25 Year Build-Massive 1950s Backyard Town- Coolest Thing I've Ever Made- EP28

25 years ago, Debbie and Ronnie started building their 1950s town. Not only does it have 14 separate buildings, but each one of them is jammed packed with 1950s nostalgia. With little to no help, Ronnie built each of the building using mainly recycled and found material and his wife Debbie proceeded to paint them and fill them to the brim. From their working diner (with functioning soda machines) to the full size gas station, this has to be one of the most impressive backyard towns in the world. This is an exclusive first look at this incredible creation.
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Producer/Director: Guy Georgeson
Editor: Guy Georgeson
Director of Photography: Andrew Sheppard
Associate Producer: Laura Morris
Music licensed from: Pond5
Stock Media provided by Marscott / Pond5
Big thank you to the Bell Fund for additional funding of this season!

[@CoolestThing]

Thanks for watching all! We are a small team (2-3 people) and go out on the road and film everything ourselves. Hoping to keep doing the show so please like and subscribe and share you know someone who likes cool builds! Cheers- Guy (Creator, Coolest Thing I've Ever Made)

[@Olderaccount17]

You 2-3 do a *great* job with these videos. Perhaps they're the coolest thing you've ever made? Cheers all the way from Argentina🇦🇷🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@LandonColvig]

The quality is amazing! Great job capturing and telling the stories

[@CoolestThing]

@@Olderaccount17gracias!!

[@colinhunter5578]

Coolest show I’ve ever seen!

[@alisoncowan3316]

Great job! I loved this video!

[@MandyE426]

Ronnie and Debbie are my parents and they watched this today. They said you did a great job! They do not have internet so they have no way to comment. For those asking, they are not looking to do tours publicly. They are enjoying retirement and only do a few private tours for local churches and friends. It would be too much for them to do more. They have been thrilled to see so many get to enjoy their hardwork and passion through this video. ❤

[@CoolestThing]

Thank you! Good to hear! They did amazing!

[@jameswood2988]

Can I tour I’m in Tn

[@stephaniekenneally]

Please thank them both for sharing this! I enjoyed it immensely and am going to share this video with my parents, who are probably the same ages as yours.❤️

[@nikkimcdonald4562]

This was amazing thing to see .your parents are very creative....maybe a bit too creative.

[@lisathomas1622]

Well, I bet you’re very very very very relieved their collection and passion is very well organized. Please thank them for sharing, I enjoyed it very much.

[@stephaniekenneally]

This is honestly probably the most fun thing I have seen in my life. I’m so glad that Debbie and Ronnie shared this with all of us!

[@CoolestThing]

Us too!!

[@stephaniekenneally]

@@CoolestThingThis showed up randomly on my feed today. I subscribed to your channel immediately. Looking forward to more fascinating things like this!

[@brandyyolidio4213]

Gotta have something to do, looks great but don't forgot to take care of yourselves too! ❤

[@rikkiechambers4959]

People search their entire life for true love … I think this is true love .. absolutely adorable !

[@brandyyolidio4213]

Ehh, he looks a little trapped to me

[@larsonfamilyhouse]

Iwas thinking th3 same thing! How nice that they found each other 🥰

[@tula1433]

@@brandyyolidio4213😂 for all we know she built him in the 50s and he’s running on batteries 💀

[@charlieclemens5798]

This video helps with my depression and anxiety. Makes me realise how fun life can really be

[@mogrady555]

❤

[@ChrisB-k7b]

Hell yeah, if have have plenty of money.

[@samoliver9132]

Call on Jesus and ask Him to take away your depression and anxiety

[@fuzzyapplebong328]

@@samoliver9132I asked Jesus to come home with me ther other night😊I’m still waiting on him to get back to me🕺

[@baddie1shoe]

I hope you feel better ❤️‍🩹

[@AubLaw]

What a busy creative lady and a sweet husband that supports her. Imagine how magical this was for their grandkids growing up. I love people that are passionate with their hobbies. Very cool!

[@CoolestThing]

Glad you enjoyed! They were lovely to film with as well!

[@Emma_esthetician]

Impressed she’s a artistic genius

[@jonathanlandau-litewski7405]

My word. If I'm ever blessed with the wealth, health and other means of doing this then I'm building a 1980s town.

[@desiswag907]

God bless your finances so you can build your 1980s town 😊

[@kayfitzgerald309]

I want to live there when it's done!!!😉

[@PSTA]

I want to visit when its done!!!!!

