ME TOO! LOL, TO THESE YUNGUNS' THEY'RE ANTIQUES! I HAD THE LONGEST CURLY CORD ON MY ONE ON THE WALL THAT I COULD GO ALL OVER THE HOUSE WITH THE PHONE ON MY SHOULDER. IT WAS GREAT!
Nice job filming. I like that you stop and give us a chance to look at stuff instead of zooming around like some urban explorers do. We who are arm-chair explorers appreciate that!!
@@ExploringwithRickBekah Copy: Too cute "antique phone" its maybe 40 yrs old. I must be antique to young folks. 😘 *"Now the stove, "Woods Burning Ccook Stove, that's Antique!"* Yes it has Craftsmanship. They build now with replacement in mind to get the Public to expect to spend money again - the whole economy is established on this now, *but it didn't use to be, repairs were made"* Watch: **the Documentary: "the Century of the Self"* Take the time and learn ...
Rick this is absolutely unbelievable. And you are right this house is definitely salvageable. So much of they original detail. Doors, door knobs, crown molding, stain glass, cabinets, stove, kitchen sink. This place needs to be restored to it former glory. Thank you so much. Really enjoyed this!
I have a green one just like that..I kept it for decorative purposes of course😊 I love anything Victorian or vintage and do quite a bit of my own urban exploring..Like seeing other ppl who are like minded😊 thanks for sharing and it looks like a contractor has been there (garbage bins) and the blue X marks on the windows indicate which ones to replace or ones that they plan to replace..hope it gets the tlc it deserves 😁
This is my favorite urban explorer video of all I've seen. I loved the old wooden boxes that people used to ship stuff before cardboard, and that old stove in the kitchen was awesome! This house is a time capsule. I hope someone restores this old gem!
That plaster was removed on purpose. That place was incredible and it is structurally sound for the most part. That box with the writing on it looks just like one that was left behind in an old antebellum home in Natchez, Ms. called Longwood. The house was under construction when in 1861 the Civil War broke out and the workers left their tools where the were being used and went home to fight the war. The house was never finished but you can tour it. There are boxes of items that the lady had ordered for the home but never were used and they are wooden and have writing on them in the same style as that one in that house.
I thought it looked like a restoration had started but never finished, but construction makes sense, since the pillars and building supplies left look 19/early 20th century. The Barker, Rose, Kimball Co. was a company that made hardware and they changed their name in 1867 so the box was probably hardware for the construction crew, sitting there since 1861.
Interesting that the porch posts had been saved and stored inside. Nice contrast with the coal/wood burning stove and the electric toaster. The detail in these old places is never going to be matched in new construction. If anyone does restore this house, please salvage and reinstall those radiators, the heat they emit cannot be matched with any modern system,,they stay warm long after the hot water stops circulating.
What a beauty. The kitchen range was amazing. I think the white stone you found on the upper floor at 22:23 with Pittston Stove Co. engraved on it was an oven brick from the range. The bricks would have absorbed and held the heat from the fire, making it more efficient. I hope someone saves this place!
Fabulous! I "oohed!" and "awwwwed!" from beginning to end. 🤤 Only three owners in her lifetime? 😯 "Three FEMALE owners..." 😌 That says it all as far as the home's condition...😊 Even stripped down awaiting a little TLC she's absolutely still a beautiful old home. 🙏🏼 The next owner treats her as well as the previous ones have. Many blessings to all. 🙏🏼😊
He said the current owner was in her late 90's. This house likely wasn't livable for anyone, especially an elderly person for a Long Time prior to the time her wonderful Amish Neighbor's moved it for her. I would think this is her beloved childhood home and she just had not been able to bring herself to sell it.
The current owner he said is I. Her nineties. The home was moved by the Amish for her 20 years ago. Moving a huge home is an art. The move would have caused some damage. Then the house was repositioned on a hill. Very difficult and the woman would have been In her seventies seventies. With no one to help her resettlement in the new location , her vision did not come to fruition. I think the reason the. Cellar door was nailed shut is because there were no stairs as the house would have been rolled onto a new foundation, and new steps were never made?
What a beautiful home, love the size of all rooms. Every level in this house was used even the top level (attic). The stove in the kitchen was truly wonderful to see with the unique details. The wall vents between rooms was also very interesting. Thanks for panning slowly to show so many unique details of this home. The wood used for cabinets, doors, door frames etc was beautiful. So much to see I am certain I have missed something and would have to look at this video one more time. Blessings from Maryland
I was thinking the same about the plaster. And the whole house. Somebody was busy with this place before but stopped with working on it. Hopefully not forever.
The mesh thing is actually a bed spring... kinda more for high end beds instead of the squeaky wire box springs that were exposed from way back in the day... they had these... vey nice find!!
My first time seeing one of your visual adventures and you do an excellent job. Every step uncovered a new delight! Can’t you imagine children enjoying the rooms in the attic? Keep it up because you give us a great experience!!
i have to agree with you Rick..this is one of the best explores ya'll have been on lately...this is an awesome old house and what i love is that its a full 3 story...i love old 3 story houses...and this one isn't beyond being repaired
Thanks for bringing this beautiful home to us Rick the lovely old range and the stained glass made my heart sing. - hope you got down safe !! Oh yep just saw your dismount -elegant ! Best to Becka and stay safe you two. Jan UK xx
You know how they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder? This couldn't be more true than this right here! You both pay attention to Exactly what I want to see and rarely miss anything of interest. It's been so long that I found myself talking to the screen excitedly, begging for you to take a look at this and that because the few other explorers that have been holding me over tend to focus more on architecture and large pieces of furniture, scanning over the neat stuff and making me nuts! It was quite therapeutic to have every need met in one video. You guys are hands down my favorite explorers. Thank you for your service, I'm so grateful for the time you spare in your busy lives to bring us all the vicarious adventures we all crave!
