Abandoned Mansion of a Female Architect - She Built The Mansion Herself!

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Filmed by Lesley
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[@BrosOfDecay]

Exploring abandoned places is my hobby and finance it all out of my own pocket and the donations I get from the people who love watching the documentaries we make... A small donation would be greatly appreciated! ► www.patreon.com/brosofdecay

[@susanchmielewski7479]

Leslie ll ss the last Castle with the square towers and all the pictures. Do you ever find, any Castles in England?? Would love to see one if you can find one. God Bless you and keep the Castle s. Coming and I like your uniform. Susan from Florida, USA.🙋‍♂️😛😍🙂🙃🎆😘🥰😍🇺🇸🙏❤

[@francespelletier175]

Is this mansion in France?

[@inspire734]

The way you see the 2x10 timbers in the ceiling that are the roof, that is how I am using mine in my childhood home. I took away the ceiling and saw the magnificient wood that was the roof. Now it is a ceiling and I will build 4 bedrooms upstairs over it. I just want to see it in the down stairs living room, entry way and kitchen, open it up to 14 foot tall the size of the house at present.

[@suefunk1663]

I don’t normally leave much commentary on these videos, since just recently finding this type of venue, it has been quite obvious that all urban explorers seem to have 1or 2 goals… running through the homes as fast as possible and making up your own stories about whom, what, & where whatever you think happened. I would consider donating if you spent more time showing the details of the home & not the spider webs. In case you didn’t know… all abandoned places and some not have spider webs, it’s a fact of life. All of you seem to be more enraptured (or scared) of the webs & what belongings were left behind than the actual house. I would love to see more of the architecture and less of the nonsense you think is important. Yes, I am jealous that I’m not the one exploring & I totally admit it, so if you want me to help fund your project than think about what you’re doing, keep what you “think” you know to yourself & show me some seriously interesting parts of the homes. Js… thanks ✌️

[@dreamer1923]

I'll donate to you guys soon love your videos on old abandoned places it's fading history that most people forgotten or just push aside memories of the old fading like old pictures in a frame . love you guys amazing beautiful hearts keep up the awesome work let's everybody make a donation to the guys they deserve it God bless ..

[@carolali8851]

As we get older many of us find it harder and harder to get out of the house. I'd say that Jacqueline wasn't hoarding, she appeared to be gathering the things she'd need and it looks like most of it was canned so it would not spoil quickly. It's a shame when you get older and have no one to rely on you just do what you can to survive. With all the meds and needles around the house it almost looks like she forgot she already had some and just got more. The top floor looks like it had been used for many years to store things and due to her health I doubt that she was climbing up there to hoard things. You do a wonderful job of presenting these abandoned places, thank you.

[@vickieterruso8383]

Yes, my mind goes to the same thoughts

[@LillieT]

I agree with that. My mom started to worry about what she needed before she died & wanted extras, I was there every day & still she worried. I think it’s a fear of not being able to get food, meds, in her case . 🥲

[@lauramilone2275]

I think you are absolutely right

[@carolali8851]

@@LillieT I can totally understand how she was thinking. I'm in my 70's and going out can be a challenge sometimes and the cost of food these days it so high that I tend to stock up when there is a good sale. Other times I get to the grocery store and see something that makes me question whether there's any in the house so I buy it because I don't know when I'll get to the store next to buy it if I've run out. So I really doubt that Jacqueline was a hoarder, just old with diminished mobility.

[@LillianAdamson]

I agree with what you are saying.I thought the same while watching. While hoarding is a real health situation, she seemed to be an elder just taking care of herself the best she could. I can relate. I live alone and have been quite disabled in the last five years. House cleaning is the last thing in your mind when you have health and age to deal with. 🦋☺️🇨🇦

[@DINO-MYTE]

In America, we call these desks “secretary” . Great for keeping your bills, studying, or writing. The architecture and furniture its amazing.

[@snelly4939]

In Europe we call it also a secretary.

[@donnawoodman6249]

Those needles and that medical device are for insulin and blood glucose testing device. She was diabetic. That garage was just wild!!

[@sanjayramanujam7697]

Very interesting and sad to see such a beautiful house decaying this way. I did some research and found she had formed her architecture company over 42 years ago. Seems like she freelanced and had no other employees. Sad that her kids were not there for her when she needed them the most. And now they have left this beautiful house and lovely memories to die it's death. Really saddening.

