It Became Unliveable! ~ Abandoned Home Of The Spenser's In The USA

[@rodforrester1280]

Hello Leslie and Danny, What you thought was a water pump for household water in the basement was actually called a sump pump. It was for pumping out ground water that could leak into the basement either through the wall or up from under the foundation or basement floor, in wetter areas where there is more precipitation or a higher water table. The record player had springs under it to prevent the record from skipping and getting scratched if a lot of people were dancing in the room close to the player.

[@kathyhyams5757]

That's right!

[@donnagagne3813]

I was just going to write that. Gotta love living in New England. Typical basement.

[@Sharon-cp7zh]

Yup, sump pump.

[@terryatkins4495]

The fishing and duck hunting paintings are paint by number kits. Collectable for some people.

[@SkippackCougar]

the 'compass' on the television is a rotary antenna turner. it was connected to the antenna on the house and you could turn the antenna for better reception. thank you for another wonderful video!

[@MissPresley69]

Thank you, I was looking for this comment 😘❣️👍

[@kids3620]

You beat me to it!! I was shouting it's antenna turner. Boy those were the days trying to get the antenna right to watch our favorite show.

[@PatrickLanders]

Same here I was yelling at the guys while watching! LOL “it’s not a compass!!!” - that was super high tech back in the day. Bros - you need an old(er) person to go with you to be a walking Wikipedia when you’re exploring. I volunteer - just hit me up next time! LOL - love your videos!

[@Elizabeth-zi2nv]

I've never seen one like that! Thank you for letting us know!

[@annschouten7691]

That interesting thank you, we didn’t have things like this in Europe

[@Paula-ir5qs]

Love how you describe items from the U.S. that you do not have in Europe. Always so respectful! You and Danny are great together. Keep on exploring.

[@BrosOfDecay]

Thank you Paula ☺️ Are you the one we stayed with? ❤

[@BrosOfDecay]

Thank you Paula ☺️ Are you the one we stayed with? ❤

[@annlyon.2040]

@@BrosOfDecay I would like to know ! 😄

[@lisahusted1543]

This is an amazing home. It’s nice that Spencer comes to see the place every so often, but it’s sad to see the home decaying.

[@roxannrehm8181]

I live in Minnesota and we have basements That was called sep pump it's where the pump would pump water that would come into the basement out. Quite a few houses Minnesota have this because the water table is so high The water would come into the basement It's not for drinking water or water for the house. Love your videos💗 Be safe😊

[@marciasanderson562]

In Ohio we call the pump you showed a Sump pump, used to keep basements dry. There would be a separate pump system from a well for the drinking water etc,

[@roxannrehm8181]

@@marciasanderson562 I was trying to think of the right word but thank you

[@marilyndenler1370]

Hi from central Minnesota!

[@reginaduncan3714]

Yes Sump Pump I don’t have a basement, but a craw space and I have a Sump Pump to try to keep ground water. I live in a house my father built in the 1940’s trying to save the old house love it so much .

[@mariannebergman8616]

My friend got a sump pump in the basement in his house to keep the basement dry. We live in sweden. 😃

[@sharoncallaghan6780]

The paintings of the fishing and hunting scenes look to me to be "paint-by-number". They come in a kit that has the entire picture outlined with numbers printed on the canvas to tell what color of paint to use. When you are finished, it looks like an actual work of art. I would also guess that those "vials" on the kitchen window sill were actually small containers of paint, possibly left over from the paint-by-number kits. Love your videos and since I am in my 70's I recognize many things that you might not be familiar with. It is so fun to 'EXPLORE' with you!

[@lfwagh4679]

I think I have seen this house before, on YT, filmed by other urban explorers. The living room looks familiar. But most other channels never seem to get the story about the house, how it came to be abandoned, why it remains abandoned etc. That's why I love Bros of Decay, they get the story behind the building.

[@BrosOfDecay]

Lovely to hear, we always do our best to provide you with the story ❤

[@daisykennedy2564]

No I think he's just given his opinion. It doesn't seem to me that he is 100% sure about what he's saying. I mean he starts talking about this guy sleeping in a bed downstairs and how the bed is made and then he said something about the guy dying and the guy's not even dead . I don't know doesn't seem to me he knows 100% truth That's just my opinion.

