Exploring An Old Abandoned Bank Barn

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Exploring An Old Abandoned Bank Barn

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7 жыл бұрын

Join John and me as we explore a pre-Civil War (pre-1860's) abandoned bank barn. It was built in the style of the old German traditions for this area. We discover many interesting things, and see that the barn is close to falling over as it is leaning precariously to one side.
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@userunavailable3095 7 жыл бұрын

That video just breaks my heart. I can still hear the animals moving around, the sound of evening chores, the milk hitting the bucket, the hay being dragged down the aisles with pitchforks and shoved into the feeders. I can hear the uproar of hungry animals, the cattle, the workhorses shifting and stomping and pawing as they wait impatiently for dinner. I can hear the hens underfoot, complaining as they get shoved out of the way, the pigs squealing and banging. The chatter of the family as they work their way down the aisles, either taking the animals to water, or carrying water to them, cleaning the stalls and setting them fair, grain hitting the feed troughs, hay being thrown down the ladders. I guess I'm the last generation to really know that experience, and it hurts me for my child, who will never know it.

@TS-bn7zt 7 жыл бұрын

I hate seeing these old places just getting wiped out. Hundreds of years of history gone in no time. Thanks for the peek.

@IratePuffin 4 жыл бұрын

All for an ugly subdivision. It’s sad.

@kenbobca 7 жыл бұрын

I like old buildings like this. I like the craftsmanship that went into the woodworking, like the joining of two beams. The way they cut it at an angle and drilled and pegged the joint with wooden pegs. I hope someone salvages the wood out of the barn before demolition. Great video.

@terenceblake5160 7 жыл бұрын

I would love to bring that barn back to life for my livestock. Such beauty in the old barns history.

@miltonroberts7948 7 жыл бұрын

I have some still photos of my great-grandfather's barn in Mississippi. Built around 1835. No nails. Big wooden pegs.By the time I made it back there, it had fallen in due to neglect. His family cemetery was across the road. The house where he raised 2 stepdaughters and 13 of his own kids was also partly there. He also raised some of his brother's kids (he married their mother, his brother's widow and we have the Pre-nuptial agreement, and was legal guardian to 3 kids of distant relative of his wife. He used to "doctor" using folk remedies and Choctaw medicines. Few real doctors in that place and time. The whole county called him "uncle" for his do-gooder ways.

@meileecheung3100 5 жыл бұрын

Sad it's all gone like my families places.

@jeanettebateman6394 5 жыл бұрын

We purchased an old virgin cork pine 150+ year-old barn to build our own kitchen cupboards for our 160+ year-old farm house. They were going to just tear it down and leave it to rot until we came along. We love our barn-wood kitchen. We used the hand-hewn beams with the wooden pegs on the ceiling and a large beam for the step into our 160 year-old bricked floor and 1/2 way up breakfast nook with an antique wood cooking stove. We used the round wood barn timbers and the hayloft boards for the breakfast nook ceiling. Of course we had to treat the wood for any insects prior to bringing it inside and sealed it with Verythone. Oak barn wood was too hard to drive nails into it, so when we located the virgin cork pine wood barn, we were more than ecstatic. That was about 40 years ago and we still love it.

@carpii 7 жыл бұрын

4:30am and I cant sleep. I guess its time for another round of aquachigger bingewatching

@trilobitetwo9438 7 жыл бұрын

Never jumped off the walls but as kids my friends and I would build tunnels and rooms inside the hay in the barn. Pulling out bales and making more and more structures. Each year our creations were destroyed as the hay was used. Dad's one rule was don't you ever smoke in the barn. We never let him down.

@michaelc4650 7 жыл бұрын

It's sad seeing the old barn just fall apart! And cool at the same time!

@DeathValleyDebbie 7 жыл бұрын

Your my #1 explorer/treasurer hunter on KZfaq! Seriously, Beau you should get your own tv show!