My hometown is a National Historic site, with many Victorian homes from that same time period. There are numerous stories of former deceased residents just hanging around for a look at their old residence. They would usually leave if asked to go politely, or if there was major remodeling done. They were always in the dress of late 1800s.early 1900s. Those old skeleton key doorknobs downstairs are very valuable. It looks like the people restoring the place were in the process of selling them, and replacing them with the newer white ones. My grandmother used that callous remover in the identical bottle, for her foot bunions, which didn't seem to do much good. BTW, that Castile Soap is pronounced Ca-steel. Thanks a lot for the tour.
The third floor was most likely servants quarters for the rest of the home. My guess is the room at the top of the attic stairs is probably a common sitting room for them all. Most likely they used chamber pots and had to empty them in the mornings. This was a well done tour!! Thank you for your gentle treatment for someone’s old home!!
The old hardware at 03:00 is a can and bottle opener. Very cool!! The wall socket at 8:48 is actually wired as "Knob and Tube" style. Notice the wires on both sides of it and how the wires go under the wood molding. No modern wiring here. Knob and tube, (Google that), had two separate wires run all over the house. You never knew which was hot or neutral. Romex is what is most common today. AND... there was no ground on any outlets like today. Very old wiring. Great Video, Rick. Bekah would not have gotten in there, but too bad there was no ladder to get her inside. Nice to see the latest video!! Thank You!
Ok - Am I the only one who hears another voice right after he looks in the tiny room? It’s right after he says “there are some old checks back there - 25:08ish. Beautiful place!!
YES WOW, AMAZING! I hope someone is in the process of restoring this beautiful home, it's awesome now I can only imagine the home in its original glory thanks for sharing
It's so nice to go exploring with you both since I can't do it. I just love looking at these old buildings and houses, thanks for this one, beautiful !!!
Rick you found a gem. I just hope that someone finishes refinishing this beautiful house. Just love it, thank you for stopping and showing us the details in the house. You will have to take her back to see it.
GREAT JOB!!! Really enjoyed this. I just love some of your off-the-cuff remarks: "You guys will kill me if I don't open this box".. ...and "Ok, ok---I know you saw it....."----I did, and was awfully glad u went there. Thanks for a fascinating & well-done video😍‼
The attic has old fashioned 'catre' beds, they put the mattress on top, no need of boxprings 👍 The crate by the bottles was a bottle box, you bought the whole thing off the delivery soda trucks. The wainstocking on the main floor seems to be hand made, turned wooden bricks 🤗 very hard to find !👍🤗 Beautiful old house. 😥🙏🏼✝️
Loved every minute of that ,you took your time so that we could really see every thing and thank you for some history with regards the owners ,it seems they really did love the house , once again thank you .
Too sad Bekah cldnt make it inside. Awesome old home guys. The ornateness in the metal hardware and wooden doors and cupboards were amazing! Great find Rick&Bekah - thx for sharing!! Plz stay safe👍
Wow! One of your best finds ever! Beautiful old home that transports us back to a bygone era! Thanks Rick and Bekah! Love from a viewer in Australia 😊👍😍
@@ExploringwithRickBekah My pleasure, entirely! I have been watching your channel for years and am enjoying your work more and more! Hang in there and keep up the good work! The rewards will come. Thank you again!
@Exploring with Rick & Bekah Wow you can tell that craftsmen and artisans built that home, it's incredible, with so much character and personality. Reminds me of the style of home that the Oleson's had in their home on the TV series "Little House On The Prairie" Thanks for showing us this! It would be cool if you could interview the old woman that lived here for so long! She could tell her story!
I appreciate the historical information you found on this place. It seriously hurts my heart that a house this beautiful sits in such disrepair. The pretty stained glass, gorgeous doorknobs and doorplates, so much fine craftsmanship there. In the attic there was a railing with a row of hooks all along one wall. I wonder what that was used for. Maybe the old lady who owns the house refuses to sell it. Perhaps after she passes away it can be sold and renovated, if it’s not too late.
I loved this house. You did a great job showing it to us. It is a shame it is wasting away but I bet someone fixes it up again. It is a great find. Thanks for telling the history to it.
The attic is where either the nursery was located or servants quarters were. Also the back staircase was for servants use to go into the kitchen and move around the house pretty much unseen.
They definitely don’t make homes like that anymore! The craftsmanship alone is gorgeous, which sadly no longer exists. Today’s homes are half the size, and triple the price. We pay outrageous prices, for cookie cutter homes.
Rosemarie Joy I live in the middle of nowhere, and up the road from my house, there’s a gorgeous huge old farmhouse. I told my husband, if ever we rebuild, I definitely want a duplicate of that old farmhouse.
And they're glued together and won't last 100 years. The workmanship is just not there anymore. They want to throw a house up as fast as possible. No pride in they're work. Costs a fortune. Everything is made to fall apart so you have to buy a new one. Really sad what this world has come to. And that's before you consider what has happened to our government! OMG HAVE MERCY ON US!
Tracy Tinnon Oh how wholeheartedly agree with EVERYTHING that you said! I can’t even imagine what it’s going to be like just in a few years when my kids are adults. God helps us all!
