Strange Sink Holes Opening in a Vacant Lot Lead to an Unbelievable Discovery Buried for 125 Years

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6 ай бұрын

Excavating two privies at the former site of the Heaton Hotel, in Heaton, North Dakota.
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@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

hey everyone! just wanted to say thanks for watching! The channel just turned 2 years old last week and its been really great to read all of your super nice comments! we really appreciate it. should be having new videos coming out for the next few months at least. we have a few extra videos available right now on our patreon if you want to watch now, and be sure to follow us on our socials. links are in the description. Thanks!!!! you guys are the best

@user-os8hm9vr3r 6 ай бұрын

Hey man huge fan of of your channel started watching channel since it started before you had 10 subscribers! A bow to you and your camera man from MN your Catholic Subscriber!

@patablanche5075 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos.

@bobkirk942 6 ай бұрын

Badassery as always tpm !!! Great video as always ❤❤

@broadstken 6 ай бұрын

The stack of glass panes may also have been photography plates, they looked to be the right size. Have you ever run a metal detector over the spoils from these pits? I have found a lot of coins and tokens and keys that way

@bouncerslabrealnature9143 6 ай бұрын

Uh huh 🤔?

@jimmylarge1148 6 ай бұрын

Tom’s rating system for his finds: 1. “Well…….that’s something?” This means not super common but not awesome. 2. “ Woah, now that’s something!” This means “pretty cool” and not very common. 3. Woah!!…. Now THIS is something!!!” This means that’s it’s pretty rare, collectible and he’s pretty stoked abt this one. 4. “OMG!!! HOLY GRAIL!!! NOW THIS IS SOMETHING!” This one speaks for itself.

@juanalvarez9420 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for including us in your bottle hunting adventure.

@tracyallan7078 6 ай бұрын

You are my favourite when it comes to bottle digging. Love not only the history you give when showing what you dug but also the dig itself

@rockfishmiller 6 ай бұрын

Another jug for you personal collection? The collection we'd love to see.

@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

I surprisingly dont have much of a collection. I sold most of it to fund a couple books Ive been writing

@kylesundquist5076 6 ай бұрын

Can't tell you how much I enjoy these. You must feel like a time traveler sometimes.

@carolgates-xh7fr 6 ай бұрын

For some reason I like the shape of the bitters bottles, the pickle jars, and I really like an olive oil bottle you dug up in a previous dig. What a fascinating job you have. I call it a job but as they say if you like what you do it's not work. And it's obvious you like what you do. Remember you are out there digging for all of us who wish we could.

@marlene7969 6 ай бұрын

Congratulations on two years! Love all the history information you give when you dig something out. My old eyes have some difficulty with the small print, but I stop the video when I need to so I can use my magnifying glass! Keep up the great work!

@nickt7658 6 ай бұрын

Sweeeet! Always waiting for you guys and your next video s! Rock on Tom!! N.T. NorCal ca.

@chowmein7801 6 ай бұрын

I could easily say this every time, What a cool look back through time! And I’m here for it

@papeep2694 6 ай бұрын

Awesome dig. Thank you for sharing.

@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Looter8TreasureHunter 6 ай бұрын

another awesome dig. Love all the embossed beers and that mineral water!

@alisonmary1443 6 ай бұрын

Happy 2yrs, thanks for coming on KZfaq and sharing, a great journey, privy by privy through Dakota 😂 I would never have thought it would be so interesting with beautiful finds.

@marylavine2632 5 ай бұрын

I love history. I really enjoy where you dig and what you find. Stories start forming in my mind. I have driven all over the Midwest.

@terrencebuller7676 6 ай бұрын

Hello Tom, another great program and some really cool finds, Nice work. Take care and stay safe. 👍

@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@andrewowens9382 6 ай бұрын

Hi Tom and jake it's always amazing to see open fields we're once there was a town if it wasn't for the bottles you wouldn't know it ,got some good items from the pit

@dannmccord1923 6 ай бұрын

Awesome video as always. Found some beautiful bottles. And that little jug was really cool. The little donkey or ox was really neat. Love your Tom. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

@dannmccord1923 6 ай бұрын

@@BelowthePlains your so welcome

@twindiggersminnesotapamandpat 6 ай бұрын

Very nice finds Tom, the roots looked difficult. I was amazed that the handle was still on the pitcher. Loved the crock. I was hoping more dish ware would have been in there. Great dig.👍👏😀

@IndridCool54 6 ай бұрын

It’s nice to know that things I have used will be available to folks a hundred years from now. I only drink bottled beer and when bottles are no longer available I will stop drinking beer. Cans suck.