@erichaskell 7 жыл бұрын

In Vermont, the dairy farms would put the cows on the upper level for milking and the lower level is where the manure would be kept. There would be openings thru the floor to facilitate passage of the poo and in the spring the manure would be loaded into spreaders and distributed on the fields. Also, back then, the cows were pastured in the fields, would return to the barn at milking time and the farmers kept the cows in the barn for the duration of the winter. Exactly the opposite of modern lots.

@TomFromMN 8 ай бұрын

I love the old barns. I grew up with many of my uncles & aunts living on farms, but in Minnesota, I'm not sure we even have anything this old. I ?helped (LOL) with a barn raising over 60 yrs ago (closer to 70) and was amazed at how fast they were able to build a new barn. Great video, Beau. Thanks.

@myvvideoz3525 7 жыл бұрын

Don't think we're related but I feel you're my closest link to a real-life Indiana Jones. Just exploring and sharing incredible knowledge, sights and sounds. I like that. So a B-I-G thank you from the great state of Texas.

@jerryscary3098 7 жыл бұрын

that look you gave us when you said a subdivision was going in there......shares my feelings exactly. even though we live "better" lives now....I still feel the old way was more long term healthy. I can't see our current, ever changing technology laden world able to go on much longer without us self destructing. love the vids!!!!

@DaliwolfBacon 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this adventure. I would like you to do more of these kinds of videos in the winter when it is too cold to do metal detecting or scuba diving.

@LavishHim 7 жыл бұрын

I love your mini tours! Reminds me of my dad, who took us out to the country almost every weekend to show us something in the woods and tell us all about it. He taught us how to walk in the woods without making a sound, and,listen to the ground for footsteps. People look at me crazy when I can identify something vintage or a bird or bush .... since I grew up in the city. Keep these videos coming! I love Them!

@thomaswilliams6155 7 жыл бұрын

wow, this is a cool video, theres a tv show where this crew of guys go around and take down old barns before they fall or otherwise get wasted, and they rebuild them for customers. great show. I think its "Barn Builders",idk, nice job, keep it up.

@normanhirtle3180 7 жыл бұрын

WOW I would love to have all that wood, to re-purpose it, especially those looooooooooong beams. Thanks for taking us along Beau & John.

@wellmike 7 жыл бұрын

thanks. I enjoy early barns.

@richardklapka5147 Жыл бұрын

I worked at a orchard for 10 years. I miss the old barn from 1860. I miss my good German friend/boss. Rest in peace Robert Nieman. Rk.

@LarsonFamilyFarm-LLC 7 жыл бұрын

i love old barns...lots of history and events occurred there.

@Call_Me_Mom 7 жыл бұрын

Ahhh, that barn brings back memories. Thank you.

@terrigaskey1453 7 жыл бұрын

That barn would make some great reclaim.

@davebrittain9216 7 жыл бұрын

I find the hay mow in and old barn the most relaxing place ever! ? When I was a kid I used to play in the hay mow get tired lay back and fall asleep lol.

@Erdie5 7 жыл бұрын

Your channel just gets better and better. Love it!

@yessir863 7 жыл бұрын

you have plenty of us fans down under, great video as always.

@BigRandyR 6 жыл бұрын

I can't quit watching all your vids! Great content, and always very entertaining. Thanks for bringing us along on the adventures!! 👍👊

@marilynmckissack1882 7 жыл бұрын

you have taught me more than my teachers did in school great videos

@karyzzmatic 7 жыл бұрын

Really enjoy how you give a lot of background info and trivia...well done.

@degrootd2 7 жыл бұрын

In Germany, particularly in Bavaria they still have a lot of barns built in this fashion. :)

@Brandewey 7 жыл бұрын

i am very happy you captured this aqua cause when its gone that will be all that is left kudos mate :) most ppl are to busy to see these type of places and drive by it and dont give it a second thought.