[@Yaharalady]

The item with a pencil in it is called a compass

[@1953childstar]

@@daisykennedy2564 I don't think they built that house in 1940 either… It was old in 1940, as indicated by the flagstone foundation in the basement.

[@kathyhyams5757]

I'm thinking the same thing

[@KerliYN]

The surprising bookshelf, the clean living room, all model toys, the mystery of the packed books... Lesley´s curiosity and Danny´s comments. How could this adventure be better? I enjoyed it a lot!!! How time passes by when I watch you!!!🥰

[@A_Pretty_Sweet_Life]

❤❤

[@lailahammes4964]

Windowsill in kitchen has paints for model airplanes/cars. Sad that the house is in such decay. Record player is on springs to allow for movement around it, so as not to make the record skip. The device on top of the television is to remotely turn the antenna on the roof, so as to get clearer picture. Before cable internet. The "pouf" in front of the chair is called a footstool. Thank you Leslie and Danny, you work good together! Homemade crochet bedspread on the children's bed.

[@eleanorfetterman2493]

Awesome description for them

[@shirleysmith635]

@@eleanorfetterman2493 I hear ya 😊

[@fritziepisarski8681]

Not a compass but a protractor. Love the fact that you are respectful and replace the items that you touch or pick up. Oh, that red kitchen chair Is a step stool, used to reach high things in the cabinet. I have one myself comes in real handy for a myriad of things.🇺🇸

[@isaaclang6031]

Actually it IS a compass, a protractor is the half-moon shaped ruler.

[@fritziepisarski8681]

@@isaaclang6031 I stand corrected, sorry. Thank you for correcting me 🇺🇸

[@isaaclang6031]

@@fritziepisarski8681 no problem

[@tal4546]

@@isaaclang6031 A compass is for navigation showing North South East and west

[@priscillaa.8548]

Are you sure it's not for rotating a TV antenna on the roof, to improve reception?

[@sandykeene2259]

The Rotor was an antenae as you turned the Rotor it moved the antenae on the roof of the house. I watch you guys all the time and I Love how much you care about what you do. I must commend your parents for raising such a Great Son!!!!!

[@rebeccawoods5119]

All those children in those pictures are definitely not Spencer if he's in his 80's.Those picture are too recent.My Dad was born in 1940 and if he was alive would be 82.So there's no way those pictures are of Spencer.It's sad he was forced to leave his house.It's sad to see places like that just falling apart.You need to be careful going into houses with a lot of mold in them.Just have fun doing what you do but just be careful too.We love you too guys.

[@myagi569]

Agree for me this pictures are spencer’s children

[@ginettehb]

I agree about the photos of "Spencer"

[@johnn3gmn]

Color pics. Pops was born 38' no color pics, and bet nephew's niece's and so forth.

[@debbiepochy6751]

Absolutely agree! The photos are too recent, would have only been black and white back then. 😊

[@sandraheassan378]

I bet those ppl in the old photos never imagined they would be on something called KZbin in the 2020s and the whole world would admire them. Awesome.

[@BrosOfDecay]

That is exactly why we do it :)

[@sandraheassan378]

@@BrosOfDecay Keep up the good work. Your a treasure.

[@jeffplawrentz269]

This house strikes me as a home that was built in the early 1800-1900's, which would account for the odd layout of the rooms where it has been adapted to modern living; It was also rather close to the highway which is another indication it was built before motorized vehicles. The rubble stone foundation and shallow basement are also typical of homes built long ago. I got the impression that Mr. Otto may have married into a local family and that perhaps this was a home that had been in her family---just based upon a lot of the early American furniture still left in the house. This was an interesting tour, Leslie. I'm glad you're enjoying your time in the USA.

[@1953childstar]

I agree..

[@jacquelynbatzold1517]

The thing you saw on top of the tv was a rotor for the tv antenna on the roof. You would rotate the antenna to receive different tv signals when you changed channels.

[@janedoyle8411]

The house is recorded as dating back to 1795. By the looks of the stone basement it’s likely. Looks like it was sold in 2024. Hopefully it will be restored.

[@idabohan]

Bathrooms with 2 doors for access, are done to make it possible to use it without having to walk a long way around to get there. Often they do bathrooms like that between 2 bedrooms and they are called Jack & Jill baths. The sink area is usually an open area, where the toilet and bath tubs are behind separate doors, making it usable for multiple people at the same time. Kind of cool!

