Beautiful 138 year old Once Grand Abandoned Burkhardt Mansion in Ohio

Built in 1886 by prominent Cincinnati businessman A.E. Burkhardt. Lots more history can be found online if your interested as well as pictures of the home from back in the day. Was added too the NRHP sometime in the 1980’s. Over the years the home was sold and became apartments as well as a senior nursing home in its final years. Last used in any capacity in the early 90’s, and has sat vacant since. Now it’s set too be torn down for a new apartment complex or atleast that’s what the sign out front reads.Thanks for watching hope you enjoy!
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[@debralavorata546]

Kappy I goggled some information on this beauty,complete with pictures and all the history of the home.Itvwas built in 1887,on 16 acres of land purchased by Mr.Burkhardt for 36,000 dollars.Mr.Burkhardt was born in Germany and was working for a furrier,and eventually wound up buying and owning the company he worked for,fabulous pictures and history in on goggle,and you can see the rooms you showed ,like the window seat that wraps around the window area in a turquoise color!

[@sandraguerrero8027]

This house was outstanding in it's original state.Thank you for sharing and you do a great job of showing these beautiful long forgotten homes.Sad that others invade them with disrespect and graffiti..

[@cherihill2003]

Well said!

[@peggyharris3301]

I know it's been said a million times on this channel but just like these videos never get old...neither does the absolute disappointment that these homes rot into oblivion.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Couldn’t agree more! Thank you very much for watching! :)

[@LeRoi715]

it is all about money,right? no funds for preservation of the heritage in most of modern times...people are supposed to live in cheaper glass/aluminum/plywood/plastic lately dwellings...full of allergens?

[@lindaclark568]

It was beautiful 😍, when it was in that day. Wow, I can just see it, in my mind.

[@johntalley2023]

Wow, that house would be absolutely beautiful restored.

[@Niecee65]

It's so sad that no one tried to save this beautiful home...😞😞

[@susanmiller4159]

So many of these gilded age mansions didn’t last very long. The owners were older when they built them and as they were sold the upkeep was incredibly expensive. They are fascinating and this one was def a beauty. I love the eye shaped window. Thanks Ruby for getting us the video from the attic. Take care and stay safe.

[@katbot2190]

That is maybe why the white house across the street was still being cared for. I hope it isn't taxed out of existance

[@ToyoteroMundial]

Slavery stopped, so they had no more money to keep those houses well.

[@eileenegger1466]

This house lasted at least 100 years.

[@susanmiller4159]

@@eileenegger1466 Yes. I’m happy for it.

[@russellsuttle175]

@@JW-ke2ws actually people still owned slaves throughout the 1800's, although slavery was supposed to be at an end do to the fact that not all slave owners agreed...

[@hikerx9366]

This house was very prominent in it's day and it disgusts me to see how young kids can annihilate a structure like they did to this one. The blatant disrespect, is truly staring you in the face with every corner turned and in every room shown. Put on the historic record of Historic houses on March 3,1980 only to end up like this.

[@chaosdemonwolf1]

Edgewood was listed for sale in 1902, but after no buyer came through, it was sold at a sheriff’s sale for half of its value to Joseph. Joseph died in 1904 but the home remained with his wife until 1919 when their son Arthur Joseph took ownership. Arthur and his wife Florence lived in the residence until 1936 when it was acquired by Robert H. Gibson The mammoth building was then converted into the Queen City Rest Home, a residence for the aged, by Grace Jones in 1946. It later became the Queen City Nursing Home and remained in operation with 37 beds until 2004. It was acquired for $250,000 in 2005, with the goal of converting the building into office space. The Burkhardt residence was proposed for demolition in 2014 for an assisted-living facility. It's questionable about demolition since is was registered as historical sometime in the mid 80's, but who knows.

[@BennyLlama39]

Aha. That explains what I generally call the "handicap ramp" outside.

[@carolmay5168]

Thanks for the additional information.

[@susanlongb4]

Unfortunately the designation of being on the register provides little if any protection.

[@chaosdemonwolf1]

@@susanlongb4 True.

[@chaosdemonwolf1]

@@carolmay5168 YW.

