Beautiful 179 year old Abandoned House in Tennessee w/ Incredible architecture

[@ptaylor4923]

The staircase is a work of art. The loss of those historic pianos heartbreaking

[@RosemarieComtois-qs8ce]

I so agree with you. The amount of help needed to maintain a home like this inside and out as well as the surrounding outdoor landscaping, etc, is great. The help vanished over the decades . High ceilings are grand, but whose going to paint them ? A home owner would be forced to hire out everything at an unsustainable financial situation over time. Restoration sounds like a good idea , but the cost would be astronomical. The utility bills for this structure today would be unaffordable for most people , then taxes , insurance etc. When electricity was added to these monstrosities , they used what was considered cutting edge installation process. But none of that would pass inspection today to qualify for a mortgage . A tremendous amount of money is needed on these properties to even consider purchasing . The desire for restoration is great, but desire and deep pockets seldom go hand in hand, unfortunately.

[@kerenlacy-brown8903]

I can't believe that such a beautiful and historic house will probably be pulled down to make way for modern rubbish. America has such a short history, these older properties should be cherished

[@danasandoval624]

I so agree, plus I am sure they were built much better than what they build today.

[@vjohnson2400]

I absolutely agree however the cost of renovating/refurbishing such an old property is cost prohibitive. I know this because I recently renovated a large 1910 house. It would have been cheaper to build new.

[@josephr.gainey2079]

Why not? I happens every day. It's know as ignorance and a total unappreciation of our cultural heritage. It's only going to get worse with the Media's war on our cultural heritage and history!

[@sewforlife5728]

American doesnt appreciate its history. They just want to tear it down and make room for what they call progress. Can u imagine coming up that drive in a carriage. I bet it looked so grand. Huge entry way and upstair landing with that upstairs porch. I can just imagine it all restored. That unique barrel wall in the back downstairs hall. What a lovely big house. I bet it had a big veranda on the front. U have a receiving room, a dining room, a library and lady's parlor where the basement entry is. In that back room he didnt go in i bet was a small conservatory in its day. Then u have your kitchen and probably what may have been a maids room or laundry or just further room for house duties but would make at present a nice family room. That basement room with no entry to house i bet was cold storage for veg and fruit and canning. So well built to last this long. Such a shame. 2 of those pianos were actually square pianos and were invented in the 1700s. They were popular in the usa in the early 1800s but grew out of favor around the 1880s because the smaller upright piano came about and it was smaller and fit in peoples homes easier. They stop making the square piano about that time. Depending on the maker and condition the square pianos that still survive today that have been restored can be worth upwards of a $100,000 and those are just laying there like that. Such total disregard of their value and history just like the house. "You can never travel forward and expect to reach a destination when you dont know from where you came. You will be doomed to travel in circles." Aint it the truth.

[@anne_n_nimity]

They were poorly if at all insulated. Note the fireplace in every room.. 🤔 A home like this required an effort to heat that few (with the possible exception of John Kerry) are able or willing to pay. Those days there wasn't airlcon, so people just toughed it out. Try finding someone like that today..

[@ruthgissinger1200]

What a magnificent house. You just imagine what it was like when it was lived in. Needs to be restored, not tore down.

[@robynperdieu3434]

It is so well preserved.

[@tabithagamblin791]

I live in Tennessee and in our state we have so much history here and I can't stand to see these old homes torn down this one needs and should be restored we are losing history of our past everyday

[@leeleescraps]

Agree

[@jessewilson8676]

If it’s that old it should be on the historic Registry and protected

[@MTknitter22]

jesse wilson It takes MONEY guys and a lot of it

[@libra42ful]

That staircase is more than amazing, an architect, and wood craftsman's beautiful creation, inspired by a vision...I love imagining, and visualizing the home in its prime, the people who lived in it, their family life, their holiday celebrations, and I'm sure, grand parties, imagine a garden party, doors opened wide, party goers chatting while walking through the entrance hall, past the staircase and out the opposite doors they entered...to me, the house feels peaceful, even in its sorrowing condition, it's still just waiting, almost calmly, waiting for someone to love it, and repair it's many wounds....and that's the sadness that you feel when you see it, knowing it probably won't receive it... absolutely gorgeous design for its time...Thank You for sharing this, love old American homes...

[@Dina52328]

What a shame this historic house is going to be torn down. A 179-year old house and still standing. Those houses were solidly built not like new construction where it’s mostly drywall, pressed wood, and fake plastic mouldings. The inside of the house still looked good. It’s sad 😔 that there’s no appreciation for the beautiful and historical architecture of these houses.

[@WNActivist88]

Eventually they want us all living in giant concrete boxes in cities

[@carolthompson9196]

Wow! That house has so much potential! I’d take it over any of their fancy new houses with zero personality in them! This old house has a hundred stories to tell! Thanks for taking us with you, Kappy❣️

[@utubesux09]

@TheTRUTHmatters! I would be more worried about living idiots than a ghost. However if there is a demonic presence I'd be worried!

[@palmz4u]

@TheTRUTHmatters! Is love to share this beautiful home with a ghost or two!

[@jon4915]

Its beautiful but a lot of times the foundation is just too far gone to really restore it.

