I think your assumptions about what you're seeing are pretty spot on. Yes, the lower part of walls definitely enclosed a cellar. We can see the marks of where the flooring for the first floor were. One thing about the fireplace, though, is that we can see what appears to be newer concrete at the lower end beneath the fireplace. I doubt the concrete would have been available to them when they initially built the place, so it was probably a later addition, perhaps as a patching job. These ruins are always awesome to see. I have done a lot of journeying and searching on both the Lincoln Highway and ghost towns in Kansas, as well as just awesome old farmhouses scattered all over Kansas. The structures and architecture that remain today are quite fascinating. Lots of wood, of course, but also a lot of different kinds of stone, as well as brick. These structures span the years basically anywhere from the 1850s to the 1930s. Good stuff... :)
Thanks for watching and for the comment! I also noticed the newer concrete and rebar (I know rebar technically existed in the 1880s, but I doubt they had it available out that way). It looks like at some point it was reinforced to keep it from collapsing possibly, which I’m thankful for. Very neat you’ve been also to explore some historic and abandoned sites!
It's loaded with them. I've found mining camps in the Mariposa area that even the County Courthouse didn't have records for because they were so short-lived. All that's left are a couple stone foundations and lots of can dumps.
Very peaceful serene looking place. Judging by the foundation and the cellar it looks like it was once a big house for the time. Would love to have see it after it was first built back then 👍
Hello Murphy! My husband and I enjoy your videos, we found them through watching Sidetrack Adventures (Steve). It may be my imagination, but to me, you remind me of him! Any long lost relation? At any rate, both of your channels are fun to watch and we look forwards to them both. Keep up the good work, and if only walls could talk!
Hi Murphy! Another great story and video. It appears that some of the wall writing may have been done with the white clay shards? In the drone shots I think I see a foundation across the path from the chimney, perhaps a barn..would be nice to know as very near the home. Be well!
Probably not a barn. Too close to the house. It may have been either a tool/working shed, or perhaps another dwelling for the folks to live in if the family was growing enough to justify it. No way to really know for sure, though.....
Thank you! Yes I noticed there was at least one other nearby ruins, with what looked like a retaining wall. I hope to go back to the area to explore some more.
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I think your assumptions about what you're seeing are pretty spot on. Yes, the lower part of walls definitely enclosed a cellar. We can see the marks of where the flooring for the first floor were. One thing about the fireplace, though, is that we can see what appears to be newer concrete at the lower end beneath the fireplace. I doubt the concrete would have been available to them when they initially built the place, so it was probably a later addition, perhaps as a patching job. These ruins are always awesome to see. I have done a lot of journeying and searching on both the Lincoln Highway and ghost towns in Kansas, as well as just awesome old farmhouses scattered all over Kansas. The structures and architecture that remain today are quite fascinating. Lots of wood, of course, but also a lot of different kinds of stone, as well as brick. These structures span the years basically anywhere from the 1850s to the 1930s. Good stuff... :)
Thanks for watching and for the comment! I also noticed the newer concrete and rebar (I know rebar technically existed in the 1880s, but I doubt they had it available out that way). It looks like at some point it was reinforced to keep it from collapsing possibly, which I’m thankful for. Very neat you’ve been also to explore some historic and abandoned sites!
When I lived in Stanislaus County, I loved checking out old homesteads and town sites in the Mother Lode.
That’s awesome! I’m sure there are some neat sites in that area.
It's loaded with them. I've found mining camps in the Mariposa area that even the County Courthouse didn't have records for because they were so short-lived. All that's left are a couple stone foundations and lots of can dumps.
Very peaceful serene looking place. Judging by the foundation and the cellar it looks like it was once a big house for the time. Would love to have see it after it was first built back then 👍
It was quite peaceful out there. Yes, I’m sure it was quite grand in its day!
Hello Murphy! My husband and I enjoy your videos, we found them through watching Sidetrack Adventures (Steve). It may be my imagination, but to me, you remind me of him! Any long lost relation? At any rate, both of your channels are fun to watch and we look forwards to them both. Keep up the good work, and if only walls could talk!
Thank you for watching! Haha no relation to Steve, but I take that as a compliment 👍🏼 I certainly appreciate your support!
Thank you for another interesting trail journey!
I appreciate you watching! Thanks as always 😊
Hi Murphy! Another great story and video. It appears that some of the wall writing may have been done with the white clay shards? In the drone shots I think I see a foundation across the path from the chimney, perhaps a barn..would be nice to know as very near the home. Be well!
Probably not a barn. Too close to the house. It may have been either a tool/working shed, or perhaps another dwelling for the folks to live in if the family was growing enough to justify it. No way to really know for sure, though.....
Thank you! Yes I noticed there was at least one other nearby ruins, with what looked like a retaining wall. I hope to go back to the area to explore some more.