[@nadinemasteller1089]

The staircase was enclosed some time after the house was built. The third floor staircase gives us an idea of how grand it once was. What a shame that salvage wasn't begun years ago on this place. I hope there is serious salvage done before it's demolished. I'm so glad you had Ruby with you to stop you from stepping into that third floor hole. There is still so much beauty left in that house. What a shame it would be if it's all destroyed. Thank you for saving the beauty with your camera. I wish I could put my arms around this place and give it a final hug.

[@StonedustandStardust]

Referred to as Edgewood, the residence contained 33 rooms with ten bedrooms, seven bathrooms, and approximately 8,000 square feet of living space. Thank you for the explore. You always find such nice locations.

[@RedheadLondon]

Too big. Who would need a house this size. It could only be used as a hotel. It must be why so many of these houses became derelict.

[@lindamurns1245]

I kinda wish more people would "steal" stuff from these amazing homes so they would live on forever. Because the beauty of the work they used to do isn't as practiced now. And it could be enjoyed by us !

[@jillybean3688]

I'm sure the demo guys are checking for copper and antiques.

[@maryellenshock]

Try scrappers. They will sell anything for money.

[@anncrow3340]

I'm thinking that when this was converted in 1946, they took out the original front staircase, which would've had that keyhole window at the top of the 2nd floor. Even with all the butchering, it was still a grand house, thanks so much for focusing on the original architecture instead of the garbage on the floor. As always, a great video Kappy & Ruby!

[@Chrisss2112]

Can you imagine seeing this place when first built? I’ll bet it was absolutely amazing 🤩

[@janewasson4845]

What a house! Would have loved to see the downstairs banister before it was taken out and walled in. Especially when the one on the 3rd floor was so ornate! Pretty fancy servant's quarters! Loved the ladies cooling porch with the curved bench! Knew some Burkhardts when I lived there. I wonder...! Thanks Kappy and Ruby- you two take care! 💗

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Agreed I just loved the bannister on the third floor! Was very surprised because usually houses get less fancy as you go further up, just beautiful! Thanks for watching!! :)

[@vitanardone8287]

I imagine this place was so beautiful. Its sad that people show such disrespect with the graffiti. Love your videos. Thank you.

[@melissah4515]

Wow, what an ostentatious display of wealth this house was. I've read a little about the original owners (thanks for providing the name, I love the history of these places), and Mrs. Burkhardt was quite the hostess, there are newspaper clippings describing her parties and the decor in some rooms. I'm surprised none of their children kept the house but maybe they couldn't afford it. Then the Depression hit and for sure no one could afford it. Love the eye-shaped window, the third story turret room with the fireplace and ornate bench was a highlight for me. I would literally live in that room and never come out. Did you notice the heat pipes running under the bench to keep their tooshies warm? :) Say hi to Ruby and have a great weekend!

[@eileenegger1466]

After my grandma passed away,we found among her things a newspaper clipping for my Dad’s fifth birthday party and who attended. This would have been in 1932. They were far from wealth. It was a different time and many type of notices were published in the paper. I just got a kick out of it and wished they had a pic of him at that age.

[@LeRoi715]

too bad we cannot access the photos of the original interior of the house ....I tried on the net.

[@deborahmarion9038]

This is a piece of history. So very sad that some of these old homes are abandoned and left to decay. Thanks for sharing.

[@juliaannegrider5734]

Another Beautiful one of a kind bit the dust in this awful world today. Hearing the sirens in Background 😢😢😢😢

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

What a show case this must have been.love all the wood work ,windows,fire places,doors and beautiful staircases 👍😍❤️

[@gillwyatt8103]

Wow that poor house has certainly been chopped and changed a lot. It must have been incredibly beautiful in its original state and its a travesty not to save it. Sadly no one seems to care about preserving historical places any more. The outside is magnificent if a bit spooky!!! Gill 🇬🇧

[@sewforlife5728]

Totally agree with u Gill Wyatt

[@deborahlybrand2283]

This would have been an awesome place! Wonder how many hours was put in on all the intricate wood detail. The hand rails were beautiful and the mosaic flooring too. Imagine there isn’t any body who can do that kind of work any more. Thanks for the GRAND tour. Stay safe😁

[@jared1870]

Once again, Ruby saves the day! I love how you are able to pick out the original details to the house, such as the mosaic floor in the entry and the details in the remaining woodwork. That also had to be the sketchiest looking fire escape I have ever seen. Thanks for another fantastic explore!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Definitely would’ve been a bit sketchy had there actually been a fire lol! Thanks for watching and the kind words! :)

[@lindaclark568]

Magnolia trees, stream heat, fire places, big windows,tall ceilings, just beautiful 😍.