[@MTknitter22]

Jonathan Harris yes

[@justinebourke2811]

@@jon4915 yeah I guess If the foundations are f**ked it's just not feasible 😕😕😕

[@danasisk2414]

It's too painful seeing these houses vandalized. 😪

[@lornahardin4563]

It tears at your heart doesn't it? So sad, history gone and never replaced. The young ones today will never know what beauty was.

[@saltpeter7429]

It is like an assault. I know that sounds over dramatic, but these old homes in a way possess a spirit and character of ages passed and lives lived and transcending in cycles. The houses can not defend themselves, they have no recourse or protection. They deserve respect. Through time and resilience they have EARNED it.

[@deborahrohl848]

@@saltpeter7429 well said and i completely agree with you

[@Rhythm911]

Barbarians or Barbarianite's in Training !!

[@MTknitter22]

yes, this happens in Scotland too to old castles - graffitti and disrespect

[@Slayerjane61]

This house is beautiful and not in such bad shape. It could be restored and lived in again. The floors are in great shape and the rooms are spacious with those wonderful big windows. What a shame it's being wasted!

[@hangemhigh3578]

You'd have to have a very large budget to fix it. I bought an older house and its a money pit.

[@claudermiller]

Triple hung sashes in the front. You could open the top and bottom and allow the heat to escape. Quality.

[@claudermiller]

@@hangemhigh3578 i bought an abandoned 150 year old gothic. Paid $14k have spent probably about the same. It's clean and very liveable. I figure I'm just preserving it until someone with more money comes along and completely restores it. The neighbors say it was ready to be demolished when I bought it.

[@macristo33]

It will not be restored because of costs. Demolishing this house and building a new one (with modern day features, I might add), will provide a bigger return on investment. Restoring it would be like lighting money on fire.

[@charityrhoads2370]

Does anyone know where this hose is located?

[@jdsmith556]

I’ve seen people restore worse. That house is actually in really good shape for its age.

[@jenniferowen2801]

I would agree, but the front brick ( to the right of the door), is barely holding on. If you could find some really generous people, there is a chance it would be fixed up. It would take a lot of money and expertise making sure that the front doesn't cave in.

[@jimboreaddabible777]

Oh WOW......I kept thinking not in bad condition but then...too bad to restore. But if you say salvageable....I believe you.

[@jacquelinesimpson6672]

It's really tough to find good contractors. There's just not enough of them. Plus, it's zoned commercial so that's a strike against it to potential buyers.

[@WNActivist88]

@@jenniferowen2801 I've seen far worse brick condition be repaired.

[@WNActivist88]

@@jacquelinesimpson6672 Museums are commercial properties, so whoever buys it can run it as such

[@wendycrawford1792]

I just rewatched the tour of this house. I love this house. Gorgeous fireplaces. The bedrooms are massive!!! It looks like it was being well maintained up until fairly recently l would say. The colour choices were quite lovely. That upstairs hallway…. massive. You’re right, Kappy. It will get torn down. It’s criminal letting a home like this die!

[@srevero1]

A magnificent house! These houses should be cherished. There's no appreciation and respect for the workmanship, history and beauty of these structures.

[@ddylla85]

"They paved paradise and put up a parking lot"

[@susanbrogan2517]

Why do they let them go in the first place?

[@srevero1]

@@susanbrogan2517 Follow the money.

[@redrufus444]

The old structure will out stand new stick frame structures....

[@lucybieller7604]

I absolutely loved that house! Glad someone saved the door hardware, but if its gonna be torn down, there us so much more that can be saved from it! Thanks Kappy for giving us another great explore before its gone! Wish we could save them all! ✌

[@jacquelinevierarodriguez4982]

You said: “Glad someone saved the door knobs” - I always thing the same way, people should save as many things they could, specially furniture that it can be recycled. I love the doors of this house, they are beautiful and fine wood that I wouldn’t mine to replace those for the ones I have on my home.

[@17luckynumbers]

Me too! I'm dying inside... The moulding, doors, wood Floors & brick! All that lovely brick!!! 😭

[@notinmycountry991]

Who noticed the beefy base boards? Someone please save all those doors, trim and floors!!

[@jacquelinevierarodriguez4982]

@@notinmycountry991 and when you say SAVE, we mean RESCUE from been demolished.

[@acousticshadow4032]

Would love to see this house as it was during the Civil War

[@modularripoff3696]

That's a pretty solid house and looks pretty level for the age

[@SarumGirl]

Americans come over to Europe and marvel at our beautiful buildings but here you have one of your own and you ignore it. By our standards it is not even old and it has been built in a style that lasts and with good craftsmanship and all set in lovely spacious grounds. You would even prefer to live in homes built in far inferior materials as long as it is big and flashy. This has class.

[@maxwellmark986]

Hello Sheila.....

[@pamelamosher5555]

Sheila, not all Americans feel this way and do not ignore good craftsmanship, I do not prefer to live in a home built with inferior materials that is big and flashy. I appreciate the craftmanship and character of "mature" homes of this era. I lived in a home built by a civil war veteran, it was and still is beautiful.