[@wolfrobots118]

I love how extremely descriptive he is about even the smallest thing.... It shows that he appreciates history and the natural aging of buildings and things. He's also so respectful to even the smallest thing... What a cool guy he is. His level of detail is unmatched in the Urban explorer genre.

[@georginapantoja7962]

Hello Lesley and Danny! Very cozy house full of wonderful memories. Nice to see the decayed of the house is from the time and not vandalized inside. The colorful bedspread was made in crochet each square and then sew with needle and the women used the leftover of yarn to made the blanket in other crochet pattern. They are having nice life in the house. Thank you for your kindness ! I am sending one big hug for each of you lovely boys🤗🤗😉👍

[@barbkeil-burton6894]

Hi Lesley & Danny, so much history in this house! The kitchen chairs were from the 1950`s! The chair in kitchen that was a step ladder to reach things taller than yourself, it also came out in the 1950`s! Cigar Boxes are worth lots of money, especially if not written on it! Yes the little poof thing you called it is Foot Stool, The blankets on the boys beds were Crocheted which took many days to finish, usually 1 square is made & keep making 1 squares & then attach all squares to make a blanket...to have this done today can cost you $50.00 to $100.00 for a small single bed & $200.00 & up for bigger beds! Yes the colored pictures of Spencer Can`t be him , because my child pictures were black & white & I`m 13 yrs younger than Spencer would of been! Yes Compass or Protractor is the thing for a pencil & to put point down & draws a circle...the books & papers are from High School & college! The book you opened up was not 1975 but pages 20-75! The Pin Ball game...if you would of laid it flat it would of worked better! As for Basements, some houses have basements & some are considered finish meaning more rooms downstairs, some don`t! Now I have lived in 2 houses with basements & yes this house has a sump pump so your basement don`t flood if it rains too much in Central Illinois USA!! As for the attic..some houses have stairs to just go up, some have the door you seen on the ceiling & some have a handle on ceiling you pull down stairs to go up! As for Winter in Connecticut very cold, now if you went Florida-east coast or California -west coast, Arizona- west coast, they would be warm in winter & No Snow! The old Vintage radio`s I think would be 1920-1935! Thanks for sharing this Time capsule of this house! Take care & stay safe, Love from Central Illinois USA 😊😍

[@Jan-gv5db]

Hello guys, I don't usually comment but still love every video you do! You have such sweet gracious hearts, and I love how you study history also of the homes that you explore! Y'all are one of a kind and you make me laugh and giggle the whole time! By the way that bedspread on that bed was tediously crocheted by someone out of yarn and took a long time to make. Such a sweet home God bless you guys stay safe and keep the videos coming Jan from NC and by the way the base under the album is made floating in case somebody walks around and it doesn't make the needle jump on the record and scratch it and now you know.

[@justinerogers8696]

Crochet isn't tedious..it is easy and fast.. once you practice you don't have to really look at or think about it as you're doing it and suddenly you have a blanket 😄

[@esraaslan7048]

I love how Lesley excitedly fiddles with toys when he enters rooms. In the area where I live, abandoned houses are generally looted and nothing is left inside. and when local youtubers record houses I can't feel their soul. Luckily I met you a long time ago. When I watch it, I feel the spirit of the past in my heart and I miss those times. I'm happy you gave me this opportunity. pls be careful guys. love xx

[@terri756]

Leslie and Danny, you make a great team. The blankets you admired and thought were colorful are actually called Afghans and are either knitted or crocheted using yarn. The colored photos could not be of Spencer. As you said there are two families intertwined but Spencer is as old as my mom and she was an adult at that time. Photos of him at that age old have been black and white. I love your videos. Always so respectful and it has been interesting watching you two travel our country. Thank you very much. You gave me a love for urbex:))

[@ginettehb]

I agree about the color photos of Spencer

[@robertk4898]

That's so funny! You said; "Back in that time"... 😲 I remember those TV's 😭😂😂 Thank you for making me feel old. 🤣🤣

[@cookiesspirit2329]

We always had a ladder leaning against the house so Daddy could climb up on the roof to adjust the antenna while someone in the house shouted out when the picture was good. I’m a relic! A lot of the furniture was original 1950s, as was the wallpaper. They probably only ever replaced appliances.

