FBI Agent’s $2M ABANDONED Mansion | FULLY FURNISHED
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- Опубликовано: 5 мар 2023
- 🏚️ Exploring the Abandoned Mansion of Lee C. Bradley & Ollie Smith: A Saga of Love, Loss, and Legacy 🏚️
🔥 NEW VIDEO ALERT: Step into the historical grandeur of the Lee C. Bradley mansion in Birmingham, Alabama's prestigious Glen Iris neighborhood. Unearth the untold stories of love, ambition, and tragedy that have shaped this remarkable early 20th-century architectural gem.
👨⚖️ From a Prominent Attorney to an Ambitious FBI Agent: Lee C. Bradley, an esteemed Alabama attorney, built this mansion in 1907 as a testament to his love for his wife. Ollie Smith, a young, ambitious man, later transformed the mansion into an empire.
🌍 Why Watch This Video?
Exclusive walkthrough of one of Alabama's most historic residences.
Intriguing life stories of prominent Alabama figures.
Captivating journey through time in one of Birmingham's finest examples of early 20th-century architecture.
📚 Topics Covered:
Abandoned Mansions
Historical Homes
Birmingham, Alabama
Real Estate Investment
Prominent Alabamians
20th-century Architecture
👁🗨 Take a Glimpse Into The Past: As we navigate through this deserted mansion, we'll encounter remnants of luxurious living, architectural brilliance, and the imprints of those who once called this mansion 'home'.
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At the time of the filming of this mansion, it was an unprotected location but I'm pleased to announce the mansion was recently listed under an LLC and is now being protected and preserved for many generations to come. The artifacts inside the mansion are all being saved and the wonderful family of Ollie Smith have gone to great lengths to preserve this beautiful piece of American history and its story for years to come!
Yay so glad to hear this 🎉
So great to hear that , this beauty can't be left to rot away 💔 into dust.
That "thing" you sit in is a Sauna!
I was wondering if he had any family left.
Awesome! I was thinking it was a sad thing to see all that history to be rotting & forgotten. Now it won't be.
I live in Birmingham, and I was blessed to meet the man Ollie Smith on his horse farm in Shelby Co. My father knew him well because he also worked at Alabama Power. My Dad bought me a horse from him and his horse trainer and Ollie taught me to ride. I can tell you he was so Southern, down to Earth and a character too!!!
Então os dois ✌usavam cadeiras de rodas?alguém pode me responder, se puder!😞porquê não entendo o quê 🤷♀️ ele fala única coisa quê eu puder entender quê ela gostava dos gatos e usa um andador,e as cadeiras?🤔🙄👏🙋♂️👋
how does an fbi agent have that much money? hmmm public servants do live quite nice don't they
@@cagneybillingsley2165 he worked many other jobs which was said in the video so idk how u got the assumption that he was only an fbi agent
@cagneybillingsley2165 he also bought, trained, bred and sold horses. He was a very sauve business man when dealing in horse trade.
@@cagneybillingsley2165I was asking myself the same thing.
The reason I watch your videos is you’re knowledgeable, and have respect for the deceased . You don’t seem like a shady character like so many others . Congratulations on such a wonderful channel .
Such a shame it was demolished last month, in September of 2023. It was beautiful.
So sad! I just read that too.
I love how Jerm gives us the story not just a video of a random abandoned house
Haha! My whole family calls me Jerm!
Yes, I don’t really like the videos that don’t share any history of the place
AWESOME! Really appreciate the historical content!
6:40 All those "pots and pans" on the wall above the stove aren't cookware, they are Jello molds. Were big in the '50's and early '60's. Love the tours! Thanks for sharing!
We had several of the copper-colored Jello molds!
😂Thanks! You took the words right out of my mouth! Did Jeremy Not listen to his mom or grandma at ALL?
I still have my mom's.....hanging up in my kitchen!
I think Jello molds first came out in 1897. Good spotting, well done 👍
@@ThePixilator😂😂😂
I learned in one of my Real Estate classes that the pocket doors where in these old houses because of tax reasons. The tax assessor would count rooms in order to come to the amount of the taxes to be paid. The pocket doors opened so that WHA LA !!! two rooms would be counted as one and in return would lower the property taxes. Thought you may want to know they double for privacy and taxes. I have enjoyed watching your post today and this house definitely my favorite.