[@maxwellmark986]

@@pamelamosher5555 wow that's sounds great dear..... 🤣

[@pamelamosher5555]

@@maxwellmark986 sure does!

[@maxwellmark986]

@@pamelamosher5555 OK so how was your day going and I hope family and friends are all safe and sound over there?

[@stephenknob7540]

Another heartbreaker....once gone, lost forever. Truly tragic.

[@jelizabethpetrie6656]

Can’t imagine the character this had in its glory day. Being a builders daughter, this had been gorgeous. Thank you.

[@maxwellmark986]

Hello Jelizabeth.....

[@jenniechurch5337]

Love your name! So close to mine (Jennie Elizabeth) :)

[@jrmbusa]

A beautiful mansion it must have been. We can hear her crying "Please save me!".

[@julieshepherd5989]

So sad!, I can hear her saying that too, save me🌻🌷

[@johnfranklin5277]

Beautiful home, not a MANSION..

[@wendycrawford1792]

This house is stunning! It has such classic lines. The rooms are huge. The floors and all the trim work is beautiful. The hanging staircase is stunning and grand. The stair carpet looks original. The bathrooms wouldn’t have existed so they obviously cut in to rooms to accommodate the bathrooms. I don’t quite get the stone work. Those log beams were amazing! I get excited over homes this old for a number of reasons, one of them being the fact that these very old homes had large fireplaces in the basement along with a brick bread oven. Often times, they’ll get filled in and covered over. I think that there are tons of people who appreciate old architecture. Sometimes these homes get tied up in wills. Other times people don’t have the money to maintain them. I don’t think people realize the cost of restoring this beauty. It needs experts and that doesn’t come cheap!!

[@janeforever]

What a beautiful old home. Real shame it's not been saved. Even after all these years you can still see the quality & pride of workmanship that went into the home originally. Sad to look out from the upstairs & see a Costco & other big box stores encroaching on what must have been great views of the past.

[@debralavorata546]

Kappy,out of all the recent videos this year,this is the most beautiful of all the houses.Great find! Thanks kappy!

[@dewdrop3302]

Awwwwww .....could you imagine the splendor of this house back in it's day? !!!!! ❤️

[@maxwellmark986]

Hello Cathy.....

[@dewdrop3302]

@cricket roberson Of course not. I was referring to the architect of the structure.

[@bodonnell7495]

Thank you so much for filming your explorations! I wish my mother was still alive to watch as this would have been right up her alley. I appreciate you documenting these properties before they are either inaccessible or they are completely gone. (Also, glad you are dealing with the potential wildlife instead of us!) Great job!

[@sonyalytle8972]

This makes me think of my old house, which I lived in for 30 years. It had a fireplace in every room too. The cellar also had huge wood logs for the foundation. Part of the floor was dirt. Unfortunately, we had to move, because our farm was sold for developing. As far as the historical society, sometimes that doesn't always work. In the case of our farm house, it was that old, that the original deed could not be traced. So...sometimes there is "red" tape to that too. We considered keeping the house, but it would have cost more than we were willing to spend. It's nice that you documented the history here, before it is gone.

[@CTX700girl]

If this house was built before the Cilil War, surely it’s an historical landmark and should be registered as such. If I were rich I wouldn’t mind taking on the challenge. Too many historical things disappearing these days. What a shame.

[@mikewilliams3806]

Problem is just because it is old doesn’t necessarily mean it is historic. It would be nice if we could save everything old but a place like this is now a hazard and a liability for the county or whoever owns it.

[@darant2249]

@@mikewilliams3806 Well, in the hands of a Good Contractor... that wouldn't be an issue.

[@jodylancaster8706]

That's what we do in the US. Tear everything down. Sad.

[@johnhardin4358]

Well, the whole South is a historic landmark. People have to live somewhere. Now look. The USA is only a couple of centuries old. In Europe this is like yesterday. They have vineyards 1000 years old, and don't get me started on the Fertile Crescent and China. Looks like good housing stock to me. Better check the roof. It goes first.

[@angurisloud]

Old doesn't equal Historic... to be a Historic (not Historical) landmark something significant had to have occurred there. Historical = Old, Historic = Historically significant.

[@christinemaskell5518]

beautiful and stunning are the words for this old beauty. she has done well for over 150 years old and I'm sure it has seen many families walk her floors. I love the hallways in these older homes. they are always so big and wide able to accomodate the prettiest gowns the ladies wore back then. I would love to see the pictures of this house in all of it's magnificence.

[@cristywyndham-shaw5111]

No expense was spared when they built this house. Love the big fireplaces in the bedrooms, floor to ceiling window, and the fun yellow tile in the bathroom. Scary basement! 😬 You're a brave guy, Kappy!! Tfs!

[@nathonics]

Sure wish a historical society or someone who specializes in home repair could take it on and restore it! Would definitely be worth it!

[@melissabolander3283]

Or given to someone who didn't have a home that could fix it up. Just a thought.

[@malibu6510]

@@melissabolander3283 If someone can't afford to buy a house. They won't be able to afford to restore a house like that just saying.

[@anne_n_nimity]

How would it be so worth it? Why don't you restore it if it's so a great idea?

[@nathonics]

@@anne_n_nimity Don’t have that kind of expertise in that field! Some people just like old homes and it’d be good for someone whose into that.