@dsmith6170 7 жыл бұрын

great video love the ones with JOHN in them

@lesahanners5057 7 жыл бұрын

What a nice adventure! It is always interesting to hear what you know about the places and things you see. I love old barns as I lived on a large wheat and cattle ranch in my teens. Sadly the old barns are gone now that I once worked and played in, they burned to the ground years ago. Your video's sure stir up a lot of long forgotten memories. Thanks a million. I do hope that the wood can be salvaged, it would be a shame to see it just bulldozed. Too bad it is so far gone, it would make a lovely building if restored. The neighborhood could use it to hold a quilt shop or country co-op for produce, or any other number of businesses. I do wish developers hand a better sense of history and would invest in restoring old buildings, instead they just wipe out history without a thought..

@rolothatcher5201 7 жыл бұрын

I was very excited to see this video of yours. I do some work with reclaimed wood and I can tell you, that barn is loaded with "very" valuable wood beams and boards. Also people pay a lot of money to get their hands on old wood like that. I don't know if you know the owner, but if you do you should tell them to get in touch with someone from your area that buys old barns like that and dismantles them and recycles the wood to build things for rich people that have the kind of money to do a project like this. For more info about the kinds of things people do just watch the TV show "Barn wood Builders" and you will understand what I am talking about. Again another great video that I enjoyed thoroughly .

@Putawhaleonit 7 жыл бұрын

You've really upped your game of exploring. Keep them coming!

@olliesearle2800 7 жыл бұрын

You should do more adventures with Buddy, he seemed to really enjoy your company.

@MrOldfart47 7 жыл бұрын

I believe those joints on the beams are called "scarf joints" and that chain latch you showed us is a cross chin from a set of tire chains. Great video.

@getin3949 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I always like to add some facts to my brain each and every day.

@samilt13 7 жыл бұрын

I love old barns. They are very nostalgic.

@cecilbennett5403 7 жыл бұрын

It would be a crying shame for all of the old wood of that barn go to waste. It is quite valuable and could be reused for many different things from building to paneling/decoration.

@janetdoten9908 4 жыл бұрын

Love the old wood and history of the barn thanks for sharing

@mikethompson5966 7 жыл бұрын

i love old barns, when i was a kid we would break into and party in a barn that had a covered 66 impala, keys on the dash. awesome car in amazing condition, i gained the courage to go to the door, admit breaking in years before and ask to buy it. I was 18 and saved $4000 for that car to find out she called a junk removal company to take it away. she told me her husband died in the 72 and it sat since reminding her of him. broke my heart but so many good memories in her barn. also always keep an eye open for barn owls.

@shebawolf145 7 жыл бұрын

Good evening! I hope you are staying warm :)

@detecting_with_matt3643 7 жыл бұрын

I would LOVE to salvage that barn wood if they're going to tear it down. The amount of history, stories and character of that wood is amazing!

@KnedCBaker 7 жыл бұрын

cow ghosts would make for a good mooooovie!!

@spazzmomma 7 жыл бұрын

I always learn something on your videos. Thanks for posting.

@1Clearwords 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tour of a great old barn!

@IratePuffin 4 жыл бұрын

Just imagine what that huge barn looked and smelled like when it was brand new. And My grandad turned the old corn crib into a work shop and tractor barn.

@Paleoman52 7 жыл бұрын

Another big reason they built those ramp barns was to place them sideways to the prevailing wind. Then they would open the doors on both sides and toss the wheat into the air and the wind would blow the chaff out the door on the other side.

@Katseye102 7 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this one! Thanks Chig!

@theoutdoorguy8445 7 жыл бұрын

Get the barn wood builders out there to salvage the hand cut wood

@miker8954 7 жыл бұрын

Great video,it's good to see some history that's quickly disappearing!

@ThatGuyWhoFanDubs 7 жыл бұрын

Im in love with these videos, I look forward to them every day. I learn so much from all your adventures. I wish I was this excited to learn when I was in school. :p

@stevieadamoschek9293 7 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of my father in laws dairy barn. They were still milking when I first met my wife, 37 years ago.

@scottanderson3087 7 жыл бұрын

Cool adventure ,down at the barn!

@jeremydiamond8824 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the history lesson Bo always informative on your vlogs lovem!!!

