Stunning Abandoned Brick Beauty Built in 1861 Up North *Huge Beehive

Filmed this house around 4 or 5 years ago and decided too return and see if it was torn down or maybe even luckily restored and saved. Beautiful old architecture and a stone on top of the house listing it as being built in 1861. Incredible old house with some neat old fireplaces and staircase, plus a old fashioned door bell from the early 20th century. Really glad I checked out the attic this time as well!
Thanks for watching!
Here’s my video I posted in 2017 of my old video on this house. Not too much has changed besides a massive bee hive!
Here’s the video-
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[@melissaboggs5176]

Absolutely stunning!! Why, why do people let these beautiful homes that are so full of history, sit and rot away. It just blows my mind. Thank you so very much Kappy for all the hard work you put into bringing us these amazing homes. You’re the absolute best! Stay safe! 😊

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

I wonder that too! Thank you for the kind words Melissa! Much appreciated as always! :)

[@anncrow3340]

Once the foundation of a house is gone, it usually costs too much to fix it. Looks like someone tried, and failed to repair the foundation, and failed. Yes, it's sad

[@jackanapes6676]

While it is a shame that these old structures go into disrepair, there could be many reasons why they are left in this conditon. The costs of repairs, possibly taxes, and possibly some properties fall into a probate situation. A real shame, however it is nice to have these historic places documented before the possibility that the structure is demolished. Hopefully it could be restored with any possible probability.

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 hey...did u ask the owners if they will fully restore the house

[@karendurbin9460]

I think the same thing. You have to have the money to invest in restoring this beautiful home. I just told my husband, if I were rich, I would have a beautiful home like this restored to all it's glory. I would just LOVE it! All of these new places have no character and craftsmanship! Thankyou Kappy and Ruby. I love your videos.

[@surrethauebel1682]

I live close to this house and the brick house in the previous vlog. This house was actually moved from just down the road in order to save it from being demolished. The owner’s intention was to restore it. I’m not sure as to why it has not been restored. The basement isn’t original to the house. The original basement could not be moved since it was below ground. Thank you for giving us a peek inside the house. I’ve always wondered what it looked.

[@karinwetzel1773]

Kappy, PLEASE consider providing an anonymous tip to the local County Ag Extension about the honeybees. It’s possible a farmer lost a hive, or a beekeeper wants to create a new hive. Either way, with the loss of so many bees due to indiscriminate pesticide use, this very viable hive and queen needs to be harvested. Someone will be very happy to take charge of them and put them to work helping local crops!

[@LeRoi715]

Karin, you are such a good human being caring for the bees which might be extinct sooner than we think. Hopefully the locals will help? Cheers from Toronto!

[@cathyjo315]

Save the bees!

[@clairefunnell8481]

@@LeRoi715 I'm from Toronto too. Hi.

[@sofiabravo1994]

@@LeRoi715 they aren’t going extinct but they’re definitely endangered. We need to encourage bee 🐝 population growth!

[@karenhaupt4321]

Great idea

[@anncrow3340]

The faux marble look was what middle class people used, since most marble was imported, and expensive, and the date of the house shows it was started at the beginning of the civil war, when imports were even more restricted. If you had checked, you'd most likely find that faux marble fireplace surround was wood. They also faux painted wood, to make pine, or a cheaper wood look more expensive. Thanks for showing the attic, it was the only space not remodeled. Did you notice the metal stars on the outside? They were attached to a rod, that ran the length of the house, to keep the brick walls stabilized. Another great video, and hi Ruby!

[@chrissytaylor5690]

Yes I've seen those faux-marble painted mantles in a lot of antebellum homes. A lot of times the painter would sign his name somewhere discreetly near the bottom. This is stuff that we'll never see again if it's not saved. To think that place was built right before the war and survived it and the owner didn't go broke in the years following like so many others in the South did. Sadly, that was the downfall of many of these pre-war homes.