[@anne_n_nimity]

@@nathonics Well I have gobs of expertise in that field. And I can say it's very easy for me to see why it hasn't been renovated. What irks me a bit is when people suggest that some grant be applied to fix a place like this up. Google Calumet/Laurium MI.

[@cathygray7492]

I appreciate the sensitivity you reveal in your reporting. Nice to see someone who can appreciate the beauty of the past.

[@tracih.4488]

This old house has such happy and loving vibes. It has so much potential and could be restored to its original glory. Its such a disgrace that it was allowed to fall into decay. I wish I lived closer as I would totally try to purchase it. Thank you for sharing this lovely glimpse into the past. ❤❤❤

[@allicat2551]

I love this house. They don't make them like that anymore

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Agreed! It was for sale! But it’s listed as commercial sadly which means it’s future is pretty uncertain. Thanks for watching!

[@belindarowe8484]

I want one just like it......

[@barefootgrl5748]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 Where could I find this listing? I think this is glorious!

[@maxwellmark986]

Hello Alli.....

[@allicat2551]

@@maxwellmark986 HI! Have a great weekend

[@TeamTrumpUSA]

What a pity the Historical Society did not take an interest in this house. Most of the dwelling has stood the test of time. The kitchen looks like it was updated in the 1960's and done quite well. Always wanted a kitchen with a fireplace. I also noticed electrical updates. I think the style of the house is Federal/Georgian. Great find Kappy. Cheers

[@trinaf.4422]

The historical society most likely took an interest in the place at some point. Most historical societies are so understaffed, underfunded, and are often run by volunteers. Fighting against land developers with deep pockets is an impossible thing for a historical society to do. So don't blame the historical society; they just don't have the staff.

[@kraleigh5467]

Just FYI -- architectural historian here in neighboring NC -- the house has a basic late Greek Revival form with wonderful Gothic Revival elements (mantels/woodwork with "peaked" arches). Georgian is an 18th century style and Federal basically early 19th, so a generation earlier. And both of those are Neoclassical. This is a wonderful house that has survived remarkably unchanged and deserves to be saved. What a shame. Fascinated by the pianos. Would expect to see one, but three?

[@bluedragontwo]

The contents of the kitchen may be modern crap but the kitchen its self was not

[@jj3111]

These homes are extremely expensive to maintain and to maintain properly because the craftsman no longer exists. Which is why a lot of these homes go abandoned...

[@combatgirl38]

@@jj3111 That is 100% untrue. I don't have enough fingers on both hands to count the family members alone that have the skills to keep up or restore this. The non-family friends double that number! The carpenter is still Very much alive, but instead of working on jobs like this that would make their souls Sing, they are forced to work on junk pre-fab houses simply because owning these has gone out of trend. And it Is a trend. Living in Minneapolis where it is back out of trend, I have seen potential projects demolished in favor of entire condos built head to toe in what feels like weeks. No one remembers when our few antique houses and buildings were coveted and people scrambled to swipe them up [and out of my effing price range, then]. Some of those were magnificent Victorians that had been 'on trend' in the 70's and 80's where they also were pushed to modernize them by the grant-holders, and tore out cabinetry and claw foot bathtubs that the last current trend-owners were then having to shell out big bucks to have replaced. The architecture was never an issue as far as finding professionals to properly restore, according to the owners I spoke to last summer. It was the other bad decisions that were hardest because what they needed was sitting in a landfill or an overpriced restoration store. Every professional carpenter I know would Jump at the chance to fly out here at take on this gig! It's what many people dream of when entering the trade.

[@puca7908]

Hey Kapp, when my husband and I win the PCH grand prize, we're gonna buy this place and restore it! Loved it! I agree, the house still seems pretty sound, and someone renovated, updated the kitchen in the not so distant past! Thank you!

[@dnl1120]

It's amazing how sturdy the house seemed after so many years. Loved the curved staircase.

[@babyboomermemories6150]

Whenever I see these old beauties I often think "If the walls could talk." I imagine the original occupants in their dandy clothes and beautiful bustle dresses and hats. I wish I had the resources to restore one.

[@Grimmarox]

Funny because when I watch all the different explorer's in homes. Especially Historical homes and wonder what a day in the life of someone that lived there in the beginning. You see untouched homes that haven't been touched, explored or cleaned out. Like the family 👪just 1 day said Let's go kid's we are leaving all of our worldly possessions. Nope your favorite baby doll cannot come. She needs to be there for the future toads that will one day ruin it.

[@sharyng261]

I lived in the widows peak/ housekeepers bedroom of an old Victorian house in Dansville new York. It was the a doctors home that had a tunnel to the "castle on the hill" that was hot springs first therapy. This doctor created the first cold cereal. It was beautiful, though the owner didn't repair it to its natural beauty. I'll try and post some pictures...

[@veramae4098]

While dreaming about the past the house has seen, remember the slaves, the whip, rapes, children torn from their families. Oh, and no toilets (pots), no hot water on top / no cold water on tape either, insects flying through unscreened windows. No electricity. No food preservatives (except salt and lime), no refrigeration. "Canning food", particularly at home, didn't happen until the late 1800's and it seemed like a miracle to farmers. Not meaning to be a downer, but the whole history must be remembered not just the pretty parts.

