1908 Historic Orphanage Time Capsule

[@OurRestorationNation]

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[@Randy8923]

Beautiful building with an interesting history. Enjoyed the tour. I once bought an 1800s convent, It was 10 thousand Square feet of rooms. I bought it to preserve it and keep it from becoming commercial property. I repurposed it into a Residential care facility all while preserving its beautiful features and chapel. The Parrish church I bought it from had first right of refusal if I ever sold it and after many years they were financially stable and I sold it back to them and to this day it's operated by the original church that had it constructed. I'm very pleased that I was able to hold it safely for them. I really enjoyed this video.

[@OurRestorationNation]

That’s so wonderful! Thank you for doing that.

[@mistywaters5550]

How wonderful of you, Thank you!

[@nadinemasteller1089]

Thank you. So much better than using money for space rides.

[@BigBirdy100]

Just curious, is it still a care facility?

[@Randy8923]

@@BigBirdy100 No when I sold it back to them I had my state license for the facility closed out and they had no interest or qualifications to operate it as a care facility. They use it since for offices, Small funerals, Small weddings, Some special church related services and guests accommodations. The chapel seats approximately 60 people. When I purchased it from them only two elderly sisters were living in it. I'd like to mention I sold it back for exactly what I paid even though I had invested much to bring it up to code , Examples would be. Hard wired smoke detection system throughout, Fire doors, Fire proof glass in many areas. Security monitoring system, etc, etc. Thank you for asking. Incase readers are worried about placement of the residents, They all were relocated into other facilities my family and I owned and taken excellent care of.

[@redmapleleaf4617]

A developer wanted to tear that all down? That would have been a CRIME. It is stunning!!

[@ArkansasSquaw]

I love this place. My great-grandmother was a Cherokee orphan here.

[@ramonamcnutt954]

Thank you for sharing this gorgeous building. I had the honor of being a part of a weekend retreat 20 yrs ago where our local parish brought our children down to help clean the building. It was an amazing time to explore the building and stay there for the weekend.

[@robinholbrook6576]

How lovely. I pray all those children have grown to have people love them and hold them. Their faces broke my heart….

[@lorascelsi8102]

We have so many homeless children in America. Hope a great organization will find use for this great building by helping abandoned children. So glad you all save these old great structures. History matters.

[@Somewhereintime22]

The grounds and architecture are beautiful. The small sinks and other echos of the orphaned children were kind of sad though.

[@megfuchs9425]

I so appreciate these tours you do! It's like being on vacation while never having having to get off my bum and leave home! Thanks for all that you do!

[@rhondawilkins_]

I grew up in the neighborhood of AMBOY/RANCH ESTATES that is barely 1 mile from St. JOSEPH'S! I've always loved this beautiful building....we used to explore the grounds when I was growing up...It sits right next to CAMP ROBINSON Military base in North Little Rock, Arkansas.

[@SandyD2022]

So cool, I can picture my Mom in that building. She was raised in St. Vincent Sarah Fisher Orphanage. It was torn down more then 40 years ago. We were able to go to their summer building and see where the foundation was, but never could see what I inside might look like.

[@jameswilliamflint6862]

Thank you guys for these amazing tours! It is crazy to think that someone was about to buy the whole property, level it and "develop" it, which means disgusting buildings that last the time of a light rain and a puff of breath, in place of a perfectly sound, functioning building and its wonderful gardens.

[@broberts2043]

“…buildings that last the time of a light rain and a puff of breath…” What a perfect way to describe some modern developments.

[@broberts2043]

A lot of work goes into these videos. Thank you for putting forth the effort to shine a light on structures and history that we may not see or hear about otherwise.

[@nadinemasteller1089]

Thanks to all who stepped up to save this place. It was so worth saving

[@lynnbetts4332]

Beautiful building. So glad it is being redeveloped. One thing they might look into is an Artist in Residence program. We have one here in our small town in a historic home, and it has become very successful. Two artists are given free room during a 6 month stay to develop and showcase their art in the Gallery. This would not only help develop new artists, but also help bring in more people for the other programs offered.

[@janetsways4176]

Wow, what a history! It’s sad to think of so many orphaned children. I love the way the floor tiles were set slightly off to give an interesting pattern. Thanks again for sharing another historic time piece.

