Urbex: Abandoned MENNONITE House

I'm assuming this house has been abandoned since 2006 according to the two calendars left behind while exploring. The calendars gave off some interesting clues. One was written in both Spanish and German combined. It was from "Riva Palacios Colony in Bolivia" Upon further research, I found that this area was made up of Old Colony Mennonite families from Mexico. Both countries, Bolivia and Mexico, would explain the Spanish language. After further research into this colony, Mennonite Central Committee Canada website states that the students in this Spanish Mennonite colony were instructed in German, so that would explain the combined German language on the calendar. Apparently, some of these Mennonites had returned back to Canada in the 1930s, which may very well be the case of the people who resided in this home. I can't be sure of this, but it seems to be the case. The other calendar was from a general store at a fair that sold Mexican food. The confusion is that there was electricity to this house at one time. But I do know that there are various degrees of Mennonites. Also, this area is known for colonies of the Mexican Mennonite. I also noticed a last name in the house of Hamm which turns out to be a Mennonite name according to the Mennonite Encyclopedia Online website.
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[@peterklassen5642]

I lived in this house when I was little, thanks for the video brought back lots of memories.

[@samuelfritz2446]

​@@shepherdboy9692or a back door for that matter. One entrance is VERY odd for a farmhouse of any size.

[@Emanistan]

Heartbreaking to see that beautiful 1850s bannister shattered.

[@dawnklug6986]

Any closets in this house were added after the 1950's when built ins became popular. Historically they were considered luxuries and were taxable as were interior stairs. That is why you find armoires in these old homes as they held the clothing and acted as dressers also.

[@TravelwithAustin]

Insane that closets used to be taxable.

[@showerdancer]

I'm disabled so I can't explore myself. I'd love to go into abandoned places, I'm curious like that. LOVE your videos, they set me free for a bit! :)

[@TikiTrex]

Sorry to hear of your disability. I'm glad my videos help! :)

[@showerdancer]

***** It's like I'm exploring without the danger! :)

[@jwilcox4726]

Amen me too. I have a crushed lower spine so I'm in bed most of the time and I love getting [e-mail]. Peace. I would love to know other people who are disabled.

[@samanthamyers3656]

they are Mexican Mennonites... I am from Chatham Ontario and that receipt says Chatham Ontario right on it.. They are not old order, they drive, have jobs, they go from community to community working in the fields.

[@GILLEBRATH]

Solid completely restorable Victorian style house. Would like to know more of the situation of the owner and why they left this potentially beautiful home. Thanks

[@aazhie]

@Julie Sprik most abandoned pla ces *could* be restored but usually have no value or the cost would be prohibitive considering the location or cost of remodel/upkeep. Individually it varies, but usually it boils down to too expensive to fix or maintain for the area it is located in

[@liquidt3ch]

im mennonite and have family from bolivia and mexico. that house reminds me of my grandparents old house XD. btw, mennonites dont have rules about using electricity or cars like the amish. only case ive heard of mennonites with no hydro are in the really poor areas of mexico. like how my dad was raised. my mom on the other hand had electricity her whole life. it all depends really on their circumstance. love seeing that type of calendar btw :3 brings back memories of my grandparents

[@nuts2u24]

Do you remember big wardrobes in your grandmothers house? She probably had no closets either but you may have been too small to realize it. The very first house I rented had tiny closets and we used wardrobes also to supplement those little built in closets. The remainder of the house was wonderful though. I love old houses, and truly appreciate your films of exploration of old houses. Thanks again, and be safe! Regards, R Bryant

[@Crazycatlady1836]

It's an important codetos follow. The items in the homes don't belong to us- but to the families who left them, the house and the memories. It's matter of respect. Plus, you want to leave stuff for future explorers. Thanks for being so respectful. :)

[@pigoff123]

it looks so repairable. such a shame

[@joannesabourin1108]

Those birds are so cute and not scared of people, beautiful cranes! I do love brick or stone houses, they are so inviting. thanks for another great explore!

[@susan5301]

A crying shame such a beautiful old house is left to rot away..........

[@inlight2024]

What you can touch with your hand, will never last. What you hold in your Heart will last forever. ;-)

[@zelda578]

I absolutely enjoy your videos! You have inspired me! I actually explored my first house yesterday and thanks to your videos I learned what to look for and how to do it safely.Thank you for sharing!

[@TikiTrex]

That's awesome! Glad I was able to inspire you.

[@tinahochstetler2189]

What a beautiful old house! Easy to imagine it all cleaned up and lived in.

