Rebuilding The American Hotel Continues, Finally!
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2022
- Hey everyone! Thank you all so much for all the support over the past two years! If you're interested in trying LMNT, you can get a free sample pack with purchase here: drinklmnt.com/brent
This update is one I've been waiting a long time to share! We are rebuilding a hotel here in the abandoned mining town of Cerro Gordo. It's been a long, difficult progress, but progress is happening again and I'm very excited to share where we are at, and where we hope to go from here!
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Mailing Address: PO Box 490, Lone Pine, CA 93545
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who has followed along for the past two years. Together we're all ensuring Cerro Gordo's history is preserved for generations to come.
A portion of this project has been funded by donations made to the Friends of Cerro Gordo NonProfit organization through the American Hotel GoFundMe. The support of thousands of individuals over the last two years has raised funds that will go directly into rebuilding the American Hotel, preserving history for many generations to come. It is through your unwavering support and generosity that this project is possible. Thank you so, so much! It's beautiful to see so many people care about the history here. It means the world to me.
Hello everyone! Thank you all so, so much for all the support over the journey here at Cerro Gordo. You all are truly helping preserve history for future generations. There is lots of exciting things to look forward to up here. If you aren't already subscribed, I hope you do! See you all soon!
Was getting worried as you hadn’t uploaded for a month. Thought you may be down a mine lol. If you hadn’t today, that’d probably have a few people come to check.
Darn I missed the live chat 🌹
Great update! Did you know you've got a gap bewteen two blocks in that little room at the back? 21:03 top left corner... that's a critter entryway to your food storage basement that you might want to plug up before the food arrives :D
@@Dude0000 he does post on instagram fairly regularly!
Anytime you need any help for anything Brent, I am always willing. I live in Colorado but can always make a trip out. Plus my Mom lives in Vegas and would love to see me anytime I’m passing through town.
Perhaps to raise money for the American Hotel, “sell” the option to write the name of the person who donated on the roof shingles (on the inside of the hotel, not visible from outside). This was done here in the Netherlands at a church which had major fire damage, the new roof now has many names on the inside.
Awesome idea
I was at a restaurant/Whiskey Bar and after a fire they did exactly that. The took old Whiskey barrels apart and used the wooden slats, and branded the names of the people involved into them and covered a wall with all the wooden slats. Kinda like the bricks you can buy in front of stadiums and places like that.
I was gonna comment the same thing, only with bricks. People could buy a brick and have their name inscribed on it. They did it here with a clock tower
I believe this is already one of the patreon tiers.
I used to help build habitat for humanity homes.we would take donations for like 2x4 framing lumber ( studs.) And they would write their names on them. Until the sheating and drywall was on the house looked pretty well graphitied.
Heavy D is the REAL DEAL! He just helped a man at lake mead get his boat unstuck. He helps who ever needs it he’s a real one.
Was it the guy in another video where the guys helped him get his blue paddle boat and got his story how his motor died and the lake dropped
@@joeyj1489 Yes
He's the best.
@@joeyj1489 yes it was! The power of CZcams is amazing sometimes! A company wanted 20,000 just to salvage it he didn’t have that kind of money. But heavy D came to the rescue.
I seen that video about a week ago. I didn't know Heavy D rescued him. That's awesome I watch his videos too. Some great people still left in this world...
Heavy D is a flesh and blood superhero. This morning I watched him a rescue an old man’s home/boat that had been stranded for three weeks on the sand at Lake Mead. No one would help him and his boat was going to be salvaged. It was a miracle. I have been watching you for years and was astounded to see him once again problem solving a situation that no one else seemed capable of touching. Brent, you should be so proud of what you have achieved at Cerro Gordo. You set out to accomplish a goal and always follow through with so much heart and soul. Just amazing!
🤣Dsparks the super hero and his every days amazing fake adventures .This guy is a liar and a scamer! don't trust him!
@@jomo350350 Curious as to why you believe that. Truly, I would like to know. Thank you.
@@jomo350350 would like to hear what you have to say as am a new sub and realize that some people are too good to be true. If you have evidence I would greatly appreciate if you would share.