[@marks678]

That was one magnificent house!! Even though all the decay, there was still so much beauty!! Absolutely one of my favorite explores you have done!! I was so transfixed by all the incredible architecture! You are officially the king!!! And of course props to Ruby as well!! Thank you for letting us be a part of history!!! Fantastic as always Kappy!!!!

[@sharonhagen8244]

Wow 🤩 I absolutely love this home. I can picture what it looked like in its day. Thank you so much for doing these. I would love to tour through theses homes. Love from Saskatchewan, Canada 🇨🇦

[@jirowmom]

This house is not quite as old as our Victorian era house. Thankfully ours was maintained throughout the years. The home next door to us was empty for years and was finally bought by a couple who have invested well over a million dollars in restoration. These homes are expensive to maintain but worth it if you have the time and money and a love of the history of the period.

[@cynthiarenfroe8004]

The burkhart Mansion in Ohio was once used as a nursing home ,,it houses many older people ,,it was a beautiful house in it,s time ,,my sister and bher husband used to paint the outside of these types of houses it was a lot of work but the pay was good ,,our aunt once Pender a southern style Mansion ,,spent a lot of time there when we was kid,s ,, later it too was demolished for apartments and we cried and cried ,, my house today is 85years old and I love it ,,thanks for showing this one ,, Happy house hunting

[@melissaboggs5176]

Wow!! Just wow!! Absolutely stunning. Love this one Kappy! But then again, I love all the beautiful homes you bring us. Lol! Stay safe and have a great weekend! can’t wait for the next amazing find! 😊

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

I really appreciate that thank you very much for watching! :)

[@susansanchez4794]

Hi Kappy and Ruby! What a find! This was a magnificent mansion, everything about it was so interesting, from the eye shaped window ( never seen one like that before), the tiled entryway and fireplaces, window seats plus that room you liked, so sad that it's going to be demolished, thank you both for this adventure, enjoy your weekend, always stay safe, hello from Orange County, CA 🏚️👋

[@priscillaa.8548]

I would love to see this mansion before it was converted to a nursing home! But enough architectural detail is preserved to truly appreciate it. Even the attic is massive!

[@janicecopeland9083]

These places remind me that we can't have anything nice anymore. What they build today is square soulless boxes! I remember seeing this house years ago when it was in much better shape.

[@Chrisss2112]

I’ll bet she was a beauty back in the day. I love your passion in sharing these homes! Thank you Kappy documenting!

[@kathycole4474]

Wow..bet she was a beauty in her day...sad its left to rot.

[@wadeguidry6675]

Dude! This is like some Scooby-Doo haunted cartoon mansion! So killer!

[@user-randi1987]

Wow, what a giant house! I can only imagine how beautiful that woodwork was when waxed and polished. Thanks Ruby for the film of the attic. Great previews at the end. Thanks to you both.

[@MsSurigirl]

What a gorgeous home.

[@scott-nv5t-tx258]

Kappy, you are an exceptional urban explorer and most surely a superb cameraman. Your patience and views make walking along with you a bit of pure pleasure! Thank you so much for all the video's!

[@cathleensteele6808]

What a beautiful old house!! I can almost imagine how grand it was in 1900

[@jennifergarrett6809]

Hi Kappy and Ruby. This house is amazing. And that front staircase most likely use to be grand before they closed it up. I'd guess they did it when it became a nursing home. This house should have been saved. Not to be torn down. Hope y'all have a wonderful day.

[@leppel22]

Just read that this beauty is now demolished. Thank you for capturing its glory before its demise. Way to go Cincinnati ! Another gem lost.

[@pattymousty9631]

Thank you so much for sharing this house with us. Kappy your the best.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

I appreciate that!! :)

[@1927su]

Beautiful! And THANK YOU AGAIN FOR NOT adding nonsensical music to your videos . So many explorers do that & it really distracting

[@edwardkellogg1284]

This is really a beautiful house. The detail in the woodwork and the Mosaic floors in the entrance. This is craftsmanship that you won't see when you buy a new home nowadays. It would be nice if this house could be saved.