[@S-Vicious]

And thx again. You're really a great host through the world of abandoned places. Sometimes your videos took me back in my childhood.I explored my first house in the early 80s (sadly got no camera in these days^^) and lost that hobby when i grow up. In the early 2000s me and a friend deceided to visit castles (there are pretty much in my country, Germany) and so i get back the "feeling" for exploring ...but sadly not that much time i need. So i restrict myself to watching videos here....

[@martamendez9230]

I like this video is very cool. I am spanish and I can't stop I like your channel. urban exploration :)

[@HenryKJV]

These people were Old Colony mennonites. A few things give that away. For example, Frank Hamm is a very Old Colony name. The one calendar is from an old colony Mennonite store in Langton which has a lot of mennonites in that area. I was actually born and raised in the old colony church. They are NOTHING like the Amish or other mennonites.

[@teckelhut]

Number 7 cigarettes. That is something I have not seen in years. CMO oil is a dietary supplement. That old school desk reminds me of my school years in the 70's. Did you notice that had the same type bannister as the Eddie Cemetery house?

[@aubiejazz]

The best I could tell was that this house had on one door to the outside and that was the frond door (i an not counting the upstairs door into space). What would they do in case of fire? Go out a window I suspect. Thanks Pam, for the video visit!

[@cosmoseer9535]

This house is old..looks like from the 1800s. The bedrooms had no closets, no bathroom upstairs, The frontdoor has the double doors, and I noticed there was no other entrance to this house but the frontddoor. There has to be a craw space under the house cause I noticed some small windows or vents outside around the house. Also wondering if there was a walkout in the front from the upstairs that must have rotted away cause of the door at the top of the staircase.

[@Liutgard]

1. The calendar is bilingual, Spanish and German. The Mennonites have settlements and missions through Mexico and all of Central and South America. One of my cousins worked for years in a mission in... I think it was Bolivia. She speaks fluent Spanish. I think she's in Manitoba now. 2. If you look, the school picture thing was for Frank Hamm. I may be related- my maiden name is Klaassen, but we have Friesens and Hamms and Dalkes and all manner of Mennonite names in the family. My aunts married a Fehr and an Unger. But my father, *GASP!* Married an Inglisch. My cousins joke that I'm half-caste. :-)

[@MilkAndCornbreadd]

Those Cranes are quite popular in Tulsa, OK as well (born and raised there). Great video and narration. :)

[@criartoros]

Watched a few of your videos. Love the way you are patient and focus on the detail/objects in these houses. Those cranes look very much like a heron we see here in England. Love their little squark when they flew of as if they were saying,"Ok, you can have the fuxxxxx house" lol...great videos

[@TikiTrex]

LOL, thank you!

[@ginamaria2579]

Great find Triki, very cute from the outside, looks as though maybe cheap builder grade repairs to the inside, could be ripped to the original studs, maybe original hardwoods under that creepy shag ? Would make a beautiful B&B .. Thank you Triki .. Seeing what Frank looked like after his charge of leaving the fridge open, didn't we all have brothers who did this ?? haha.......

[@TheBloodiac]

2:25 The sentence on the bottom of the calendar is German and if it is translated analogously into English it means "I wish you good luck for the year 2006." Usually "Glueckwunsch!" is used if you want to say "I congratulate you on your accomplishment" to someone.

[@doncuervo9715]

ZMO Oil is a topical antiseptic and supposedly an analgesic as well. We had it around the house when I was a kid. It may kill germs, but I don't remember it being much good as a pain reliever. It had a very strong camphor and eucalyptus smell.

[@TikiTrex]

I don't take anything from these houses except video, and have no desire to spend the night.

[@AbandonedSteve]

Neat house. Guess someone liked the carpet in that one room.

[@tomstraub1148]

So lucky to chance upon TWO of those birds that close. We photographed this house and the other "next door" (the cooler looking one). The owners were on us within about ten minutes. Luckily we hadn't gone inside, because they were rather crabby as is. Lots of theft over the years.

[@TikiTrex]

No problem :) We, as explorers, follow a code which is to take only pictures and leave only footprints. Something I stand by and follow. Taking things can get you into more trouble legally. I prefer to leave houses untouched as they were left. :)

[@dragon-sb6hc]

Mrs tiki I miss your videos I hope you come back to you tube

[@jwilcox4726]

The flyers usually have the dates for the sale on bottom of each page.

