Hey Rix, I absolutely loved this explore! This house was well made back in it's time, I could envision the way the house was decorated, what a beautiful place!! It was kind of huge too! Missed Bekah, but you do just fine when she's not available! Keep safe you two! Love your work! Peace, Kim ~
I think I can explain the weird layout: This design is typical of modest NC farmhouses from the late 1800's and early 1900's. They're shaped like the letter T with the kitchen at the bottom of the T. I'm not sure but I think this design is based off the concept of a separate summer kitchen. That way the heat from the kitchen didn't make the whole house hot. I think you missed the interior door to the kitchen. There it is at 2:42. The concrete part on the back is most likely a later addition from the 1930's (going by the fake rock facade) and my guess is that it was added as a bathroom, possibly to an existing porch. "Back porch bathrooms" were a thing. I see the bathroom in the main house too, but it could've been done later or they needed two bathrooms. Could've also been used as a separate laundry.
Yes, I live in Lenoir County where it is mostly rural in the inner banks of eastern NC. Homes originally had separate kitchens, but one common layout for early to mid 19th century homes in this area is the semi-detached kitchen. Often the kitchen was connected to the main house by a breezeway or piazza. Having the separate kitchen reduced the risk of fire in the main dwelling from the kitchen. As the 1800's progressed kitchens were incorporated into the rear ell.
I love these grand old ladies. I always wonder about who built them. About their hopes and dreams and where are their descendants. I would love to know the history of this fine old home
It wasn't weird not to have a shower back in the day all we had was tubs,or use the garden hose...Houses back then were built better in those days...Now a days they snap a house together in 2 to 3 days...newbie here...From the looks of it that place looks like it was a really nice looking home at one time...
That has a familiar ring: I grew up in a house from 1926. Originally there was one bathroom; upstairs and no shower. The house was added onto in the back, maybe in the late 1950's, and a bathroom was added on the first floor level and again there was no shower. THEN...a garage was built on with an apartment above, maybe at the same time, so there was a third bathroom but I can't recall if the tub had a shower.
There are lots of abandoned houses here in North Carolina...it breaks my heart....I really loved this one...thank you rick and bekah for doing what you do ❤
Interesting house. I found the outlet box in the edge of the door in the last part of your video. That's something I have not seen. Obviously there was no door inside the house at that point. Nice video, Rick! Be safe on your travels.
Great find! I've some catching up to do! I hope the two of you are well. I love these old houses! I always love seeing the little things like door knob and key lock assemblies, fireplace mantles, woodwork, and everything. As old as this house is, your are right about the kitchen having been added later. Kitchens were in a separate building from these old houses. The building at 12:38 was probably where it originally was. That would explain the door on the house being right there. You may not have seen that door as it may have been walled over. Great explore, really enjoyed it!
Given the location, normally I'd agree that it was the summer kitchen, but the material it's constructed with is more consistent with the 1930's or 40's, maybe even later so I'm confused about its purpose. It looks like a block construction with a rock facade exterior, like this: www.phillyhistory.org/blog/index.php/2018/06/fake-facades-the-polyester-of-brick/ as opposed to matching the rest of the house's construction.
Love the curtains that are left in the windows, they're really nice to look at, the condition of the house is amazing considering it's abandoned. Beautiful inside and out still.. amazed by the things left behind.
That metal cabinet in the kitchen wasn't missing the sink. The white enameled top was the sink with a drain board on each side. We had one just like it in the farm house I was raised in.
I was noticing the built-in shelves next to the fireplace that was at the end of a wall. Those two features seem to be fairly common in that part of the country. I live in south-central Indiana and of the old houses I've been in and seen I don't recall ever seeing built-in shelves or a fireplace that wasn't in the center of a wall. Maybe the placement of fireplaces and the use of the built-ins is unique to that part of the country. I'll have to watch some more videos!
I've lived in eastern North Carolina where it is mostly rural with many small towns since 1992, and this type of house is a true Carolina classic and a staple here. I've seen many with this styling in the country, and there are some in the small towns. Some are single story with the side gable roof and rear ell with the kitchen and service rooms behind the front part with the main living quarters, like what you see here. Sometimes a house was originally a single story from the 1800's with a two-story addition later added as the family needed more space.
With the crib in the bedroom it looks like the house was abandoned when a young family lived here, unusual as most of these properties are were the elderly homeowners have passed away. I wonder why it was abandoned as it looks unlived in since the 80's or 90's by the look of the magazines. Thanks for the explore/video
Here in eastern NC, basements are rare to come by. Most of the time it's a crawl space, due to the water table. Still would be interesting to look into a crawlspace to see how the home was built and what type of support joists they have, rather it be logs or sawn lumber.
There was someone in the top middle window looking at you right before you approached the house. You can also see the curtain move as you start to walk.