[@krjdallas]

Kappy! Ruby!! Hi guys, another great find, and another awesome video...I look forward to the notifications that alert me when you two post a new video. You two always find the best places, and are so thorough, and focused on the architecture and history of each house. Respectful; and what I think is is most fun, is that you both seem to be as awed, enthralled, and saddened while filming...just like we feel when we watch! Keep em coming, be careful, and thanks for the entertainment, and for showing us places we might otherwise never get the chance to see!

[@aprilfool8329]

I am glad to see you visiting my hometown to make this video. I have lived in Cincinnati my whole life and have never seen this house before. I wish we could have seen what it looked like in its prime because I bet it was beautiful. I am sure there are plenty of deserted houses in Cincinnati so I hope you return soon!

[@juliahoyt3162]

I would love to have seen that place long before they added more room's to this nice house .

[@sandyhockemeyer9768]

Hello Kappy, yes this beautiful old mansion was a nursing home in the 1980s. I was a young nurse and was working through an agency. I went there 2 nights for midnight shifts. It was the creepiest, scariest place I ever worked. There were patients all the way up to the 3rd floor. It was me and 2 Nurses Aids. It was called Queen City Nursing Home. The staircases are covered up with drywall. The one was just being closed in when I went there. It was a grand place in it's hay day. It was winter and that steam heat hissed and popped. The second your video came on I recognized it. The more you explored the more I recalled it. Oh Wow!!! Thank you for this video it brought back some fun memories. I have lived in Cincinnati my entire life. Cincinnati is so bad about tearing down it's history. How ironic you would video tape this mansion. And yes before anyone ask; the patients that slept on the top floors were able to ambulate on their own. Thank you so much Kappy!! Stay Safe out there! ☺️

[@excopcar7907]

I love this channel, plus I'm live in Cincinnati and I have been too this mansion alot, pisses me off too see Cincinnati keep knocking down our beautiful mansions and our rich history. Tears my heart out

[@sallywhite1458]

Fortunate that you were able to film this before it was torn down (in October 2022). I found an article (link below) with a description of a gala celebration held there when the home was new and before times turned bad for the owner. Often sad that time moves on and so many things are lost. Thanks for all of these interesting videos. "In all of Avondale there is no place more beautiful than Edgewood, the home of Mrs. A.E. Burkhardt, and in all the annals of Cincinnati’s social history, no reception has excelled in sumptuous appointment the one she gave yesterday to meet her niece, Miss Clara Erkenbrecher. The house of stone is built on the edge of one of the most picturesque woods in the Ohio valley and has a far-away view from every outlook. The interior is of royal magnificence, with its rare painting and statuary pieces from the A. T. Stewart collection, bric-a-brac picked up at intervals in Europe, and an abundant wealth of the floral world filled the house with delicious perfume and added to the general gorgeous effect. The drawing-room, furnished in white and gold, was lavishly decorated with bowls of pink and white roses. The hall was gorgeous in red: halfway upstairs beneath a superb stained-glass window was a floral window seat in yellow tulips. The library across from the drawing-room was a picture in yellow. The high shelves of the mantel were heaped with the golden flowers of spring and across the top of the long book-case were massed the same lovely flowers in riotous profusion. The rooms above the stairs were greatly admired, especially the Moorish room, and Mr. Albert Erkenbrecher’s bachelor quarters on the third floor. A full orchestra was stationed near the stairs and discoursed the brightest and latest of operatic and dance music. But the prettiest place in all the house was the dining room, a dream in green and white, and everybody was lost in admiration. The mantel was banked high in white Roman hyacinths, tulips and maiden-hair hyacinths and maiden-hair ferns." At Edgewood, Brilliant Reception in Avondale.” Cincinnati Enquirer, 11 Feb. 1892, p. 5. abandonedonline.net/location/a-e-burckhardt-house/

[@Stevelemontrudy]

I was working in this part of Cincinnati last week. I drove by the house twice thinking "man, I'd love to poke around in there". Thanks for doing the poking for me.