Wow very interesting..never heard that before. But makes sense. Thanks 😂
How can a family just forget an entire home of their loved one
The floor damage looks like it was caused from the radiators leaking. They had so many books back then because if you had to learn about something you read it in books. We didn't have internet and all the conveniences we have now. We went to the library.
I still enjoy going to the library when I can get out.
Termites come when there is water.
This is absolutely the best abandoned home production I've ever seen. A couple of things you might find interesting: There were definitely redecorations in the 1980s or 1990s in the girl's room with the cat decorations. The blue swirly wallpaper is called Blue Provence Swirl and is made by the Waverly company. I believe the bedspread and other fabrics resemble Waverly, or another upscale fabric manufacturer. Probably from another decade, but there is also Waverly Country Life toile wallpaper in the room with the organ and sarcophagus. Pretty sure the wallpaper that coordinates with the pink Aubusson-style rugs in the entry is also Waverly but I can't place the pattern. Someone or her decorator had good taste! That's a sauna gadget in one of the bathrooms. My parents had one! The gold-colored jewelry box dates back to 1962. I smiled when I saw it, as I have a photo of my mother opening the same box as a Christmas gift. I think the manufacturer was Buxton. Thank you for sharing this fascinating home and its journey in caring from the young to the very old.
Thank you for the history lesson! I love it!
Perfectly put! Almost my exact sentiments as well!
What amazing knowledge you have! Thank you for sharing. ✌️&❤️
I had the same thought about the gold jewelry box. Definitely all costume jewelry inside of it. My Mother had one just like it. It’s also why I smiled when I saw it. You are correct about the sauna in the upstairs bathroom. Many of the ceiling fixtures looked to be original but a few were definitely replacements. The ( pink) carpet in the entry foyer was absolutely beautiful. So much of the wood work in the house has been painted. I’d love to see it refinished and restored to the original finish. Looked like some of the radiators leaked onto the wood floors. Crying shame. I was born in Alabama and have lived here most of my life. I’m glad the family has decided to protect and restore the house. It’s a site to behold.
Those bathroom sinks. Oh my god, how beautiful. I was freaking out. And the vintage Pyrex bowls in the kitchen.
And you completely missed an incredible Wedgwood lamp. I was yelling out the entire time about certain objects you didn't see or comment on.
The jewelry was worth nothing.
Dang, take me with you next time; you need more than one set of eyes for places like that!
Lola, Jeremy should take you and me on his tours! lol see my comment above ⬆️ yours. Take care!
That room with the stove near dining room is known as a butler’s pantry. The hutch with glass doors stored serving pieces and China so servants didn’t have to go all the way to the kitchen. Food could be kept warm. These areas are found in many grand old homes.
Happy to hear the family stepped up to protect this home. When I first watch I did a search on the owner and found he has many grandchildren. I kept asking why would the family not take care of this place! Ollie had a very interesting life.
Makes me want to google now :)
Steam hut, like a sauna 🤗👍
Me too, Gerry.
I prefer old school architecture like these to modern structures. Old school had class and design, while post modern is just stone and glass. Just my opinion.
Lol
That’s the first thing I did, I even found his obituary 😔
I couldn’t find if anyone commented on the thing in the bathroom. I’m pretty sure it’s a sauna. This house is amazing, what a great place to explore!
You're right. It is a sauna.
old fashioned sauna. Seen them before in videos
It was for losing weight... The hot sauna was supposed to help for weight loss.
It is a Suana 👍 I love exploring with you, Thank you 😊
That's what I was thinking too.
How sad-----"In September 2023, the Bradley-Smith House was demolished." Per Abandoned AL website. At least we were privileged enough to be able to see all it prior to demolition through this video. Thank You Jeremy for doing this!! That makes this even more special.
How sad.
Oh wow.
Ohhh no
I was hoping it would be restored to its natural beauty 😢
Ignoring the reality of death prevents peptide from making a Will; which could lead to painful court battles for years to come. Worse yet, deceased wishes are not guaranteed.
Mr. Smith, FB. Agent in America married to a local high school teacher and together they had 4 children. It's a shame how many 99 years old buildings are falling in its sleeping beauty
I live here in Birmingham. Alabama.. I know exactly where this is. Thanks for showing the inside. The small lack of cobwebs and dust gives me the impression that someone checks on this house periodically. This was the wealthy side of town in its day.
It's actually for sale so not abandoned. Zillow has it for around 499k
Yes I thought so too when I saw a box of swifter wet pads
@@jacquelinemiller1260 and the modern Diet Coke
That family should be ashamed.