@candysantillo3325 7 жыл бұрын

Really,really loved this!Thank you

@ShortwickCreations 7 жыл бұрын

Looks exactly like the sheds and barn on the farm I grew up on. The house was completed in 1889 and the barn was built before the house.

@electron4784 7 жыл бұрын

Moooved by your reference to those passsed cows!!

@adamcaldwell1414 7 жыл бұрын

thats pretty cool. im very close friends and neighbors with the robi nson family here in my part of va. they made most their money in apple orchards. still have part ownership in whitehouse apple company too

@CraigTom-so2vt 7 жыл бұрын

Every sunday is my 🍺 and aquachigger day and i like it the vids are brilliant 😀😀

@Dsdcain 7 жыл бұрын

Just posted all around the web. Aquachigger said "Bank barns are a German design". If the Chig says it's gotta be true. He said it not me. Love your videos man. The *moar* you upload, the *moar* random they get. I really like that about your channel and have been subbed since it was titled with you real name. Keep em coming and thanks for the cool videos.

@Dsdcain 7 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for replying. I knew you were right of course. XD

@oneal36 7 жыл бұрын

Good one.. There was a barn like this in Laurel, Maryland off Contee just before you got to Rt 1. It had been an old Plantation and it was developed 2006-2008. They kept the house and I never took the opportunity to explore.

@1minigrem 7 жыл бұрын

I love your vids, always different, informative and entertaining. It's great to learn some American rural history, and I love the caving vids. Keep up the good work.

@SimplyAverageGuys 7 жыл бұрын

Great video! Really enjoying this exploration stuff. Very educational

@janlester4399 7 жыл бұрын

I sure hope somebody salvages the old chestnut wood! It's the only way to get it any more, and it's beautiful...

@DoingMoreKustoms 7 жыл бұрын

Cool Barn, Thanks for Sharing !!! Big ThumbZ UP (93rd) !!!

@pedrovision6987 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you man...EXACTLY why I subscribe!! Makes me want to go home to Kansas and do the same thing...

@VanAdventuresBavaria 7 жыл бұрын

You are right, you will find these type of barns in south Germany. They don´t do it today but the old ones have this style.

@ShineHatfield 6 жыл бұрын

First treasure I ever found was a bunch of square nails. They were under a covered bridge in central New Hampshire. This was, like 12 years ago.

@jeansprettypups 7 жыл бұрын

when ya brought up playing in the barn I remembered us as kids running threw our old big barn like rats and jumping into the hay as well... great times back then kids do not know what they missed

@danielburgess7785 7 жыл бұрын

Would have liked to see more of the joinery; That gives you a good idea of age and nationality of the builder. No old machinery rusting away says there was an auction when the last active farmer got too old and sold off his/her machines. Good video, thanks.

@mikesquatch 7 жыл бұрын

Cool place!

@tomheli 7 жыл бұрын

Loved the video, that was a beautiful barn.I would like to see were you have grown up back in the days.

@chuckiphicus7675 7 жыл бұрын

the one barn my grandparents have is just like this except when you jump in it it shakes and when you climb up in the loft you have to be carefull you dont fall through... fun right

@NZSUMMERLADY 7 жыл бұрын

love your adventures!!

@jimkey920 7 жыл бұрын

Barns are fascinating. In Southern New Jersey, the were generally square and 2 story.. Occasional bank barns were around but only in the hilly regions. Hay was lifted with an insustrial sized hay frk and pulley contraption. Corn cribs were built adjacent to the barns tractor entrance. A large dairy at thhat time would be 30-40 cows. I remember my Grandmother had 2,000 laying hens. Considered a large amount then. I am sorry t see the agricultural heritage erode peice by peice but progress is inevitable. Whe I was a lad Prime level acreage was $100 and acre and woodland $40-$60 depending on what timber covered it. I recall a 100 acre farm with an 18th Century house and Barn selling for $12,000! I relish your Winter Videos, Caves, Upland Explorations, Finding STUFF and Oh My!