[@jacquetow9914]

The chair in the kitchen with the pull out steps is a step stool often used as a high chair for little ones, the item in the living room you called a poof is a foot stool thanks for your videos I at times see things we had when I was little thanks again

[@anjab.8893]

Hi Leslie and Danny, I love the way the two of you work together and complement each other. This time I have quite a few comments to make. First, the fishing paintings in the living room were done by hand by one of the inhabitants in a method called "Painting by numbers". You get the canvas with outlines with numbers in it and little containers with colours that are coded accordingly. So you paint out the outlines and get beautiful pictures without being able to paint by yourself. What you called a pouf is a footrest in English, and it had a hand stitched top. The envelope with the blue and red border is an air mail envelope. You used them all around the world, and the border was to signify that this letter was to be sent by air mail rather then over land or sea. I used to have very thin ones with very thin paper to write on, so the letter would be as light as possible and therefore cheaper. Finally, I think you got the dates of the family wrong. The pictures in the cardboard frames are not from around 1900 but of the 1940s, so that must have been the original family that came from Holland. If Spencer is now in his 80s, he was their child, and the boy in the pictures that you called Spencer was actually his son. I can tell from the pictures that this boy must have been born in the 1960s. Remember the picture with all the family and the Grandma in the middle? To me it seems that the Grandma is the woman who came here from Holland, the 4 grown-ups her children with partners, and the three boys Spencers children, which would make the girl, Brittany, the child of Spencer's brother or sister. In that case the bedroom with the green bedcover would be Grandma's room which would fit with everything that was in it.

[@nancycarlson6183]

Agreed with your summary of family members. My mother will be 89 this year and was born in 1933 - very similar to Spencer's age. Also, paint by number pictures are very popular collectibles now.

[@sashasue00]

Great assessment! I love your input!

[@annjones9635]

The box on the TV is an electrical device to rotate the television antenna mounted on the roof. Weather conditions would affect the reception, rotating the antenna provided a better chance of picking up the TV signals, this was "high tech" back in the late 60's.

[@susanroden9960]

So many lost items once treasured. Recently I split up old pictures with my brothers making sure future grandchildren, great grandchildren can have a sense of where we come from, through. We had a brownie camera until it left in the backseat and the sun melted it.

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

Leslie,sometime when you find a stereo,play the record that was left on it.The sound is wonderful.Most play the record with a diamond point needle.I have three stereo turntables in my home .The sound is great That was a very nice home.Its fun watching you guys looking at and wondering about American homes,furniture,etc.🥰👍🇺🇸

[@SmokeyMt.]

How with no electricity?

[@ftc22]

Hello Lesley and Danny! Great to know you are still working together. Lesley please do me a favor... when you go into the kitchens of these homes, please open the cabinets. I LOVE to see the dishes of the period. Thanks . This was a great post.

[@cindi2836]

Leslie you have such a kind heart God bless you Son 💜

[@gomezaddams6470]

THAT WAS GOOD! Thank you again!! Lucky to find a US house not trashed by kids!! It is hard for me to see the good belongings going to waste. I would have a hard time leaving many of the items to die with the house! XO 💜🤗💫✨️🕸

[@BrosOfDecay]

I agree Gomez, but it is like you said better to see them this way then vandalized

[@sabi5833]

At 30:33 - this is not a game or toy but a chord selector: it is about music. When you press the appropriate button it plays the chosen chord, e.g. C7, A7, G7 etc. You do a great job, brosofdecay!! But it is so sad to see this place in such a bad condition. And all these pictures left behind....Really makes me sad! I wish Spencer had the strength to go back to his house, with all the memories of his life. Thank God he is still alive, I hope his family cares for him!

[@sav2823]

I'm so hyped you were in my state! We have a LOT of history and cool things here to explore. You should check out the abandoned zoo in Farmington.

[@stephenspilker9334]

that chair in the kitchen, my grandma had one just like it and thats where she gave us our haircuts. lol

[@ruthbeck2050]

This was a wonderful place and that was a foot stool in the living room. Thank you both

[@deborahteegarden2064]

I love what you do and the respect for other peoples homes

[@glennahogan5163]

It's so interesting to see both the differences and the similarities between USA and European abandoned homes and cultures. Similarities being that they both have examples of what was considered wealthy in a different era and also what would be considered poor or middle class in a specific era. It's interesting to see what each culture held as dear or important and collectible as opposed to what Europeans held dear and collectible. Some of the differences would be how each of those classes or cultures of people spent their money and how they lived. I am from a small town in Connecticut and there was a definite large difference between the wealthy and the average family or the poor when I grew up in the seventies. The differences were quite extreme. But growing up poor we had everything we needed along with so much love and family the difference made no difference. Thank you to you and what you do. It's wonderful to see all these homes but it's also sad to see some of the beautiful things and homes that have been left behind. It must be as difficult for you as it is for us to watch sometimes to know that some of these gorgeous houses, possessions and family memories are just going to be left to decay until there's nothing left.