@@jomo350350 Heavy D is the REAL DEAL! Who are you and what have you accomplished to help anyone, lately? Put up or shut up, because it's easy to shoot off your mouth to tear others down, but what fruits has your life contributed to the world? Nothing to say for yourself? Well, change your life! Start today!
I am so glad you have started to accept sponsors! It doesn’t detour from any of the amazing content, but I know it will really help out with revenue!
My favorite show ever my wife and I will be staying at the hotel when it's ready
Thanks Gary! I hope you all are able to come one day.
It’s definitely a vacation destination on my bucket list!!
I would love to come visit that hotel too, when it's complete. This is so cool to watch.
@@GhostTownLiving i live in canada alberta and would love to come out some time aswell. This seems so wild being in construction my whole life.. i love seeing old school builds
When she burned down, I cried with you. What a loss! As she's rebuilt, I cry with you. What a rebirth!
So did I....Brent's grief was So palpable, my heart hurt as if it was my own property. What a turn around....and I have SO much Respect for HeavyD.
Dave and his team from heavy d are fantastic honestly they are a blessing to so many people including their families and friends
Dave is a badass!
Brent, you are an amazing young man - a true inspiration to anyone watching your youtube videos. If I were 50years younger, I be right there with you.
Brent, you are living the dream that every young man fantasizes about, wanting to live the life of an explorer. In my youth all I wanted was to live the life that you are now living. I'm envious! Unfortunately I'm too old to do anything about it now, so I live my fantasies through watching your yourtube videos. Please keep them coming.
I was fortunate enough to have visited Cerro Gordo beck in 2015
My very best,
Dave
Dave, that is a very nice message you left. I wish Brent would care to interact and respond.
OMG, Heavy D is everywhere! I just watched him and his team at Lake Mead pulling the stranded houseboat back into the water. What a great guy and group.
So happy to see the progress, it can be so hard to get back up after such a loss. I'd love to visit your town one of these years.
Dave must have quite the fuel bill these days 😂
He's a hero
He is saw that one
The world is as a whole right now so awful and horrifying, watching this channel and you Brent has been fresh air in a vacuum! The risk you took on this place has paid off for thousands of people and hopefully you know how much you are loved!
Greetings from Ontario, Canada.>>>>>I have been watching all of your videos for many years, and finally to get an update on the progress of the construction of the American Hotel was exciting and I am so happy for you, as your owners. >>>I am glad that Heavy D and so many other good samaritans have been stepping-up to the plate to see you achieve your dreams, and so much good and long-time friendships and new memories will make up Cerro Geddo once again. I wish that Mr. Beaudry, my ancestors was here to see for himself was is going on in his town today. Congratulations Brent!
I've worked in construction as a carpenter for 26 years. I can relate to all the headaches you have encountered. Once the framing begins you'll be amazed at how much more progress you'll make. Just remeber every good building needs to rest on an better foundation. Good luck👍
Thanks so much! I’m really hoping once framing starts we go up quick
I have been waiting for this update for a long time. I have been watching this channel since the second video, and i was crying with you Brent, when the hotel burned down. You have gone through so many different emotions with this particular stage of your journey, and it has been great to be a part of it from far away. Looking forward to this one for sure. GOD bless everyone who has, and continue to help rebuild the American Hotel.
Thank you so much for the kind note and support! It means everything!
I second this
@@GhostTownLiving so with the American hotel being a priority, does that mean you’re ’America first’?
@Died 4 Himself I just wanna know why your invisible friend didn't prevent the hotel from burning down? Vacation? Sick leave?
been here since his first show. if every man in America had the guts and fortitude Brent does we wouldn't be a crumbling country losing all it's morals, values, scruples and ethics to the soulless, godless, greedy elite bastards. Some greedy rich bastard will figure out a way to destroy Brent's dream. I've lost all hope in humanity but watching Brent shows me there is still a handful of men left but not enough to save us from the elite.
Hats off to Dave, he's one in a million, also to all the other guys who have helped out.
Happy to hear ur feeling positive again. Can't wait to see it completed.