[@jonathanlandau-litewski7405]

It's absolutely crazy to think if I build it when I'm at retirement age, the 80s will be about 60 years ago but it still feels like it was only yesterday 🫣

[@DontbeAsshole]

. . .. you can start with just a small area, like a porch or a wall in your house or a patio... That's what I did,... I have different theme areas all over the place

[@LisaReisinger-p4w]

To have been one of their grandchildren must be magic! This is the stuff of my childhood dreams. I could still have a ball there and im 44.

[@kennethrivas2]

Dear Lord, whoever found them deserves an award, raise, promotion, etc! This is the coolest thing I also have watched but more importantly Ronnie and Debbie seem like the greatest mom/dad/grandma/grandpa...To there childeren and grandkids, enjoy as much as you can, cherish each moment like it would be the last. I wish them a long healthy life to continue enjoying there town for many many may years to come.

[@dirtrider88]

1:35 imagine if that place served even mediocre food. it would be packed 24/7 as long as they live within 5-10 miles of a highway. absolutely incredible

[@SamPoole-wx1vf]

Such sweet people! As kids my best friend and I visited this place, she told me that she’d loved to be proposed to in this little town. A year and a half ago I did just that and she said yes!😁 Thank y’all so much for allowing our dream to come true in your backyard!❤️

[@mvrooks]

the best part of this is experiencing the passion of this couple as they describe how they made everything.

[@AB_Nola]

Everything about this video is impressive

[@ThawZin-t1v]

Congrtulation 😊❤🎉🎉🎉

[@Ron-rs2zl]

This channel never fails to impress. These folks have ALOT of stuff on a small lot. The coolest things have a lot of hours of work behind it all.

[@CoolestThing]

Well said! Thanks for your support!!

[@ladyanime100]

OMG that is the coolest thing ever. I would pay money to visit their backyard. I am not kidding.

[@Kate-vt7zj]

Absolutely love this. That's what they call 'Young at heart.' Sweet couple.

[@ashleytuesdays6442]

I love when people really go for their wild ideas. They went for it and did it so well.

[@Rcubed550]

I love the joy and happiness they have while talking about this!! I hope my husband and I are just as happy as they seem!

[@noahboat580]

They made their little shangri la of classic americana, and i love it. I wish they were more open to public visits, but its understandable theres so many things and its all character, and its surely a generational spot for this family too! Maybe one day

[@lunastar776]

I love she made a back story for the dolls😂 Especially the teacher and bully. She made an adult imagination play village

[@hawkarae]

This is America. Good folks doin their ever loving best.

[@betsyanderson6407]

Oh. To be one of this couple's grandchildren...what a magical place. I'm probably about your age, Miss Debbie, but can you adopt me??? ❤

[@shannanherman4695]

Me too!

[@robduncan2816]

ive never uttered the word "WOW" so much in my life. the attention to detail, dedication, ingenuity and hard work is astounding.

[@CoolestThing]

So glad to hear! They are awesome!

[@millay4813]

That's a man who loves his wife.

[@szzk7937]

He does not look happy.

[@williamsignorovitch32]

So to see people actually doing what gives them pleasure. A lot of times people don’t have the means or energy or time to do what they want. Super cool 😎

[@lisathomas1622]

This is beyond impressively organized. Wow! What an archive of Americana This is what’s in every hoarders mind 😂.

[@vanessadeklerk2862]

I absolutely love this! What a lovely couple! May they spend many more happy years in their amazing town. ❤

[@jjwoelkers7954]

Okay this is PRECIOUS! Man, husband is super clever and talented!

[@Wolfy39565]

this is a work of art. hopefully this will be a museum someday. just wow.

[@alysiam1]

They are absolutely precious. I love how he just jumped in and made her visions come true. That’s true love!

[@amandaguidry4242]

This is the cutest thing ever! I absolutely adore their little town!❤❤❤

[@thebarbieinvestor5428]

I dream of finding a great person I can just live in my own world with. This is amazing and warms my heart ❤❤❤

[@LiviCG91]

This is so cool ❤ I wish they were my grandparents I’d be over there every weekend 😊

[@itsjustmyopinionbut1671]

I just watched this for 10 minutes in utter amazement!! The creativity, ingenuity, sheer skill & raw talent that it must have taken to create every last detail of this! Wow! So impressive ❤

[@lunab.1136]

in watching this I instantly love those people

[@kennyrichard1167]

Wow,... some major talent here.. would love to visit with my kids!