[@Daviemes13]

To go in and document the old abandoned houses is great but the vandals are the ones I'd love to see thrown into a hole. This old house is shot due to the fact that the bricks are all deteriorating and you can't save that. But the old wood trim is worth a mint since you can no longer get it and it was more than likely milled from trees harvested from the lot years gone by. I guess the people who owns these old homes just don't understand what they have and they will hire a wrecking crew and demolish the whole place without harvesting the trim first. Very sad. I'd try to keep as much of the wood as possible first and then put it down. Thanks for the memories and the video. You do such a great job and we really enjoy it Tiki Trex.

[@TikiTrex]

Thank you! I'm glad to hear that!

[@LilyBlessed24]

Davie Jones agreed

[@geneconlon9728]

Yes, there's a special place in hell for graffiti "artists" and vandals.

[@pigoff123]

we had one of those stoves in our house. when power was out during the ice storm we were warm an toasty an had hot water an a gas stove. the only thing missing was lights an tv. we read a lot by candle light

[@naomiharms2570]

As Mennonite myself this was very interesting. And ZMO oil is a cure all for all kinds of aches and pains

[@michiganmissy3925]

Was that a Marble topped kitchen table? WOW... I might have had to go back after that.

[@ddog5858]

I want that old dresser!

[@dinguskhan6298]

Weird, no back door?!

[@katyareads221]

Looks like when u enter the front door it once went straight through next to the stairs. Before there was a bathroom. It was too jumpy to see outside but there may have been a door which was bricked up.

[@qte5530]

The store flyer by the over turned turn table, says sale starts the second week of November 2006.

[@frankcoffey]

This is Frank, I still leave the lights on and stand in front of the refrigerator deciding what I want to eat.

[@bentonlambert6766]

you can tell this a centuries old house I love it.

[@mjazzguitar]

Someone may have been moving something heavy down the stairs and dropped it- hence the broken treads and railing.

[@Mex94]

I enjoyed this tour. What an awesome house. I'm surprised that the house had only one bathroom and one door for entering and exiting. I was also intrigued by the Spanish calender from Bolivia. Thanks for sharing. You did a GREAT job!!

[@Myferrets18]

Notice the first thing you see is a lone chair! But no christmas stuff this time but you did find a door that wouldnt open,not loik that panthom something you did years ago where the door pushed back...

[@AutumnAsh81]

you have the best explore videos!! subbed!

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks!

[@san379]

the open web of the concrete block of the basement told me theres no basement.. just airflow under the house.. not good.. no insulation .. no fireplace.. no central heating.. only oil heaters... house needs a new foundation and windows restored and doors and house is a full gut .. 175.000$ repairs

[@SewEasyCreations]

I also enjoy your videos. I have only recently discovered them and prefer them over any of the others I have seen. please keep up the great videos, love your quiet respect.

[@ardiemclelland2039]

This area is very big for Tobacco it’s possible this could have been almost like a group home for the workers who came over seas for the summer. If I’m correct there are also a lot of windmills in the area which I find to be a big reason for a lot of the abandonment. If it was Mennonites that lived here they would have been a little more “modern” but there are a lot in southern Ontario who drive Vehicles and have electricity these days. This area is the best for road trips there is so much to see and do.

[@jayarnold8883]

I live just a few miles from that house. It is miles and miles from stores and other services. Lots of empty houses in this area as farms grow larger and more people move to larger centers. A good solid house will house seasonal farm workers until the house deteriorates . I'm sure it would be crazy expensive to heat this house as there is no natural gas service in this area . I love these old farmhouses. I often go for a ride to look at these places. I call the rural decay tours lol.

[@dsbup]

Thanks for another great video. This house doesn't look like it's beyond repair, but an exterminator could have a field day in there! Glad you made it up and down those stairs: They looked (and sounded) kind of scary. Be well and stay safe.

[@Teobi1]

"Smells like urine in here" **starts picking things up** Lol One of the children might have been deaf because there was a book on the floor with 'Deaf Studies' written on it, near the beginning.

[@TikiTrex]

That's why I carry hand sanitizer.

[@Teobi1]

Good job :) I am having a marathon of your videos right now. You've been to some great places!

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks. Enjoy!

[@poeticchic9478]

yes.

[@JRR0013]

I love the architecture of this building. You can see the moldings around the windows which at one time were very nice. Nice doors, especially the double front doors - beautiful view from the 2nd floor.

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed the tour!