Always love the ingenuity of D and his team. They’ll figure it out , we should all aspire to do the same
My great-grandfather owned a hotel in Goldfield, Nevada, early 1900’s. It burnt down one night when 2 miners got into a fight, knocked over a kerosene lamp, and it was gone. My grandma told me the story often. They (great- grandma, their 3 daughters and a son) eventually moved to Lone Pine, where he became a Sheriff, and did some mining in the area too. Moved to Bishop after that, and a couple generations later, I was born. I’m grateful for my history in the area, my heart will always be there. We celebrate Mules every year on Memorial Day, they were such a part of the growth then. You’re doing an incredible job, I’ve watched from the beginning!
Man that’s cool so much history here in this area.
That is super interesting!!!! Thanks for sharing.
Thats crazy, my great great grandfather and his family lived in Silverpeak, just west of Goldfield, apparently he got into a bar fight as well and ended up with a bottle to his noggin. My dad told me he had a huge dent in his head from it. My great aunt is buried at the Silverpeak cemetary.
@@lvwrx Those we’re rough days back then! We can’t even image the sights, and of course the SMELLS. Not even Hollywood can make up these stories from our families words. It is very cool to know the past history and know who our ancestors came from, and some of them were WILD folks! Six generations of my family are buried in Bishop, north of Lone Pine (where Mt. Whitney peak can be seen). A very beautiful area for sure!
I love how this isn't just a story about Cerro Gordo; it's also a story about personal discovery and development
That message at the end about how the internet is polarizing but this is something we can all get behind... that made me tear up. Thanks for being a spot of positivity and hope in a world of dread and doom, Brent.
Yes! Well said
There is still a lot of good in the world also 🤔
You need to look into the feasibility of laying down a helipad area, somewhere on the property.
Not only would it allow Heavy D somewhere to land his helicopter when he comes to help out...but would also be invaluable in the event of a medical emergency when a medical helicopter extraction or attendance could be the difference between life and death.
If Daventry is coming out with excavators and bulldozers again to dig for the sprinkler water tanks....maybe see about getting a suitably sized area for a helipad constructed.
I suspect it would need to be quite a wide area to prevent small stones and dust affecting the helicopters that would need to use it.
And when not in use with a helicopter landing it would be a useful flat area.
I suspect concrete or tarmac surface would be needed to make it safe and compliant for use.
Good points.
Heavy D will want to land his new toy there for sure.
I'm just waiting for Heavy D to buy a heavy lift Helo. If he used it correctly it would pay for itself in a matter of months as a side business. The Blackhawk is a good first step. That thing can carry 9000lb underneath slung with a max capacity of I "think" 22,000lb in cab and slung
I freaking love this channel. Brent is a man on a mission and the American Hotel burning down broke everyone's hearts...now it is finally going to be rebuilt better than ever!! Good luck my man, you deserve this!
Thanks so much! There's been a lot of hurdles, but we are moving forward!
Signal Corps....Mos.....Teletype Operator /Lineman Ft Gordon 1969
@@chitoon100 MOS-31U Signal Support Systems Specialist 1989 Fort Gordon, Home of the U.S. Army Signal Corps.
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I cannot wait for the Dave Sparks group to be there. What a combination of heart and brute strength to aid your build. As a viewer it is a win/win combination.
Excited to have the crew back up here!
@@GhostTownLiving Between the dedication they showed and how crushed you were with the historical/personal loss and us dorks on the historical loss, so glad you guys are getting a chance to get things going in the right direction. Hoping to stop by sometime in July with some survival supplies and a helping hand. Best of luck Brent
Dave Sparks is the Batman of CZcams. Anytime there is a logistical nightmare just shine the Sparks signal bright into the sky.
@@spacefren3826 Ain't that the truth. Didn't he literally just buy a blackhawk helecopter? I think that's probably how he's getting those tanks up to Cerro Gordo.
Likewise, I've been keeping up with Dave myself.
Every time I see that clip of you crying after the loss of the beautiful hotel, it makes me want to grab you and hug you!! You are doing an amazing job and I'm so thankful you've allowed us to follow along with you.
