning. Thank you, great work!!
another great video. Look at that craftsmanship! Those stairs are 110 years old and have been basically exposed to the elements for 50 years, but they could have been built yesterday. No bathroom at all. Some sort of a wood or coal burning furnace? And a light jacket hanging upstairs. Whose jacket was that? Who hung it up and never picked it up? The house is empty so why'd that jacket on a nail stay there? And the outbuildings collapsed in on themselves. Great stuff.
Thanks for watching. I think a lot of these places used coal as there were some mines in the area. Trees were all cut down when the land was cleared but there weren’t too many anyway. I’ve heard that many trees we see today on the prairies were planted. The jacket was more than likely either the sons of John or John’s. It’s an amazing place for sure.
I really enjoy you doing the history on all theses places. That house looks solid as hell and the foundation perfect!!! The men who build that house were master carpenters.
Thanks Joey. I think the work that goes into finding out the history is missing in a lot of the exploration videos. It’s an itch that needs to be scratched!
Love these walk throughs. All I could think about was how hard that woman worked cleaning and cooking for 5 males. Too bad she didn’t have at least one daughter.
I thought a few things looked amazingly up-to-date for the time. A lot of care went into making this livable, functional and pleasant. What a shame that she's been abandoned for more years than she was actually lived in.
Amateur photographer -I have been taking pictures of old barns for a few years now around Edmonton area - north and west. I am able to get most of the history of the barns. They are disappearing fast to make way for new houses and I find it so sad. I have not made it down south Alberta yet but hope to start next summer. I love what you do and the history is so fascinating. Thank you
I have watched several of your videos, n I like that you let the houses talk for u, as one's imagination kicks in, also only weathering, without the vandals,n graffiti. 😊
Amazing the dry climate keeps them from rotting. I'm in minnesota and everything rots and falls in full of mold. I fixed an old home half this size and it was a fun but challenging experience. My house has half the looks this one does. Big problem is location.. im sure jobs aren't near by and the lonely long winters can chase anyone away even after fix up. But be nice to see new roof and window sashes to preserve another 50 plus yrs
Many are. I think the remoteness and expense to get water and electricity to these places were taxing. I’d love to have a place as old as yours. I’m jealous
@@secondaryhighway do not envy me. Do not be jealous of my owning this old house. I have been getting beet up and bruised up more than I ever did working in my trade. Every cut if wood is a custom cut because nothing is true square or flush. Lot's of work. I have been retired for a year now and I go to work every day in this house. Keep the vids coming. Cheers mate.
lol. The part where you got scared in the basement... I've been through some of these abandoned homes in Central Alberta and it is definitely unsettling to say the least. I was in one place where a cow had fallen through the floorboards and died in the kitchen, saw a buried wheelchair nest to a child's ballerina slipper in the yard. By the time I got upstairs I was so creeped out that I wanted to just leave through the window on the second floor...
@@secondaryhighwayYes I was noticing that wind and thinking how relentless it must be in the dead of winter and how cold it must have been in there. Different times for sure.
Thanks Gail. Most people prefer I don’t. What happens if my voice is annoying? People won’t tune in. I’ve found people enjoy the atmosphere and me blabbing can be too distracting. By I do understand.
That was my grandma and grandpas house! I am Garvin Koldingnes Jr. Wow very cool👍
Hey Garvin!! This is amazing! I took all the info from the history book and other places like ancestry.ca. I hope I did it well for the family. It’s an amazing place! 😀
Ever been inside in it's living days?
There is still so many things that could be reused. Many decorators would love the wood and door hard ware
and still a happy house
@@PaulaExum-f7g vulture
I’m curious to know who created this? I am a 3rd generation Koldingnes, the grand daughter of John, and daughter of Garvin, all seen in the video. Thanks for doing this!
Hi Beverly. I came across the home a few years back. Always loved this place. Went back and filmed it, read the history book and connected with a relative on ancestry.ca for the photos. I stuck to the facts and let the walk through doesn’t for itself. I hope it was done respectfully first the family.
Thank you so much for doing this 🩷 my grandma really appreciated it and loved seeing the house again
Awesome! That makes me happy.
Even in this state the house is Beautiful. theres no ghost nothing the house is happy and was loved. not scary at all. it was loved by the family and the house was happy.
Well lived in. Great memories and close family.