[@TS-qx1fh]

Maybe she out lived her children

[@kirbyeresman2659]

I was trying to find some information about Jacqueline but I have found nothing

[@mariainesmenabarretosulliv5022]

☺️😞

[@kathypayne7692]

My God this is a treasure of vintage items. The cars a old collector would love. And those magazines of various types are amazing. Someone should retrieve these vintage materials. The table with the carvings of the women on the sides was incredible. Huge house. So sad for her at the end seems she was ill and had to sleep downstairs and use the potty chair. So much stuff. Beautiful estate she designed. Was old so if she was 90 kids may have been older themselves unable to handle all that was left. Loved the Victorian style furniture. Especially the yellow sofa and chairs. So classy. Great find. Excellent job showing and telling her story. Love you. Stay safe and well. Keep the epic adventures coming. The black spider webs made it feel like a hunted mansion at Halloween. Must say I love the fact that she was an architect and a woman how awesome for her generation. Not many woman architects back then I bet. Bless her soul she struggled at the end you can tell from all the pills and medical stuff.❣🕊🙏🙋‍♀️❣

[@deedee7733]

Can't understand why so many beautiful houses and artifacts are just left to rot. Finders should be keepers in these cases, I think. These items deserve to be loved again.

[@DebbiePike77]

Surely, should be put to use instead of rotting.

[@lsophial]

Please, don't encourage people to steal. As you can see they already stole a lot of items, and also vandalized the home. Those homes regularly belong to the Municipality, after all if the anual taxes are not paid, the property is taken by the city.

[@TrishPatches]

it is if you research it at your county courthouse, to find the owner, or if taxes are being paid.

[@vanessasimmons1175]

“Made heaven her new home”......you make her passing so peaceful.

[@IvanFoxDrift]

Those houses looks like in good shape just gotta broom it to live in a mansion and some lights and cleaning to do.. it’s still amazing that those cars still had interior and the engine inside..

[@lorraine9242]

I wish I knew more about the life of this woman. She was born in 1928 and became an architect in a time when this was a male dominated field and there was a lot of occupational discrimination against women. I bet she was interesting and unique. I absolutely love her house, and thank you for the tour. It would take a lot of money to fix the fire damage and thousands of dollars to clean out all of the rubbish. But I think it would be worth it to save such a fascinating home. Thanks again. Another excellent explore delivered with such politeness, respect, intelligence and humility. This is why we all love you, Leslie.

[@gaillandry5455]

Perhaps the lawyers wont allow anything to be removed until the inheritance is Settled with the heirs. With agging and illness wills are forgotten until too late. I have tears thinking of myself in this situation. But enlightened to Stay out of the market and get Home Care if affordable.. Just getting to know you. What a gift you bring to people. Learning to love you. My take was the house was renovated for a Bed and Breakfast And lost the patronage. Xo

[@melissagordon7077]

Who could abandon such a wonderful home. I wonder what happened to the family? A lot of history going to waste. Such a shame.

[@MsTeeweetea]

I think her descendants probably found the task b4 them way to enormous esp the attic!

[@janalatham8840]

That’s when you order a couple of pull dumpsters and open the windows and start tossing what you can below. Someone runs up after it’s tossed and grabs it and pitches it in. If it’s something good like glass or antiques, box it and take it to one room to sell and another room to donate the item. Call a antiques dealer and sell everything you can and them what’s left take it to the charity room and call a charity to come get the rest. Take the meds and needles to a pharmacy to dispose off on a drug take back day.

[@dreamer1923]

She probably didn't have any one lefted I work with elderly people and their storys they tell beings tears to my eyes how they are alone in the world or forgotten

[@j9email73]

Oh my goodness! What a epic adventure! Imagine this house when it was brand new and she was a thriving business woman. No doubt it was her age and health that forced her to neglect the house to the degree it was!! Same thing with my 92 year old mother. Her home was a glorious house built in 1856. It was stunning for the most part, no hoarding or piles, just dusty windows and leaky drips. It was tiny in comparison to your grand exploration. It was only 6 bedrooms with a fireplace in each room. It was of a different way of life in a different country. As always, Leslie, you delivered up an excellent exploration to your audience. Thank you so much! 😘💕❤💝

[@denisewatson5295]

What an amazing woman to be able to design ❤ her own home 🏡. She was a very smart lady 😀. Such a shame that her family doesn't want her antiques and memories she left 💔 behind. Stay safe 🙏❤💓💙

[@gerriearnst3199]

Love all them items in this house ,I would bring the life back out in them thank you for sharing this with us.