@@amythomas1124 Did you notice the FIRE BRICK that he moved up in the attic while looking at some boxes ? Those were to replace the bricks in the stove when they became to depleted. The brick had the name of the stove on it !
Another beautiful old gem. A couple of features that I noticed in this home were the deep treads on the stairs, which I'm sure made it easier for people with larger feet to go up and down. The other was the beautiful moulding around the doorways. I really like the high ceilings and spacious rooms in these old places. The craftsmanship was superior compared to today. Love the old stove and kitchen sink. The hardware and moulding, including the stair case is worth a small fortune alone. What a lovely old gal. Thank you for sharing this video.
What a Beautiful find 🏚 I'm in love with the woodwork and I also love😍 the farmhouse sink in the kitchen again what a Beautiful find Thanks for finding and sharing this house🏚
Nice explore especially liked how you gave a little history about it in the beginning great job filming this love how show everything that is some house shame it's left that way looks like someone started some renovation upstairs:)
What a wonderful find. Bekah I'm sorry you didn't get to go in. This find is a restorer's dream. I hope one day soon that the right person comes along and restore's it back to it's original beauty. Excellent find kids.
Imagine the cost of building a house like that today all the slat work and plastering ! incredible. Would you believe that their were houses like that in the Bronx when I was a kid, stained glass and all.My grandparents had one-great memories...Great video☮❤
If you ever find out if the restore this house,you must put the old footage,with the new and show before and after,I bet it will be beautiful,...thanks for sharing 😁
It’s actually hard to believe that this house has been previously moved out, from one location to another, which probably explains the reason why some of the plaster has fallen off from the wall, in the main staircase section. I could imagine how they’ve proceeded by lifting up the house, with a huge crane. I’ve seen this kind of procedure before and in fact, it’s quite a very delicate task operation, to be setting a house on a huge massive tractor trailer and by hauling it all the way to its new destination, without breaking it up like a castle made out of cards. Unfortunately, the house loses some of it’s identity, due to the fact that it’s been moved out from its original site. However! it’s a wonderful looking epic Victorian property. Thank you! Rick n Bekah. Johnny, Montréal, Canada 🇨🇦
I'm surprised they went to all the trouble to move this house. It would have been easier to put some steel post in front of it like they do in front of stores. I hope someone buys and restores it before it gets vandalized.
Uh, no. My landlord did that because drunk drivers kept missing the curve and ending up on the front porch of my cabin. A drunk came around, didn't even come close to making the curve and hit the post. He died. The family sued the owner saying that if he hadn't put the post there, the drunk would have lived. They won. So the owner put up a 8' chain link fence with a double gate about 14' wide. I'm sitting on the porch with the dog about midnight (I got off work at 11). I heard a car coming from down the hill. I heard his tires squeal on the curve before ours and know he'd never make it round our curve at that speed. I had just enough time to grab the dog and roll off the porch. Idiot smashed through the gate. Came to a stop with the front bomber and license plate a foot from my face. I guess they thought they'd killed us because they freaked, backed up and took off. Highway Patrol never caught them. (Better to move the house. Look up the videos of the Amish moving a BBC arn by hand. No heavy equipment. They're amazing. )
What an absolutely fantastic find! Beautiful house, even more so given the history of the women. It is hard on a house to hoist it and move it, so I'm not surprised that there were porch supports etc in the downstairs. I wonder how much of the loose plaster was from the move. It's a shame it wasn't repaired after the move. Really enjoyed all of the Victorian woodwork etc. Thank you for taking us along!
The mesh frame I believe it’s for a bed but what a beautiful home I really love it I hope someone buys it and fix it up love the staircase and the stove ,cabinet’s windows thank you for sharing this beautiful home have a great day 😊
It is a beautiful old house !!, it may have been built in 1919, it has good bones, I wish it could be restored. It's a calm old place and not scary at all. Thanks for sharing another great old house, it's one of my favorites that you've shared with us 🎅🍭🌻
I just viewed this video. What a wonderful job you did, too. I've been watching your channel for going on 2 years and feel obligated to tell you what a good job you did on this. I must admit, I was nervous because you used to have a tendency to rush, etc. This one allowed the viewer to feel like they were walking right beside you. It was as awesome as the house. I wish it was located in Virginia or further southward. Pennsylvania is a bit too cold in winter for me. I could envision the house renovated. What a beauty it could be again. I hope the woman finds a woman to leave it to or she should go ahead and sell. Thanks again for giving me some great entertainment on Saturday night. 😄
The "mesh thing" at 21:00on the 3rd floor is part of a bed...it would support the mattress ( before box springs were used) several beds in our 1861 Greek Revival summer house still have them... What a architectural treasure ! The house is really in shape with minimal water damage! It looks like someone was starting to renovate it? You can see that all the plaster on the second floor was removed by someone... Hopefully this amazing house will be restored and returned to its former grandeur !!
In today’s world it would take an enormous amount of money to restore this old Victorian. A complete refit of the plumbing, electrical and heating just to start.
A total Restore of this over willingly beautiful home may be pricey, But so worth it ! It is absolutely a stunning home. I do wonder why the basement door was locked. I guess we all we never know !
@precognative maiden This one would have to have been put on heavy equipment. I know how they move, but this would have been to heavy. I've seen them move entire barns though
Thank you for taking us through this. There were still many when I was young. Not so much now. Cheaper to demolish & rebuild vile modern, mass produced, multinational, urban, disposable, commercial sadness. It’s a privilege my kids get to at least see treasures like these on tv before they are completely gone. Or maybe it’s better not to know how bad things really are.