I've been here since day one and If I didn't live in Australia, I would have been there Volunteering at Cerro Gordo.... Brent you underestimate how much it also means to others, many of us shed a tear when the Hotel went down and have been here supporting you in getting the rebuild done by watching every video... that Bern said this is so exciting and Bern waiting to hear, thankyou to everyone who has played a part in getting this done.And look forward to see the boys back there to play, Heavy D and crew have hearts of gold.
You should have rain catch systems on every building. Then maybe build a cistern for all that water to collect. Plus A system to catch snow melt would also do you a lot of good.
Unfortunately that is illegal in California according to an earlier video he made.
Hiya Brent my pops was a decorater and would sign his name or leave messages under the wallpaper as you go along with the rebuild of the hotel get your helpers and yourself to leave thoughts and messages on the rock wall on the breeze blocks etc make everyone a part of its new life and history
This is how people coming in together and don’t wait until their life ended.God Bless to all those people who’s helped.
I'm so stoked to see that you finally got the permissions to go on wards with The American Hotel-project! I'm so happy for you! Best of everything for you Brent! Oh, greetings from Finland :)
You have definitely come a long way and if it wasn't for Heavy D Sparks and the Diesel Brothers CZcams channel I would have never known anything about you and the Cerro Gordo Mines. I remember binge watching and sharing your channel with everyone that I know. I'm sure that I'm not the only one who has done this.
I will continue waiting for your notifications and future videos. You definitely look a lot healthier and I'm glad you took a break and focused on yourself if it wasn't for you the Cerro Gordo Mines would just be something buried in a history book! 🍻
As a 40+ year fire sprinkler guy, I am relieved to hear you've gotten something worked out for those in the hotel.
Of course, the other end of that water storage requirement will be the fire pump required to deliver water to the
system - that's going to be some fairly decent electrical demand, too.
If done properly, though, the whole project could also serve to become the towns' water supply in general, too.
It's a substantial undertaking for any location, leave alone one with the challenges Cerro Gordo offers.
Best of luck with it!
- Ed on the Ridge
Well I was watching this video I was thinking solar panels or solar shingles. I mean that might be an option for him out there
Put the tanks above the motel in elevation, and you don't need anything to have good pressure at the sprinklers. Gravity will do all the work for em.
I'm sooo absolutely stoked for you. I cried along with you at the loss of that magnificent historic hotel. Dream big dreams! KIA kaha from New Zealand!
I found again my reason for watching this channel. your passion is contagious. glad to see the hotel is being rebuilt
Perfect ad, man! That's exactly what I was talking about. I can support ad placement like that in videos. Not pushy or fancy, just to the point and it's something worth getting behind. Always super proud of everything you do! I'm so happy to see more progress being made and we can see that light burning bright inside you too! Keep up the awesome work!
I"m a senior female and I cannot live without LMNT now. I was so happy to see such a fantastic sponsor for Brent!
I've watched this guy and have been rooting for him from the beginning.
It’s incredible in these days to have such giving people. Good on all the people who are making it possible. 👍🏻😁🇦🇺
I absolutely 💕 LOVE the help and village that came to you in regards to cement, labor, etc. I’ve been down this rabbit hole with you, thru your posts since 2020, my husband unexpectedly and tragically passed in 2020, and I have a passion for abandoned and historical sites….so THIS has been one of the things, pulling me out of a dark place. Thank you
So sorry for your loss. I lost my late husband in '08 and it is devastating. I love 'rescue' anything from houses, historical sites, animals, mountain and water rescues... reminds me there are still good ppl in this world.
Seeing the massive beaming smile on Brent’s face as he rebuilds the hotel is priceless.
I still find watching the video of you the morning after it burnt down upsetting.
Watching so many people come together and be there and supporting you and cheering you on is just amazing.
Cerro Gordo gets to live again and we all get to experience it through this channel.
We are all blessed 😇
Sending hugs from Surrey England xx
Great progress! Dave Sparks did indeed get things moving. Glad other companies are following his lead.
You have a great start on recovery.
Hearing Dave and crew are returning to help with the tanks is great news.
I'm looking forward to A beer at the bar in a couple of years.
This guy's life is a literal adventure right now, and I'm here for it. I'm amazed at everything he's trying to do, and now all the support he is receiving. Pretty awesome.
Congratulations to you for doing what makes your heart happy, you're a lucky man.