[@walterklaus3646]

Nice words Gerri , how are you doing ?

[@alekseistaroko1170]

How is the house now ?

[@glorialabaclado5601]

Ko what happened to that house now?

[@sharaoxford6212]

This was so sad, but it looks like she was hopefully able to stay at home until she passed. What a lonely life she probably had without her husband all those years. Thank you for yet another awesome video!

[@shannonrosewiley]

Love seeing this house, it must have been beautiful when lived in.

[@riitaalin]

What a life this women lived. Looks like she was just into everything. A life well lived perhaps?

[@dreamer1923]

A lonely life at the end years 💔

[@paulakayschmidt7002]

I think a lot of people when they have money to burn, so to speak, buy without any thought for what will happen to those things in the future, and if they are of any real value. The cars and similar items excepted of course, but magazines and knick knacks that no one is going to want when you pass? I just dont understand spending money for the sake of acquiring junk

[@annarodriguez9868]

@@paulakayschmidt7002 It's not junk if you love it. I have some "junk" that my late husband and I brought home from our trips across the states. I treasure these things that remind me of him and the time we spent traveling. I know they'll end up at the Goodwill and that's ok if it means nothing to my kids. They aren't obligated to keep anything that doesn't mean anything to them.

[@user-qb2hr5xv4k]

She loved the literatur - she was a member of le premier festival international du livre in Nice 1978, very interesting. Her house is so beautyful and it's very sad, that her children never comes back to save this beautyful place.

[@somersetflower]

."...and made Heaven her new home.." you are such a sensitive soul Leslie. Thanks for sharing this remarkable explore . Love love love the art that the spiders have made. Xxx's from UK

[@grandmacarla4258]

hisSuperb explore! Such beautifully made antiques! Such lovely architecture! Well done. My aunt never had a thing out of place in her house when young. As she got into her 70-90s, things began getting out of hand. it got harder to remember when the city picked up the trash, so, into the spare room it went. She would get catalogs and not have time to look at them. Into the spare room they went to see later. As Lili says below, older people tend to stock up on items and in an attempt to clean house, put the items in a drawer or closet and forget they have them, so order more. My aunt got comfortable with her items as they spread into the living room and kitchen. She didn't have to go looking for them. I believe this happens to many old people who live on their own as they age. Anyway, this was an absolute gem! If it hadn't been for the smoke from the basement, we would never have seen how many cobwebs there could be. The wispy white webs aren't all seen. Thank you , Leslie, for the interesting tour and the marvelous narration!

[@mlsiazon420]

That must have been a gorgeous home at some point. I love those cars!!!!! I know some people that would love to fix those up. It looks like someone might have tried cleaning some stuff out or maybe just going through things. It’s so unbelievable that everything is just left there to rot away. Especially those gorgeous cars. Some of the furniture items still look salvageable. I’m sure that wasn’t her intention for the lovely home she had built, to rot. Those black webs made my stomach turn. Haha. I was eating while watching this. Her kitchen, if you take away the chaos, looks like it would’ve been a nice area to be cooking in. It’s a shame about the fire. It makes me wonder if she passed away there or if she was taken out afterwards.

[@blanning2058]

I absolutely love watching these videos, especially the ones as magnificent as this one but it breaks my heart that everything is left behind, forgotten and unloved. I wish there was an organization that could take all the antique furniture and fix it up nice for someone else to love and cherish and maybe pass down to their loved ones.

[@cheryls8460]

Another heartbreaking story. I feel so bad for her, all the beautiful things just rotting away. Thank you for sharing...

[@Lili-xq9sn]

Hoarding is a diagnosis. However, I wouldn't consider this woman a hoarder. When you n are 90 years old, living alone with health issues, you have to stock up on things because it's hard to get out regularly to get food, etc. It's also likely she didn't drive anymore.