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

Usually the big bibles are called Family Bibles,it has marriage dates ,birthdates,and dates of death in them. Very interesting.The colorful quilt on the bed is beautiful.Take care guys 💋👍🇺🇸

[@djrhyne7793]

Such a beautiful tribute to Spencer and his family you did with this explore. The memories he holds of his family home now shared with all of us made this wonderful. Thank you for sharing this.

[@ILOVEBACONBOY2018]

Damn shame how places just rot away with time.

[@yousifmusa98]

شكرا لك يا ليزلي ولرفيقك.. لاصطحابنا في هذه الجولة الممتعه في البيت المهجور والذي يعاني من الاهمال والسقوط.. تحياتي لكم من بغداد العراق 🇮🇶

[@jumaris28]

Each room , each item it’s part of once family memories .. how sad how all things come to an end . Thanks Lesley for your respectful work !! 😊

[@nurtenkocaman1699]

Was thinking the same think i get upset at these empty homes which had families in them my dad passed 2016 mum 23 months ago they is no home to go back too any more

[@janetemple500]

There are so many valuable antiques in this house the man could get a great amount of money for them. I wish he would find somebody honest to sell the stuff and give him the money. The little brown round wooden thing is a castanet They are held in the hand and used to produce clicks Spanish women use them in their hands while they were dancing. the one stand in the bedroom is a typewriter stand. Protractor (I think) was the medal thing you picked up out box used to make circles on maps and other things too. There was a Norman Rockwell print behind the old soldier with the gold metal hat. The toys alone would bring in a small fortune. I love your broadcasts but sometimes it breaks my heart to see so many beautiful antique things that go to waste and are destroyed

[@robertk4898]

I think it's cool how you study the history of these places. That would be really interesting to me too. Your kind of like an urban archeologist. 😄 I really hope you two have your own TV show one day. Both of you. Traveling the world, going to exotic places. Studying the history of each location. Maybe a little surfing and then back to amazing places. 😏😄✌

[@sandraheassan378]

The next Anthony Bourdain 😃

[@downychick]

Yes!! "Urban archeologists" is the perfect way to describe this respectful exploration.

[@frankxnickie]

Hi Guys: Love every show you make. In this video, you are in the boy's room with that beautiful knitted bedspread. You picked up a guitar 'headstock' that said Gene Autry. He was a very famous country actor and singer. I'm 74, and as a kid I grew up on his westerns. There was very little available on TV back then, and our TV could only get 2 channels. Those are the same TVs that you are finding in these old houses that needed an outdoor antenna to bring in the picture. Today, this toy guitar is worth about $300 US dollars. There was another gadget that you couldn't identify on top of the tall dresser to the left of the guitar. It had buttons with the letters A-G on it. This is an attachment that you fit over the guitar's fretboard that allows the kid to play chords. So even if he couldn't play guitar, he could pick it up and sing a song. If you press the A button, the gadget will press the 3 strings that will make the A chord shape. This gadget came as a package with the guitar. I adore your accent. I love it when you blow us viewers a kiss. I'm blowing one right back at you.

[@nitatucker7628]

Love this video.. thank you for all you do, Lesley and Danny. I'd never get to travel around the world to see these things!! Love to you from Texas♥️🤠🇨🇱😘

[@BrosOfDecay]

Thank you Nita, that’s why you have us, to take you around ❤

[@TrishaQuinn-c2e]

Your voice makes every video better 😊 that accent is so nice ❤️😘

[@marilyndenler1370]

The fishing and the duck hunting pictures in the living room look like the paint by number kits you can buy.. the big window in the living room is called a bay window. The paints on the kitchen windowsill were used to paint model planes/ cars. Growing up in the 50’s and 60’s we had a chair like the one in the kitchen with the drop down two steps. It was good to use to climb up and get things in the higher cupboards. They are still sold today but are rather expensive. We had a RCA tv record player combo back in the day. Very common in most homes. The card from Brittany to her grandpa was so sweet💕. Pouf =footstool. Thanks for a fun explore 😊👍🏻