[@joannabennett2335]

I drove by this wonderful place a thousand times when I was employed at Camp Robinson. I am so glad it has been restored. Its history at its best.

[@PamelaKay2873]

Forever grateful to St. Joseph's Orphanage and the Benedictine Sisters who took care of my brother and me.

[@OurRestorationNation]

Thank you for sharing Pamela!!!

[@stephanieduston7490]

This was my dad's home as well! Jon Scott. He lived here from 1945-1954. He always shared wonderful memories from St. Joseph.

[@OurRestorationNation]

These stories make us so happy to hear!

[@salimorton641]

Love how you tell the story of the history of each place you show us!

[@patriciageorge2531]

What a beautiful story! You have come a long way and I really appreciate what you do. Learning about these historic places and the lengths people go to to preserve them is truly appreciated. I can only imagine the work you went to learning about the property and then weaving a lovely fun to watch story.

[@debcobb9739]

I'm a history buff and it would interesting to know if any of the children raised in the orphanage are still living and some of the stories of their lives there. Even the soldiers who were staying there would be another point of interest.

[@OurRestorationNation]

The soldiers were WW1, so there would be none living. But there are still many children who were raised here living, and they actually have huge family reunions periodically. They all report that this was a wonderful place to grow up!

[@heartslessons6243]

Oh thank God is place was saved.

[@michaelhealy1590]

Laine and Kevin, this is a great story about a very important place. It is also a time capsule of a bygone Era. Thank you for broadening your stories to include places like this!

[@zanna9857]

Yay! The drone got fixed!!! Beautiful place! Haven't finished the episode yet! Can't wait until I can tonight! 🥰😍

[@OurRestorationNation]

😂😂Yes. We had to send the drone to the drone hospital. But it’s back now as good as ever. Although I actually did wreck it again on this shoot but it was unharmed. 😂😂😂

[@zanna9857]

@@OurRestorationNation 🤣 If you two ever end up adding bloopers at the end of episodes those wrecks would be priceless!!

[@OurRestorationNation]

😂😂😂

[@lindaleslie5634]

Beautiful

[@KentuckyGirl]

Lane, you were right. I'm watching the 1986 Top Gun to refresh my memory before going to see the new release and Kevin is a dead ringer for Val Kilmer.

[@AlohaLowah]

Love love love this!!!!! As a kid, all I wanted to do when I grew up was go work at an orphanage so all the kids who didn't have someone love would have me love them. This is literally what I pictured as an orphanage. This is like a childhood dream come true seei g this beautiful place.

[@shellydehart8217]

What an amazing place. It has to be a honor to have this great history in your own home state. I enjoyed this tour so much n the history. I was so thrilled to hear you say that is continues to survive through donations. I really like the idea of growing vegetable’s n live stock. Let’s not forget those who love art. This place was magnificent n to see so much untouched. It was like walking back in time. Kudos to Kevin for very well done aerial shots n Laine you do a wonderful job in giving the history. You have a nice voice. ♥️♥️😊👍👍👍👍

[@rebeccajourney3183]

Thank you for sharing this historic place with us❣

[@sabrinacopas1636]

Wonderful story of saving a fantastic piece of history! Thank you for sharing!!

[@Mensaje970]

I see this place and is like looking at my own house, as a teen and early 20s we used to have spiritual retreats from the Catholic Church, so only great memories I have of this place and great friends, which was remarkable because I’m ascetic I like loneliness, what u said is pretty much right, we used to have retreats from the summer or fall of 1997 up too 2004 was about the last time that I went there and yes there were only two nuns living there which never got to see, I used to wonder around, hearing the echoes of the past in my mind thinking of everything that happened here, by the time this place was untouched by time now I see some mold in st Joseph’s statue and the angel of the chapel decayed, I always wanted to go up to the tower, that’s a great idea turn it into Airbnb the whole as a community, this place is part my hearth my life and I didn’t even got to research it, I was just watching your videos and came on it, thanks for your research

[@sherryrobinson9602]

Am glad that a non-profit still runs the property and did not sell to a developer. Hope this goes on for many years past the fifty-year lease. Wish mor landmarks like this could survive for educational and historical value.