[@drpappulohot2657]

Yes I am agree with you

[@Carballoca]

I agree with you and I think she lived on canned food with all the microwaves and boxes and boxes of canned food sitting around.

[@sherrilaird6535]

I'm 62 and I stock up because I get really sick and can't always depend on someone else to take care of me

[@tlockerk]

Sometimes memory problems also look like hoarding as people forget what they have and buy multiples. Sometimes I wonder if we don't live too long.

[@LillianAdamson]

Thank you! Vey well put. Exactly it...

[@willyegger4488]

Hi again, dear Lesley, This is again looking very promising. - I am already excited. You really always find so great places to explore. That is simply amazing, what I can see in this picture. Besides some beautiful furniture, I see some nice vintage items, looking like toys. Stay safe and kindest regards.

[@evelynortega7432]

Your voice is so soothing ,thank you for bringing this beautiful time capsule ❤️

[@karebear7669]

For real.. he makes spider webs sound romantic 😅

[@TeacupAndRoses]

@@karebear7669 😄❣️🤭

[@MisterTee]

All of the soot in this place gives an eerie feeling to this video

[@sklee1101]

Those black things on the walls are not spider web. They’re called ‘soot tags’, a type of fire damage.

[@donnawoodman6249]

The spider webs were indeed black.

[@leannehoward3087]

This is a truly amazing example of soot tags! They are a strangely beautiful phenomenon.

[@briarrose5208]

Hi Wesley. This is the saddest of all your videos that I’ve watched. This once lovely house didn’t get that filthy since the owner died in 2011. That poor lady spent her last years living in filth and squalor with no one to help her. I liked the video because I appreciate your good work, but it’s too painful to watch. My father’s living conditions were approaching something like this when I came back, moved in and looked after him as much as he would let me. I used to break into his rooms when he went out and wash his clothes, bedding and dishes, open the windows and clean up a bit. So this video triggers those sad memories. Finally he got cancer and I took care of him until he died. There were just the two of us, no other family. It was hard, but I have no regrets at all. No one should have to be alone in these situations. May Jacqueline Rest In Peace.

[@lindateresa3615]

What a beautiful building, if only the building could talk. I bet the lady of the house had a very interesting life. The cobwebs the spiders have taken over. Soot just ruins everything. Can people remember in the early 1960s.the chimneys plus coal fires. A very smoggy thick. You could not see in front of you. But love the furniture. Plus the fire place.

[@cynthiaalexander6140]

they're not spider webs it's morgellons

[@lindateresa3615]

@@cynthiaalexander6140 Mongellons, 17th century, common name MD. Apparently its a condition in in medical books "it's all made up in the head". Plus more women have MD.

[@sandypompilii6901]

I would love to have seen this great house in its hey day, when alive with family. I really love the windows/doors. Great layout. Thanks for sharing guys!

[@joannerousseau1610]

I can just imagine the woman in that house happy and proud of her home love Alberta Canada

[@debrapower8673]

Meowing Kitty Cat, I totally agree with you, also first hand knowledge . People don’t get it , until “they get it” !

[@romainphillis2526]

You're still my favorite explorer Leslie ! Be careful out there. Thank you for being so respectful and for bringing the life that was once inside all the places you go to back. I appreciate the time it takes you to do the research on the people who once lived in the homes you explore. Be safe and God bless.

[@kingrare1589]

My gosh... her family should come clean it out and sell it.

[@dreford2270]

Sometimes people do not have surviving family

[@paulainsc8212]

I think this is my favorite. What a beautifully well built home. Looks like it could be saved? Well done.

[@TamaraM72]

Thank you Lesley! You are such a sweet and gentle old soul with a golden voice and it’s so wonderful of you to share it with this world. I just adore you honey! 🥰🩷🇺🇸

[@susanurbanczyk9084]

I love spiders but that colony of webs is even too much for me. Leslie this is one of the saddest homes you have filmed. Hoarding is often brought on by trauma. It seems she was having a hard time taking care of herself towards the end too. Such a beautiful home, she clearly was very talented as well. I hope she has moved on to someplace where she is happy. Thank you once again for a kind and sensitive explore.