[@carolc1961]

What a cool town! They did a fantastic job with everything. I was going to start to plan a trip there until I read that they don't do tours. I would love an even longer more in-depth video on everything!

[@EvolvingMama_]

As a SPED teacher, this screams somewhere on the spectrum 😆 hyper-fixation + creativity! I love it ❤️ Finding true joy and doing it as a team 🥹

[@jonrmartin]

The "spectrum" is so broad these days practically *everyone* is on it. I'm genuinely annoyed how often I see people labeling others or self-diagnosing themselves with some form of autism.

[@katie7748]

​@@jonrmartin I COULDN'T AGREE MORE! Thank you for saying it!!!

[@wotawanancy3249]

This is so cool❤ I grew up in the 50s and this is how it was. Oh the memories. Thank you so much❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jane-West]

I bet they've had alot of fun together! Loved this!

[@Dale-ko9kc]

Just wow.

[@jessicazucha6054]

I would watch the Deb and Ronnie show for sure. What talented artist they both are.

[@LLjean-qz7sb]

This is right up there with people who do Christmas all year around!! Beautiful, and a lot of work, all made with love!😊❤ Two very talented people!

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

This is so incredible! It's like their own little town!

[@arianahoule7223]

Wow, what talent. I think if they contacted Coca Cola, they would probably want to do a commercial. Thank you, for being such fun, creative, geniuses. Sending happy thoughts to everyone.

[@pointplacehomie]

This is one of the best KZbin videos I’ve ever seen

[@CoolestThing]

Wow! Thanks!

[@flophilp]

She should charge movie studios to film there. The details are unreal.

[@UnBoxLifeWithLori]

WOW - this is one of the coolest things I've seen. They did a fantastic job - I'd love to visit.

[@WitchKing-Of-Angmar]

Its funny how these kids see the 1950s versus adults in 1950, who knew the shift from Forties designs, coastal obsession, Hollywood glam, greens! Light blues! Mint! Maroon! By the late 1950s, it was entirely different. This town reminds me of the early 1950s where 1930s style diners and shops looked like this and were unchaged! So this reminds me of a 1930s village, real 1930s. So well done, and definitely more talented commitment than obsession. Happy couple, lovely.

[@zachpepper3582]

Her collection is only gonna gain value over time so really it’s a major investment. Plus the property is gaining value but I’m not sure if it outweighs how much they’ve spent over the years on the construction, but most all they love it which is awesome. Don’t ever stop😊

[@stephenbrink1079]

Wow!!!! Awesome! I'll be Debbie and Ronnie are great people!

[@JonnyDIY]

1:56 "We collect Coke, but drink Pepsi" 🤣I burst into laughing at that simple thing ahaha

[@TrickyPasta]

The grandpa is so humble. And the grandma is so lively and cheerful. Such a lovely couple.

[@stedydubdetroit]

Oh my goodness this is amazing ‼️ Debbie is the ultimate crafter‼️👏🏽 how endearing and sweet(don’t eat the tootsie rolls)🤣🤣 super impressive 🫶🏽

[@terrestrialparadisephotography]

This is the sweetest, most innovative couple ❤

[@ladym1781]

Absolutely talented people! I hope they charge admission. Love that their grands have their own play spaces.

[@sdm4232]

They should charge people to come and visit! I love this!

[@biancahand7266]

This is amazing!

[@amilan409]

God bless them, they are adorable ! and their collection is amazing !

[@combatgirl38]

This is a Prime example of how to embrace the joy that life can provide if you're willing to take action. Obviously financial resources are massively at play here but life in general is relative to the individual situation and these two are the very Definition of making the most out of the time we have in this world. Special attention is due to the undeniable love that this couple shares in their partnership. I guarantee their grandkids tell stories their friends have a hard time believing. What a dream childhood those kids must have!!

[@daisymayphoto]

Sweetest couple award! How neat & fun. This little town is amazing. ❤

[@debraroberts7291]

It’s About The coolest Thing I’ve Ever Seen ♥️!!!!!!!These two are Just The Sweetest and When I saw this Video it Reminded Me of Growing Up In Cotton Valley, LA. It was and still is The Sweetest little Town with Folks that have lived There ,Their Whole Lives! If I Had the Help this Would make an Awesome Documentary…. This Cola town Is Genious🤗Thanks to Debbie and Ronnie for Their Vision Our Own Special Dream🥰♥️🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍❤️🤍💝

[@chilipeppersalsa7596]

Now you can 3D print the whole place. Very nice btw

[@mamaruthshouse]

So cool! Such a talent! Love it!