[@robinbirdj743]

❤Böackberries make me miss OR… will visit AR!❤️

[@lindamasson8799]

A beautiful story thank you so much for sharing.

[@patriciahyde4642]

Great presentation!! Love them!

[@marilynledet6140]

What an amazing beautiful property,thank you for the tour.

[@candyphillips2642]

Wonderful tour! Beautiful building & history. Thank you. ❤️

[@bethaniejify]

I loved this video. Thanks!

[@jeffwardlaw5135]

One of my favorite tours on your channel! Thank you! :)

[@susiecox8413]

INCREDIBLE!! Thank you for sharing this place.

[@butwereallsombdyspecial]

Arkansas I use to visit my great uncle Floyd in Dumas. Such beautiful homes in Arkansas

[@CynthiaBerry713]

A wonderful tour indeed!

[@jerridavis6462]

Great highlight!

[@ralphmausehund407]

I love this place

[@longlegs7881]

I wanted to see the Bishops suite! I'm glad the orpanage was re-purposed and glad child rearing practices have advanced drastically since then cause nuns were mean and had different views on rearing children. Wish more of the original interior was there and we could see it. Great video, Thank you!

[@OurRestorationNation]

You did: it just wasn’t labeled

[@kellyschroer2114]

Very unfair of you to label “all nuns were mean”. You have no idea about the ones that were there. We know some wonderful teaching nuns and wished our children when they were young could have had them for teachers.

[@gnostic268]

@@kellyschroer2114 It would probably be better to say that while there were some nice nuns my experience I've never forgotten was a nun who dragged me into the main part of a church where I live because I disagreed with her. She dragged me all the way up to the altar and told me that God heard me and she was his representative. Nuns are human. Some are nice and some should probably not have access to children.

[@Urbex_key]

Super nice video! Goodluck with exploring! :)

[@debiwaddle9902]

Claire Koone Haun, have you seen this? Love it!

[@ga6589]

If only those walls could talk.

[@cjsadman3750]

I am a new subscriber, I really wish that developers would leave these historic properties alone, I love all historic buildings, wish I could visit this place in person, it would be interesting to learn about orphanages in person, keep up the good work! Maybe it could be listed as a national historic landmark, and somehow get permanent protection, from ever well you know....

[@vickifrederick2934]

Loved this one! Might want to checkout the Administration building of the Tn. Mental Healht facility in Boliver. I liver in the building for 6 weeks while doing nurses training. Wonderful old building w history. Might be called something else now. Has a museum area with old treatment uses like shock therapy and lobotomies. Also Rossville,Tn has dome wonderful old homes. I know these are not to to far from you.

[@jlrbhj]

Thank you for another lovely. video. I'm sure you meant well, however, St. Joseph is known as the foster father of Jesus. Being a stepfather would imply human generation of Our Lord, and Catholics and Christians teach that He was conceived by the Holy Ghost. Amazing that the building was saved! Wonderful.

[@_JanetLouise]

parentless children, priests, nuns and military ...... if these walls could talk ..... current use looks awesome

[@kathythomas7371]

This would make a great Harvest Host location.

[@panda5122]

The giant bear in the nun's lounge makes me smile.

[@donaldstrickland8093]

Are all of the different veggies and fruits grown organically or modern products of chemical fertilizer herbicides and pesticides

[@OurRestorationNation]

We didn’t go into detail on that subject but I would guess that they lean toward that policy for sure.

[@donaldstrickland8093]

@@OurRestorationNation the latter I assume and I hope I'm not making a butt I use this instead of the first 3 letters of assume of myself love all the vids and all of the beautiful work you two to bring these homes back to their former glory thank you

[@OurRestorationNation]

Kevin answered your question initially. This is Laine and I was actually with the guide while Kevin was videoing. They are certified organic, so perhaps best not to assume.

[@donaldstrickland8093]

@@OurRestorationNation thank you so much Laine I'm glad you informed me I plan to take a trip soon I may stop and visit it's good to know not everyone uses modern methods the old ways are best and the food is much tastier and so much more nutritious love your videos mainly because I see it is most definitely a labor of love for you and Kevin can't wait for more plus Laine I love your passion for what you do thank you and I know it's best not to assume so you don't make a butt of yourself plus thank you for showing us who love your channel how to properly restore I love videos on rebuilding the windows that are damaged

[@gerryhartung736]

Reminds me of the castles in Eastern Europe, like Hungary.