[@sarahstrong7174]

So glad to find this video. Stuck at home ill with covid at the moment & very bored. I think what makes the plaster mouldings so beautifull in these old buildings is that they are based on natural shapes from sea-shells, flowers & foliage. Same with some of the wood & metalwork.

[@stevehein7884]

KAPPY I ENJOY YOUR VIDEOS SO MUCH GRAND OLD HOUSES KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

[@tammyasbury6517]

That was so Grand in it's time , I loved that upstairs porch to,I would have my rocking chair out there,great tour y'all gave

[@charmainegrandin401]

Wow. What a grand beauty it must of been back in the day! The upkeep on something that large would fenominal!

[@maverickflint1991]

I am watching this video again and I hope whoever bought the place will fix that grand home back to its previous glory.😊👍❤️

[@ClassicRockMom]

I came across your KZbin channel kinda by accident, and I am sooo glad I did! I have been watching your videos for 2 days and I LOVE them! I love looking at old houses, but I never have anyone to go with me and I am TERRIFIED of snakes! This way I can "go through" the old houses from the comfort and safety of my own home! You have a new fan!!! Thank you!

[@thevictorianghost9516]

As always fabulous work!!! You and Ruby make a great team! ABSOLUTELY beautiful home. I wish it could have been saved.

[@linaoliveira8935]

Simply wonderful, I wonder how much history this mansion has. 👍🤩🤩

[@jacquelineraines2074]

I'm sure the original main floor staircase was closed in to meet code for a rest home. I'd love to see what's behind those walls? I just used my imagination throughout and this place is one of the most stunning places you have found. Great work Kappy!

[@kathleenwinker6421]

This is a beautiful mansion!! I can only imagine its hay days, and who lived it it. I think the grand staircase was beautiful before it was covered by a wall. Thanks for showing!!

[@sharonlegnon7411]

That was a very grand showplace that must of been!!! The detail is extraordinary.

[@wrenstarz]

Finally an urban explorer that knows some essential interior design terms. nice work.

[@myrtisfunderburg8355]

Wow wow wow!!!! Another grand old lady that could tell you stories of days gone by. Ashamed that these old ladies are standing on their last legs, abandon. Thank you for showing these beauties before they are gone. Love watching your videos. Keep up the good work.

[@claudermiller]

I remember when it was still occupied. My great grandparents lived down the street in 1900.

[@virginiamichel3112]

What a find, Kappy!!!

[@kathycole4474]

I love the round windows and that window at the top of the stairs...so pretty!!!

[@ken_tiki5241]

Wow! Incredible building. Just imagine how opulent it would have been when it was first built. Thanks for filming and sharing. 👍🤗

[@chriscourson2824]

So glad to see you back!

[@lisadouglas8828]

I imagine the main staircase railing is still there. It's just been encased in a wall.

[@carolsmith7380]

What an absolutely gorgeous home that must have been originally! Wish I could have seen it then. Thanks Kappy for checking it out.

[@hershey0918]

It’s a shame that this beauty was forgotten. People just forget about these historic homes because these days it’s all about the new.

[@ES-zt8sj]

Thank you for caring and preserving a part of history. You truly have a knowledge and eye for the fine details. I love learning the history of the homes. This one reminds me a bit of Boldt Castle.

[@dancinggoat22]

This house is so beautiful. It must have been magnificent in it's day. So sad that all that craftsmanship and art is wasted.

[@mkstiv]

Beautiful place! I love your enthusiasm, and I’m glad to hear Ruby chiming in more and more. It never hurts to have another set of eyes!

[@cristywyndham-shaw5111]

It's an amazing house, but with all the modifications it's hard to tell the original layout. The plaster work is rich and tasteful, the wood carving beautiful. I'm thinking the top floor was originally servant's quarters, a nursery, and possibly a schoolroom. I guess it was turned into a nursing home/assisted living facility? Was there a kitchen? Great find guys! 👏 🙂

[@monalisanail5431]

I agree a lot of the original look was lost when they changed it

[@Granny2470]

Awesome job Ruby and Kappy! Can’t wait for upcoming videos 😁

[@karenstanislaw8912]

Right Away - that slate/stone "brick," the molding /reliefs on exterior surfaces -- gorgeous. The bones are still intact. It's repetitive already, but someone needs to buy this, if even to create an extraordinary antique/vintage shop. Could you image - a several floor place for rarefied retail? Anyway, maybe a fantasy, and besides - residential community rules may prohibit such a thing. Thank you, Kappy.