So the family did step in to protect the property, what a relief.
A beautifully told story, thank you.
Unfortunately, not for long. It was demolished in Sept 2023.
@@kj6qvbvery sad to hear this. :(
@@kj6qvbI wounder was the stuff taken out first
The cigar room as you pondered, is a butlers pantry.
You are very articulate and a masterful narrator/story teller.
This makes me think about how precious our lifetime is.
The odd cabinet in the lady's bath is a personal sauna. The "immaculate" bedroom was Mrs. Smith's room. Her walker is by the closet door. She loved her kitty cat, who was her constant companion in her last illness. The blue bathroom was hers, too. I'm glad that the clothing and shoes are in good condition. Hopefully, they can be donated to disadvantaged women just entering the work force. So glad to know that these things will not simply molder away.
I am struck by the disparity between the little lady, the seamstress who lived in the cottage on the coastal river down south. She surely never lived in such luxury, never saw such elegant antiques. She was a hardworking lady who used her hands to make clothing and to keep her house and raise her children. In the end, she was left all alone. Now, her meager possessions are turning to moldy dust.
How different are this grand lady's remaining possessions, her masses of clothing and accessories waiting to be passed on. Her furniture and the Chinese artistry and objects which she cherished will, hopefully, be appreciated by her descendants.
There is one thing both these ladies had in common, though. They left it all behind, everything they loved and made and bought and collected. They each entered eternity with nothing in their hands.
Great explore, Jeremy! I enjoyed every moment! Thanks for letting us come along with you!
Unique and collectable door knobs on each door. So glad house is now protected. I hate it when history is not preserved.
Me too
All those books are priceless especially the way people are trying to change the meanings of words and history
I read up on this house and family and learned that it was demolished in September 2023. You can Google the Bradley-Smith house Birmingham and an article will tell you all this house. I'm sadden that it was demolished.
That's so sad. I thought the family was going to resore it to all its glory. I at least hope they got all of those antiques out of it b4 demolishing. 😢
Thank you.
Just to add to my previous comments. In the jewelry box, the necklace that you picked up has closed backs. This means that the stones are paste gems, or Rhine Stones, as anything with Diamonds would have open backs to allow for more light to come through. This is part of what makes a diamond setting more brilliant. Also, Diamonds would never really be set in Sterling, but they would be set in White Gold, or Platinum. Hope this helps.
Not anymore. Diamond rings are now made of sterling silver plated with gold
For the same reason's that Diamonds are rarely set in 24 Karat gold because it is too soft and the stone would be lost very quickly as a result, it is not likely that the ring you refer to is a real Diamond, unless the Jeweller is a person of Questionable character. Pure Silver, regardless if it is plated is soft and therefore only semi precious stones are set in it. It is very likely the so called Diamond is an imitation stone, which are in some cases, very convincing in their brilliance.@@loisporter8489
It's amazing the family had forgotten their family home for over 20 years and then you come along and now finally their forgotten memories can be treated with love and care once again.
There’s many more homes and amazing items in them all over the US - makes me wonder why the family doesn’t auction it all off even one has wedding gown mother and daughter wore in a chest - that one is “an abandoned pilots house “ you tube it -
@@youtubeuploads7208I saw that one what a shame
Ty for being respectful with your stories and commentary. You are the only one who takes this road when developing these productions
Also, one little mistake was the reference to the room to the right of the entrance being the " boudoir" is actually incorrect. Boudoirs were often a room off the main or woman's bedroom or a dressing room. The correct name may be a receiving room where the woman of the house would entertain her female guests during the afternoon or while the men were in the other.
I can never understand how a home like this can just be abandoned! What about the children? Why didn’t they take care of this after the parents died? Just curious.
Why? Because they go on to live their own lives and don't look back.
@@mpdnd1335 … not at all.
I keep thinking the same thing! I am very sentimental. I would have gone through everything a donated so much clothes etc!
You did a beautiful job telling the story! Anyone can record a video of an abandoned property. It takes a real effort to learn and tell the story. GREAT JOB !!! Liked and subscribed🧡🙏
Plus, your voice is so smooth. I could listen to your stories all day.
@@nancybanks4070 💯
Couldn't agree more
I do agree with you and I also have subscribed....thanks so much Jeremy!!
Wow Jeremy; This was a great tour through time and history of a man's collections, his prestige and power. He was worth millions no doubt.