What an amazing place! Love those old stained glass windows! Cool hand crank can opener! Those were good for even large commercial sized cans. That was a doorbell at 6:03. The ones I've seen had a key shaped (like a wind up key) thing you turned to ring it. Very nice for the time. Loved that old wood burning stove at 6:36! Looks like it could still be used! The plaster walls upstairs looks like they were intentionally removed probably for renovation since there were no remnants left. That 1919 calendar was quite a find! This is a beautiful old home! I think someone had started renovations and then stopped. I really hope it can be restored before it gets to the point it can't be. Great video! The slow camera work was great giving time to see everything! Thanks for sharing this awesome place!
Can only imagine what it was like in its glory days. For the right do-it-yourselfer it could be restored to it's former glory. Sadly it is cheaper to build new than restore old. Great video! ❤🇨🇦❤
"Look, an antique phone!" We had a phone like that when I was a kid. LOL We upgraded to push buttons in the 70s LOL This house has a ton of potential. Sad to see it in the state it's in compared to the picture from its glory days. Is it for sale?
That mesh thing is a bed box spring and they are not comfortable. The main mattress sits on top an double as a bed frame. It attaches to the head board and base board. They are definitely antique. That one is probably from the early 1900’s
Beautiful find. It appears someone may have attempted renovated it at one time. I dont think the plaster fell off otherwise there would be mountains of it. I think it was removed. You did an amazing job in the narration. Quiet and respectful.
Mannnn! You guys found one heck of a nice old place! Lots of valuable antiques in there and that stained glass was amazing! It was one heck of a nice house I bet in it’s Hey Day!
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is when craftsmen took pride in their work. You won't find many of those anymore. And a big thank you to the Amish who helped move this beauty. They moved it with all the stuff in there??? That chair and footstool is exactly what I am trying to find for my living room!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The old sink!!! My grandmothers was like that. The plaster was mostly taken off. My farm house had the radiator system - I wish they would bring it back. I really like that last bedroom (green trim) in the attic.
Gosh if the phone is an antique, what am I, a fossil? Rotary phone lol what we had when I was a kid 1970's. Stretched the cord as far as it would go.
And party lines, that take me back!
😂yea...I must be a fossil too....one phone with a looooong cord...lol
50 years makes an artifact, 30 years makes an antique...
ME TOO! LOL, TO THESE YUNGUNS' THEY'RE ANTIQUES! I HAD THE LONGEST CURLY CORD ON MY ONE ON THE WALL THAT I COULD GO ALL OVER THE HOUSE WITH THE PHONE ON MY SHOULDER. IT WAS GREAT!
At least he didn't say that phone was a relic 😂 we still had one in the 80s
Nice job filming. I like that you stop and give us a chance to look at stuff instead of zooming around like some urban explorers do. We who are arm-chair explorers appreciate that!!
Glad you liked !
@@ExploringwithRickBekah Yes - Rick's filming has improved over the years. R&B.
Think the same someone is or was going to restore it
So far oldest thing was the dtove
@@ExploringwithRickBekah
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Too cute "antique phone" its maybe 40 yrs old. I must be antique to young folks. 😘
*"Now the stove, "Woods Burning Ccook Stove, that's Antique!"*
Yes it has Craftsmanship. They build now with replacement in mind to get the Public to expect to spend money again - the whole economy is established on this now, *but it didn't use to be, repairs were made"*
Watch: **the Documentary: "the Century of the Self"*
Take the time and learn ...
Rick this is absolutely unbelievable. And you are right this house is definitely salvageable. So much of they original detail. Doors, door knobs, crown molding, stain glass, cabinets, stove, kitchen sink. This place needs to be restored to it former glory. Thank you so much. Really enjoyed this!
I really feel old now, when he called the phone an old antique phone, that’s the kind of phone I had when I was a teenager in the 60s.
Karen---I thought EXACTLY the same thing! I thought the flat receiver was really cool---high tech for those days!
I have a green one just like that..I kept it for decorative purposes of course😊 I love anything Victorian or vintage and do quite a bit of my own urban exploring..Like seeing other ppl who are like minded😊 thanks for sharing and it looks like a contractor has been there (garbage bins) and the blue X marks on the windows indicate which ones to replace or ones that they plan to replace..hope it gets the tlc it deserves 😁
I had this kind of phone when I was a teenager in the 80s.
One reply is you tell the story regarding his house and showed two photos I didn't see that love to see that
Ikr 😓. Used one as a kid....didn't realize I was thaaat old 🤷
Love love the stained glass! They just don't build them like that anymore! What a gem!!
Ellie... 🙂👍👍
Yes !! I swear when I see these beautiful homes left to decay it makes me so sad , it s so beautiful !
Was the first thing I thought when I saw this.
This is my favorite urban explorer video of all I've seen. I loved the old wooden boxes that people used to ship stuff before cardboard, and that old stove in the kitchen was awesome! This house is a time capsule. I hope someone restores this old gem!
That plaster was removed on purpose. That place was incredible and it is structurally sound for the most part. That box with the writing on it looks just like one that was left behind in an old antebellum home in Natchez, Ms. called Longwood. The house was under construction when in 1861 the Civil War broke out and the workers left their tools where the were being used and went home to fight the war. The house was never finished but you can tour it. There are boxes of items that the lady had ordered for the home but never were used and they are wooden and have writing on them in the same style as that one in that house.