Just needs a new roof and walls stripped and insulated and one has got a well built classy home! I'd LOVE to buy this place, move it and fix the heck out of it, it's a beauty that's for sure!
Yes it’s in amazing condition. 💪
I watch a lot of abandoned building videos and this one is actually my favorite of them all. Seriously. The silent walk through with the ambient sounds of your footsteps and the prairie wind. The way you focus on certain things, like the 1958 newspaper, the book, hinges, footwear, peeling paint, bottle caps, etc, is exactly what I would focus on and touch to better understand them. That scene looking out the basement window onto the prairie is stunning. Thank you, great work!!
Big thanks! I agree. Some don’t like the touching and some have asked for commentary, but the consensus is silence. 😀
Great images. Our forgotten history slowly disappearing in front of us.
That’s why I’m trying to document them as quickly as I can. 😀
another great video. Look at that craftsmanship! Those stairs are 110 years old and have been basically exposed to the elements for 50 years, but they could have been built yesterday.
No bathroom at all. Some sort of a wood or coal burning furnace? And a light jacket hanging upstairs. Whose jacket was that? Who hung it up and never picked it up? The house is empty so why'd that jacket on a nail stay there? And the outbuildings collapsed in on themselves. Great stuff.
Thanks for watching. I think a lot of these places used coal as there were some mines in the area. Trees were all cut down when the land was cleared but there weren’t too many anyway. I’ve heard that many trees we see today on the prairies were planted. The jacket was more than likely either the sons of John or John’s. It’s an amazing place for sure.
What a nice home that once was. It's amazing to see all of the burner plates still on the old stove.
It's so isolated that antique hunters can't find them.
I really enjoy you doing the history on all theses places. That house looks solid as hell and the foundation perfect!!! The men who build that house were master carpenters.
Thanks Joey. I think the work that goes into finding out the history is missing in a lot of the exploration videos. It’s an itch that needs to be scratched!
@@secondaryhighway yes, we are curious. Your the only channel that does this. Hats off to you.
Yep, that's why ppl get bord of the other channels. No history behind the places they explore.
What a beautiful old house
Better in person 😀 it’s a favourite
I like that house it's almost identical to the one I grew up in
Must have been a good time to grow up.
@@secondaryhighway I grew up in the 1960s. 1970s I was a teenager.
This place is pretty cool and I love all the old doorknobs. That was a cute house
I’m shocked they haven’t been looted.
Love these walk throughs. All I could think about was how hard that woman worked cleaning and cooking for 5 males. Too bad she didn’t have at least one daughter.
I like to think she was just as strong as that foundation and well respected.
They all worked hard, but in different capacities
What a beautiful place it must have been! I love the layout and the appliances.
I want to build a house like that. 😊
That foundation is solid. Hopefully it’ll be around a while longer.
I thought a few things looked amazingly up-to-date for the time. A lot of care went into making this livable, functional and pleasant. What a shame that she's been abandoned for more years than she was actually lived in.
That foundation is solid. The house could be around for many more years. Hopefully the Saskatchewan wild fires stay away.
@@secondaryhighway That would be good!
Beautiful well built home. Great video.
Thanks for watching.
So Beautiful. Love the Oldies
Me too. A bit addicted lol.
Great video. Love to see the history of some fellow homebrewers!
Stories that need to be told.
Amateur photographer -I have been taking pictures of old barns for a few years now around Edmonton area - north and west. I am able to get most of the history of the barns. They are disappearing fast to make way for new houses and I find it so sad. I have not made it down south Alberta yet but hope to start next summer. I love what you do and the history is so fascinating. Thank you
Thanks!!’ 🙏 👍
This place looks unreal . Love it 🩶
Such a beautiful view too.
I have watched several of your videos, n I like that you let the houses talk for u, as one's imagination kicks in, also only weathering, without the vandals,n graffiti. 😊
Hey thanks for watching. Another video coming out soon.
Wow, that wind on the prairies....deafening.
The basement looked high and solid. Something startled you at 8:21. I had to chuckle, sorry.
Thank you ❤
I think it was the door being shut by the wind. Typical horror movie jump scare lol.
What a great pioneering family. It is a great place and story. Thank you.
Thanks for watching. Greatly appreciated!
Really nice to see these old homes without any human destruction or ugly grafitti, unlike here in the U.S.
