Totally Packed Abandoned Century Farm House Left Forgotten up North in Maine

This beautiful old house was built in the early 1900’s between 1910-1920 up north in Maine for a modest dairy farm. The original family it was built for supposedly was offered a deal by a local construction company for a brand new cinder block type house. The house is made out of a very unique concrete block type material with interlocking concrete blocks almost like a Lego or something. Many older houses of the area are built of stone or wood frame so was very unique construction and I’ve never seen another built with quite the same concrete material. It is very strange and I’d love too hear any other ideas on it. Sadly this house will most likely end up demolished, as it sits at a busy commercial intersection and the land is more valuable then the actual old house. Would for it to be saved, restored and repurposed. Very cool old house. Thank you for watching hope you enjoy!

[@stevefish4153]

Was camping on Flagstaff Lake with my girlfriend this past week and low and behold we had the opportunity to meet Kappy and his girlfriend camping on the next site. We were talking and it came up what he did as far as his videos, I was so impressed. These kids were so nice to talk too and spend time with, keep the great videos coming Kappy!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Was such a pleasure meeting y’all!! You guys were the kindest camping neighbors could ask for!! Hope we meet again someday haha! Thank you very much!! And much appreciated for watching!! :)

[@Ruby.0]

It’s was so nice meeting y’all, Thank you for your hospitality and great conversations!!! Safe travels :)

[@angelafloyd4586]

I totally agree, it was a pleasure meeting them both and I hope to see them again, such a nice couple. I enjoyed your newest video Kappy

[@rockfangd]

Wow. That's cool. How ironic

[@Thomas-yy6rm]

Whooptydo😮

[@hainstol]

It would definitely be a house someone could rescue, as it appears to be structurally rock solid. The yucky renovations could be removed and make this into a lively home again!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Well said! Could definitely still be saved! Thank you very much for watching! :)

[@user-ej1it4qh1d]

When I see these big beautiful homes I always wonder how it was decorated by the original owner. Love all the dark trim, the old doors and knobs, the front door and side window. Truly a gem from the past.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Agreed would love too take a Time Machine back and see this place when it was just built!! Thank you very much for watching! :)

[@traciegauntt1614]

I agree

[@janewasson4845]

Wow-the woodwork and floors refinished, walls redone, kitchen updated...what a fabulous home! Great work, Kappy-can you see yourself on that porch? All crows welcome, too. Hi, Ruby!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Agreed! That second story porch was heavenly!!! Thank you so much for watching!! :)

[@pben4218]

With that slate roof and no water damage this house could be more easily restored. Looks like someone started on it! Huge home!😊

[@tomwesley7884]

Definitely, that roof, plus the porches, have kept the weather out

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Totally agree! Thank you very much for watching! :)

[@miriam100ful]

yep I reckon that too, that someone owns this home and was going to renovate, so no need for unwanted visitors to trespass.

[@jared1870]

Another great explore, thanks! When you began by stating it had been converted to apartments I expected the worst but the wooodwork on the first two floors was amazing. That first floor was built for entertaining. The third floor was a nightmare, but I expected far worse. Thanks once again.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Glad you enjoyed! Much appreciated for watching!! :)

[@ttop64]

This is a very solidly built house . It's too bad someone can't restore it as it has great potential . I saw some things lying around indicating that at some point someone may have tried to start a restoration but gave up . Also someone at some point had gone to great lengths with the stenciling around the tops of the walls . Beautiful woodwork and hardwood floors as well . I don't know who was more startled . You or the vulture .

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Good point haha the vulture upstairs definitely startled me!! Great observations! Thank you for watching!! :)

[@MaryM-xz5fs]

DEFINITELY A RESTORABLE HOUSE!!! Still SOLID after 100+ years!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Completely agreed! Thank you for watching! :)

[@tammyasbury6517]

Nice house , people mess them up trying to make apartments out of them , probably be a housing development before long ,these homes have character to them,good explore

[@sandyjohnson3183]

It really bothers me when these beautiful homes are converted to apartments. I guess I have no legitimate reason. But I just feel that way

[@annieoakley1587]

Wow! As you were walking through I was imagining what I would do to restore it. It’s beautiful or was beautiful. The woodwork, doors and large windows were stunning. If only I would hit the lottery:). Thanks Kappy!