[@dundeedell1960]

In relatively good shape

[@matthewspaid1575]

To Tiki Trex when you made this Video of the Mennonite house it looks good on the outside ,But some time has passed on by and their were two men doing an Abandon exploration thing to and now looking on the outside of the house you can not see any of the white curtains in the windows ,Now instead they have darken sheets hanging up in the windows it does not look the same ,I thought you should know this you did the exploration on that place ,I enjoy watching this video when I can not sleep when it does the trick to help me fall asleep great job on this video

[@Improbable_Fiction]

That was actually a grill cheese maker. My Mom use to own one of those. The date on the flyer said Nov 2006, week of the 13th. :)

[@Felix_Effex]

when you went upstairs, I noticed the same mouldings, mop boards and doors as my house! built in 1853 southern Michigan by German immigrants. from Baden. maybe they came from the same area, and this why so similar?

[@TravelwithAustin]

Wonder why they abandoned so quick, and whats behind the door that wouldn't open.

[@valsblackcatsrule8740]

It's amzing that the place wasn't trashed and tagged. Cool building though. You really should use gloves. And, I know you do the explores alone. Just stay safe in you journies. Thank you for sharing a part of your day with us!

[@gr8fzy1]

Wow, sandhill cranes! Awesome!

[@mercury90hp]

You are correct...Those are Sand Hill Cranes. There are tons of them in Florida. They usually fly down for the winter,but I think anymore,they just stay year round. Nasty birds...They Shat everywhere. LoL, Those birds can shoot a stream of poop 4-5 feet. They bend over and skeet crap on car doors. Love your videos.

[@coonedog7]

LOL :)

[@SwampCeeMcGee60]

LOL. I'm cracking up.

[@WiserRecordsInc]

I found it very curious that a house of this size had no rear or side entrance, only the front? Trex Bonus: The two very large cranes in the back yard. ~oO(♫)Oo~

[@fabricerichard1166]

aww that house is so cute

[@Mex94]

Thanks for sharing this information and shedding more light on the matter.

[@ailinos]

On that calendar it is in German and Spanish, I don't understand the Spanish but the German says, "Good luck for the Journey 2006" so like safe home or safe trip.

[@SoramimiKeiki]

The german part says: "Congratulations for the year 2006". So it is pretty bad german (and "Glueckwunsch" is spelled wrong also) ...^^; I guess they meant: "Viel Glueck für 2006".

[@DolleHengst]

SoramimiKeiki Normally it spells "Glückwunsch", in one word. But Glueckwunsch would also be correct. Because ue = ü in German. The sentence means; good luck in the year 2006

[@synalag]

Le jardin a l'air bien entretenu ....

[@shelleydouglas2483]

Love your videos!

[@donnag4940]

The good old operation game. That used to scare the mess out ta me when I was little. Bbbbuuuuzzzzzzzz and the red nose lighting up. Don't touch the sides!! The marble top table is beautiful. To pretty for a family to leave.

[@biobillytv]

Im am thoroughly impressed with the restraint you exhibited at 9:23!! If that had been me...that door would've opened!! hahahaha Great video!

[@ChapmanTRACY]

Funny - most of the houses have built in closets - here in Austria we haven't this closets we buy wardrobes ! I also never seen this bath tubes which I have seen in so many videos from you ;) ah also the light switch are so different very interesting

[@mjazzguitar]

You have showers instead of bath tubs?

[@nixkigreen]

Lol you and webs hahaha...guess it's to be expected in those old creepy places...another fab video ♥♥

[@bevtech1900]

i like your videos very good . doe you have any 2014 videos coming out yet

[@TikiTrex]

Thanks, Adam. Yes, I have posted many. I have been posting videos every two weeks this year (2014). I posted my last one last Tuesday with a new one coming out next Tuesday, August 26th. If you check the video list, you will see my most recent ones with the upload dates.

[@interestingfamilyorigin3574]

That house would be a really cool house done up to it's original condition with fitting furniture etc along with some mod cons i'd love to own/live in that house looks nice and peaceful with plenty of fresh air ( i live in a city now days and there's a lot of grumpy people here 🙇 )

[@LilyBlessed24]

This was awesome to see. I loved the birds 😄 where are you? I've been subbed for a few days and im loving it! You're an awesome explorer😍☀️💋. I'd love to explore with you! Have a blessed day!

[@victoriaballard7354]

They are Sandhill Cranes

[@jacklanders7527]

wow you did your research,nice job

[@JPa311979]

I like that heater after 2:49.

[@reneec1924]

Most mennonites that live in Ontario have electricity etc... the younger ones that i spent a lot of time with in Leamington try very hard to assimilate into western culture, many of their parents wish they didn't tho.