Cool!!!
Yes it definitely looked like someone started to restore it by taking all the plaster down. I watched a lot of “love it or leave it” 😂
I thought it looked like a restoration had started but never finished, but construction makes sense, since the pillars and building supplies left look 19/early 20th century. The Barker, Rose, Kimball Co. was a company that made hardware and they changed their name in 1867 so the box was probably hardware for the construction crew, sitting there since 1861.
Interesting that the porch posts had been saved and stored inside. Nice contrast with the coal/wood burning stove and the electric toaster. The detail in these old places is never going to be matched in new construction. If anyone does restore this house, please salvage and reinstall those radiators, the heat they emit cannot be matched with any modern system,,they stay warm long after the hot water stops circulating.
What a beauty. The kitchen range was amazing. I think the white stone you found on the upper floor at 22:23 with Pittston Stove Co. engraved on it was an oven brick from the range. The bricks would have absorbed and held the heat from the fire, making it more efficient. I hope someone saves this place!
Fabulous! I "oohed!" and "awwwwed!" from beginning to end. 🤤 Only three owners in her lifetime? 😯 "Three FEMALE owners..." 😌 That says it all as far as the home's condition...😊 Even stripped down awaiting a little TLC she's absolutely still a beautiful old home. 🙏🏼 The next owner treats her as well as the previous ones have. Many blessings to all. 🙏🏼😊
I have many questions about this, but the salient issue would be: Why was the house moved only to be abandoned?
Maybe the owner died, or ran out of money.
He said the current owner was in her late 90's. This house likely wasn't livable for anyone, especially an elderly person for a Long Time prior to the time her wonderful Amish Neighbor's moved it for her. I would think this is her beloved childhood home and she just had not been able to bring herself to sell it.
@@cynthiaburrus3901 I agree. She probably had lots of memories in that house. Bless her heart.
What is amazing is that the stairs cases were still weight-bearing even after it was moved. All of the rooms were beautiful. Lovely home.
The current owner he said is I. Her nineties. The home was moved by the Amish for her 20 years ago. Moving a huge home is an art. The move would have caused some damage. Then the house was repositioned on a hill.
Very difficult and the woman would have been In her seventies seventies. With no one to help her resettlement in the new location , her vision did not come to fruition. I think the reason the.
Cellar door was nailed shut is because there were no stairs as the house would have been rolled onto a new foundation, and new steps were never made?
Love this house especially the stained glass. What a nice house. Someone needs to restore this.
What a beautiful home, love the size of all rooms. Every level in this house was used even the top level (attic). The stove in the kitchen was truly wonderful to see with the unique details. The wall vents between rooms was also very interesting. Thanks for panning slowly to show so many unique details of this home. The wood used for cabinets, doors, door frames etc was beautiful. So much to see I am certain I have missed something and would have to look at this video one more time. Blessings from Maryland
The plaster upstairs has not fallen off it was removed. Someone was doing a remodel and then stopped. Beautiful home. Hope it is saved.
I was thinking the same about the plaster. And the whole house. Somebody was busy with this place before but stopped with working on it. Hopefully not forever.
This house must have been really beautiful in its day. Shes still beautiful.
The mesh thing is actually a bed spring... kinda more for high end beds instead of the squeaky wire box springs that were exposed from way back in the day... they had these... vey nice find!!
My first time seeing one of your visual adventures and you do an excellent job. Every step uncovered a new delight! Can’t you imagine children enjoying the rooms in the attic? Keep it up because you give us a great experience!!
i have to agree with you Rick..this is one of the best explores ya'll have been on lately...this is an awesome old house and what i love is that its a full 3 story...i love old 3 story houses...and this one isn't beyond being repaired
Thanks for bringing this beautiful home to us Rick the lovely old range and the stained glass made my heart sing. - hope you got down safe !! Oh yep just saw your dismount -elegant !
Best to Becka and stay safe you two.
Jan UK xx
You know how they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder? This couldn't be more true than this right here! You both pay attention to Exactly what I want to see and rarely miss anything of interest. It's been so long that I found myself talking to the screen excitedly, begging for you to take a look at this and that because the few other explorers that have been holding me over tend to focus more on architecture and large pieces of furniture, scanning over the neat stuff and making me nuts! It was quite therapeutic to have every need met in one video. You guys are hands down my favorite explorers. Thank you for your service, I'm so grateful for the time you spare in your busy lives to bring us all the vicarious adventures we all crave!
Thanks so much Lynette! So glad you enjoyed this one. We do try hard to make good content for you all.
My hometown is a National Historic site, with many Victorian homes from that same time period. There are numerous stories of former deceased residents just hanging around for a look at their old residence. They would usually leave if asked to go politely, or if there was major remodeling done. They were always in the dress of late 1800s.early 1900s.
Those old skeleton key doorknobs downstairs are very valuable. It looks like the people restoring the place were in the process of selling them, and replacing them with the newer white ones.
My grandmother used that callous remover in the identical bottle, for her foot bunions, which didn't seem to do much good.
BTW, that Castile Soap is pronounced Ca-steel.
Thanks a lot for the tour.
If you think that phone is a antigue then I must be an antique to. lol
This was an amazing find!
Very beautiful! I really enjoyed this video. Great Job! Rick.👍☺
The third floor was most likely servants quarters for the rest of the home. My guess is the room at the top of the attic stairs is probably a common sitting room for them all. Most likely they used chamber pots and had to empty them in the mornings. This was a well done tour!! Thank you for your gentle treatment for someone’s old home!!