[@sharyng261]

@@veramae4098 100℅ agree with you. That's the trouble with the world today we only acknowledge bits and pieces of the past. We need to acknowledge all of it, the good the bad and the ugly.

[@berbz4101]

@@veramae4098 It had to be said!

[@terrystrahl6006]

This house appeared to be very Majestic in it's day, really cool!!

[@karenhughes3558]

Kappy, you are a brave soul going in that basement 😂. I could watch you all day! Love seeing these old homes. Thanks for finding them for us! 🌻

[@phranerphamily]

It makes me cry when people tear down historical homes

[@twistoffate4791]

Me too. The craftsmanship in these old structures just doesn't exist today. There MUST be a practical use for a building like that. Recreation, community, etc.

[@Updation_Nest]

Same. It’s like watching someone die. They don’t build them like they used too!!!

[@dontcare563]

Historical home? I don't know if it qualifies for that. What historical things happened at this house? Its certainly an old house and I agree it would be cool seeing it saved!

[@mikemay8334]

There is a season for every thing, this one has served it’s time, now it’s not going to work for anyone. That’s why you don’t want to hold onto the old stuff too long. The newer, more energy efficient, safer buildings have taken their place.

[@mikemay8334]

@@twistoffate4791 , it does, but just like this place, only the wealthy can afford it.

[@charliewerchan7252]

Love old homes.....just imagine the memories that were made there

[@conservativeokie]

Just mow discovered your channel! I absolutely, overwhelmingly, enjoyed what you are doing!!! I LOVE history and believe it to be a shame, almost negligent to preserve our American history through architecture. We all need to realize, whether through automobiles, other conveyances, or transportation mediums, we need to pay close attention to our early houses, businesses, structures and other projects! Thank you for the reminder and excellent video on your channel!!!

[@rockfangd]

You will love so many of the videos. Absolutely incredible

[@pamelaaverrett5848]

Beautiful and Majestic! That kitchen remodel was fancy in it’s time. LOVE the stairs! Thanks Kappy !

[@troy7124]

Thanks for venturing into the basement, I know how it's your favorite area of the house.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Lol of course!!

[@lindahobbs5545]

Those rooms are huge! Beautiful old house. Thanks Kappy

[@jencameron8124]

What an absolutely stunning and elegant house! Everything about it stands out way beyond it's graffitied walls. Thank you, Kappy, for encapsulating it before it meets its possible fate. Cheers.

[@beckybaker6907]

Beautiful old home. Doesn't take much imagination to see it in its former glory. What a shame that nobody in Tennessee will have it designated a historical place. Thanks for the video.

[@laurah.7696]

Very affluent family lived in this gorgeous house. Love all the colors and huge door casings

[@stevenkaskus6173]

That old antique piano is worth saving, it needs rescuing don't let it get trashed

[@bellthandian]

Unfortunately even saving it from being destroyed whenever the house gets bulldozed, those pianos cost so much to restore. I’m guessing because of the state it’s been left in it would need a lot of work. Mine has very similar legs though I wish I could grab one of those to replace the one broken leg I have on my 1886 square grand. I saved mine from being gutted and turned into an island or desk. To restore them cost upwards of $20k-$35k usually. The finish on mine is faded to an oak look from its original rosewood finish, some keys stick or slip and it’s a little out of tune but I still play it knowing it’s historical value over its dollar value. You don’t get quality craftsmanship like we did a hundred or more years ago. I wish my generation in their late 20’s and early 30’s appreciated these things more. IKEA furniture won’t make it into the world of antiques, that’s for sure.

[@mongolloyd5236]

@@bellthandian it sounds like you're the proud owner of a true treasure. I'm glad you were able to save a piece of history from being gutted, its obvious you can appreciate it for what it is. Sadly the same cant be said for this house or piano.

[@barbarahimes5625]

What a gem of a house. So sad to see it go away.

[@normabrien8331]

If I had the money I would buy it in a flash. The house looks solid enough.

[@kellydevig5687]

That could definitely be saved! It's gorgeous!!!

[@denisewatson5295]

What a beautiful old house 🏚. Someone should restore it. I love 💘 everything about it. So sad 😞 that it will be torn down. 😢 Stay safe 🙏❤💓💙

[@DylansPen]

A shame that old buildings like this are left to decay and rot away. Must have been ten thousand great and sad moments in this house over the years.

[@maryjohnson9949]

Why do people go into Old homes and destroy the structures where is the purpose of destroying something that's not yours what do they get out of that anyone who does that is a highly definitely sick person.!!!

[@guysumpthin2974]

Frustrated Children , from abusive / frustrating parents or abusive older siblings

[@mysongzz1521]

Thank you for a tour of this place, I'm a Tennessean and this was a treat...too bad this place wasn't kept up 😔

[@rockfangd]

I wish I could explore like you. There are so many here in NY. This house was beautiful, the floors were incredible, they look as straight as the day they were laid. I could be wrong but I would have thought there would have been a servants staircase in the room with the basement landing, but I did not see anything upstairs. Thank you again as always. I always enjoy your videos and look forward to every one

[@jenXMAGA]

Kids are the worst. Then they grow up to be developers, and the silly fools that buy the snap together cookie cutter junk that they THINK looks posh. No. Just stop. Please. I want all of these homes. This beauty should never be erased 🥺💔

[@kyliepechler]

"This beauty should never be erased" - Absolutely right! Because they don't make houses like this anymore, they need to be preserved, not allowed to rot away to a state they need to be demolished.