@userunavailable3095 7 жыл бұрын

It breaks my heart to see these old barns falling into ruin all over the country.

@djduckhunter3909 7 жыл бұрын

That bird cage is for showing chickens/poultry during a county fair.

@jgclark45 7 жыл бұрын

I like the old bank barns! PA is known for them

@BunhieKleever 7 жыл бұрын

Would love to get my hands on some of those beams and planks, they make for beautiful furniture.

@DFDuck55 7 жыл бұрын

I had no idea round nails were made that early, but doing a quick google search it says the nail cutting machine was invented between 1790 and 1820. I have found six square nails in my back yard just with my eyes (I don't have a metal detector.) I know there was a river crossing ferry building here 100 or so years ago and always figured the square nails came from that, but maybe not. The only thing remaining of the ferry building now is a few brick pads in the ground.

@cabooseabs6864 7 жыл бұрын

love all these videos!

@johnames8942 7 жыл бұрын

The old beams could be old growth and can be re-sawn into beautiful lumber.

@lizzymoore54 7 жыл бұрын

Really cool! Are they going to tear it down? It would be great to retrieve the old wood to make a cabin. It would be beautiful! Try to buy the wood, please don't let that beautiful wood go to waste. Call the Barn wood Builders and ask them to come and take this down. They make beautiful new homes from barn wood. If you know the owners ask them to contact these guys. They'll be happy to come take it down, and safely. They will travel to get the wood and remove it and offer a price for it also. They have a show on a DIY network. Please save the chestnut!

@matthewscully3219 7 жыл бұрын

hey @Aquachigger love what you do

@khorps4756 7 жыл бұрын

I saw a really old barn in Saskatchewan once its roof was like drooping in, so it might've got hit by a tornado or something.

@_MSHP_ 7 жыл бұрын

Found my grandpas intitials from 1927 on the side of an old train station in saskatchewan. there isnt even any tracks out their anymore in those parts. Im wondering if that bulding is still out their sometimes. still parts from the old telegraph inside that place also.

@404_profile_not_found 7 жыл бұрын

You'll see really old barns here in Saskatchewan on almost every farm or acreage. Most just rot and fall over, but some are salvaged and the weathered boards are sold

@khorps4756 7 жыл бұрын

lmao

@chasingshadows1543 7 жыл бұрын

i saw dead raccoon on the road today. it was cooool

@Anathryn 7 жыл бұрын

There is an entire abandoned town called Neidpath In Saskatchewan... well ok i think it has a population of 3, but I used to go there a lot when I was a kid with my friends to explore the old buildings and machinery, we found a ton of old relics didn't keep any though. As kids we thought we were the only ones who knew about the place. I plan to go detecting out there this Spring/summer.

@sdgsdgsgful 7 жыл бұрын

love it

@brandondanner8668 7 жыл бұрын

looks like an old game chicken carrying box towards the end of the video. and the funny looking cage is a stag pen.

@Bearlake1624 7 жыл бұрын

Cool .... love the history you show

@skoonthatraccoonskunkguy3865 7 жыл бұрын

Along with any metal relics I wonder about any bottle dumps that may be around and may end up crushed to dust by any heavy machinery running around.

@GDavid1955 8 ай бұрын

66k, 6 yrs. Stay safe, Chigg.

@robertmanore9797 6 жыл бұрын

I planted some American chestnut trees on my property up north because they are endangered species.Apparently only a few places they survived and one is near the area.They were killed by blight around 1880's i believe.More people should try planting them as the uses are numerous, not to mention the wildlife love them.

@greeneyes1963 7 жыл бұрын

I love your videos, sure hope somebody can repurpose the wood from that barn.

@FjHenderson 7 жыл бұрын

Lot of old barns up here in Michigan. We have a old one behind the house. Needs a roof.

@lindaisbell6520 5 жыл бұрын

The older the sadder to me. I photograph old buildings from farms to u name it. If people just thought of the history to them they would keep them up and not just let them go. It's so sad to me