[@Ruby.0]

Hello Ann! Thank you for watching ❤ 🌞 -Ruby

[@lisaknell1809]

Someone needs to save this beauty while they still can. Get those windows sealed up to keep the rain out. I can’t believe the inside’s not covered in mold and been covered in graffiti. Yikes on the bee nest! 😱😱😱 The big tank in the attic was probably their water system. Many large antebellum homes had tanks in the attics which were set up to catch rainwater. This provided indoor water to the home.

[@bubblesangel555]

Somebody's mother (s) stood at that kitchen sink and washed the family dishes, and what a view she must have had! From the 12 pane windows, to the elaborate woodwork throughout the entire house I'm in love! It looks like somebody had high hopes of remodeling/restoring this house, but the cement and glass blocks sure mar the grandeur of this once spectacular home. Thanks Kappy & Ruby.

[@tammyfriend2189]

I bet that bee hive is bigger than you think. I’m sure it is inside the wall, probably running all the way to the second story of the house. Isn’t nature incredible? Thank you for taking us along on your adventures.

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Agreed

[@Sandy-pr5qq]

That barrel in the attic was probably to hold rain water run off that was used in the house hold.

[@justtalldave]

Correct. Probably had a cistern and a windmill. The windmill pumped water upto the tank from the cistern, and then gravity drains were used. That's how it was in my house.

[@Sandy-pr5qq]

@@justtalldave yeah I have seen that in a lot of these videos of old houses.

[@jenniferdeleon8954]

That place is still in decent condition for being abandoned so long. Thanks for taking us back there.

[@stevebengel1346]

As a custom trim carpenter, I can't help but notice the 161 year old stairs without a single creak, crack or groan. Love the details in these old homes

[@krislange1186]

The paneling in that first bedroom upstairs was the same paneling we put in our son's room back around 1990. Not a fan of their "remodeling" efforts. It must have been a beautiful house years ago. Beautiful farmland. I wish we knew the history of the house and why it was abandoned. The basement is definitely new. You can even see where they joined the new brickwork to the old. A lot of interesting things in that house. Enjoyed the visit.

[@MistyLaneLoveConquersALL]

In around 2010 I lived in a house built in 1813 it had the same windows and design on the stairs. Beautiful old house. 🏚️ 😊

[@wandaritter5704]

Wowww!

[@darlenejohnson8864]

This house is fantastic. You can see how beautiful it would have been in 1861.

[@lupitamihita1261]

Beautiful old brick and stone house. Those windows in the front parlor with the large pediments are stunning. What a grand room it must have been in its day.

[@tammybaker6635]

Now THAT was a major Honey Bee hive. I'd have to get someone to get that! Those pieces that fell from the ceiling, I think those are called corbels. If I'm wrong I'm sure someone will let me know. What a surprise that it really hadn't changed that much. Obviously not accessible to the tagging terrorists, which is great. It'll be there for many more years. Built to last. Another good one young man. Tell Mz Ruby I said hello! Thanks for taking me along!

[@debraoneal5978]

Love this old house! Thank you for going in these old houses and letting us see inside! I enjoy all of your videos!

[@AtomicMan45]

Super cool place,you are the best,thanks Kappy!👍

[@susanmiller4159]

Someone took on an enormous project! Sad they ran out steam and/or money. Thanks for taking us back. Always enjoy seeing them again. ❤️

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Sad but probably true! Thank you for watching!! :)

[@kennethsonier1766]

Really cool old home, be nice to see someone continue the restoration that was started. You and Ruby stay safe out there 👍☮️

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Agreed, really awesome house

[@hikerx9366]

Thanks for the look back Kappy.... 👍

[@ttop64]

Hey Kappy . Have you thought about merchandising T-shirts or coffee mugs with an old dilapidated house on it and your famous catch phrase " Let's check it out . " ? I'm a recent subscriber and ❤️ your videos. We appreciate what you do so stay safe out there.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Calendars & sets of cards would also be a way to show some of the beauty of these finely crafted old places. Could even have mugs, plates, tablemats many things with great images on.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@sarahstrong7174 I have been thinking of making a calendar of my favorite houses and do a giveaway or something! Thank you for watching! :)

[@sarahstrong7174]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 That would be good. It would help to make people more aware of the history that is around them.