[@traceytrotter9934]

You took the words out of my mouth. I was thinking proper karma would be for someone to spray paint on the outside of their future home with no soul :).

[@traceytrotter9934]

@TheTRUTHmatters! 🧡

[@jaysmith179]

I blame the farmers. Where I live all the farmers are selling the land and now we have cheep homes all being built that all look the same.

[@dorothyhodge985]

Maybe they'll have something nice someday and someone will destroy it. I don't understand.

[@lama6911]

The inside of the house is in pretty good condition considering. That moldings and wide plank hard wood floors are to die for

[@jeannieab5218]

Absolutely! I hope someone salvages it!

[@heatherjackson2520]

I can't believe how amazing those floors look!

[@sandysimmer1279]

Hats off to James T Preston for building this home! So many memories still abide there..I could see myself living there, feeling the joy and love and laughter that I'm sure was once there,,,

[@dconfused9919]

What a homeless shelter do

[@mzm4245]

Lots of music played there

[@the_oslovian]

This one is truly a beauty! I hope someone please will save it!! Breaks my heart to think about the people who built the beauty

[@writeract2]

I would buy it in a shot - look at the staircase and multiple gorgeous good size rooms - this is an excellent representation of all the wonderful architectural stylings and details of the period. God willing, please let it be saved!

[@karengumke387]

This was on ce a beautiful home. Would love to see what it looked like when it was lived in. And apparently the house rang with piano music often.

[@sylviacc281]

I went online with the information in the description at top. There is a great picture of the front of the house. BEAUTIFUL front portico!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

That’s why I shared it! Hopefully doesn’t do more damage to the house, I wish more then anything someone would buy and fix it up

[@littlehummingbird1015]

@@sylviacc281 I can't find what you found....can you tell us where to look please? THANKS!!!

[@sylviacc281]

@@littlehummingbird1015 I googled James T. Preston house in Tennessee. It is in Bristol.

[@deborahrohl848]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 me too

[@cwb0051]

THIS, TREASUE SHOULD BE SAVED..SAVING HISTORY..

[@debbiescott6732]

That's a nice thought. Too bad more people don't appreciate our history.

[@myrtle1234]

Lead paint. There are many disincentives to restoring these old homes, the most compelling one is that they are full of lead paint which is difficult and toxic to remove.

[@snappysue2947]

@@myrtle1234 Lead paint would be the least of my worries 😟🙄 .. that can be rectified .. I want this place to restore to its glory❤❤❤

[@billwilson6096]

cwb0051….who do you think would be inclined to save this old house that is beyond salvaging.

[@jjboyeshua5795]

@@myrtle1234 only a problem if small children chew on the woodwork

[@tammyevans7333]

What unique doorways and fireplace! Awesome

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Agreed! Loved this house! Had a very warm and inviting feeling as well! It’s hard to describe!

[@leonardlloyd1089]

Oh my, I'd love to hear the stories some of these beautiful historic houses could tell!

[@david0321able]

Love beautiful old homes like this. Thanks for sharing.

[@shawndeealbright1129]

That must have been a gorgeous house. Sadly another piece of history gone. Great jod Kappy ♡

[@charlottemiller5235]

This house is so beautiful! It is so sad to see these old horses going to waste!

[@charlottemiller5235]

Sorry, I meant to say old houses.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@charlottemiller5235 save the horses too! Lol thanks for watching!

[@traciegauntt2331]

I would much rather live in one of these old farm house then the cracker jack / look a like houses of today. So sad to see this beauty go down with its history.

[@cwb0051]

Exactly Right!

[@jumpinjojo]

*than, not then.

[@traciegauntt2331]

@@jumpinjojo 🙄

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@traciegauntt2331 me too! I love old houses! I dream of some day buying my own!

[@timothygordon4497]

Kappy I have to say your explorations are wonderful. The way you photo the whole room even after examining something particular in the room. Very nice! Tim

[@spike0399]

Thankyou for bringing this video to us it was and in my opinion still is, a beautiful house and could be brought back to it's former glory !

[@joharmon2148]

What a huge home and so sad to see it like this. I wish someone would buy it and fix it but lets face not going to happen.

[@63connie78]

My favorite....the lone curtain....still hanging after so many years undisturbed.

[@MGP1970]

We need to preserve history by restoring these homes. This country just wants to erase history now. Sad.

[@jon4915]

Hey, at least people like this are documenting them before they are torn down.

[@TheDriveInGuys]

MP: Cancel-culture. Makes me physically ill.

[@georgehouston6327]

I lived in a similar home 15 years ago. The David Littell House in Beaver County PA. Built in 1851 and is sill on the historic registry. It was an awesome home on 200 acres. It is often difficult and expensive to keep these homes up and functioning while maintaining the originality of it. It was also haunted which was pretty cool and interesting.