I've been a maintenance man for apartments for over 26 years and I could build your Hotel from start too finish. Me and my wife have been together since we were 14 since 1988 , I'm going too follow you till I die. You are an American hero because you care about American history. I love you brother. I mean that. With all my heart. I need to see the American Hotel. I only make 16 too 20 an hour and I believe that I will never get too bring my wife and daughter too you I have tears falling from my eyes because I love you so much. And Heavy D Sparks brought me too you. Thank you for your videos. I'm just the little man who will follow you without having any extra money too help. And I believe you love me just as much. I wouldn't ever stop until it was built. I have nothing but love for every American people. My wife does Maintenance as well she's a maintenance woman as well. She can do anything I can do but she can grow a baby and that's something I can't do. She's my hero. I could only dream of visiting you and your town. I live in north Texas I believe your place is going to be only a dream too me. When he lost the Hotel my heart dropped like his. Sorry but because of you I'm going too see everything. Heavy D Sparks loves this town as much as I do. the American Hotel too me is everything.
The American Hotel is going to be a dream of mine if I get to have it or not. That's up too God.
As a maintenance man I know about the sprinkler systems I know how too control them.
@@GratefulOverlander nothing is creepy, if I could go visit him and his town I would die happy. I live 2 miles from downtown Fort Worth Texas. I live in the shittyest part of any city. And I could only dream of visiting this man and his town. I could die knowing that I got too meet this real man.
FYI "too" is like as well, whereas "to" is a preposition. "I'm speaking TO you" "I'm going TO go TO Cerro Gordo with you TOO (as well)" If you can pronounce it as "ta" when you say it, then it is just one O in in the word. Not trying to be some troll or anything. I just wanted to let you know! I hope one day you will get a chance to get to Cerro Gordo and experience it with your family!
@@bryceolsen3527 today what could be better than visiting this place. All the bull shit going on who could ask for more than a visit too this place. A year ago me and my wife had $4000 dollars to put down on our travel trailer they told us we can't afford them. Sorry but we pay our bills always have. So we keep going what else can we do.
Brent-Your love for our beautiful California history makes you the richest man in the world. History will never forget your work and sacrifices. I’ve spoken about you to my 4th graders. I hope that one day young children can visit Cerro Gordo on field trips. Their young minds will be influenced and will carry on your work at Cerro Gordo and in other parts of California. Tons of respect for all the workers who’ve helped you.
The enthusiastic way you speak about the history of this town will be the way someone a hundred years from now will speak about you and this town.
WOW THE CEMET GUY '''SHANE'''' AN HIS CREW..THER THE '''SALT''' OF THIS PROJECT....PLUS BIG '''DAVE''' THESE 2 KEY PLAYERS SAVED BRENTS BACON.....PLUS ALLLLL THE VOLUNTEERS!!! WOOOO
I'm so pleased that the American Hotel is being rebuilt - not only was it beautiful, it was the focal point for the town. Cerro Gordo has found it's perfect custodian in you Brent, and I'm amazed and delighted that you have inspired so many people to volunteer and actively preserve such an historical site, not just for yourself, but for future generations.
I imagine a time when this fantastic place is going to be the field trip of a lifetime for students everywhere. I think that our history is so important, and people like you need to be thanked and applauded for your efforts.
You have generated so much interest, and I think you have a mammoth task ahead, but I'm convinced that you're up to the challenge - BEST WISHES and GOOD LUCK!
It's soo amazing to see people help. The whole Dave Sparks helping out so much, i hope thats not just for content but for just helping out. If thats true he is one of the best people i have respect for.
Just noticed that ECV flag. My brother was a clamper. He passed away in January but he loved your videos. Every time I watch these, I think of him. Thank you for everything you do in preserving this part of history for generations to come.
This channel makes me happy since this next chapter for Cerro Gordo is documented in this channel. Every step of the way along the path to restoring this place is here to stay.