[@keithrobertson1995]

I to remember all those things that my parents and grandparents had too in there days

[@JC-tf9wo]

I have to say thank you. I love and enjoy your content. You are very respectful to others peoples property even more than the family may be when they trash everything. Your appreciation and respect is admirable for such a gifted young and talented young man. Keep up the good work. I wish a historic property/museum would use you to do video tours or something like you did at the one place. Your awesome

[@rachelbowskill4165]

Thank you so much for sharing this time capsule home 🏡 with ao many memories left behind. I really enjoyed watching this video Leslie. Take care guys 👦

[@lindalrb3864]

Great video. Those beautiful blankets were called Afghans. The homemaker probably made them. I still make them for family and friends. That tool with the pencil was a protractor.

[@sandraheassan378]

We have old abandoned buildings in Sacramento. I’ve always wondered what they look like inside. Must be why I love your channel. Keep up the good work. So interesting.

[@tammy4724]

Love this house so many things that were in my Grandma's house and even my parents. Mom is 89.

[@trishabrown5264]

I have been watching your channel for a while now and never commented, got too say I love it very much. Ty be safe and keep warm.

[@BrosOfDecay]

Thank you very much Trisha, really appreciate it :)

[@LDK-dt7wm]

Your poof is called a foot stool; it's a stool to rest your feet on when you are sitting down, usually in the living room or with a lounge chair in the bedroom. The term is used in Canada & I believe in the USA also.

[@cypher7648]

Amazing episode guys, I absolutely loved this place,,,and the story behind it. The way you respectful and described this family, as well the items shown really brought it all to life again! Incredibly done, love you guys, blessings from Canada to everyone 👍🤝🇨🇦💯

[@BrosOfDecay]

Thank you so much Cypher ❤

[@Vrindavan82]

Very beautiful and very sad that the older brothers didn’t go back to look after the younger brother and his family

[@priscillafuentes8663]

Emerson H. Nutting, was the second husband to Spencer's mom. Her first husband died, Harry F. Otto, Spencer's dad. His mom passed in 2007, she was 90 years old. Alice Pike, was Spencer's aunt. His mom's sister.

[@denisewatson5295]

I love this old house 🏚. Sad to see a lot of memories left behind. I love ❤ the old radios 📻 that were left behind. Stay safe 👌 👍 🙏 ❤ 💓 💙. And thank you for sharing this video.

[@Baraka_Obama_]

Sad to see this beautiful house go to waste!

[@paulandrulis4672]

Those little "vials" in the window are small bottles of model paint made by the Testors corp. They are paints for plastic model kits of cars, aircraft, boats, etc., or are used also for general crafting purposes. The "antenna rotor" you asked about was for pre-digital television antennas that are mounted outside the house on a tall pole. Old antenna were fairly directional, so either you aimed it in a direction that would get the most channels, and just left it there, or you had to rotate the pole the antenna was mounted on to get channels that would not come in otherwise. That device was connected to an electric motor attached to the antenna pole outside of the house, to turn the antenna. The directions on the face of the control tells you what direction the television antenna on the pole was aimed.

[@fancypants7706]

The child’s guitar seemed to be a Gene Autry guitar. He was a famous movie and TV cowboy back in the 50s.

[@annmarieschantz9724]

We had a stool like that. We just called it a step stool. I love how you talk of the family's and history of these homes. Shows you truly care!!

[@candykane4271]

Toddlers ate dinner at the table on them.

[@douglaslee7776]

As you publish these videos you are getting a good education on American culture through the comments. We’re happy to see your US explorations. Good memories!

[@florawest9333]

Yes I am happy to see American explorations too.

[@glennahogan5163]

I also forgot to add like so many other comments did that I love how respectful you are to these places and treasures. And I also absolutely love some of the guesses and descriptions of the items that you find that you're not sure what they are. I'm sure there's plenty of people that told you what the "compass" was on the TV and the pump in the basement along with some of the other things. But it's still very enjoyable to hear what you think they are and your pronunciations. Love you guys keep sending us videos to watch and I hope you come back to the USA again there's so much more to see and explore.