There's fortune left in that house. THANK AGAIN FOR THE TIME AND TOUR.
Great job on the video! So glad the family has secured it now. Also, the "old phone" in the kitchen was actually an old intercom system (the family would call the house staff if they needed something). And, the water damage on the dining room floor was probably a leak from the radiator. Nice job! 👍🌞
It would be nice to interview someone who worked for the family.
The Chinese art work is normally referred to as oriental. That way you're not wrongly identifying Chinese, Hong Kong, Japanese, etc. Thank you for the tour of this exquisite home. So very sad that all these family treasures have been left behind.
I thought the same when he said "This Chinese doll" and I was sitting here saying "Dude! That's definitely Japanese!".
I am not an authority on the furniture, but I do follow several Vietnamese channels with almost identical furniture. The people I follow are average people, but they all have ornate wooden sofas and matching chairs/tables. Some of the chairs are so big that they almost look like thrones. It appears to be common at least in Vietnam.
I was thinking much of the Oriental art was Japanese. I'm glad you pointed this out. It's a little tragic for so many beautiful things are left to rot unused.
Jeremy, you have an eloquent way of narrating, with your incredible voice. The way you combine words into stories, is pure poetry, beckoning people's imagination into a glamorous world of days gone by. Combined with your videography skills, the results are very impressive. I would feel sad about the mansion being abandoned and so much of the contents left behind, if it wasn't clear to me that there are (descendants?) or someone hired to help distribute to family and or organize multiple estate sales. The many new large plastic storage containers with lids, waiting to be filled made me feel better. Perhaps I'm wrong, but I do feel most viewers would be more interested in what the date of a newspaper, calendar or the release date of some of those old books, rather than what the gentleman's prescriptions were. Sharing what the man read would surely give the very accomplished gentleman more honor. Respectfully
Thank you for taking us along on your discovery. It didn’t feel like you’d already been through it and was recapping what you’d already seen, but that we were seeing it with you for the first time.
This one was definitely one of a kind!!
You did a wonderful job of the tour, but let me help out a bit. The lady's room you were describing would have been a sitting room, parlor, or formal living room. A boudoir is a woman's bedroom or private room. The other area you were some what at a loss for is called a butler's pantry, That is where the main part of your crystal, china, and matching serving pieces would have been stored and displayed, protected by glass front doors to dissuade household dust from accumulating when stored between uses. Silver would be polished and stored there also. In the kitchen above the stove were molds for certain casseroles, salads, spreads, or desserts that would be chilled or frozen before serving and placed or turned out on a platter or tray with garnishes or relishes around it to serve. You didn't cook in them. Also, the architectural category for house design would be Greek Revival, not Victorian. Again though, you did a good job!👍
Very happy to hear the family stepped in to preserve this homes historic memory..
Thanks for bringing us along with you Jeremy..
It's Tuesday morning, watching now as the video arrived during the night. What an incredible place and how beautifully narrated with a huge amount of information and history. Am pleased to see that it is going to be protected and preserved but it does make me wonder what will happen to all the clothes, shoes, jewellery etc? The furniture, objects d'art, paintings etc will no doubt stay in situ. Thank you Jeremy for an excellent tour! Gill 🇬🇧
Thats also wat I was thinking of...so much good stuff. A shame to trow it away!!!
Hey Gill, from my understanding, all of the clothes, jewelry, furniture, and other artifacts are all being saved by the family now. I don't know why it sat vacant and vulnerable for so long but at least now it's all being preserved. Good to see your comment again, by the way! Thanks for your support for all this time!
Just came up on your channel❤
Thank you Jeremy for your smooth camera work! I can actually watch your videos without getting motion sick.
This is an awesome house, thanks for sharing. My brother and I took care of our dad in his old age, so I know that odd feeling after someone passes.
The magnitude of house ,and furnishings, and homeowners background is very interesting, I enjoyed this episode 😊
i could sit in the attic for days looking carefully through everything !!!!!
Jeremy, you are such a great storyteller! You make each adventure so much fun.
Thanks so much Judy! That means a lot
@@JeremyXplores did you use to narrate the Strange But True stories channel under the name Steve Wright? 🤔🤔
First time I recall watching your channel. Thank You for sharing Ollie’s story and legacy in such a compassionate & respectful approach… I’m looking forward to watching more of your fascinating stories 😇
Amazing! So well presented and filmed for us to see everything. It was almost like I were there myself with you all. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and I am absolutely amazed at all the things left behind. Nearly everything was untouched and left as it was when the family were living there. This has to by far be the best abandoned mansions video I have seen yet. I love it!!! ❤
I'm glad to hear that the home and items will be preserved. The whole time I was watching, I felt great sadness knowing such beautiful and timeless pieces were being destroyed to abandonment while their original owners had taken such pride and care of them.