[@ckswat77zz51]

It shows how skilled the craftsmen were. Still standing proud. Oooh that 🐝 nest was humongous. Glad you went back to this old beauty. I loved all the different levels of the staircase. I’d love to see an original picture. Thanks Guys

[@Sandy-pr5qq]

I believe that they put in the drop down ceilings in order to be able to heat the space better.

[@1927su]

No doubt during the energy crisis in the 1970’s

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

That was my guess as well! Always love to hear other opinions tho! Thanks for watching!

[@Sandy-pr5qq]

@@urbanexploringwithkappy1773 you bet

[@janaethomas9329]

YEAH Kappy and Ruby! this one was a beaut.

[@careyh38]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful brick house. Absolutely loved it and the door bell at the double doors . I would restore it. Sad to see it decaying.

[@brusselsprout5851]

The winged in roof repair is incredible. Indeed, I’m glad this time you have shown the attic. Neat.

[@williamyorkolepossum]

Now, that is a classic. What a shame to see it go down as such. Thanks so much for taking us along.

[@megfuchs9425]

As someone who loves stairs, especially enclosed winding ones, I would really appreciate it if you went up or down all of the staircases. I would if I were so fortunate to be there!(If they are safe, of course).

[@aliciabruce3330]

Thats my favorite too. I think Kappys videos and adventures are the best.

[@megfuchs9425]

@@aliciabruce3330 apparently I'm not the only one who likes enclosed winding stairs and nook and cranny spaces. My family/ friends kinda make fun of me for liking enclosed, winding stairs.Makes me feel not so alone. Kappy's videos are awesome!

[@lucybieller7604]

Wow. That house is still amazing! The basement wasn't a bit as scary as I would have thought. Lots of rooms for someone to save. Stairway and entry are beautiful. Thanks for the second look. ✌️

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

I agree, it is an amazing house!

[@kathyvenable8793]

That bee hive was the most amazing I’ve ever seen. There is a channel on u-tube that removes beehives for a living. He showed some amazing ones but this one is enormous and bypasses any he ever found. This house could be a grand ole dame again if someone had the money and the time and energy to do so. Can just see it restored with furniture and antique’s for that time period. Your discoveries are amazing. Thank you for allowing us to go along.

[@melanienance4920]

Thanks Kappy for awesome explore. It was a grand house in its day. It's a shame it's left to rot and decay.

[@waynebender8835]

I hope this house is saved. The cinder blocks or use most likely to stabilize the house foundation.

[@marks678]

Fantastic as always Kappy

[@jefflawrentz1624]

It’s a wonderful house and hopefully will find someone to restore it. It’s good to see it again. Thank you!

[@joacatmcd]

Main floor aqua rooms, those are decorative outside elements from the eves of the house. They were used to imply a corbel construction. Thank you very much for taking us along!

[@cwb0051]

Aww, If you let your mind go back in Time, You Can envision What it looked like, Back in the day, Little children running around the Beautiful farm land etc...Wonderful Work Kappy!

[@Chrisss2112]

Great job Kappy showing the before and after photos! Interesting in 2018 and in 2022! Never in my life have I seen a bee hive like that! 😳 Thank you for the tour Kappy and Ruby! 😊

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A very nice old place still worth restoring.

[@customscreenprinting]

Urban Exploring With Kappy thanks kappy and Ruby for sharing this video about Stunning Abandoned Brick Beauty Built in 1861 Up North *Huge Beehive it a very beautiful brick house it was a really nice house back in the day. and i can't wait to see your next video my friend and God Bless.

[@vivians9392]

Someone had a lot of money and confidence to build this house in the year the civil war began...

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

@@vivians9392 I wonder if maybe they had been building it already since old houses usually took a year or so too build! Then just got unlucky with the year being the same year our civil war would begin!