[@vernonsanders371]

Like spiders to I photograph them,to many spider webs for me even

[@vernonsanders371]

@@ellyreginald6546where I live, iam on an surrounded by water the spiders are massive.I take photos of them an there intricate webs

[@meganromick9950]

They’re not actually spider webs. They’re soot tags and are a result of the fire.

[@janalatham8840]

Many people all over the world who were impacted by the Depression after the First World War seem to have a greater chance of hoarding. When you can’t get staples like coffee and milk; your fear of being without something can cause this. My own parents were born in 1927 and 1932 and both had a tendency to do this but not to the degree this woman did. A friends mom moved it with her and brought everything. She won’t let her daughter get rid of anything and none of its being used or has been for years. Hoarding can be a mental illness but it can also be a result of living during the time of one of the Great wars and not having basic items and always remembering that.

[@BlessedL-yr5lc]

Just way too much of colonized spider webs everywhere!!! It's creepy much, ugh!!!

[@favorflavor707]

Jacqueline was living and defending her dream with her rifle next to her work desk. A true pro💯👍✌

[@lindacaboni6523]

Ho 56 anni e giuro di non aver mai visto in tutta la mia vita ragnatele così. Viene tristezza pensare fosse sola in questa casa immensa , dove la sua vita e il suo tempo si è fermata in tutte le sue cose. Vedere il nero dell'incendio è pazzesco. Il suo giovane viso nella foto però fa dimenticare tutto. E la immagino sana e giovane. Quando ho visto LO SQUALO sono rimasta a bocca aperta. Quando avevo 18 anni , c'erano 4 ragazzi che l'avevano e ognuno di colore diverso. Macchina meravigliosa. Grazie x i tuoi filmati , sai catturare momenti pieni di emozioni ed intensità e dai onore alle persone vissute nei luoghi che esplori. E le musiche rendono ancora tutto più profondo. Grazie sempre grazie.

[@karentruesdale8370]

It is so very beautiful and sad that this wonderful place has been left to deteriorate. I would love to have the funds to restore these beautiful homes to their original state. I love your videos as they take me places I could never travel. I was born in Germany but left at the age of 1 year old and find it fascinating to learn anything about that side of the world. Keep up the good work!

[@vickiehodges7333]

I hope someone was helping her,my dad is 91 and I go help him 3days a week and some weekends. My mother passed away almost 4 years ago.people that old need someone to help them.thanks for sharing.

[@nancyM1313]

You are very kind Leslie. That is why I love your videos. You show so much respect to the families, the homes and the people whom you are trying to find out about. Stay safe and I wish you well in your next endeavors.🇺🇸❤

[@ruthbeck2050]

Thank you for this wonderful place. Just wish all could be saved.

[@bevolson7619]

You provide us with an outstanding caring narrative of the people who resided in the homes.. i so much enjoy that. You take your time…. Still working in her late 80’s. Fantastic…. Never have seen such spider webs! Love the bath tub…. Huge…. Master bedroom was so lovely 💞. Can’t understand as always why family or friends haven’t claimed home and personal items…. I appreciate how you asked the question, “why do people store so much stuff?” Cars were awesome…

[@hayesmiranda1]

You are the only explorer channel that I watch. I am so appreciative of your calm, respectful delivery. The suspense added into other channels is not an effect that I enjoy. Thank you for all that you put into creating quality and professional content.

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

I love all the wooden furniture.The furniture makers were very talented and they built to last.Todays furniture is nothing as elegant and alit is just a career with very little wood. Just a beautiful place Leslie,thank you for the tour ❤️😍👍🇺🇸

[@patrawish874]

I was very impressed at how wonderfully built the mansion is. It looks like its in good shape. I really like the castle like architecture. I always wonder looking at the beautiful living rooms how many wonderful , happy times they all had together there. The bedrooms bathrooms and the furniture, especially the carved wooden wardrobes are so timeless and lavish. Those curved slay beds are very pretty. Thank you for sharing.

[@crystalferguson7308]

Maybe people will think that this is weird, and I couldn't help myself, but exploring this woman's mansion with you, brought on tears for me. I have a feeling she lived much of her life in a lot of pain and grief over her husband leaving this earth sooner than she wanted him to. What most don't understand is that when they lose their loved ones they don't really lose them. They will one day see them again in a place called Heaven, if they loved and lived their lives for God. Jesus is the Only way into the Heavens. 💞 Thanks so much for sharing this exploration with us my friend. Much love and light. 💕

[@annsmith4739]

This looks very special as last weeks can’t wait Ann uk xx

[@drpappulohot2657]

Very beautiful house, I pray that lady for abode a heaven, I respect her and her hard lonely life. And my good wishes and regards to all of you, from Mumbai India.