[@hourglas39]

Beautiful home, all anyone has to do is contact city hall and find out whom the current owner is, if there is one you can make an offer on the home and go from there. There are a lot of vacant abandoned homes in Memphis and my aunt advised me all I'd have to do it pick one, call city hall and make an offer, they have so many abandoned homes that they have going for a $1.00 but you have to reside in the state :( I only have know due to being in the mortgage industry for 30 years. Thanks for sharing.

[@rachelynn3079]

This property is for sale for 1.6 mil....it's listed as a commercial lot.

[@blakehilliard6419]

What region of TN? This what we do!

[@LisaNix2]

How can I find out where this is located?

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@rachelynn3079 actually it sold at the beginning of the year for that much, doesn’t look promising for this house

[@Jean-qn4fy]

I cannot imagine trying to fix the kitchen side of that house, tho. As long as the water stays out, the building has a chance. But once it gets in ..... Still, the land must have some value and so much nice woodwork could be salvaged.

[@paulalim1476]

Floating staircase…. You seem to have hit the piano jackpot!

[@margaretingleby9081]

What a beautiful house it seems like it has good bones. I think it would be a mistake to knock it down. I really hope that someone comes in and fixes it up. It would be absolutely beautiful.

[@vickirutherford1992]

If I had the money I wd find a house like this and bring it back to life. The woodwork, the fireplace’s I wd love to restore it with just some some updates to the kitchen. This wd be a place to cherish.

[@maxwellmark986]

Hello Vicki.....

[@FRESHboosters]

I always wonder what happened to these families when I watch these videos. Maybe not the last family that lived there, but the original one... you know this house probably passed through many generations of the same family until something happened that eventually led to the house being left abandoned. Great exploration, great narration!

[@winnieskees9622]

@Oh Kappy , Kappy ! That is one of the most beautiful houses you have shown. And sad to think if the others hadn’t been so run down, they might have been just as beautiful! The beams, the floors, the size of the rooms!!! Who wouldn’t want a house like that! I pray that someone will come along and care for it! The rooms where the paint was good, 8t was like the room said, “look at me, how pretty am I, won’t you help me and my fellow room friends !!”

[@johnamstutz]

Those jib windows made the front porch accessible to guests when they were entertaining. What a fabulous place it was!

[@javierespana2807]

I was fortunate to find a similar building in Chicago, bought it for little money. After a lot of work and patience, I moved in and enjoy every corner of it

[@veramae4098]

Yes, that's the only way remodeling is affordable, if one can do all the work ones self.

[@SURENITY]

That is awesome! Make a video of it!

[@elainecrise1999]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful house. So very sad it will be destroyed.. instead it could of been renovated to its former glory!!

[@katieh4839]

I watched this video with both wonder and heartache. So much beauty! And those floors - my GOD! Stunning! It is heartbreaking to see the vandalism and destruction that’s happened. If it is demolished - I sincerely hope someone who understands and respects the viable materials that are still there is able to save some of it.

[@liselottnelson5479]

Thank you so much for filming this. That’s is so beautiful. And so sad that nobody cares about this place

[@debralavorata546]

You know it amazes me the stupidity of those in power! Here you have a beautiful house,rich in history that anyone if they could (I know I would) restore it to its original splendor. At the very least, the town should have added to the national preservation of historical homes and try to save it from a demolition. Nowhere in the duplicate track homes or anything built in present time could withstand elements or the test of time,nor the beauty of homes like these!

[@sarahstrong7174]

You would think a sturdy house like that, not too isolated, would be worth renovating.

[@debralavorata546]

@@sarahstrong7174 Sarah I thought the same thing!? Its a hundred and seventy years old,almost two hundred ,what made today will EVER be around two hundred years from now? Such a waste!

[@veramae4098]