[@ittybittykittymama7582]

Hey Kappy and Ruby! Been quiet for a while but now I'm back to bug you again! Still don't know about heart surgery being required, so spending time exploring with you is a nice diversion from that worry. So glad you came back to this house. I only wish someone was saving it instead of stripping it of the last vestiges of its beauty. Thanks for revisiting some of the houses you've explored. We get a chance to see any changes they've undergone. Hope you, along with all your followers, have a great summer!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Hope you are well! Thanks for the kind words and watching! Much appreciated! Take care! :)

[@marywegrzyn506]

Hi, I am soooo thankful you went back n filmed this again because I don't think I got to see it before. I LOVE it !!!!! What a treasure !!!! I would love to have a home like that !!! How awesome is this !!!!

[@aliciabruce3330]

I just love this revisit! Good to see Ruby in the video. Good to see you have a friend to go with you on these adventures. I would do just what Ruby did in going up the curving back staircase. I like those interesting details in these old houses. I like the way you show all the little details especially the detals to the doors and windows. And I just love love love Ruby's touch of detail too. 😊 Great show!

[@Ruby.0]

Hi Alicia!! 😊 thank you for watching 💕 - Ruby 🌞

[@user-randi1987]

Holy bee nest! What a great house, I really Iike this one. Someone replaced the foundation and placed lolly columns to keep it from falling into the cellar hole and, that was it. Must have run out of money. Great video from both of you. Thanks

[@priscillashank9333]

Long drawn out.

[@elizabethrosier5313]

Amazing older home to be standing after all this time. Shame to fade into oblivion. Thank you for sharing.

[@sarahstrong7174]

Hello Kappy & Ruby. Thankyou for sharing your explores. All the best from Devon, U.K.

[@Ruby.0]

Hi Sarah! Thank you for watching 🌞 -Ruby

[@djberkey5449]

I remember this place! Such a grand old house! So nice to see Ruby! Thanks Kappy for revisiting some of these gems!

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you! She’s in a few more upcoming videos! Much appreciated for watching! :)

[@cathyworsley326]

I agree that this house is stunning and it is a shame that these old homes are left to fall apart. Love your videos Kappy. Stay safe.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you for watching! :)

[@erinbricker-urbanhistorian5803]

Amazing house Kappy! 👍👍👍💞

[@darlenewood4503]

I'm so in love with this place and I would love to be able to restore it but I thought it was creepy to see that noose hanging in the basement, great work you do on these historical homes an prayers someone saves it ❤️

[@ekassien]

Hey Kappy & Ruby - Very cool revisting this majestic house; how in the world do you ever find these gems?

[@sandyhockemeyer9768]

What a beautiful, stunning dream home! It is so sad that these homes are left to just rot away. Their histories and the stories they could tell! Thank you Kappy & Ruby for taking us along. You guys stay safe out there. 🦋☺️🙏

[@megfuchs9425]

If I were there, the minute I saw that bees nest I'd have been out of that room in a flash! Really neat house. Thanks you two!

[@ronda7340]

Hi Ruby!!! Wow that place was awesome back in the day huh? I would love to go back in time and see the first day the people moved in...that would be soooo interesting....

[@Ruby.0]

Hello Gayle! 😊 thank you for watching ❤

[@lynnenglish3928]

Love the huge windows on either side of fireplace in what I am guessing formal parlor downstairs !

[@judyingram4846]

I glad you have Ruby with you. Beautiful old home. If walls could talk.❤️🥰❤️

[@ndog2005]

4 years & house still sitting, would be perfect chance to restore & make it the true beauty it once was..

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

It is a shame! The brick house across the street from it was just torn down recently and I’m afraid that will probably be the same fate as this house! Just glad I went back and did a better video on it! Thanks for watching!

[@jeremyd1298]

That's what I call a solid house! The exterior brick and interior both are so solid and gorgeous! When you look at a house like this, 1 thing comes to mind, "They don't build 'em like this anymore"! The location is super cool and the house is incredible. It is almost criminal to let a house like this rot! Although a cheesy renovation would be almost as criminal lol. Loved this big solid house! Thanks!!

[@donnagagne3813]

This place is awesome and worth restoring. Great find. Good to see Ruby. God bless you both.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Thank you very much for watching! :)

[@galvaceci6498]

What a beautiful old house, it's a shame to see it decay. The land is gorgeous.