[@cindybogart6062]

This is another great video. Thanks for sharing this. I love all the old furniture there. This is rather sad, also. Just love your work & you all do such a job. I can not believe that people do not try & purchase these properties. ❣️. I will have to rewatch this one. It’s very hard to see such beautiful things go to waste. 🌺Such History should be saved. It’s so crazy quiet. ⚜️ Hoarding is usually caused by some sort of Emotional trama that people are not dealing with.

[@mariahanastasi6575]

My grandmother kept everything but mostly because it was her parents home. The entire family lived at the house after immigrating from Sicily. When someone died she had trouble throwing out their stuff. So when she passed away we were going through and throwing out stuff from everyone. So sad 😞

[@emilygarces8377]

I am from the Philippines,fil-am I love watching all your episodes ..I love old things..so sad that all these wonderful memories abandoned..

[@billcordell9797]

Strange how those yellow chairs are in such good condition. The fabric looks almost perfect color vibrant

[@debrapower8673]

I find this video heartbreaking. What a sad ending for a life well lived. Where were the children in her time of need?

[@kimlarso]

Welcome to Technology taking over lives

[@mariacanto1871]

If she had children, it doesn’t look like they were very supportive in her time of need! How sad!

[@anneparrish2247]

Thank you Lesley for showing us this fascinating women’s home. Love the furniture and the rooms. As always, I want to clean it up!

[@amandagriffiths8280]

The love and joy these items would bring me

[@kathykolhoff5350]

What a beautiful place! I love the exterior of the building in particular. I'm always astonished when so much furniture, books and photos are left behind. Thank you for sharing another wonderful find!

[@lyncooper-reagan5874]

The lack of family pictures makes me wonder if maybe some of her ancestors didn’t take them for memories? Growing old alone is such a sad existence. I know, because I’m 75 and alone. Two of my three children have passed and my remaining one is busy with her own life. Although I hear from her often I seldom see her and her family. All I have are my memories of happier times. I hope I don’t live as long as Jacqueline did. I’m ready to go now . Days are lonely and nights are long.

[@sherrycoles7645]

Such a beautiful house, and a sad but lovely story - I bet those walls could tell a few stories. x

[@lovesswyerNkate]

Am so intrigued by the history, the memories the stories of that place ! Just wow. I only wish that someone could clean it up, renovate it and then sell it or turn it into a museum or something

[@yvonnetalamantes3854]

Fell in love with this beautiful home, what I would do if I had all the money in the world I would buy this home refurbish it, and bring it back to life, I fell in love with her bedroom, and I can just imagine if everything was cleaned up freshly painted ,there's a lot of papers magazines , just to have all that stuff hauled away, and start off fresh, a new beginning, I think she would love that. 🥰❤️👍

[@mariainesmenabarretosulliv5022]

Please take time and go over maybe you can get it very tip , because it is abandoned anyway! If you do I’ll get very happy too😁

[@anneparrish2247]

It might be less because of the work, maybe her heirs would respond well to an offer. (have gotten into following house restoration since watching brothers of decay and there are more restoration resources than I would have ever dreamed!)

[@carlaosorio1467]

Greetings from Portugal 😊🇵🇹

[@user-jy5ff3zo3u]

Greetings from 🇺🇸 God bless 🕊☺️🙏🏼

[@maureenalder8905]

Greetings from London 🇬🇧😀

[@mjmandaro]

My family are from NORMANDY- ROUEN… Visit there too it’s very old city full of History and old places too. Thank you for sharing. … 🍃🌸🍃…

[@rebeccastreet5811]

Hey guys! Just a lil note! You may never see this but I i hope you do. I watched my two granddaughters today. They were home today with strep throat Avery is 8 and the youngest is Emma is four. We live in the coalfields of southwest Virginia. My mother is from the Netherlands. about culture shock💜! My dad was in the army! We are ty blessed💜. I was watch you today and one home you were in the was exactly like my 0:03 ma had in her home.💜My eldest granddaughter starter watching and asking questions Then my son came home from work and starter asking questions and she told him abo Oma and watching the program and he asked her if she was interested in the show and she was so it was a evening to share a little history with them. Keep up up the good work. Stay safe!