[@danielkoher1944]

If only I played it.

[@manofreedom]

Now that house has true renovation potential.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Agreed thank you for watching! :)

[@1927su]

I love it already!! When I was 6 I lived in an old house with pocket doors , push button light switches & a twist bell doorbell in the main entry door, woodwork galore, my favorite kind of house!!

[@carolineloeser3071]

What a beautiful old house. Thank you for the tour..

[@nagrabagra4924]

I always feel an incredible sadness when I see these old homes abandoned. This one in particular was a finely built house. It would still be standing and lived in had it been loved and cared for when things began to deteriorate.

[@robinluker6497]

My first comment on your channel. Definitely a beautiful, solidly built home. At 8:09 in video, there is an old bread box on the table. As soon as i saw it, i thought it looks just like an old bread box that was my Grandmother's & i still have it on top of my fridge. To be sure, i pausef the video, carried my cell out to kitchen & compared to mine. And, Yes- the Exact same bread box!!! Probably somewhere in the 1930s to 1950s time frame. Small world!!!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

How cool it was so old! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@beepseatsfindingfoodtreasu8756]

OMG! Kappy I cracked up when you opened the bedroom door and that turkey vulture started flapping its wings😂😂 you are genuine that's for sure! And that wasn't concrete that's limestone blocks. Not exactly cheap when it was built. But a beautiful home. Victorian homes were just amazing. And with that view I'd say the owner had a schooner and could look out to the bay and see it at anchor. Not uncommon in that region.

[@donnagagne3813]

This place is massive and gorgeous. It appears to be worth restoring. I"d love the opportunity to do that. Thank you Kappy. You did it again. Great find!!

[@robertlyman9789]

Surprised no one has hauled off that expensive sub zero refrig

[@OrlyyaRly72]

For a second I thought it was the one I lived in, but last I knew they wanted to tear it down to make a gun range. I left ME for good in 2016 and miss the beautiful old houses there. Thank you for sharing this gem.

[@karenhughes3558]

Hi Kappy! Another great find and I see the Vulture is sitting up there just waiting for you 🤣😂🤣😂. 🌻

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Yes indeed haha! Thanks for watching!! :)

[@lucybieller7604]

Hey Kappy! Wow. Beautiful old place. So happily surprised that nobody painted the woodwork! Ashame its days are probably numbered. Lots of character and charm! Thanks for the look around. Stay safe! ✌️

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Agreed! Always love too see woodwork left untouched! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@kellykat8057]

Wow! What a beauty! If it's structurally sound, and someone has enough money to put into it, as well as perhaps the skills to do some of the work on their own, this could make a great family home again. Looks kind of like my old family home we had to sell because I had neither the cash, nor skills, nor ability to keep up with it & renovate it. I miss it, but now it will have someone who can give it the care I never could.

[@valeriaabrams4930]

Always such a shame to see these houses left to rot. Beautiful old house.

[@clairwaucaush7225]

Maine! You're really going far to explore! Nice old house. Too bad it probably will be torn down.

[@litaheffley6990]

They really knew how to build homes back then great 👍 video thanks

[@puma30880]

Finally got to see one of "your" vultures up close.

[@lindaclark568]

Something about these places, they are so interesting.

[@lindaclark568]

Right off the bat, it's beautiful

[@tammybaker6635]

What a place. It would have housed a very large family. I hate to see updates made on these old places. Let the old charm shine through! Another great video Mr Kappy!!! Thanks for taking me along with you!

[@NativeNYer]

Thats a shame another house bites the dust and it was beautiful. Great find Kappy stay safe!