Heavy D Sparks and his crew are good folks who get the "impossible" done in style ✔️
He's a Trump supporter. So he probably isn't all that good besides what he does for a living
@@fkr9032 that's why he's good
Brent, your journey hasn't always been smooth and easy but you perseverance has been inspiring! Congratulations on the outstanding work you have accomplished at Cerro Gordo. As an avid watcher of the History channel I cannot fully express how grateful I am that you continue to preserve that towns past. Perhaps in time the History channel will do a feature documentary about the towns history and your preservation of it. Thanks again for taking us along for the journey.
Hey Brent, every time we all watch your progress w the brotherly love & your own empowerment- all this heart - I guarantee you that we all ARE SMILING EAR TO EAR as well. U so totally are not alone!😊
Supper Dave to the rescue(again and again) damn that guy is a genuine saint as a father one can only hope to have raised a person with such integrity. thanks for sharing, keep up the great work Brent!!
so cool Dave is coming back to help. I saw his channel once and thought "ugh, guys being guys doing guy things.". then after I saw what he has done for Brent and Cerro Gordo, I saw he was so much more. now I'm a heavy D follower. lol. so happy to see Cerro Gordo coming together.
You should watch his latest video where he responded to 'Sin City Outdoors'. Sin City Outdoors is a Father/son duo hunting/fishing channel but lately have been doing videos on the drought out west and especially the alarming rate of the water disappearing from Lake Mead. Sin City Outdoors just a few days ago, was at Lake Mead in their fishing boat when they noticed an old houseboat stranded on a bank and went to investigate. Thank GOD they did! To get the full story, you should watch 'Sin City Outdoors--Stranded' first, then watch HeavyD's video. It is just simply Awesome what they ALL did for that old man, and it brings tears to my eyes, they such hearts of Gold.
@@deirdrepasko9965 yes, I did. It was great. I now follow sin city. Lol!
@@deirdrepasko9965 thanks for the shout.
@@deirdrepasko9965 I watched the HeavyD version. I came to know HeavyD through this channel. I thought the same thing ... guys doing guy things but you're right, they're so much more. They have the passion and the means to get things done or get things moving. Imagine what it feels like when you're losing all hope and then someone shows up and makes it right. They're like a band of angels. The world needs more people like these guys. I'll have to check out 'Sin City Outdoors--Stranded".
Haha same, Heavy D is great. Lots of cool videos
Brent I got my son excited about Cerro Gordo bring him and myself up there to voleenter our time for you and the town. When I told him that this video came out his face lite up like a christmas tree. I could tell he was totally excited. I am so greatful to you for saving a bit of California history and for the chance to be able to explore and learn more about each ghost town in california that is saved.
Equine, the unsung heroes of Cerro Gordo and much more.
Oh Brent! You are awesome. You are my adopted on line son. I am amazed by all you and your friends have accomplished! You're Spirit and determination and that of all the people who help will most assuredly "Git Er Done". You make me Proud.
Heavy D, what a great man and crew, so excited for you Brent, always look forward to your next video.
Perhaps the third time is the charm. I've reached out before to see if you have any historic photographs of stained glass windows that used to adorn the original hotel. We'd love to recreate them for inclusion in the new version.
I think that's a great idea!
Man it’s getting real one block at a time!
Brent is my new hero! Just discovered this channel tonight. What an adventure Cerro Gordo seems to be. I would love to make it there some day... Keep up the amazing work!!!
I was beginning to worry as it's been two weeks... But can't wait to see this ..Cyber hugs from UK 😇😘😇🇬🇧
So happy to see progress on the hotel broke my heart when it burned ❣️
You talked about history in the making you and CZcams have allowed us to witness it and feel part of it
Man that 5 ton is definitely one of the best gift for cerro gerdo/ Brent
as always Heavy D the savior of Cerro Gordo
I'm am so happy to see the progress on the American Hotel. I just watched Dave and his crew rescue a guy and his houseboat on Lake Mead. If it weren't for your channel, I wouldn't have been aware of Dave, so thank you for that too. Between the two channels, I have been able to virtually have so many amazing adventures. At the same time, I have also supported you by coming along. Win win in any book.
I will never forget crying with you when it burned. You have done amazing at rebuilding it. I can’t wait to visit.
Also: HeavyD baby 🙌 an epic guy. Thank you for helping with the hotel. Love his channel too.