[@candaceh7753]

This is so cool !!! ❤

[@miketube6662]

Thats amazing definitely a national treasure should be preserved forever

[@aurorameraz918]

It's literally one of the coolest things I've seen!❤

[@theREmissionary]

I came here because it said something about being in Tennessee. I fell in love with the whole thing when I saw all those jars of marbles. I love marbles for some odd reason.

[@imeldahiggins-wiffle8302]

THIS is AWESOME!!!!

[@laverite1050]

I would expect to see something of this caliber located at a motion picture studio. Debbie and Ronnie are like master artists, craftsman and designers. Thank you so much for the video of the very cool town they designed and fabricated!

[@CoolestThing]

Our pleasure! Glad you liked it!

[@whynotbekind1957]

Yes…they should have been set designers….they have a real talent for design and great imagination…but come on grandma….put at least on jar of real candy in the candy store 😂😂

[@jesaenza69]

Oh my god these two are adorable!! I’m so happy they’re doing all that they love later in life. ❤️

[@Teacheronamission]

I love this so much. The details and dedication put into this. It’s amazing, love it .

[@combatgirl38]

My favorite has to be the Raggedy Ann and Andy loft with its unbranded eclectic style. I'm still just blown away by the hand crafted detail that this couple put in with such professional artistry and skill. Amazing!!

[@gonelucid]

Guarantee im going to have something similar but for the 1990s. Ive been collecting for a long time.

[@timothy2935]

So Like what ? An arcade ? What kind of 90s stuff sounds cool

[@all-gone]

Their kids are going to have a lot of packing to do when the party is over. God bless them all. ❤️

[@winkieblink7625]

What a wonderful, happy couple. Just Amazing. Bless them! 💙💙💙

[@chrishnastevens6310]

❤ Amazing talent. Thank you for sharing. I wish you were my grandparents!

[@jamesbaconreid]

This channel is the best hidden gem on KZbin, and I'm going to be here for all it's milestones! Also, Debbie and Ronnie are amazing, thanks for sharing their story! :)

[@DakotaFord592]

This is nice! Living their fantasy!! ❤

[@lauraphysicsspeer5029]

Glad they found their passion and enjoying it all!

[@Just_Another_Hoosier]

Wow. Amazing! They've stayed quite busy over the last few years.

[@shannanherman4695]

Omgoodness! I want to see this place! This is amazing!

[@jemmajames6719]

What a lovely couple and what a great thing to do!

[@bufordteejustice1119]

The collection of stuff is pretty incredible. I cant imagine what their loved ones are going to do with all of that when they pass.

[@donnamays24]

The imagination, detail and dedication to put together a collection like this and the buildings too is amazing!…the authenticity is spot on to the 50s vibe…all the attention to detail and the over all asthenic is awesome…Debbie is a true artist and her husband is a master builder..I can literally feel the passion they have for their labor of love…this couple has created a complete fairy tale…I’m absolutely blown away with all their ”stuff”!…INCREDIBLE AND IMPRESSIVE!!!….I love everything about what they have done..and them as a couple too…just awesome!…coolest thing I’ve ever seen!..Absolutely love it! ❤❤

[@ljwasll]

How awesome to find something that brings you so much joy for 25 years. It was a pleasure watching this wonderful couple & their amazing town.

[@willcookmakeup]

Wow that is some incredible dedication. What a cool little town they've built

[@cheriluzvillanueva]

This is scary cool. The kind of grandparents I wish I had. So creative, very strange, a bit creepy, ok a lot creepy, but so so damn cool!

[@sallyjane27]

The amount of time this took is an amazing dedication!

[@christinemcmurray207]

Impressively organized someone previously commented. I agree. Thanks for sharing an amazing amazing very cool looking place. Winnipeg Manitoba Canada 🍁 🇨🇦

[@PnoMonies]

Look at how happy these people are? Awesome, really cool place.

[@TraceeDurre-Bryant]

This is amazing! Have fun! Keep going!

[@JosephJonesboy88]

I wish more people could be like this couple, wow!

[@Charles-ke2po]

God bless them, incredible, inspirational and lovely people

[@Power-b6p]

What a beautiful people ❤

[@lisawhitten8400]

Mr. Ronnie and Mrs. Debbie that's the coolest 😎 and most unique little town. I love it. Such a amazing idea 💡

[@jessyello3816]

This is awesome!!!!!

[@JohnEastmanExAttyAtLaw]

This is wonderful.

[@CoolestThing]

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!