My Grandfather was a master carpenter. He'd chuckle when someone said older buildings were better built than today. Sure old homes look good and were well-built, that's why they're still standing. The crappy buildings have all fallen down. *To give a grip on remodeling: I inherited a very well-built house and well cared for farm field and wood lot and STILL had huge expenses!* My Grandparents had bought an old 40 acre farm during the Great Depression. Grandfather (so family legend goes) said even HE couldn't save the house. He tore it down and built a new house, saving what he could from the old one not out of tradition but for the building material he could reuse. The new house was built for electricity with one ONE outlet in each room. The windmill that pumped water for the cattle also charged batteries which could provide about 1 or 2 hours of power each night. Indoor plumbing was built, maybe only the 3rd in the county. Septic "tank" was a field of gravel under soil in the backyard. When I inherited, very little had been done to upgrade it. Painting the house and replacing the roof was about all. For example: the space for an "icebox" held a small refrigerator now, but a hole had been drilled through the floor into the basement and wired to the fuse box, with an extension cord. There actually was a septic tank, an upgrade from the gravel field, but nearly 80 years old. Plumbing in the house was no longer up to code; whenever repairs are necessary my handyman brings it to code. Almost every year I add electrical outlets (I've ended up rewiring about half the house as the old wires had deteriorated -- had an electrical short in a spot that started a house fire but we caught it within minutes; I keep fire extinguishers, but all that wiring had to be replaced), plumbing redone as needed, NEW septic tank, new well, 9 solar panels, reinforce the barn (which was at the stage just-before-falling), insulation, new furnace and I added a pellet stove to avoid burning propane in the furnace as much as possible, all new triple pane energy efficient windows, the 3 dormers the siding had rotted and all 3 had to have the exteriors ripped off and rebuilt with insulation and new construction, new front porch with ramp, basement water-proofed and insulated, and on and on. With EVERYTHING I figure I've spent over $200,000 at which point I decided to stop counting. Then I had a professional land survey done and ended up arguing with my neighbors for two years because they had slowly extended over the property line. One neighbor still removes the property line markers whenever I put in a new set and constantly calls the Sheriffs department claiming I'm trespassing (I became scrupulous about not setting foot on her property once she told me to stay off). Rather pathetically one trooper asked if I could stop calling, I said: "*I* have never called you." I was going to do a big remodel -- attached garage, handicap bathroom, laundry room, back porch, but when I found out how much it cost I had to abandon those plans. But the construction company owner had heard of my Grandfather. That's the reputation Grandfather had! My last remaining big project is to restore the stream in the back of my property to a wetland. It's all choked up -- I'm having to argue with the drain commissioner about that. If you know rural areas you'll know. Oh, and a teeny cabin would be lovely back in the woods. If my annuity keeps growing -- I recently moved it all to Tesla and gained $125,000 in 8 months -- someday when I start taking money out maybe then I'll do the big remodel. Love to all of you!

[@shereerichmond4833]

I wish someone would get in there and restore that house... What people dont understand is these houses were built to last.. Houses are built today with fast growing wood and drywall..they wont last 70 years..i have a contractor friend and its a shame he said ...id love to find out where it is and if theyd sell it. ❤ So sad...

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Me too! That’s my biggest hope is the house receives some extra attention and is saved from this video but unfortunately the house sold for over a million dollars a few months ago, which I’m assuming was for the land and not the house

[@shereerichmond4833]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 You would think if they can pay a million for the land maybe they could move the house and restore it.. Dang i hate to see these go to the wercking ball..sad 😔

[@dvf789]

Pre-Civil War square piano's turned upside down and on the side for no reason. That is just tragic.

[@Therebesquare]

I have two squares and my heart is just… so angry.

[@conversecone9687]

What a wonderful historic house! Surely hope it will be saved and restored to its original glory. Thank you for the tour!

[@1sweettooth69]

Wow, what beautiful woodwork and overall craftsmanship. It is so sad to see graffiti and disregard for the historical value this home has. I'm surprised a historical society hasn't been able to save this beauty.

[@susanmiller4159]

Beautiful home as always love the wide hallways. Clever early example of Jack and Jill bathrooms. Sad to anticipate her fate. Thanks for sharing. ❤️

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Wish it could be restored but I know that’s unlikely thank you for watching

[@williamyorkolepossum]

You found another great house. Sorry to see that the spray paint artist have been there Wish I were young again and could restore some of your findings. Thanks for showing us these old beauties.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you for watching!!! Glad people like these old forgotten places as much as me

[@AlmondJoie]

Imagine seeing photos of this house in its heyday. What about the historical records? No doubt the original owners were very wealthy and would be appalled to see the way their beloved home looks today. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@SURENITY]

Exactly!

[@marymusic8920]

So gorgeous....!!!

[@lynncorvillion7557]

Love the huge bedrooms! Love the house. It would have been so cool to live here. Love what would have been the balcony. Windows! 💜

[@THOMMGB]

This is the kind of house an eccentric millionaire needs to fall in love with.

[@SURENITY]

Exactly!

[@janehop]

Something is wrong that we don't save these historic houses. This house would have plaster walls, you can probably only get dry wall these days....In UK you're not allowed to tear down old houses, you have to redo the inside. And dry wall is not allowed either.

[@lesleyhubble2976]

It would be listed

[@robincricket5304]

Many people do not have the funds to preserve them. Those who inherit older houses sometimes just abandon them because they lack the money for upkeep. So many beautiful historic but abandoned houses around the world, so sad. 😔

[@LibertyLeslie]

@@robincricket5304 this one would be easier than most.

[@wendycrawford1792]

Jane Hop. Hello. This house definitely has plaster walls. The downstairs looks like there isn’t any wall paper in the hallway. I do see something hanging from the ceiling. The carpet stairs look original, if not, it’s beautiful.

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

Oh my ,what a show piece,those windows ,doors,staircase ,and floors,why would they let such a beauty set and rot and vandals destroy things.,You find the most beautiful places.I would love to know some history on it. 👍❤️😍

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

The description! If you do a little detective work with the name I give, you can find and old black and white picture of the house when it was lived in!

[@jpats6124]

It looks so solid it would be shame if it was demolished. What a beautiful house. Look at those hallway! Magnificent. And those hardwood floors! Amazing.

[@katyshook3941]

Wow what a beauty!!!! Saddens me that these beautiful old homes wont b restored!! I wish we could hear some back ground info on the orignal builder& & the families that lived in these wonderful homes love ur videos thank u for sharing!!