[@janewasson4845]

Hi, you two! I'd like to see the overpriced, cookie cutter houses they build today-and tear out woods for- last as long as this! Thanks for a great tour! 👣

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Very true! Thanks for watching! :)

[@pieshifteregbert2267]

The basement was a real anticlimax. I was hoping for something far more labyrinthine and spooky, lol. But I guess someone had been trying to stabilize the whole building, what ya gonna do? Thank you so much. I wish I could go to these places. It is still a thrill to see them anyway, even though I'm stuck here.

[@victoriadeaton4432]

AMAZING place Kappy!! Thanks for taking us all over from top to bottom ❤️💚💙💜 Would be so cool to see pics of the family who lived there & worked the land in it’s hay day!! One of my favs of yours, glad you have a beautiful companion to share your adventures 💖 Do you ever come across haunted places?

[@elizagail7873]

Happy Sunday , Have A Great Day

[@nilsarivera612]

love that house

[@billshroyer9487]

Another nice find! Love those old doorbells. As for the dropdown ceilings, they're almost always to conserve heat, air conditioning, or both. Less airspace to modulate, lower costs to modulate them. Thanks for the explore!

[@JustAnAverageWoman69]

Hey there Kapps! How neat to revisit this home and compare it to how it was several years ago. You know, that beehive reminds me of the days that I used to spend at my grandma's house growing up. Her husband, my grandfather, was actually a beekeeper and harvested all of their honey fresh from the hive, just as nature intended! He was always careful to use that old smokey stuff to calm the bees before collecting the honey. Well one day, come to find out, Grandma had accidentally poured the wrong fuel into Grandpa's bee smoker and the thing caught fire! He blew hot flames onto the hive, which greatly agitated the bees and caused them to go into attack mode. When I looked outside, I saw poor Grandpa running around with the flaming bee smoker, with a cloud of angry bees following behind! By the time he got inside to safety he was swollen up like a puffer fish on the defensive! Anyway, have a good one and thanks for the great video!

[@MsSurigirl]

What a beautifully crafted old Maryland home. There are many things I miss about the Maryland rural landscape.

[@stevehein7884]

GRAND OLD HOUSE IN GOOD SHAPE WELL DONE VIDEO KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK KAPPY AND RUBY

[@sarahstrong7174]

I like the old wallpaper. Thankyou for showing that. It helps me to imagine people living there & choosing things for their home. I like it when the wall paper has little scenes like that. I can imagine someone sitting there on a rainy day looking at that.

[@1927su]

Good morning Kappy! Look forward to your videos every week! Thanks for taking the time to do this , I’m sure it’s a bit of work. I really appreciate the effort & time you take to do this !

[@lynncorvillion7557]

Hi Kappy and Ruby, I love these old houses! It’s sad to see these gorgeous homes just sitting there. I think about when they were first built. The family’s that have lived in these homes. Thanks again for sharing this beautiful house! 💜

[@jeanwhitsel5331]

You seem like such a nice guy...and so respectful of these old abandoned homes. Why is it you never show us what you look like? Hi Ruby

[@Ruby.0]

Hi Jean! 🌞 -Ruby

[@janwarriner6554]

Magnificent!

[@claireburkus8497]

Why oh why didn’t someone see the beauty of this building and do something to restore it? Wouldn’t have happened in Bucks County, Pa. Or in England either without someone wanting to do a restoration!! If I only had the money….😢 thanks for returning here!!

[@anncrow3340]

That's the problem, not too many folks have millions to restore an old home.

[@katherinez9610]

@@anncrow3340 someone like Bill Gates does

[@FOXTheCutestDogintheWest]

That was neat to see. Thank you Kappy👍🏻😃❤️🦊

[@beachcaving]

Brick! My fav! Thank you! ❤🇺🇸🌻🇺🇦❤🇺🇸🌻🇺🇦❤🇺🇸

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

Me too! Thanks for watching ! :)

[@buckeyethrifter8794]

So good to see Ruby with you. You are both artists with your photography. I enjoy the way you pan the camera and show the big picture and then the closeups! Looks like the basement was maybe changed from a crawlspace by digging it deeper and re-laying the walls. The barrel in the attic was probably a rainwater cistern for the house. So cool!