Loved, Loved, Loved this video .
Old houses were so great.
Thanks for showing it.😊
The old hardware at 03:00 is a can and bottle opener. Very cool!! The wall socket at 8:48 is actually wired as "Knob and Tube" style. Notice the wires on both sides of it and how the wires go under the wood molding. No modern wiring here. Knob and tube, (Google that), had two separate wires run all over the house. You never knew which was hot or neutral. Romex is what is most common today. AND... there was no ground on any outlets like today. Very old wiring. Great Video, Rick. Bekah would not have gotten in there, but too bad there was no ladder to get her inside. Nice to see the latest video!! Thank You!
Ok - Am I the only one who hears another voice right after he looks in the tiny room? It’s right after he says “there are some old checks back there - 25:08ish. Beautiful place!!
@@jessicajohnson7449 it’s just him saying “sorry” because he chose not to crawl into the space.
I see people calling homes gems all the time when they really aren't but I'd have to say this one deff is! And great job capturing the details!
YES WOW, AMAZING! I hope someone is in the process of restoring this beautiful home, it's awesome now I can only imagine the home in its original glory thanks for sharing
Love this beautiful home. I would so love to have it. I can see the beauty hidden just waiting to come back to life. She is so salvageable.
I'm glad to see you y'all are back Love and enjoy your videos God bless 🙏✨🙏
Wonderful, wonderful old house!! Love all the woodwork and the entire layout of the place. You would not have to pay me much to live there! Thx Rick.
Wow,this house is huge and i bet it was beautiful when it was occupied love how many floors it has,thanks for sharing this 👍😊...
It's so nice to go exploring with you both since I can't do it. I just love looking at these old buildings and houses, thanks for this one, beautiful !!!
Rick you found a gem. I just hope that someone finishes refinishing this beautiful house. Just love it, thank you for stopping and showing us the details in the house. You will have to take her back to see it.
I love the way you explored every room!!!! This is how a good explorer does a great job! Thanks so much!!! Amazing work!!
Thanks very much Mizz !
GREAT JOB!!! Really enjoyed this. I just love some of your off-the-cuff remarks: "You guys will kill me if I don't open this box"..
...and "Ok, ok---I know you saw it....."----I did, and was awfully glad u went there. Thanks for a fascinating & well-done video😍‼
What a Gem! Best one yet!! TY for the tour.
The attic has old fashioned 'catre' beds, they put the mattress on top, no need of boxprings 👍
The crate by the bottles was a bottle box, you bought the whole thing off the delivery soda trucks.
The wainstocking on the main floor seems to be hand made, turned wooden bricks 🤗 very hard to find !👍🤗 Beautiful old house. 😥🙏🏼✝️
Loved every minute of that ,you took your time so that we could really see every thing and thank you for some history with regards the owners ,it seems they really did love the house , once again thank you .
Rick - Thanx for a great tour of this wonderful house. This is my first time watching you guys - will not be the last!
Too sad Bekah cldnt make it inside. Awesome old home guys. The ornateness in the metal hardware and wooden doors and cupboards were amazing! Great find Rick&Bekah - thx for sharing!! Plz stay safe👍
Wow! One of your best finds ever! Beautiful old home that transports us back to a bygone era! Thanks Rick and Bekah! Love from a viewer in Australia 😊👍😍
Thanks Kerin. :)
@@ExploringwithRickBekah My pleasure, entirely! I have been watching your channel for years and am enjoying your work more and more! Hang in there and keep up the good work! The rewards will come. Thank you again!
This is such an amazing home, it definitely needs to be restored. Thanks for bringing us along 👍☮️
Antique phone made me laugh, that is what I used as a kid.😊
I was an adult!
@Exploring with Rick & Bekah
Wow you can tell that craftsmen and artisans built that home, it's incredible, with so much character and personality.
Reminds me of the style of home that the Oleson's had in their home on the TV series "Little House On The Prairie"
Thanks for showing us this! It would be cool if you could interview the old woman that lived here for so long! She could tell her story!
Great explore. Thank you for taking us along.
I appreciate the historical information you found on this place. It seriously hurts my heart that a house this beautiful sits in such disrepair. The pretty stained glass, gorgeous doorknobs and doorplates, so much fine craftsmanship there. In the attic there was a railing with a row of hooks all along one wall. I wonder what that was used for. Maybe the old lady who owns the house refuses to sell it. Perhaps after she passes away it can be sold and renovated, if it’s not too late.
A vintage phone for the vintage among us. That is a very fine house. Thank you for climbing inside, and taking time to show the details.
Excellent find and filming! This house was amazing!!
I loved this house. You did a great job showing it to us. It is a shame it is wasting away but I bet someone fixes it up again. It is a great find. Thanks for telling the history to it.
The attic is where either the nursery was located or servants quarters were. Also the back staircase was for servants use to go into the kitchen and move around the house pretty much unseen.
Thanks for sharing this this is awesome!
They definitely don’t make homes like that anymore! The craftsmanship alone is gorgeous, which sadly no longer exists. Today’s homes are half the size, and triple the price. We pay outrageous prices, for cookie cutter homes.
Find an old house(this is if u have the$$$$...) have an architect copy ...have him build a duplicate???
Rosemarie Joy
I live in the middle of nowhere, and up the road from my house, there’s a gorgeous huge old farmhouse. I told my husband, if ever we rebuild, I definitely want a duplicate of that old farmhouse.