True. It’s very well hidden so that’s why.
Really nice work. Thank you for making these.
Lots more to come. 😀
Amazing the dry climate keeps them from rotting. I'm in minnesota and everything rots and falls in full of mold. I fixed an old home half this size and it was a fun but challenging experience. My house has half the looks this one does. Big problem is location.. im sure jobs aren't near by and the lonely long winters can chase anyone away even after fix up. But be nice to see new roof and window sashes to preserve another 50 plus yrs
I’m shocked it’s still standing but that foundation is better than any city infill I’ve seen.
I loved this !!
Thanks for watching.
Wow, the basement was concrete!
Yes. It's rock solid. Not a single crack.
Another beautiful video.
Thanks Christine!
Absolutely lovely home and the cool remnants of furnishings added to the ambiance. Thank you for not talking through it all. 😊👍👍👍
Thanks. Apparently a lot of people don’t like talking either lol. 😆
this reminds me of courage the dogs home
I’ll have to check that out.
Single register Coal Furnace. Cool
Ya, I was looking it up....ACME No. 50. Couldn't find an old picture of it unfortunately.
Great video! 😊
Big thanks
I will keep watching...I enjoy those videos...😊
Hi William. Big thanks! 🙏
Very interesting, thank you!
Thanks for taking the tour!
Those old washing machines must have been made tough. There are so many still sitting around.
All still work I bet.
Someone dream house
Still standing solid after 113 years!
The family bible on the table is what made life possible.
Yes it was the most popular book for pioneering I’m sure!
Wow, it looks so much older. My house was built in 1903 and it is still standing strong.
Many are. I think the remoteness and expense to get water and electricity to these places were taxing. I’d love to have a place as old as yours. I’m jealous
@@secondaryhighway do not envy me. Do not be jealous of my owning this old house. I have been getting beet up and bruised up more than I ever did working in my trade. Every cut if wood is a custom cut because nothing is true square or flush. Lot's of work. I have been retired for a year now and I go to work every day in this house. Keep the vids coming. Cheers mate.
Not make fun, but I had to chuckle when you jumped at that knock.
lol yup. The wind blew the upstairs door to the kitchen shut. You should check out the Miller House video. Big jump scare in the upstairs bedroom lol.
My house was built 2 years later and it's still in good condition
I'd be afraid of falling through the floor. 😮
It’s always in he back of my mind. That’s why I walk slowly and listen.
Wooooo imcreible tenian luz Raro para ese tiempo Luz a rescatar el ayer 😮😢😊
Thanks!
Sometimes I feel that I'd like to stay completely anonymous inside one of these rooms.
lol yes I think we all feel like that sometimes.
Good living
Simpler time but a ton of hard work.
lol. The part where you got scared in the basement... I've been through some of these abandoned homes in Central Alberta and it is definitely unsettling to say the least. I was in one place where a cow had fallen through the floorboards and died in the kitchen, saw a buried wheelchair nest to a child's ballerina slipper in the yard. By the time I got upstairs I was so creeped out that I wanted to just leave through the window on the second floor...
Hahah seen stuff like that myself 😀
If you could keep a roof on you could move in many of these old house pretty quickly
Needs a good sweeping lol.
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It is huge. I love this place. Well hidden and so much character. The wind was howling through the house. Such an amazing place. Thanks for watching.
@@secondaryhighwayYes I was noticing that wind and thinking how relentless it must be in the dead of winter and how cold it must have been in there. Different times for sure.
What a view, living there was much like living on Mars but only with prairie grass.
I love the wide open prairies. I live near the mountains and when people head west I head east. I love the quiet and vastness. 😀
This one looks legit, all original. No indoor plumbing or electricity, at least not that I could see.
It's hidden between some hills away from view. It's on a desolate piece of prairie. Kneeling before it was like being in the 20's.
I think it would have as both those wringer washing machines and the fridge were electric 😊
@@kymyoung1028maybe electricity but the kitchen looked like it just had a wash basin and no sink
Wow this house fountain still good shape had house that’s build 1913 but it tiny house
It’s a mansion compared to many houses built on the Alberta prairies.
I like your videos, but can you talk sometime? 😊
Thanks Gail. Most people prefer I don’t. What happens if my voice is annoying? People won’t tune in. I’ve found people enjoy the atmosphere and me blabbing can be too distracting. By I do understand.