@deloradeabel8487 6 ай бұрын

Love the town history,& the hotel ware pitcher!Great job guys!❤

@patty4091 6 ай бұрын

Congrats on your two years! Nice finds!

@iminsmim 6 ай бұрын

Uk fan here,great show, would love to see some of your personal collection sometime...

@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

I surprisingly don't have a collection. I sold most of it to fund a couple books Ive been writing.

@akster8434 6 ай бұрын

Congratulations on your channel's 2nd anniversary. I love seeing the bottles and miscellaneous items you dig up.

@PaulaBlessing-on6ue 6 ай бұрын

Love this! I can feel you are an OLD SOUL❤ CURIOUS what got you interested in this endeavor.

@tiffanyjames7150 6 ай бұрын

Love your videos they are so therapeutic and I love learning about the past and seeing your wonderful treasure finds!!!

@Hinkdogg 6 ай бұрын

Great digging!! I always learn something new every time I watch.

@robgepford1547 6 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing with us.

@truthseeker2900 6 ай бұрын

Love it. Congrats on two years !

@carolynsimone8647 6 ай бұрын

Another great dig... couldn't believe the jug and the pitcher ...keep on digging...🥰🥰

@lorrieburgess8171 6 ай бұрын

Your amazing you find a lot of nice bottles

@MarcinNorbert 6 ай бұрын

Nice video again. Great to see the history this way

@juliem.679 6 ай бұрын

Do you ever run across abandoned cemeteries in these types of ghost towns? Does the state or the municipality ever take responsibility for maintenance of these sites? Thanks for the interesting videos!

@ABeautfulMess 6 ай бұрын

Some of the colors are absolutely amazing 😮

@clarklindquist8137 6 ай бұрын

I like these shorter versions best. Even if they are two parts. Great video. Thanks

@shariberry3123 6 ай бұрын

I am so happy for you, Tom! Congratulations on your continued channel's success! So interesting and cool to watch and learn about!

@SaltwaterSean 6 ай бұрын

Awesome as always. All the best.

@BluDawg 6 ай бұрын

Thanks love the fun finds :)

@kennethsmith2952 6 ай бұрын

HA, Tom. Would there be a way you could display your website to where we could purchase your bottles? Also. I'm a newer follower, and have spent hours & hours, through days of catching up on all your videos, which I think are GREAT. Thanks for having us along.

@joang.cavanna2046 6 ай бұрын

Enjoy your videos. Thanks for sharing.

@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

Thank you, and thanks for watching!

@jerrysadventures8952 6 ай бұрын

awesome digging this week thanks

@karenwright8556 6 ай бұрын

Good dig😊Stay well,keep digging I'll keep watching. Happy New Year,too. Like to read your book when it's done.

@AmphibiousDetecting 6 ай бұрын

Great video guys. Congratulations on 2 years!

@kangarafarmer6552 6 ай бұрын

Really interesting to watch , love the back stoires to some of these places , i am from queensland austraila

@jonwilliams9125 5 ай бұрын

Super interesting, as usual.

@warrenmink2429 6 ай бұрын

Awesome digs man , I absolutely love that salt glazed liquor jug ! Very cool . Nothing like that around here . Thanks for sharing. Would be interested in the jug .

@daviddarrall9384 6 ай бұрын

😅Thank you for all your descriptions. Good filming as usual. Regards UK.

@BadWolf762 6 ай бұрын

The Lagina brothers should take you to Oak Island to dig up out house pits. You would find more and better things than they have for the last 10 years.