[@ipsosmaati1971]

It is my idea the the older, more infirm a person, the less chance they have to take away their thrash. But, I think she horded too. Thank you Leslie xo

[@rockyhill9770]

What an absolute beauty! I really love everything about this home. The fire deffinatly added an unexpected apperence to the spider webs, they look like black lace, very intriguing. Thank you for this wonderful episode and all your hard work.

[@hikerx9366]

This place looks like a lot of the stored stuff could have been there over 40 years ago and it just grew over the years. How anyone in their right mind could allow their mother to live in such a state is unthinkable. It's seems Jacqueline was having trouble taking care of her home and herself for the last 10 years of her life, probably from 80 on. That's truly sad that a talented woman such as her would have to spend her last years alone and in such a sad state. Those black spider webs were very scary looking, I don't think I could have walked through there. Thanks for sharing my friend this was an incredible abandoned home.

[@karebear7669]

I wondered the same, but I considered, perhaps she outlived her children and had no grandchildren. I would be curious to know more about her life. It's strange that no (or hardly any) men's clothing is present.

[@judyhoikka8400]

We are forgetting she was in her 90's. All of her children (if she had any) would be at an advanced age also and probably not capable of taking care of her or limited in their ability to care for themselves.

[@hikerx9366]

@@judyhoikka8400 Great point.... Thank you

[@kathleenconnolly8226]

Other than the fire the house is in pretty good shape. It doesn't seem to be collApsing or rotting. It definitely could be cleaned out and lived in again.

[@DebbiePike77]

Someone could buy it or just take it with paying the taxes, hire people to clean it out, and then remodel.

[@gaillandry5455]

Felt so sad for this excepcional woman. Perhaps her daughters could not pay the taxes and left it to the State in lien. Think you for this extraordinary find.

[@MrKitchenknives]

Old age can be quite a tragedy knowing you’re unable to continue living. Especially in a place where you’re confined to downstairs knowing upstairs is where you want to be but unable to climb those steps. So sad.

[@nicolettaciccone8869]

Such a beautiful house but the spiders are very creepy. I bet she was one of the best architects in France, such a smart lady. RIP Mademoiselle Jacqueline.

[@dreamweaver8913]

After seeing so many of these videos, I also see why it's important to downsize while you're still able to do it and distribute certain belongings to your adult kids while you're still living. Once older and possibly sickly, most stuff is just obstacles and possible tripping hazards anyway.

[@rodneyharris1293]

Great to see this place. I've been watching you guys for years now. Always excellent 😁👍

[@jamiehartz3450]

Another fascinating and tender story of a life lived and almost forgotten until you bring it back into the present. You are an amazing young man. You take us to places we might never see. I love your style, your class, your voice and your tender heart ♥️ and soul. You are my favorite KZbinr. One day I will become a Patreon when I can afford it. For now I purchased a WAUW T-shirt that I will proudly wear. I will send you a picture of me wearing it. I love you and your adventures Lesley. Please stay safe. Give your brother/cameraman my best also. Be well. Much love. Jamie

[@liacanio5948]

Impresionante mancion! Y ni hablar de esas telas de araña!! Todo quedó allí. Me encantó este video

[@terrylinthicum587]

Fabulous Find! Thank you for always being respectful to your finds. You guys are AWESOME!

[@eloisemachado2687]

BROS OF DECAY...UAU‼️ BRASIL AMA ESTE CANAL. VÍDEOS FANTÁSTICOS. 🇧🇷💓🇧🇷💓🇧🇷💓🇧🇷💓🇧🇷💓

[@marialaing7130]

I’ve been watching you for years now. You are just awesome! Your sensitivity is precious. You are young now but I keep wondering how your life will unfold.. First of all, if you ever have a spouse or romantic partner that person will be so lucky to have you in their life! I can’t imagine at this time what kind of home you may eventually have. Your voice, your attitude, just everything about you, Leslie, says you will be very successful in anything you do. Whomever handles the camera does a wonderful job too. This is my favorite channel. Keep up the good work! And…. I love the I love you and blowing a kiss at the end! Touches my old heart! 💖💝💓🤗🥰👍🏼✨💫🌟

[@TheRogueUrbex]

Awesome Exploration!!! So much history left behind.