I live in NC. I need to do some work and see if I can find this, would love a closer look. It does seem like the house is salvageable, though. I mean, obviously it needs a lot of work, but that could be lived in again.
No one took the sink, that was the sink in the kitchen. It was white enamel looks like. Also looks like the house had a few additions to it over the years. Crazy but so cool. Great find.
The house is intact ,you're looking for items,I'm looking at the condition of the house and I would move right in and fix things as I go,you're looking at dolls and shot,loozer
My grandma had a sink cabinet just like that one...I'd rather have a sink countertop like that...You got room to clean and cut meat and just wash it down the sink...
Had a company who manufactured steel cabinets in my hometown of Connersville Indiana named Central Manufacturing. All metal cabinets were popular during the 1940's and 50's.
Where is this house? It looks familiar. Was there a cemetery with one headstone around a large tree in the field on the right? It looks like the house my mom n aunt were born in and the house my Grandfather passed in in 1941. In fact I’m pretty sure it is. I have photos of this home during the 1930’s-1940’s. I’ve been in this home multiple times. The cemetery is probably overgrown n not visible anymore. It’s been abandoned for years but I believe my cousin n her family still owns the property.
That’s a nice old house. Plain and simple but with nice wooden details like the beadboard and the old doors. I love old plain wooden houses like this one. It had newer light fixtures and that ad with the Brooke Shields doll was from the 1980’s so maybe that was the last time someone lived there? That’s a house worth saving and hopefully someone will before it’s too late. Another good find 👍
Rick, I think that toy was Penny from the old Inspector Gadget cartoons. 🙂
ben trimble it did look like her...
@ben trimble Yeah that's what I was going to say🕴🔎, didn't remember her name tho😊
ben trimble I was going to say the same thing.
Yep that’s penny. Her dog was named Brain.
@@jeffb3535 Yes, I watched the cartoon in the 1980's 😀
That house is amazing. And it is a maze too. It is a shame it is left to rot. It looks strong enough to be fixed up again. Loved the video. Great job.
I love this house, I was mentally decorating as he went round, it was so bright it would be a wonderful home👍 great explore🐸
I think you two are so awesome and amazing people..I love to go in old houses and explore it's one of my hobbies
David McKinney same here! 👍
The little figure is "Penny" from Inspector Gadget.
Hey Rix, I absolutely loved this explore! This house was well made back in it's time, I could envision the way the house was decorated, what a beautiful place!! It was kind of huge too! Missed Bekah, but you do just fine when she's not available! Keep safe you two! Love your work! Peace, Kim ~
Thanks for the tour.
Very nice old house. Wouldn't mind living there.
I think I can explain the weird layout:
This design is typical of modest NC farmhouses from the late 1800's and early 1900's. They're shaped like the letter T with the kitchen at the bottom of the T. I'm not sure but I think this design is based off the concept of a separate summer kitchen. That way the heat from the kitchen didn't make the whole house hot. I think you missed the interior door to the kitchen. There it is at 2:42.
The concrete part on the back is most likely a later addition from the 1930's (going by the fake rock facade) and my guess is that it was added as a bathroom, possibly to an existing porch. "Back porch bathrooms" were a thing. I see the bathroom in the main house too, but it could've been done later or they needed two bathrooms. Could've also been used as a separate laundry.
Yes, I live in Lenoir County where it is mostly rural in the inner banks of eastern NC. Homes originally had separate kitchens, but one common layout for early to mid 19th century homes in this area is the semi-detached kitchen. Often the kitchen was connected to the main house by a breezeway or piazza. Having the separate kitchen reduced the risk of fire in the main dwelling from the kitchen. As the 1800's progressed kitchens were incorporated into the rear ell.
Loved Penny from Inspector Gadget!! 👍👍👍
I love these grand old ladies. I always wonder about who built them. About their hopes and dreams and where are their descendants. I would love to know the history of this fine old home
Looked like that stone structure was even (way) older -- as if it might have been the original.
It wasn't weird not to have a shower back in the day all we had was tubs,or use the garden hose...Houses back then were built better in those days...Now a days they snap a house together in 2 to 3 days...newbie here...From the looks of it that place looks like it was a really nice looking home at one time...
That has a familiar ring: I grew up in a house from 1926. Originally there was one bathroom; upstairs and no shower. The house was added onto in the back, maybe in the late 1950's, and a bathroom was added on the first floor level and again there was no shower. THEN...a garage was built on with an apartment above, maybe at the same time, so there was a third bathroom but I can't recall if the tub had a shower.
There are lots of abandoned houses here in North Carolina...it breaks my heart....I really loved this one...thank you rick and bekah for doing what you do ❤
I see many here in Lenoir County.
I love old homes like this one. I really like beadboard walls.