@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

That’s for sure haha

@soonzach4017 6 ай бұрын

Good see you Tom, have a wonderful 2024, always love your channel 👍🙏

@suzettecalleja3122 6 ай бұрын

Love to see a video where you talk about how you got started doing this. What has been your most favorite finds. The in's and out's of digging in these outhouse pits. Etc. I sometimes get a bit grossed out just thinking about where you're digging. 😂❤

@laurelyoung-canaday9439 6 ай бұрын

I’ve found some cool stuff, but never anything close to the wonderful things you guys have found. You sure know your stuff too. You’ve taught this old gal quite a bit, which I thank you for. I only wish I had started digging a lot earlier, it sure would have been easier than it is now…lol…

@PragmaticPerson 6 ай бұрын

I am sure others have asked this, but what do you do with your finds? I assume some pieces are valuable. I will be looking at bottles in antique stores a lot differently now. Thanks for the great information! From Colorado.

@judyhobday4760 6 ай бұрын

I do love watching as you dig for treasures. You do not seem fazed by the left over excrement, which being ancient guess it is not dangerous. Me being an old female I tend to worry about such things as that. On the other hand your ability to find places to dig and the things you find is just so much fun to watch. My ex was a scuba diver and found places where in the old days people would dump in the water. Out of sight, so forth.

@653j521 6 ай бұрын

I'll bet you were always a worrywart. A lot of old females are never fazed by things like that.

@paularobinson6602 6 ай бұрын

I love the show, one of my favorites

@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

thanks for watching!

@heidiwilkinson8514 6 ай бұрын

Love your show tom keep up always find coolest stuff too

@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

thanks for watching!

@michelemcneill3652 5 ай бұрын

Very cool.

@FloCreasy 6 ай бұрын

Enjoyed this video as I do all your videos

@rogerb4971 6 ай бұрын

Love your channel, love your commentary. I hear the smile in your voice when you find something nice, not ear-splitting yips blasting the mic. Keep up the great work!

@samsager1 6 ай бұрын

Good digs!! Wish we were digging now!! Givin me the itch 😂

@wadehendryx7378 6 ай бұрын

Happy birthday to your channel. Another great video as usual. See you next week. Hope you're doing okay.

@Pentax47 6 ай бұрын

I took a ghost town photography day trip with a friend the summer after we finished high school in 2008 and we stopped in Heaton. There were still a few buildings left then. Some of my favorite photos came from that trip.

@johnwayne2103 6 ай бұрын

As someone who loves glass, I am just giddy watching you dig up bottles.

@andygulick6085 6 ай бұрын

2 more cool digs

@garbagearchive 6 ай бұрын

Two years in, doing great Tom! 88K subs! 😮

@marisaphoenix1893 6 ай бұрын

Hi from Australia 👋 I love seeing your finds. Thanks for documenting your digs 🤗

@angieautio-mowrer4193 6 ай бұрын

Please show the haul cleaned up at the end! It's fascinating, but we'd like to actually see what you dig up.

@bobgaylord8883 6 ай бұрын

Great video! Whoever is doing your video recording, is doing a great job! Makes ther vid just that much more interesting. You should introduce him/her to uis !!

@pamlaenger6870 6 ай бұрын

Happy Belated Birthday!!! I’m amazed at the number of intact bottles you find! Have you ever found human bones?

@jenniferdougherty1315 6 ай бұрын

Love watching your videos, my hubby and I want to know why you get so excited to find soda bottles? Are they worth good money or just a favorite for you to find? Have you ever come to CT to dig?

@joannah.185 6 ай бұрын

Hello, I am enjoying your channel. I like the background info that you give on an object when you pull an object out of the ground, however, the print is kind of small for me to see on my phone. I was wondering if you could enlarge the print and just maybe put it across the screen in sections or so.

@Zalgud 6 ай бұрын

I believe the glass plates at 18:25 were old 5X7 glass plate negatives.

@Digger-rn9yh 6 ай бұрын

Great video!!!!! Did the cast iron toy clean up well? Was there any kind of makers mark???

@aleksanderpopov5060 6 ай бұрын

I wish I lived in an area thats old and can produce things like this, but I'm in Cali where we go old mine diving

@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

Ive actually dug bottles out there in old mine camps and explored some old mines in the black hills. I didn't find anything remarkable but I know some people do. Some old levis would be alright haha

@johnmoyer243 6 ай бұрын

The second place you dug was maybe a ladies rest room as always see you on the next one

@barbarahatcher4552 6 ай бұрын

So glad for another video great to see you guys again ❤😊

@Thetimecapsuletx 6 ай бұрын

It blows my mind to think people in the past threw their garbage down the hole, thinking it will never be seen again. If they knew people over 100 years later would be digging it back up, their minds would be blown too.