[@krissythomson8058]

You take us through a journey of Jaqueline`s home, in the way you describe all the details of every room, your presentations are outstanding! I enjoy every post you do a Big Thank you Hugs xx

[@bonitastjulienlepauvre6489]

You asked about the hoarding, especially near the end of her life: She likely stocked up on food and medical supplies as she saw herself less and less able to shop and get various supplies--medical and otherwise. However, I found this lovely house and collections heartbreaking as she seemed to have had such a wonderful and successful life. Thank you for posting this.

[@aliciaenriquez6430]

Poor lady I guess she didn’t have any one to help her it is so sad very sad few children care about their parents they abandoned them I enjoy your videos you explain everything I like that very much thank you for sharing 👍👍👍🇺🇸🥰

[@sandrakoch8682]

If I could get my hands on some of those chairs, I would love to have them redone wood refinished and reupholster. Then pass them down to my family tree.Just a dream you don't see furniture like that here in the US.

[@karebear7669]

I'm with ya there..

[@lynnhoffman247]

Bet this one will be great! Setting my alert 👋🏼

[@tenyearslaterchannel]

Food Storage is very important for her, because of her age.

[@rachealsmith5138]

Wow! Some of the furniture is so beautiful! The cars were crazy too. I love her office above the garage. Cool explore! Take care!

[@skeptacleone]

you are the best abandoned explorer Hands Down Keep up the Good Work, Hola from New Zealand, Thanks for Sharing Bro!

[@omarhamid3638]

Another exciting and interesting tale told by the best of the best KZbinrs 😉 It’s strange to me the emotions urbex gives me, because I feel sad and yet so curious to see more. I think Jacqueline would be happy to see somebody come and appreciate her home and belongings, especially as a creative architect. Have you ever visited the UK? It would be incredible, especially Scotland. So much atmosphere and derelict places. All the best and thank you again for all your hard work!

[@littlemizredhead]

The "spider webs" are actually soot. When there is a large fire, the soot attaches to itself like that.

[@DeborahScotts153]

A hoarding condition can develop after a traumatic loss, when the enormity of the loss becomes too overwhelming. 💙

[@kerrib1474]

For sure. My mother had three deaths at an early age within 4 yrs (mother father daughter) and 55 yrs later is still a hoarder. Lost both her parents at 17 yrs old

[@reedeux7818]

Great place! Thanks for the tour!

[@Carballoca]

The doors on that car were called suicide doors Why they're called "Suicide Doors" Rear-hinged doors earned its nickname "suicide doors" from many of its design flaws that could injure or even kill the occupant. The doors, when open, had a high chance to seriously injure anyone exiting or entering the offside of the car door if its hit by a passing vehicle. I don’t think your the first one in that house it looks totally ransacked ( gone though) in places like her office. Things just pulled out and thrown around like all the syringes. I think the true Jacqueline was shown in her bedroom a hoarder yes but she kept her bedroom pristine. You can tell yellow was through out the house must have been her favorite color.☺️

[@susanward4061]

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[@abbeyl6115]

Stacks of magazines and newspapers, I believe found in older houses, usually upstairs or fairly close to heating sources, were the only known means of adding insulation to keep warm.

[@suzannebirkholz8757]

What a unique explore! ! ! Beautiful home, cool cars. Thank you for taking me along with you.

[@Lea941]

As soon as I saw the blackened cobwebs I knew there had been a fire 🔥

[@femiqueen5855]

Another beautiful beautiful video! Thank you so much

[@EllenLawlor]

I love your videos and i love your intent on why you do them. Showing how quickly decay envelopes homes and how they are or are not remembered .

[@jlbc1234]

Thank you, Lesley. How fascinating.

[@shauna8953]

It is simply amazing how the smoke from the fire engulfted the spider webs all around the house and captured "NATURES BEAUTY" in a very EERIE way!! Simply spectacular video. Wishing you all the best on your adventures. You are very humble and fun to watch. Well wishes from Southern California 💕