[@lindaclark568]

I love pocket doors, I worked In place that had them, I felt so intreged. Always love these homes.

[@jenniferwingo7361]

Beautiful old home. Hope it's restored before it's too late.

[@clairefunnell8481]

Very nice house. Wood trim on the doors and windows is beautiful. Nice staircase and thanks for NOT opening the Fridge. That room was the vultures room. Great explore of this old beauty. Bummer those doors to the basement were padlocked. I bet that door you tried to open was for the basement. Love these old houses.❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

Hello Kappy! You've found another interesting explore, complete with tour guide 😲! What an imposing old house this is! It makes a person think of a fortress! If they do tear it down, it's going to be quite a job! That'll be a shame, because of the history you shared in the description you wrote. (I wonder sometimes if I'm the only one who even bothers to read those). Some of the questions people leave could have been answered if they'd read your short paragraph about each house. As for me, I read that information before I even start the video. There's a lot of good background info there and I appreciate you taking the time to write it. There! Got that off my chest! Now, for the house. I agree with you, Kappy. This house seems to be remarkably clean and relatively tidy. That is odd, as it is so close to a large, busy highway. It's a lovely house, with all the millwork. Those stairs are so sturdy! There wasn't so much as a squeak when you went upstairs! These rooms are so bright and spacious! It wouldn't take that much money to complete the renovation on this house. I wonder what that situation is. I really like the green room with all its angles. It makes me think of that green treehouse room we found in that oddly constructed mansion in the forest a couple of months ago. This is a confusing house, for sure. It leaves many unanswered questions. Firstly, how in the world did somebody wrangle that fridge up that narrow staircase? It really doesn't look like it would fit! Oh! That poor bird! You scared her half to pieces! I guess she's thinking that she's found a great place to raise her babies. Maybe she'll come back, especially as she may have eggs already. You found us a great house this time, Kappy, my friend. It's very sound, as far as water damage goes. It's not trashed up or painted with vulgar obscenities. All in all, this one was well worth the explore and I'm glad you took us through it. Thanks so much! All is well here, except for the occasional head-scratcher, like how did he even manage to put my grandmother's cookware in the microwave to begin with? Fortunately, I smelled hot plastic and ended his attempt to boil water before something caught fire. No harm done, thank Heaven. I hope you are able to keep up your exploring through the coming winter. It's supposed to be a bad one. Until we meet again, take good care of yourself and the Ruby girl! Lots of love from Tennessee, Becca

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you for reading the description!! I appreciate it!! Fantastic observations as always!! Good point about the fridge lol what a sight that would’ve been!!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

So glad you caught the microwave before a fire or something!! Happy to hear things are good otherwise!! Yes have lots of cool places too check out this winter!! Maybe I’ll get snow in a few house videos! Thank you so much for watching and the kind words!!

[@jerroldmcley4347]

Very cool 😎🆒 old house 🏠🏡 I wonder if it could be saved you find the best places kappy

[@sevenirises]

What a magnificent home! I appreciate how you pause in certain places to give the viewer the chance to imagine the home's beauty back in its glory days. You are a brave explorer. Nice video.

[@karenquick8737]

I love these old houses, with the dark wood doors, staircase, etc. It must've been quite the mansion at one time. Our old farmhouse was built in 1919, and I vlove the old, dark woodwork. Pillars too, and it's still so beautiful. If I had tons of $, I'd restore this one!! So sad to see it go to the dust!

[@johngiampapa]

Love the entry and staircase. Upstairs bedrooms were pretty big too. Massive house! Looks like it has a lot of property too! Thank you! -John

[@tamathalamb9193]

So much can be salvaged from this house . Especially those doors.

[@JOSIE19643]

Beautiful house with beautiful features but the upstairs top floor not so much 😉 sad that it's going to be torn down. Stay safe see you on the next one 👍🇨🇦

[@user-wc4qg8xq5k]

Hardly forgotten home. It has a SATELLITE DISH on it !!!!!