Awesomeness ...YOU HAVE DONE AN AMAZING JOB Brent and THANKS to everyone that has had a hand in Rebuilding the American Hotel☺️✌️💗YALL ROCK!!!
Brent if you haven’t already I think a group photo of each of the crews that help rebuild the hotel would be an amazing addition. They could be hung in the hotel somewhere.
This would be a great idea!
This needs to happen!
Huge , huge thanks for any volunteer that donates there time/ crew , money , whatever to help in Brent’s dream of restoring history is very much appreciated. Thanks obviously to dave sparks & his guys , & the all the workers , block layers , laborers. Much love too all . I was up there 2 weeks after the footing last June .
Unfortunately we learn more from a tragedy,than we do from when life goes smooth. Your impressive, keep up the good work. J.B. from 78704.
Thanks bro appreciate it 👊🏻👍🏻🇺🇸😎
My heart broke for you when the hotel burned down. Not only for your loss but for the loss of such a beautiful and historic building. I'm excited to be able to follow along and see the new hotel being built. Thanks for "bringing me along" on this venture.
Listen man, blessing in disguise. The old one was historical but a town of 4000 that became a ghost town, only to be populated by Brent. Hotel burnt down, but if it didn't the new one would not have been built by Brent. The hotel being the heart of the town, and going forward the new one will have been built under Brents lead. All the better if you ask me
I think of it this way, this is your love letter to Cerro Gordo. Whatever happens to this town next, to the land, to you; this building is now something tangible and something many many many more people can come and take a look at and enjoy because of your heart and determination. You are now as much a part of Cerro Gordo and its future as it is of you. You now have this unique perspective about what it is to build on this land seeking a bright future just like all those miners and everyone who played a part in the creation of Cerro Gordo. Not a lot of people can inspire so many others to lend a hand and come help a stranger in need.
There is satisfaction in watching a dream come together.
Never met you in person Brent but I feel like you are so close to me in my heart that it spans time and space. The emotional energy you have shown towards Cerro Gordo is 2nd only to what I feel for the place and I've never been there.
Your videos and connection to Dave Sparks hits me right in the soul. I have never felt so connected to something in my life.
Based on the deluge of wonderful books you got for the library, I think there are a lot of us out here who might not have gotten to Cerro Gordo yet, but are happy to help where we can. It warms my heart to see how much help you're getting already, and I'm in awe of how much the volunteers have been accomplishing.
Great to see there’s progress on the reconstruction of the American Hotel.
Thanks! Pushing forward as best we can!
I’m so happy to hear you are getting to make progress and preserve history. Thank you for what you are doing and sharing the adventure with us. It’s been a real ride going on this journey virtually with you
Brent once the hotel gets built, you still have a water issue. So with seasonal rains, create cisterns for flushing water & save the 40 gallon tank for potable water.
Every time I watch your videos it makes me want to be there to help. Sadly that won’t happen but it doesn’t stop me commending you on all your achievements. I absolutely love you as a person and love what you are doing. Your enthusiasm and love for Cerro Gordo is contagious and I wish you all the best in your endeavours, you certainly deserve it. Take care, be safe. ❤️ Dorset, UK
My dad passed away May 5th of this year from pancreatic cancer. Me and my dad were introduced to your channel with your 1 year in a ghost town video when it came out. We watched the whole backlog of your channel over a few weeks and for the next year we watched your videos whenever they came out. We both loved history and old things so your channel was great for us, especially being California residents. We were planning to come up and visit Cerro Gordo. But he got diagnosed in March a week after we’d finish planning the trip. I wish we’d gotten to see your ghost town together.
Oh wow, I’m so sorry to hear that. I’m glad you all were able to see some of the progress. I hope you’re still able to come visit sometime. Door is always open.
@@GhostTownLiving Thank you.
Condolences ET , I am a suffer of Chronic Pancreatitis and I'm sure Dad will be with you in spirit, perhaps when you go, put Dad's name on a large rock and make it a memorial over looking Cerro Gordo x
Your masons did a nice job. Those walls are straight and level. Cerro Gordo also is in an area prone to earthquakes so the building needs to be strong and stable. What a great adventure you are bringing us all along on.