And they're glued together and won't last 100 years. The workmanship is just not there anymore. They want to throw a house up as fast as possible. No pride in they're work. Costs a fortune. Everything is made to fall apart so you have to buy a new one. Really sad what this world has come to. And that's before you consider what has happened to our government! OMG HAVE MERCY ON US!
Tracy Tinnon
Oh how wholeheartedly agree with EVERYTHING that you said! I can’t even imagine what it’s going to be like just in a few years when my kids are adults. God helps us all!
That Pittston stove had to be made after 1864 when the company began and before 1882, when the company changed names.
The house was built in the late 1800’s. Said in the beginning of this video. The stove was probably new when the home was built!
Was that company based in Pittston PA?
@@samanthab1923 Yes
@@amythomas1124 Did you notice the FIRE BRICK that he moved up in the attic while looking at some boxes ? Those were to replace the bricks in the stove when they became to depleted. The brick had the name of the stove on it !
Another beautiful old gem. A couple of features that I noticed in this home were the deep treads on the stairs, which I'm sure made it easier for people with larger feet to go up and down. The other was the beautiful moulding around the doorways. I really like the high ceilings and spacious rooms in these old places. The craftsmanship was superior compared to today. Love the old stove and kitchen sink. The hardware and moulding, including the stair case is worth a small fortune alone. What a lovely old gal. Thank you for sharing this video.
Very beautiful house. I was surprise to see this video. As i have not seen you's in awhile. This was a good one.
What a Beautiful find 🏚 I'm in love with the woodwork and I also love😍 the farmhouse sink in the kitchen again what a Beautiful find Thanks for finding and sharing this house🏚
Were the doors that weren't painted made of birch?
Awesome Intro, it gave me chills. Good Find you 2
That's some old stuff! This place is gorgeous-- must have been gorgeous in it's early day at Christmastime.
Nice explore especially liked how you gave a little history about it in the beginning great job filming this love how show everything that is some house shame it's left that way looks like someone started some renovation upstairs:)
Nice i really enjoy your video you go into details and show everything thanks
What a wonderful find. Bekah I'm sorry you didn't get to go in. This find is a restorer's dream. I hope one day soon that the right person comes along and restore's it back to it's original beauty. Excellent find kids.
Imagine the cost of building a house like that today all the slat work and plastering ! incredible. Would you believe that their were houses like that in the Bronx when I was a kid, stained glass and all.My grandparents had one-great memories...Great video☮❤
Great job. What a gorgeous house. Love that pantry and kitchen.
One of my favourite videos, so relaxing such a beautiful house 🏠
Love how you posted the original story and photos ❤
Love it. I wish homes were still built like this. Georgeous cabinets and doors. Beautiful!
The light fixtures, the hardware on doors and cabnits....extraordinary!
That house is absolutely gorgeous!! I’d love to bring her back to her previous glory!
So amazing! I think I spent this whole video openmouthed thinking "wow!"
If you ever find out if the restore this house,you must put the old footage,with the new and show before and after,I bet it will be beautiful,...thanks for sharing 😁
I hope they do restore her she is a lovely home. I would love to see her with a white picket fence. Love 💘❤ to have her
It’s actually hard to believe that this house has been previously moved out, from one location to another, which probably explains the reason why some of the plaster has fallen off from the wall, in the main staircase section. I could imagine how they’ve proceeded by lifting up the house, with a huge crane. I’ve seen this kind of procedure before and in fact, it’s quite a very delicate task operation, to be setting a house on a huge massive tractor trailer and by hauling it all the way to its new destination, without breaking it up like a castle made out of cards. Unfortunately, the house loses some of it’s identity, due to the fact that it’s been moved out from its original site. However! it’s a wonderful looking epic Victorian property. Thank you! Rick n Bekah. Johnny, Montréal, Canada 🇨🇦
I'm surprised they went to all the trouble to move this house. It would have been easier to put some steel post in front of it like they do in front of stores. I hope someone buys and restores it before it gets vandalized.
There is a house near my dad that has been hit 4 or 5 times, they had bollards but the car went right through them.
Uh, no. My landlord did that because drunk drivers kept missing the curve and ending up on the front porch of my cabin. A drunk came around, didn't even come close to making the curve and hit the post. He died. The family sued the owner saying that if he hadn't put the post there, the drunk would have lived. They won. So the owner put up a 8' chain link fence with a double gate about 14' wide. I'm sitting on the porch with the dog about midnight (I got off work at 11). I heard a car coming from down the hill. I heard his tires squeal on the curve before ours and know he'd never make it round our curve at that speed. I had just enough time to grab the dog and roll off the porch. Idiot smashed through the gate. Came to a stop with the front bomber and license plate a foot from my face. I guess they thought they'd killed us because they freaked, backed up and took off. Highway Patrol never caught them. (Better to move the house. Look up the videos of the Amish moving a BBC arn by hand. No heavy equipment. They're amazing. )
What an absolutely fantastic find! Beautiful house, even more so given the history of the women. It is hard on a house to hoist it and move it, so I'm not surprised that there were porch supports etc in the downstairs. I wonder how much of the loose plaster was from the move. It's a shame it wasn't repaired after the move. Really enjoyed all of the Victorian woodwork etc. Thank you for taking us along!