[@peggyharris3301]

I know you were “upset” that there was a padlock on the basement entry🤣😂…after the vulture tho, you deserved a break😂House is salvageable

[@cherylavila954]

Thanks for adding the "cc"s. I am hearing impaired and cannot follow unless they are on your videos. So thank you for including them. Love your channel

[@gaylewilliamson9183]

What a beautiful house,it could easily be fixed up Solid wood floors doors stairs ,and love the wallpapers,porches,it could easily be fixed up and beautiful again.👍🇺🇸❤️

[@danielkoher1944]

21:27 Bright green and turquoise blue are such beautiful porch ceiling colours. They really need to make a comeback. Porch swings were the 💣 for talking.

[@melodyfisher1512]

Nice home. The stenciled border is pretty and keeping with the age of the house. The box of Frosted Flakes in a room full of curling, peeling paint was ironic! The woodwork and spaciousness of the rooms was dreamy! Thank you Kappy. I would loved to have tackled this one in my younger years starting out.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Yes I did love that juxtaposition of peeling paint and Frosted Flakes haha! Thank you very much for watching!! :)

[@RichieTrashmouthTozier]

Thank you for looking at the date on the cereal box to give us an idea around the time this house was abandoned. And thanks again for another great video! :)

[@dianesaari3034]

Beautiful original wood doors and trim.

[@user-ex5ez2uo7q]

Nice to see the old house does not have nasty graffiti , very nice .

[@MLM111]

Makes me sad ❤ some family used to love that old home 😢 it’s beautiful

[@dsparks149]

That’s definitely a house that could be remodeled or brought back to life. Specially the location beautiful.

[@brusselsprout5851]

To save my home of 25 years a friend suggested I take in roommates. The nailed door directing roommates certain ways tells me letting my house go was the right thing to do. It was just prior to WWII built home that needed special care, which I was able to give it during my years there. But I knew renters who simply do not treat things the way a homeowner does and my lack of money to keep up with that would cause me great heartache watching my home being destroyed through neglect. Yep, as much as it hurt to lose my home, this house is positive proof I did the right thing by walking away. Not the easy thing, but the right thing. I’ll bet the owner of that house wishes they would have walked away a lot sooner than they did. The poor old once gorgeous old house. Now nobody will want it. 😢

[@tywincatforever77]

What a great view.Seeing all the stuff left behind made me smile.i still like the house you explored where you found all those gossip magazines just laying on the bed.

[@laurah.7696]

Love all the dark wood. The house is beautiful.

[@cecoya]

This house would have been beautiful back in it's prime for sure. Nice big house with room to grow. Too bad it will be demolished though probably has quite a few unforeseen problems too. When you scared that vulture she/he flew off and was sitting on 2 eggs hopefully it comes back soon. Thanks for sharing and you have a great day

[@tywincatforever77]

I'm still collecting the magazines from the 70-90s, and will b ordering more very soon ❤

[@wedjr97]

I’ve restored houses in similar decrepitude and brought them back to life. My best friend has moved to Maine and this would be the perfect project for me next. But I’m dying too young and can’t do it. I hope someone will love that house as much as I would. I’d do it in a second!

[@wedjr97]

BTW California has ruined Nashville which is why I am ready to leave my home town.

[@MeMyselfAndUs903]

Now, THAT, is a nice house!

[@katbot2190]

Another house that will be demolished. Thanks again for sharing.

[@Jean-sv6kk]

Love the place. That darn bird made me jump!!! LOL😂 BE safe!!!

[@Highplains_Dirtbagger]

Dude! That candle holder on the door frame to the bird you spooked. That is interesting it was left even after the apartments were put in.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Good eye! I didn’t even notice that! Thanks for watching!! :)

[@Highplains_Dirtbagger]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 Oh heck yeah! Love these videos man! You do great work capturing these old homes!