Nicely done Rick! Strange layout - Thx for sharing 👍👍
Interesting house. I found the outlet box in the edge of the door in the last part of your video. That's something I have not seen. Obviously there was no door inside the house at that point. Nice video, Rick! Be safe on your travels.
An a-maze-ing place.Thanks for the great tour 😃.
This is my favorite youtube channel! I love all of your videos!
Daniel Pontin they find a lot of old houses. 👍
Awesome video loved it👍😆...
That house would clean up really nice! Love that green wall color in the kitchen/living room!
That is so cool
This is the type of house I would buy has all original features to me would b easy to restore it to its former glory
your videos never disappoint there always great to watch i love your guys passion for exploring abandoned houses keep up the great content👍
Great find! I've some catching up to do! I hope the two of you are well. I love these old houses! I always love seeing the little things like door knob and key lock assemblies, fireplace mantles, woodwork, and everything. As old as this house is, your are right about the kitchen having been added later. Kitchens were in a separate building from these old houses. The building at 12:38 was probably where it originally was. That would explain the door on the house being right there. You may not have seen that door as it may have been walled over. Great explore, really enjoyed it!
Given the location, normally I'd agree that it was the summer kitchen, but the material it's constructed with is more consistent with the 1930's or 40's, maybe even later so I'm confused about its purpose. It looks like a block construction with a rock facade exterior, like this: www.phillyhistory.org/blog/index.php/2018/06/fake-facades-the-polyester-of-brick/ as opposed to matching the rest of the house's construction.
Good to hear from you American Explorer !
@@ExploringwithRickBekah Thank you! I've had a lot going on lately. Been missing you! I'll have to do some catching up!
Another great abandoned place by my number one favourite youtubers cant wait for more
Love the curtains that are left in the windows, they're really nice to look at, the condition of the house is amazing considering it's abandoned. Beautiful inside and out still.. amazed by the things left behind.
Cool...Lovely Place
Love Your Video Guys
Good Job👍👍👍👍
Apituley Kerry2 🙂👍👍
Great video! It would be awesome if someone could save that beautiful old home. 💜
Hello Rick and Rebecca this is mark the saying hello too keep up the good work
That metal cabinet in the kitchen wasn't missing the sink. The white enameled top was the sink with a drain board on each side. We had one just like it in the farm house I was raised in.
I think he meant it's missing the fixtures? (the faucet and handles)
@@amberdawn2601 That makes sense.
I was noticing the built-in shelves next to the fireplace that was at the end of a wall. Those two features seem to be fairly common in that part of the country. I live in south-central Indiana and of the old houses I've been in and seen I don't recall ever seeing built-in shelves or a fireplace that wasn't in the center of a wall. Maybe the placement of fireplaces and the use of the built-ins is unique to that part of the country. I'll have to watch some more videos!
Wow that’s a neat old ladder back chair on that back porch!
I've lived in eastern North Carolina where it is mostly rural with many small towns since 1992, and this type of house is a true Carolina classic and a staple here. I've seen many with this styling in the country, and there are some in the small towns. Some are single story with the side gable roof and rear ell with the kitchen and service rooms behind the front part with the main living quarters, like what you see here. Sometimes a house was originally a single story from the 1800's with a two-story addition later added as the family needed more space.
Just imagine this home I its day! I'm sure it was grand!
Cynthia Cheesbrough 🙂👍
Great video I was thinking hope they dont let them dogs loose lol x
With the crib in the bedroom it looks like the house was abandoned when a young family lived here, unusual as most of these properties are were the elderly homeowners have passed away. I wonder why it was abandoned as it looks unlived in since the 80's or 90's by the look of the magazines. Thanks for the explore/video
Here in eastern NC, basements are rare to come by. Most of the time it's a crawl space, due to the water table. Still would be interesting to look into a crawlspace to see how the home was built and what type of support joists they have, rather it be logs or sawn lumber.
Great video, Rick. Nice to see you out of quarantine and back on the road. Hope the kitten is well.
Thanks. This was filmed in feb 2019. Been quarantined for a really long time.
Cool 😀
Who else thought if that dog gets loose, it's " kibble n bits" time for Rick 😂😂😂😂
It's cool how they blocked off the fireplace and made room for a wood burner.
Eric Tackett Productions! I liked that also 🙂
Interesting.
There was someone in the top middle window looking at you right before you approached the house. You can also see the curtain move as you start to walk.
Check the meters before going in these houses & make your self known too somebody might be there. I love old houses like this thanks for sharing.
*ME ENCANTAN TUS VÍDEOS... SALUDOS DESDE MONTERREY MÉXICO 👍*
** CECY CUMBIA ** 🙂👍
Daffodils in February wow. Up here in Maine they just bloomed this week in early May!
I had a Brooke Shields doll!