[@tin-panpoesy715]

I had a set of TV trays just like that from the late 70's

[@beastshawnee]

the main clue to the age of abandonment is the patterns on the large furniture like couches...1983 maybe...trespassers wouldn't bring in couches unless they are actually living there...all the papers are from later, the calendars etc...

[@chrissz1762]

Keep thinking something is going to jump out at you.

[@NolaHarris]

Good video Pam, lots of spiders.......YUK....... You are a brave women!!!!!! Hugs Nola

[@west49kids]

Is this in alliston Ontario, or even near?? Would love to know , this house looks so familiar,

[@TikiTrex]

No, it's nowhere near there.

[@TikiTrex]

Thank you! In the near future, I hope to go to Germany and Belgium and explore some castles. :)

[@paulybouy.163]

Love the road going to b-well there’s a number of stops

[@nofrackingzone7479]

Tiki, you do amazing videos. How do you find the time to locate so many places?

[@ruthowens2640]

Taking things from these places , you are as well taking the energy that the people that lived here , be it go or bad ,also of very evil spirits

[@sofiabravo1994]

RUTH OWENS that’s not true no evil spirits don’t attach to things but people

[@rustys9190]

I like that old lap desk I saw in there

[@terminatersux84]

I have a friend who is Mennonite and they have electricity :)

[@GinaPaco]

+rebecca miller me too :) I didn't know he was mennonite really until 3 months later :)

[@dawnklug6986]

Mennonites practice the religion of the Amish, but do not proscribe to the restrictions against using modernized technologies.

[@CarsonLoewen]

+dawn klug There are many different Mennonite groups, and Amish and Mennonite beliefs are usually not the same at all. They may appear to be similar, but their actual beliefs are different. But again, there are many different Mennonite denominations, and the beliefs can vary quite a bit between Mennonite groups as well.

[@kellb75]

Odd...

[@TheHockeyboy64]

I have a question! When you are shooting these videos, has anyone ever came over to you and asked what you are doing? And is this trespassing? I have always wanted to explore old abandoned homes but im afraid if the owner or neighbour came over.

[@TikiTrex]

Yes, I have had that happen, and they do have a right to tell you to leave. If there aren't any no trespassing signs, that's all they can do. At least that is the trespassing law here. You can be fined if there is a sign.

[@user-bw3fl7fj9w]

Jay Collier not to mention that the floors, roofs etc, could collapse on you or fall then hurt and stuck! Especially, if alone! Besides, touching things with bare hands!

[@ThoseCrazyCrunchies]

Absolutely amazing. I've watched a dozen of your videos so far and have loved every single one of them. You do a wonderful job sharing what you know and I appreciate your narration. You've definitely earned a subscriber! I am puzzled as to the community status of the people who lived in this house too. Traditionally Mennonites don't allow their pictures to be taken and do not send their children to the sorts of schools that would take school pictures - even the "lax" Mennonites. That being said, there are definitely a lot of possibilities, and your research is spot on, so it leaves a lot of questions. I've a few for you, if you get to them - have you ever found something that just made you insanely uncomfortable or made you want to leave right away? Have you ever stepped through a floor or a stair? (And if you haven't, please keep that trend up and DON'T! I don't want to see you get hurt!) Do any of the houses or buildings you've explored so far qualify as your favorite? Have you ever found something that you sincerely wished you could take with you? Thanks for the amazing work! I'm going to go watch some more of your videos now!

[@Liutgard]

+ThoseCrazyCrunchies I think that you are thinking of Amish, who are actually a splinter group (They split off in the 18th century, but hey...). My family is Mennonite, and none of us- either in Canada or the States, have the restrictions you mention.

[@illburnmyselfforreal]

9:07 another calendar with huge numbers! What kind?! 2006?! The year after i was born

[@katyareads221]

Closets wee not built originally. They built them in later

[@kathalinehansen7078]

where is the home located?

[@Rathfarnham]

What we see on telly about the menomites and amish is they never waste anything so why abandon a beautiful house? Was it a shunning? Great video tiki as always.x

[@vickinoeske1711]

I'm a new viewer & don't know where you explore. Ohio, Pennsylvania? Just curious. I live outside Atlanta.

[@griffinartandairbrushing3174]

12:46 tiny critter/spider? moves up the paper and to the back of it.

[@slyborge8258]

Nice house with potential. Too bad - soon to be smashed by vandals.

[@iretlum]

a scary thought in that room with chair towards window and blocked door to room without any other entrance, that there maybe was someone behind it to prevent the opening, so that he can not be found. spooky :|