[@graceandglory1948]

Where did the displaced orphans go when the military came in?

[@OurRestorationNation]

They went to a Catholic Church in town.

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

What happened to the orphaned children? 💔 The property was paid for by parishioners hard earned dollars for an enduring "Home for Children"! Children should be blessed in this property today being saved! 💗 Thank-you for this film! 💖

[@OurRestorationNation]

The creation of The Department of Human Services in the 1970’s did away with orphanages and switched the focus and funding to foster care. The foster care system, like many government agencies, is fraught with issues and group care homes of this size certainly would fall victim to graft and mismanagement. While the idea is lovely the practicality is impossible. Homes like these worked because they were overseen and funded privately by charitable giving and were held responsible by donors who could freely visit. There are still group homes in our home state of Arkansas, but like St Joseph they are privately owned by charities (mostly churches) and run on donations from religious organizations. At the height of its function as an orphanage this home housed, fed, clothed and educated over 300 children. Relatively spartan interiors were encouraged because when not in the classroom children were encouraged to be out of doors where there were 700 acres of grounds to play on at will. Money was spent to improve their mental and physical health, not give them pretty bedspreads. There are many many people who grew up here still living. They have regular reunions, and all the stories we have heard come from those former students are of a loving, happy thriving home where they have wonderful memories.

[@BlueSkyLtd.]

@@OurRestorationNation Thank-you Laine - you know what you are talking about and it shows! I appreciate your kind heart! 💖

[@stephanieduston7490]

@@OurRestorationNation Yes! My father was raised here and always shared very fond memories. St. Joseph and the nuns who cared for and raised my daddy were the truest of blessings! He passed in 2017 but took us to see the orphanage when we were young. It was being utilized as a daycare at the time I visited.....I believe in the early 80's. It was still staffed by some of the nuns who cared for my dad when he lived there.

[@myretiredlife.9261]

I swear y’all are making me want to move to Little Rock.

[@caseyflorida]

I'm an organist. Sad to hear that they removed the original pipe organ instead of renovating it.

[@OurRestorationNation]

We were too, but that was the 60’s for you!

[@caseyflorida]

@@OurRestorationNation Right!

[@hurricane_valence]

Probably was scary for the children back than

[@donaldstrickland8093]

Looks like Lainey by the looks of her fingers picked more blackberries than you did but then again my fingers would look cleaner also because I would be eating more than putting into basket and sucking their natural sweetness off of my fingers

[@OurRestorationNation]

The truth is I pick them before they’re ripe and they aren’t as fragile. Therefore less on my hands. 😂😂

[@donaldstrickland8093]

@@OurRestorationNation I know I heard you say you liked them not completely ripe I was just picking didn't mean any harm love all of your videos please keep them coming and don't let trolls work y'all up there are ignorant people everywhere you go

[@RMoss-kz2vg]

Beautiful building! Do you ever check out any old houses that explorers find to see if you think the houses might be something you would consider saving? Here's one that definitely is in need: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHyoeHdjhqmjq68. (Hope it's okay to do that here.) I don't know where it is actually located, only that it is in the South. The explorer says it is a Queen Victorian built in 1901. Pocket doors, transoms over the doors, beautiful fireplace mantles, fabulous wood work, an absolutely lovely old gal that truly needs saving.

[@DChristina]

Nice channel but way too many commercials.

[@DChristina]

Ok I understand why.

[@ericathefae]

I appreciate these videos, but gosh they often give me a headache and end up leaving me nauseous. Is it possible for you guys to use a gimble or something like it in the future? Or if you already do, then really focus on moving slowly and smoothly through the rooms and moving the camera as little as possible when filming details? It would make a huge difference for people who suffer from motion sickness.

[@WhatSarahLikes1]

I hope this did not have a link to removing Native children from their tribes. 😞

[@OurRestorationNation]

It did not

[@joyceclark8476]

First❤️🇺🇸🙏

[@barbaralamoreaux328]

Nice to support a nonprofit!