[@angelafloyd4586]

Hello from Flagstaff Maine, it was so awesome meeting you two 😊

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Howdy from back down in maryland! Was so nice meeting y’all! Thank you for watching!! :)

[@denisewatson5295]

Beautiful old house 🏚. I believe that this house could be restored. But they will probably demolish it. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊 😀.

[@joyceedwards9652]

That beautiful wood , you'd think someone would want that

[@glenyshanlon5112]

What a beautiful house that could be fixed up just fine to live in you allways find the most beautiful places to film so well done i love you channel.

[@susanmiller4159]

Cool old house. Always a bit disappointed when they get divided up but I have to say it gives the house that many more memories than if just one owner occupied. Creates all kinds of strange rooms, hallways and blocked off walls. Always wonder if the tenents were friendly. Did babies grow up here? Did old people share their home to make ends meet. Thanks as always.❤

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

True unfortunately very common with old houses it seems! Great points!! This house has held many lives!! Thank you for the kind words and watching!! :)

[@1927su]

Just tuned in! Am excited to see what ya see! We looked forward to your posts each week! I know it’s more work then people realize! Thanks for powering thru! I explored when I was younger & it’s a thrill fer sure!! Thanks Kappy!!!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

I really appreciate that!! So glad you enjoy! Thanks for tuning in and watching! Much appreciated!! :)

[@megmills4798]

Lol awww i love those birds glad he only left😊

[@user-randi1987]

Too bad it will be torn down, seems to be still pretty solid. Lots of windows and, doors. Liked that porch, the buzzard not so much. That 3rd floor apartment was pretty bad. Another home owner DIY project to make cash, rarely works out well. Thanks, Kappy

[@debrademedici864]

Was a nice home back in the day !!!! Thanks Kappy for a great video !!!!!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you for watching!! :)

[@aaronobryan4295]

Love this place…hard to see it in decline

[@dawncottrell7325]

Great find Kappy !! I enjoyed your vedio of this house !! I wish this house could be mine... I would definitely keep it and fix it up as a bed and breakfast... I love the woodwork, the old door knobs and the picket doors... I would definitely keep all of that...This home could be beautiful again... I wished i was rich and had the money to save this home .. Thanks for sharing this home with us !! Until the next exploration stay safe out there Kappy and take care ... To bad we couldn't get in the basement !!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Me too! If I was a millionaire I’d make another channel of restoring and buying these old house I find😅 thank you for watching!!

[@barbarap1477]

Yet another jewel. The materials they used in the 'good ole days' were far superior to anything that is used today. What is being made today looks like junk when just finished. It certainly won't be around for years as these old houses have been. The stuff they use today is just wrong. Keep up the great work.

[@shvonlambert1317]

Them doors trimming and floors reminds me of my old house here in Milwaukee WI

[@jeanbrandt2624]

Slate roof is what saved the day here. No ceiling damage. First house I lived in, and for most of my life, has a slate roof, and is approaching 100 years old with original roof. But if ever needs to replaced, is full of asbestos.

[@bridgetmuehlberger5141]

Ha! I’d recognize that Old Bay tin from 100’ away! And I’ll bet it’s still good! 🦀

[@danielkoher1944]

So much unpainted wood, that’s Amazing!

[@dreamseer7]

Simply stunning.

[@loritanner4478]

My 1916 farmhouse has those same doorknobs and back plates. Love mine! They sold them in 1915 in the sears roebuck catalog. They sold for 1.50 a set back then.

[@loritanner4478]

The downstairs doorknobs are like mine.

[@puca7908]

I can't believe no one has tried to salvage that beautiful word molding and pocket doors. Too bad, the old girl doesn't really seem trashed inside, and it did look like maybe someone thought about fixing it up once by the dry wall in one of the front rooms. Thank you Kap!

[@tomwesley7884]

Depends on wood species

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Much appreciated for watching!! Thanks!! :)

[@lesliek589]

The most interesting thing about today’s post was learning you never took the SATs!