@trinahansen2925 3 ай бұрын

What do you do with all of the things you find? I would love to see that side of your adventures!

@funkadidgerous 6 ай бұрын

I love how archaeology calls ancient garbage dumps "caches". We learn so much from what ancient civilizations discarded as useless junk.

@josey1473 6 ай бұрын

You should try putting in the estimated worth of some of the bottles and stuff it Would help with the excitement

@HobbyMoose79 6 ай бұрын

I just wish you’d use a metal detector at least a few times, what if I mean really what if? Well fun to watch. Good luck on your finds.

@atuuschaaw 6 ай бұрын

♥

@Blah00766 4 ай бұрын

❤

@chasetonga 6 ай бұрын

That Franzen building was knocked down a while ago.

@bradbauman7594 5 ай бұрын

Was the pitcher intact? Couldnt quite make out if the spout was broken.

@valeriefrench9405 6 ай бұрын

Just saw a video of Havre, Montana where the town literally moved underground to the building basements after a fire burnt the entire town down. Bet their out houses are great

@002howard 6 ай бұрын

Do you clean the bottles up after your shows? would you mind showing what your bottle finds look like after they are cleaned up if you dont mind?

@lyndamac1058 6 ай бұрын

When you dug the beer bottle out and before the white jug it looked like the pour spout for the jug came out 22:08. What a shame you missed it.

@jayneharrison5672 6 ай бұрын

Your videos would make a great drinking game! Take a drink for every liquor flask or beer bottle 😂

@thepoetthatwasi1722 6 ай бұрын

We all need to spend a little more time down outhouse holes, eh. Can you dig it? 🐭🐭🐭🐭🐭🐭

@488ci 6 ай бұрын

If you can find the old outhouses there should be all kinds of valuables in their because I don't think people were to eager to climb down them and get what they dropped.

@melissalillegard7945 6 ай бұрын

There may have been a pharmacy next door to the hotel.

@dottiehelton2975 6 ай бұрын

What do you do with the bottles and pottery that you find? Do you have a shop that you sell them on, or what?

@kimberlyolander2403 6 ай бұрын

What do you do with all the bottles that you find?

@marilynbergemann6927 6 ай бұрын

Do you ever dig in Minnesota?

@toddpowell6313 6 ай бұрын

You dig a lot of common bottles, what do you do with them?😎

@thisguy3800 6 ай бұрын

What do you two do during the winter?

@cherylcarnes4207 2 ай бұрын

What becomes of all this stuff you uncover?

@Hamingja6266 6 ай бұрын

Weird Question: I would love to know what Tom Askjem uses to wash his Laundry with because he has the most muddied clothes then the next day still has clean clothes in all his videos all this time!???😮

@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

Tide!

@Hamingja6266 6 ай бұрын

@@BelowthePlains I thought it might be that! Thanks

@sandrareeder9884 6 ай бұрын

Why are there so many prescription bottles in the holes.lots of beer bottles too

@Philip-gn8wx 2 ай бұрын

Before Congress made it illegal to buy and posse certain substances, anyone who had the money could purchase morphine, and cocaine as well as opiates of all kinds, on demand by the friendly staff at the local apothecary... So, the presence of all the drug bottles, is clear... Wikipedia is a very good site to give the details about our Grandparents and the dope they were using for life's little glitches....

@BigKevsPlace1 6 ай бұрын

“Solid use layer”, was that a pun?? lol

@darknes7800 6 ай бұрын

AKA decomposed poo layer !!!!!!!!!!! LOL

@plainsman 6 ай бұрын

Do you register your finds appropriately with the pertinent State Archaeologist Office?

@BelowthePlains 6 ай бұрын

We've actually tried working with them, and some of the folks from the state historical society were absolutely bitter and refused to work with us, unfortunately.

@plainsman 6 ай бұрын

@@BelowthePlains - "Historic and prehistoric sites that are found or located upon any land owned by the state or its political subdivision and are significant in understanding and interpreting the history and prehistory of the state is subject to review by the State Historical Society (NDCC 55-02-07)" This seems pretty understandable, but then I work primarily in Iowa, where state and federal laws regarding historic and prehistoric sites on public land are pretty carefully watched over.