[@msjamielyn28]

My dad had a chair similar to that in his garage (the one with the step stool from the kitchen. I inherited his chair, and I keep it in my kitchen in the corner

[@BrosOfDecay]

Can I ask what you do with it? 😊

[@msjamielyn28]

All I know is that he kept it in his garage prior to his death, for when people came to visit and sit w him while he worked- once he passed my grandmother put it in her house and us kids used it during meals when we ran out of seats..I also believe that he used it when he needed to reach things above his head- I am not 100% sure about this since he passed away when I was 2 and I never saw him use it...

[@amybrawn4271]

Those quilts on the beds look handmade to me crochet or knitting and the same colors. The orange box under that table was a school lunch box from the 1970 or so. Very cool i had a similar one when i was young, memories ❤ The Puff that was in living room is simply called a foot stool in the U.S. and Canada. Really awesome home thanks Lesley

[@lindaweatherspoon6891]

Why do you have nail polish on?

[@josephineford9886]

Great how you explain the history of the house. Good job!

[@sherylarmstrong7064]

The device with a pencil in it is called a protractor. I love how you connect all the clues to make the full potential story of house and the family. You’re both great

[@bettyh1100]

I believe the paintings are a hobby called “paint by numbers”.

[@reneyoung2395]

Hope you have been enjoying our country, and get a chance to see some of our beautiful scenery. The afghans on the beds were beautiful, and I used to have a TV & radio( the one standing) a long time ago. You are so great to follow,

[@sashasue00]

Some of the old homes in the US that you explore have bathrooms in "funny" places because they "had" to install bathrooms, so they just found a space to do so. This happened to my great-aunt in Elmira, NY, at the family home (including my grandmother). It was an old farm, from IDK how far back, except I know it was the early-to-mid-1800's, but houses that weren't originally built with indoor plumbing were often up-dated (often required)

[@anjadekadt2043]

Goeje morgen, lueke dat je hier in Amerika bent. I loved watching you this morning. You are the best explorer I have seen. The sound of your voice is so calming . Thank you.

[@Over60sowhat]

So great! That pump in the basement, I think is there sump pump which collects water that leaks in the basement and pumps it outside. Keep up the good work!

[@JohnShinn1960]

And is not for drinking.

[@BrosOfDecay]

Oo thank you for letting me know!

[@senbuvoltz1215]

I love listening to your point of view on the things in our American homes and the way we design/style our homes. Lol. Alot of things you're so interested in is realized we really look over. If I could go back to my great grandmother's home... 😌 I'd make sure I take it all in, in a whole new perspective 💓

[@davidhibbs6989]

The basement has a sump pump in case the basement floods, it pumps water out of the basement.... The object on top of the television makes the antenna rotate on top of the house for better reception! I don't think the pictures are of Spencer but Spencer's children!!! The dates and color of the picture do not add up to being him... 84? That would make him from 1938' pictures don't look old enough...

[@jeanclaudedamamme9874]

Less grandiose than a castle or a mansion house but a lot more moving because thèse people are close to us. Thank you for posting.

[@joangravel2436]

Awesome house sad that nobody in the family wants it thanks

[@samcolt1079]

Another great job showing us people and there home. I hope there lives went well for them. Its allways sad to see homes in ruin. There never comming back. You show us so many that will end that way. You two be carefull and stay safe. You do good work and we like what you do. See you next week. Thanks

[@MargaritaRodriguez-ev4zs]

Disfruté muchísimo con éste vídeo : Gracias por presentarme a la familia Otto. Llegué a sentir que me transportabas a ese lugar mientras imaginabas la vida de esa familia. Recibe un cordial saludo para tí Leslie y también para tu amigo Dani. Desde Gran Canaria

[@cynthiatomblin5427]

Hi Lesley. Love the living room.beautiful . Great video. I enjoyed watching it. Stay safe.👏👍🥰🔥

[@kristinadenney1293]

A few things noticed. The pump in the basement is not a well. It’s a sump pump to keep water out of the basement. Well water is pumped usually from the outside into the house. The front picture window that bows out is called a Bay Window. The picture of the young boy is probably not Spencer or the last owner of the house. If he’s 84 the picture of him at that age would have been in black & white and the pictures with his brothers. The boys have to be his sons. Your poof is called a foot stool or foot rest. And it is rather odd to have a bathroom between the living room and the kitchen.

[@ginettehb]

I agree about the color photos of "Spencer"

[@sayyadahmariamfatemah1134]

💯 agreed

[@malindalynch478]

The photos of the children are from the 80s and 90s. Those children would be Spencer's grandchildren. My mom is 85. She was born in 1937.