[@Sirshackleton]

Converted into apartments. That means the house is all cut up. I hate that. Thanks Cappiefor another great tour!

[@SurfingTubes]

You're in MAINE! Awesome! So many old incredible abandoned homes up there. Check out the Unity to Belfast area. Whatever that block style foundation they were going for, .. looks like it was a bad idea, especially with icy Maine winters.

[@constancekrischan9967]

OMG what a great house!

[@jennifergarrett6809]

Definitely a place I'd like to have. Wonderful tour.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Me too! Much appreciated for watching! :)

[@deneasedenson6668]

Beautiful home. Thanks for sharing!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Agreed! Loved it! Thank you for watching!!! :)

[@danielkoher1944]

Popular late ‘70 early ‘80s Sherwin Williams coral semi~gloss. I painted my Mom and Dad’s dining room this shade.

[@rickengen5249]

Nice find

[@MrFullService]

Another great...and different house tour. I like this house. It has basic, no frills detailing for a house of that era. Simple doors, moldings, railings, etc., yet detailed enough . Also, woodwork and windows seem to be in great shape. The house doesn't seem to be sagging anywhere (?). Hey, a slate roof too! This sort of cinder block, with the "hand hewn" surface look, was popular around this time. Curious thing, they used it here for the whole exterior walls, not just the foundation level, as was usually the case. Even the small pillars are old cement, how cool. When going apartment, the upper floors were probably somewhat rearranged to accommodate for separate digs. Gee wiz, was a black vulture? They have like a five foot wingspan!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Right!! The cinder block construction was really fascinating and not the typical basic cinder block house you’d see! Definitely was a pricey house when first built I’d think! Thank you very much for watching!! Great observations!! :)

[@danielkoher1944]

17:29 Careful! The buzzard has been chalk painting the railing.

[@kimhall5863]

Such a great explore Kappy‼️Those giant on the 1st floor windows are awesome & the cinder block it was built with-awesome❗️Maybe they climbed out the windows to get onto the 2nd floor porch? Not sure when you explored this but it’s a classic❣️

[@customscreenprinting]

Urban Exploring With Kappy thanks for sharing this video with me my friend i really enjoyed this video this house looks like it could be still lived in it just needs some work i hope this house could be saved this house was a old farm house at one time kappy in the 1900-1920 you said above and God Bless and thanks again for sharing this i can't wait to see your next video.

[@williamgriffin7584]

yay new house, i know its going to be a good one, kappy u always find the best farm houses, especially the ones from the 60, 70s and 80s...i like the 90s farm houses, but its something about those from years ago....very touching and moving...makes me think about when i was young and how my mother lived in a type of farm house back before i was born...

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you so much for watching!! So glad you enjoy the old houses too! :)

[@mikemanofleisure]

Nice explore. Thanks for your time and effort.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you for watching and the kind words! Makes me happy to hear people enjoy these places too! :)

[@user-kr2ki9pk2i]

I recently saw this house in one of your videos. I would love to move into it and bring it back to life for many more years. I fell in love with it. I wish I knew how to reach the owners to talk to them.

[@micheleemcdaniel389]

You sure find the houses!

[@donnasilver940]

Beautiful house .

[@JoJo-ie8sl]

wow what a find

[@JoJo-ie8sl]

aw :/ looks like there was a half hearted last ditch effort to fix it up that stopped

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you for watching!! :)

[@MasteringTheModel]

This house has some really nice bones to it. If it wasn't for taking care of my elderly mother... I would be getting the location from you to this house.

[@krislange1186]

That must have been a beautiful house in it's prime. Pity!! It always make you wonder why people left the way they did.

[@Dav3Campb3ll]

The house we live in looks almost identical to this. Ours is brick tho Even the same pocket doors we have

[@peggyharris3301]

I bet it’s beautiful…I love the style.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

How cool! Does it have the little second story porch as well? Thank you for watching!! :)