YOUR MESSAGE ABOUT REBUILDING THE HOTEL INSPIRED ME TO REBUILD MYSELF A YEAR or more ago AND THANK YOU SO MUCH !!!!
I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE IT DONE, and SO EXCITED to see who ill be !!!
So exciting to see this coming to life again.
Well one good thing. Gives you faith that there are still good people in the world.
Who love history and want to keep it alive and not lost.
I can relate I once lived in a old two mile high mining town in the Colorado mountains. When I lived there you feel how life was years long ago. So I know how you feel in your new home. The touch of those before. Now your part of the future history of the town you love. The hotel looking good. Fantastic job Brent. 😄😎😃🇺🇸😏
I remember coming across this channel when Brett first released a video. Man i think we can all recolate how much all of our lives have changed. I havnt visited this channel probably for a year as I used to religously watch it however have moved to a further rural area with no reception. Glad to see the progress continues to Cerro and glad to still see a great community here
Some days things make you smile. These videos are what makes me smile
So, so happy for you, Brent. You've made so much progress with the building of the hotel, not to mention your place down the hill.
But, you know what was the best of it all? It was seeing the excitement and happiness back in your spirit. Your eyes were even lit up and smiling. Glad to see you've made it through the worst of it and back to the self you were when you first moved there, with the exception of a whole lot more experience and knowledge from all of that.
Kudos to you for staying strong and hanging in there.
Couldn't have said it any better. Yes, seeing the happiness in his face, that spark has returned and now we can all get excited with the rebuilding of the hotel.
It's always a good thing when HeavyD comes into the picture, meaning more good things to look forward to.
Great video!! Thank You!!!
Thank you so much for the note! It’s been quite a journey but the support really helps keep me going
@@GhostTownLiving Strange how such horrible setbacks can turn into joy down the road, seeing those who care to step up and help, giving their support and making good, lifelong friends with. Talk about the beauty in the ashes, this has some literal meaning to it. At least you can look back as the hotel gets rebuilt and ask whether or not you would've ever met such great people, particularly Heavy D Sparks whose kind heart not only helped you through a difficult task of getting the cement bags up there and pouring the foundation, but also surprising you with the gift of that crazy big 6 wheel drive. That had to really touch your heart in a way that's just priceless. Plus all the other people who came to volunteer. That's just awesome.
All I feel when I watch the videos is you've made that small ghost Town from a bit of American History to now a piece of world History that everyone has all help each other with doing if it's watching a video supporting you emotionally or coming up and helping you directly everyone around the world has put their Mark in to Cerro Gordo
Heavy D and his crew absolute champions when the going gets tough
I did see the vibrater being used when the blocks were laid lol good job
Brent Iam so glad to see all the important of the old hotel And knowing that Dave Sparks is coming back to help and his crew to IAM also on their channel's to I hear all the excitement in your voice You know i often dreamed of owning a ghost town and wondered how to revive it again But at my age it's impossible to do So by watching you for a few years now and seeing you doing it It makes me proud of what you are doing and I'm very proud of you It's been a long road and will be for a long time But you are Young and have a long life ahead of you I'll be watching you all the time and seeing the process you do Love you brother until the next time
Fireman 🔥🔥🔥
That area can become a nice tourist destination someday; fire is what has destroyed most of the old buildings in California. Building out of concrete blocks is always the best way. The hotel looks like its off to a nice start. Keep up the good work.
Think the whole comment section is in agreement that this is some of the best news yet. The progress is looking great, stay safe Brent. One day I'll make my trek out there to see it for myself.
Am so glad it's happening, thank you for preserving the history of our pioneers.
This is really heartening. I've been following your journey pretty much from the beginning a couple of years go and the fire at the American Hotel was a devastating event but, you know, when people follow your conviction and belief in this whole project people want to get on board and be involved. Congratulations to you and everyone who comes to your aid and shares your vision. Love this channel, thanks Brent. Dave is a real hero!
This has been a fascinating journey and I have enjoyed watching. Thank You for the privilege!
As someone who was lucky enough to experience the original American hotel I think it’s awesome your rebuilding and doing it right! Thank you Brent!
What are we waiting on? Get it 👍