[@jyothiganesh2622]

Beautiful exploration Leslie. Lot of memories in the house. Loved it. Thank u n Johnny. Good to see together

[@BrosOfDecay]

Thank you very much ❤

[@DeannaMoyers]

Thanks for the tour…..The red white and blue edged envelope was what we used for airmail years ago. The plastic thing with the sliding bar was for viewing photograph slides. Just trying to be helpful not picky, but Chevrolet is pronounced with a silent T. The bed was an iron bed not steel. The photo cards are a way different families send holiday greetings with a photo of your family sent to someone else. The photos in cardboard frames are typical photos taken in 1940s- 1950s. The device with the pointy part and the pencil is used to draw a circle in whatever dimension you need and is called a compass. The pump in the basement is called a sump pump to pump water out of the basement in case rain floods the basement.

[@andychris7647]

Same here so nice watching it. Hi there how are you doing with your family I do hope you’re safe from the virus?

[@patricia_burkham]

Yes the envelope red and white was very common back then.

[@joacatmcd]

Pump in basement is to take water out. Not a painters chair, a kitchen step stool to reach the upper cabinet shelves. That box on top of the tv... it's a remote control for a rooftop tv antenna > a real big deal in it's time! Thank you very much for the tour!

[@annlyon.2040]

Yep ! We used to have that step stool in the late ‘50’s.

[@sherrillgladman7729]

That’s an old step stool Lesley, my grandma had one. We used it as a seat at the table when we were little.

[@sandraheassan378]

My Grandma had one as well. I would get haircuts sitting on it. Used it as a chair at the table for little one too. Wish I had that.

[@mikenmarytacy8902]

THANK YOU guys for taking your time to let us see what is in each home you Film. We joined your Channel when you had about 40,000 subscribers 😀 😉 🙂🙂👍THANK YOU VERY MUCH MIKE & MARIBEL TACY

[@terri756]

The device is a protractor with a pencil in it. Portable radios are essential because they are battery operated and are used when there is severe weather like Hurricane Ian.

[@nancyrice7756]

Hey Lesley .on top of the tv is not a compass but was used to move the antenna around for a better picture on the tv. I'm old and remember these lol. Love your videos!

[@sherinbreuy]

I've watched a lot of your documentaries, initially to improve my English. The videos are always very interesting, because you do a lot of research beforehand and then always give an idea, inform yourself very thoroughly and always put a lot into it. I also think it's very good that you are very interested in learning languages, especially German. Greetings from ...🇩🇪

[@gillwyatt8103]

Wow, as an English speaker I must say your grasp of the language is excellent! Gill 🇬🇧

[@savannahval9008]

If you ever come to the Savannah, Ga., USA area I would love to explore with you! Your enthusiasm, respect and romantic view of history is amazing.

[@LostBuildings]

What a beautifull video again Lesley! keep going the goodwork love the usa series.

[@BrosOfDecay]

Love to here, will definitely do ☺️

[@BrosOfDecay]

Love to here, will definitely do ☺️

[@bellawright4265]

That is a Sump Pump in the basement. Used for pumping water out of basement helping to keep it dry down there.

[@BennyLlama39]

Wow. That combination chair/step stool reminds me of the one my parents had when I was a kid. 🙂

[@douglaslee7776]

Have one of those stools in our kitchen, they are very useful

[@karolinesmail489]

Ours was yellow love those vintage chairs

[@maryellenshock]

My parents had one too. I was too small to sit in the table chairs, so that was my chair for several years.

[@cwavt8849]

Thank you So Much for the back story of the families that gave the homes their soul. And thank you for treating the homes with respect. You just got yourself a sub!

[@mariaroberts7533]

We love your show, great to go back in history, so interesting, fascinating to go with you all over to see such time pieces,keep going ❤️

[@johndersham1]

You guys do a great job. I am amazed you are finding these places so intact and undisturbed.

[@Yvell]

The room in the middle of the house is a refuge in case of tornadoes.

[@gardendormouse6479]

In Connecticut? They rarely get tornadoes.

[@kellyodowd3949]

So interesting and respectful how they take us through a tour of people's houses:).

[@susanoswalt1169]

The brown box on top of the TV is a dial to move the TV antenna on top of house it would turn it to tune it different stations