[@brianandlindafairchild1237]

I agree with you Karen. Another repetitive comment ,they don't make them like they used too. It's true they don't ,and it's great that Kappy is filming these once beautiful historic homes.

[@holleyjomartinez4009]

Thank you for this wonderful video. I really enjoyed watching it. The house is AmAzInG 👍

[@toniadugger3954]

Thanks guys ‼️

[@gregpreservation4301]

Another wonderful record of a very fine house. THANKS very, very much. It is incredible site. It is an outrage that Cincinnati has allowed this home to rot. It will be salvageable for perhaps another year, but the damage is so serious, the work will be a challenge for anyone who does not have pots of money to pay for it.

[@kristykandiko9401]

She was a beauty in her day 👀 Thank you Kappy and Ruby

[@AtomicMan45]

Incredible!Thanks Kappy!They just keep getting better.

[@Pro-Deo]

At 1:29 the date on the house reads 1886. I hope they salvage what's left like the fireplaces, the huge round window and some of the trim before they demolish it. Thanks for sharing this gem!

[@judyingram4846]

Beautiful, beautiful old house. Very fancy back in the day❤️🥰❤️

[@trudirrinhard508]

This mansion was amazing! Thanks for showing all the detail including wallpapers!

[@mornings322]

Oh the beauty of it! The ceiling rounds even the floors were still good. Another great tour of beautiful houses. Thank you so much for your channel. Things that I would never of seen in person. Great job!

[@debrarisdon9250]

it is so sad how people destroy property even if it is decaying leave it be , there is stil beauty in these abandoned places. thank you for sharing God Bless yall

[@t.b.1596]

I always love your commentary. You have such a positive and upbeat personality. Thank you for posting, I really enjoyed the treasure of this house!

[@ndog2005]

Sad to see these houses taken down, for truly been beautiful plus history, then to restore plus just the upkeep, very costly..

[@brandonS227]

I have absolutely always loved this house! Thank you for filming it!!!

[@eringemini7091]

😔As of Oct 2022, this stunning mansion has been demolished. Thank you for documenting it to preserve that part of it for history.😊

[@garycrutcher1856]

Enjoy watching your video the mansion was awesome. Keep the videos coming safe travels

[@1927su]

Oh BRAVO!! So enjoyed this tour with my coffee on this chilly morning! Obviously that was an affluent neighborhood back in the day! Thanks so much Kappy & Ruby! You have the best exploration videos on KZbin!

[@marylougreen9136]

This brakes my heart in that beautiful trim work will be gone forever. Great tour! Thank you!❤️🥰

[@katesutton1476]

Great house, must have been fabulous when new. I can imagine the furnishings & paintings hanging. Good job with the video. Carry on stay safe, thx 4 the ride.

[@jean-francois2180]

Thank you for offering us the grand tour of this amazing house. Even in a state of abandon, it remains beautiful, with all the attention to details everywhere. Your voice-over is great too!

[@robinkolber777]

Thanks for showing the homes at the end as well as the mansion. Loved hearing the creek and birds.

[@aliciabruce3330]

What a great find. it does look like the staircase was grand but for whatever reason it looks like its been walled up. I don't thing the walls connected to the banister is original at all. Love it!

[@namelessone3339]

The stairs were enclosed to meet fire safety standards when it became a nursing home, along with the sprinkler system and the outside fire escapes.

[@diannatyack2277]

Such a shame to see these beautiful heritage homes left to go like this. I understand that they are so expensive to renovate and the up keep is so expensive. I hope that whom ever demolishes it will at least saves all the best parts of it to put into other beautiful homes that are saved and renovated. Love watching your filming footage of these beautiful homes. Thanks Kappy

[@1927su]

Thank you Kappy for panning in on the details of the woodwork , like on that settee in the turret on the third floor!

[@joelove1987]

This house is just down the street from me & unfortunately it's been torn down. You can tell driving down Burnett Ave just how imposing this house is. Sad to see historic buildings & architecture like this be neglected & ultimately torn down. Never seen the inside so thanks for the tour!