Imagine how warm that kitchen was with the big fireplace.
Woof-woof-woof-woof
I live in NC. I need to do some work and see if I can find this, would love a closer look. It does seem like the house is salvageable, though. I mean, obviously it needs a lot of work, but that could be lived in again.
No one took the sink, that was the sink in the kitchen. It was white enamel looks like. Also looks like the house had a few additions to it over the years. Crazy but so cool. Great find.
Kit. sink was intact. The cabinets were 40's or 50's era....looked like the ones we had in 50's. Hope that ferocious sounding dog doesn't get you.
Nice old place, can be fixed up.
that could be beautiful
stiill be worth saving very good shape inside
7:37 a possible evp saying "yes"
Yep! Heard it! Definitely a whispery "yes" or something, but it's definitely a voice.
Good spot, that does sound eerie
It's the door that was nailed shut!
I once lived in a house similar to this in north central N.C. built in 1912. Love these old houses. What county was this one in?
I admit am one those people who are yelling at you! I believe you missed even more!
The house is intact ,you're looking for items,I'm looking at the condition of the house and I would move right in and fix things as I go,you're looking at dolls and shot,loozer
Hello Rick and Rebecca stay away from the bats soup
Thanks! I really like that place. Regards from Ody Slim
That is inspector gadget's niece penny
I don’t know why, but this house gives me the creeps 🤷🏻♀️
Amo ver seus vídeos sucessos e vitórias abraço do Brasil SP
Need another R&B classic song and music vid rick and bekah.
I pass that house almost every day on my way to work!
I'm in NC, what part of the state is this?
Now you know what it looks like inside. 🙃.
Has it always been abandoned?
@@JackVegetables18 always? Haha, no.
Keep up good work Rick I hope this message find you Please send me something to say about it
Good find, good find. Some spit & polish, you can have this place up & running again. It’s really not in bad shape.
How are you doing Rick and Rebecca This is mark from North Carolina
Hi mark. Have you seen this house before ?
Why shucks, this house is ready to be moved into......LOL!
Penny from inspector gadget
My grandma had a sink cabinet just like that one...I'd rather have a sink countertop like that...You got room to clean and cut meat and just wash it down the sink...
Had a company who manufactured steel cabinets in my hometown of Connersville Indiana named Central Manufacturing. All metal cabinets were popular during the 1940's and 50's.
Inspector Gadgets niece!
Evelyn Kelsey 🙂👍
Looked like a sewing machine cabinet drawer on the steps
That's what I thought, too.
THE TOYS FROM INSPECTOR GADGET....
Where is this house? It looks familiar. Was there a cemetery with one headstone around a large tree in the field on the right? It looks like the house my mom n aunt were born in and the house my Grandfather passed in in 1941. In fact I’m pretty sure it is. I have photos of this home during the 1930’s-1940’s. I’ve been in this home multiple times. The cemetery is probably overgrown n not visible anymore. It’s been abandoned for years but I believe my cousin n her family still owns the property.
Don’t recall seeing a headstone. Are you able to share photos of it back in the day ?
What happened to Bekah?
She was in the car.
Maybe an outside cellar door
My first thought on the little character is "McGee and Me" but I think I'm wrong...?
What county was this in?
Good find but the house layout is confusing...👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
That's right Penny from Inspector Gadget
I wish i knew what town?
The box on the stair landing looks like an old cheese mold
Winchester house?
That’s a nice old house. Plain and simple but with nice wooden details like the beadboard and the old doors. I love old plain wooden houses like this one. It had newer light fixtures and that ad with the Brooke Shields doll was from the 1980’s so maybe that was the last time someone lived there? That’s a house worth saving and hopefully someone will before it’s too late. Another good find 👍
Josie Schuller 🙂👍👍
The little toy looked like Buffy from family affair, but it was hard to see
Are you still working? I am ,thankfully but reduced hours.
Working from home currently.
Please go at night will awesome
samuel hernandez yes, night time is creepier! 😃👍👍👍
I was thinking the little girl from Clifford the big red dog ? Please let us know if you find out though :-)
Penny from inspector gadget.
Hello Rick please hit me backup i God-bless you and your lady Thanks for the videos
Plaster and lath
Pippi Longstockings?
Wish that when vloggers go thru old houses, feel free to omit a look down into the stool....totally not necessary. ick.
Do you all ever sell any of your photos of these abandonded houses?
Never thought about doing that. Who would want to buy them ?
@@ExploringwithRickBekah Me, LOL. I use to have a handful framed around our house.
Where have ya been The have not been my videos This is mark
Hey mark. We got another video coming in next week or so. Hope you’re well
Really enjoyed this adventure with you.
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Penny from Inspector gadget. The little toy.
Character is go go gadgets noece i cant remember her name though