[@veronicamorgan8103]

Thank you Kappy for another most excellent video!

[@charlie1571]

It's a damn shame so many of these old historical buildings are rotting away. When their gone they are gone and lost forever.

[@urbanexploringwithkappy1773]

True! They definitely aren’t built the same nowadays! Just look at the beams in the attic! Thanks for watching!!

[@sandramason6795]

What a wonderful old house! Can you imagine being over 250 years old and still looking so good! This house could still be restored! It would be great if someone would buy it and restore it!

[@kathycole4474]

Awesome house wish someone would save it instead of letting it rot...Thanks for the video

[@kimthrower2169]

Hi Kappy and Ruby!! It is sad that this house is being left to rot, it is absolutely gorgeous, and I cannot believe they are letting this one rot! If I had the money, I would redo it!! It definitely is a lovely place Kappy, thank you and Ruby for going back to it! Now that's one BIG bee's nest!! Wow! Don't think I've ever seen one that big before!! Tell Ruby not to run when the camera is on her, we don't mind seeing her!! She's your helper!! =) Nice work Kappy and Ruby! Thanks for sharing your explore and make sure you guys stay safe out there!! Peace, Kim ~

[@Ruby.0]

Hi Kim! 😊I try not to get in the way and ruin the experience of the video for The viewers and also learning how to be more comfortable with thousands of people seeing me 😂 thank you so much for watching! ❤

[@terrybartrum5419]

Someone needs to save this home and restore it to it's old self ♥️

[@Kimtwister]

OH WOWWWWWW amazing old historic house loved it wide field for horses etc if i had the money id get the place remodled awesome place thanks again kappy and rubby

[@Ruby.0]

Hi Kim ❤

[@larrysmith6499]

That house was awesome in its day

[@MichelleJohnson-tg5lx]

The basement Is Open Has Light . and I like that someone tried to remodel or fix things.

[@karenshawn8406]

Gorgeous: So glad that it is still standing. I wish this had been renovated. Could you imagine how it would look it was refurbished. ? That trim around the windows is beautiful. Thankk you so much for showing this one again to us. it is a gorgeous house and we appreciate your time and willingness for taking us through homes like this one. lean on god

[@wjmg2]

I would live there after it's fixed up. Beautiful house

[@markellwilliams3594]

Thanks Kappy and Ruby!! I love the videos. You can call me the worry wart nana bcuz I’m always worried that y’all would fall into something . Thanks for the revisit. Have a blessed week my darlings 🙏🏽🖤💕🖤💕

[@boxbackknitties]

Kappy the Jackie "Keyboard King" Mittoo of Urban Exploration Ladies & Gentlemen

[@wmcamember]

Painted wood was a special treatment in old buildings.

[@homesteadkelli9913]

Love it. I hate seeing these houses torn down. But I suppose it is much cheaper to build new than try to undo all the damage time and elements have done. Thanks Kappy ✌️❤️😁 Hi Ruby 💖

[@Ruby.0]

Hello!!😊 thanks so much for watching ❤

[@karengumke387]

Had to give it a thumbs up just because of the cool bee hive/honeycomb. That was astonishing!

[@diannagray5711]

THIS HOUSE MUST HAVE BEEN A REAL BEAUTY IN IT'S DAY

[@diannagray5711]

AWESOME, THANKS FOR SHARING

[@princessadora]

if i bought one of these old homes i would completely modernise it. current trends and colours whilst keeping some of the original character. fan of the high ceilings and how solidly built they are.

[@sharonbosworth6002]

I would love to restore this beautiful home.

[@tmcgee1614]

Do you know the last time it was occupied? Looks like the exterior is in good shape. If I won the lottery (which I never play) I would love to buy a place like this and restore it. Love the windows to let in so much lite. Beautiful house. So sad. The bee nest was impressive

[@scottfarmer7226]

Looks like not much has changed. Still standing, a testament to its builders

[@reesedaniel5835]

Ruby is lucky to get to go to such cool places.😊

[@donellemiller6680]

What an awesome house! Your pictures make it look unreal, lol. Thanks for sharing!