The mesh frame I believe it’s for a bed but what a beautiful home I really love it I hope someone buys it and fix it up love the staircase and the stove ,cabinet’s windows thank you for sharing this beautiful home have a great day 😊
I love this house, and the stained glass windows too. Thank you for Sharing :) Sorry Bekah couldn't join you, she'd love it as much :)
It is a beautiful old house !!, it may have been built in 1919, it has good bones, I wish it could be restored. It's a calm old place and not scary at all. Thanks for sharing another great old house, it's one of my favorites that you've shared with us 🎅🍭🌻
The Victorian was built in the 1880s or so, not 1919.
I just viewed this video. What a wonderful job you did, too. I've been watching your channel for going on 2 years and feel obligated to tell you what a good job you did on this. I must admit, I was nervous because you used to have a tendency to rush, etc. This one allowed the viewer to feel like they were walking right beside you. It was as awesome as the house. I wish it was located in Virginia or further southward. Pennsylvania is a bit too cold in winter for me. I could envision the house renovated. What a beauty it could be again. I hope the woman finds a woman to leave it to or she should go ahead and sell. Thanks again for giving me some great entertainment on Saturday night. 😄
Thank you Deborah ! Glad you enjoyed it. Pennsylvania is indeed too cold at times. :)
This is a gorgeous home❤️🙏😇Thank u for the tour❤️🙏😇👍
The "mesh thing" at 21:00on the 3rd floor is part of a bed...it would support the mattress ( before box springs were used) several beds in our 1861 Greek Revival summer house still have them... What a architectural treasure ! The house is really in shape with minimal water damage! It looks like someone was starting to renovate it? You can see that all the plaster on the second floor was removed by someone... Hopefully this amazing house will be restored and returned to its former grandeur !!
In today’s world it would take an enormous amount of money to restore this old Victorian. A complete refit of the plumbing, electrical and heating just to start.
A total Restore of this over willingly beautiful home may be pricey,
But so worth it !
It is absolutely a stunning home.
I do wonder why the basement door was locked. I guess we all we never know !
Its a mystery to me how they can move a house like this without destroying it in the process.
Very carefully and slowly.
@precognative maiden shows the machinery used and the house jacked up off the old foundation at 0:27 in this video.
@precognative maiden This one would have to have been put on heavy equipment. I know how they move, but this would have been to heavy. I've seen them move entire barns though
Thank you for taking us through this. There were still many when I was young. Not so much now. Cheaper to demolish & rebuild vile modern, mass produced, multinational, urban, disposable, commercial sadness. It’s a privilege my kids get to at least see treasures like these on tv before they are completely gone. Or maybe it’s better not to know how bad things really are.
Beautiful . . .love the old craftsmanship of these old buildings
What a beautiful house!!!
Thank you for show us.😘
What an amazing place! Love those old stained glass windows! Cool hand crank can opener! Those were good for even large commercial sized cans. That was a doorbell at 6:03. The ones I've seen had a key shaped (like a wind up key) thing you turned to ring it. Very nice for the time. Loved that old wood burning stove at 6:36! Looks like it could still be used! The plaster walls upstairs looks like they were intentionally removed probably for renovation since there were no remnants left. That 1919 calendar was quite a find! This is a beautiful old home! I think someone had started renovations and then stopped. I really hope it can be restored before it gets to the point it can't be. Great video! The slow camera work was great giving time to see everything! Thanks for sharing this awesome place!
Glad to see you back !
@@ExploringwithRickBekah Thank you! It's great to be back!
Can only imagine what it was like in its glory days. For the right do-it-yourselfer it could be restored to it's former glory. Sadly it is cheaper to build new than restore old. Great video! ❤🇨🇦❤
"Look, an antique phone!" We had a phone like that when I was a kid. LOL We upgraded to push buttons in the 70s LOL This house has a ton of potential. Sad to see it in the state it's in compared to the picture from its glory days. Is it for sale?
Did you notice the bathroom door with the stained glass said "Bathroom" on the exterior?
I only noticed that when I watched the video. :)
Yes I did when he showed the bathroom. 😊
I did not notice, I was paying attention to and thinking of how that one pane got broken. Going to watch it again to see that!
Another excellent video
Awesome find! 👍👍💖
That mesh thing is a bed box spring and they are not comfortable. The main mattress sits on top an double as a bed frame. It attaches to the head board and base board. They are definitely antique. That one is probably from the early 1900’s
Beautiful find. It appears someone may have attempted renovated it at one time. I dont think the plaster fell off otherwise there would be mountains of it. I think it was removed. You did an amazing job in the narration. Quiet and respectful.
Thank you okie
Mannnn! You guys found one heck of a nice old place! Lots of valuable antiques in there and that stained glass was amazing! It was one heck of a nice house I bet in it’s Hey Day!
a new R&B video...happy happy happy joy joy joy... thank you...
Thank you for including the history of the house.
It’s very rare we get a chance to get the history.
Wow! What a find... thanks for sharing
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is when craftsmen took pride in their work. You won't find many of those anymore. And a big thank you to the Amish who helped move this beauty. They moved it with all the stuff in there??? That chair and footstool is exactly what I am trying to find for my living room!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The old sink!!! My grandmothers was like that. The plaster was mostly taken off. My farm house had the radiator system - I wish they would bring it back. I really like that last bedroom (green trim) in the attic.
Nice house! Love old wavy glass in these old houses.
Such a beautiful home and there is so much potential there. I hope someone saves it. So Awesome thanks for the viewing experience 🙂
I know. It’s always so sad to see a beautiful home like that deteriorate. Somebody please save it!