Apparently the house was torn down in September
How do you know this????
You tell these stories so well. Your voice is calming
THANK YOU!! This video is phenomenal, THE BEST exploration video I’ve seen. What an absolutely exquisite home. A treasure of a house bursting with treasures. I’m so glad that it will be preserved as it deserves. I hope they can stop the water damage and restore what has already been damaged. Your narration throughout was incredible. I could spend days and days in the attic alone and many more days just going through books and china and so on. My favorite was the entry area and the magnificent staircase. There’s just too much to list. I’ll be sure to look for more of your videos! Thanks again for sharing!
I'm absolutely hooked on your channel. I love old houses & wallpaper antique stuff. The way you explain the details is very cool. Thanks for sharing old memories. It makes me think of my grandma's home and how much I miss her.
That unit in the bathroom is a steam sauna unit that can aid in arthritis therapy for the gentleman. This is a glorious home with so much historical beauty and value! What a treasure.
My mum had one and the ladies used it to lose weight
So interesting to see this gentleman's ID badge from his stint with the FBI. He served during the second world war. It must have been quite a unique experience at that time in history. I thank you for your sensitivity and historical commentary on this amazing home.
I love your voice and how you speak in your videos. I could listen to you for hours. And how you talk so gently about the family. Thankyou for sharing
I love the way you are so respectful of these beautiful old homes. It's so good too to be given some background as you do before you start the tours. I'd say that you are one of the best if not the best explorer I've seen.
I absolutely LOVE this explore! It always amazes me when you find these places that truly look like the owners just didn't come home one day. It is a bit sad, however it illustrates how much things change over the years. I also love that you can tell so much about a family (or a person) by looking at their surroundings.
Thank you for sharing another amazing abandoned mansion!
this is stunning. that pink rug with the wallpaper just thrills me. 15 or so grand kids, 11 great grand kids...surely someone could at least get it cleaned out. so many more treasures to be absorbed into their families or sold. it's been almost 20 years. hate seeing it fall into disrepair like this. making restoration even more costly for future owners. this house needs to be appreciated more than this.
It was being saved at the time. It's now an LLC and being cared for.
Well the kids doesn't really care or 👴
It's a weightloss box in the bathroom upstairs
Amen
I just have to say, I love to listen to you telling the details and supposing situations when you go through these places. You do an amazing job. Your voice and stories are amazing. I love it. It's the little details you notice that makes it special.
As a new subscriber- - I loved this. I recently broke my leg and love pretending like I’m on the exploration with u. Thanks for the adventure and for doing the work for us. Love this❤️
What a great explore.
It's kinda sad (and a little wasteful)
to leave so many useful belongings and tender memories like so much garbage.
It was an amazing time capsule from multiple eras...
I have some family that lives in Birmingham and they knew the Smiths. They grew up with their children. I am glad they are preserving the relics in there. That item in the ladies bathroom is a sauna. Thanks Jeremy for telling the stories of the places you tour. It is much more interesting that way.
Love your videos- Youare a compassionate storyteller- Your love of humanity and those that have gone before is so uplifting! God bless!
Wonderful video, you had a great narration and a great pace. You are descriptive without overusing any one adjective. Congratulations love your video.
What a beautiful home! I'm glad they will be restoring this home! Great job presenting this Jeremy!
I’m so glad I found this channel!!!
The respect you give these places is amazing. You put everything back exactly how it was, even if you barely touched it❤❤
Thank you for amazing content .
I could watch these videos all day! I’m lucky enough to be able to tour many old homes with my job and am always so fascinated and immediately get taken back in time. I’m an old soul. I’m so glad I stumbled across your channel! Keep them
Coming!
I love all the colors in this home❤ the detailing is amazing. You can tell there was a lot of love put into this stunning home. TY for sharing!
What a magnificent grand tour and incredible history! Well done! Thank you.💞
I love this guys videos. I get so lost. He does such a good job. My girlfriend grew up in a house like this and the “servant” quarters were a very small section of the house. Every floor was connected by stairs that the family wouldn’t use. The kitchen was small, the staircases were narrow and that was because the people that lived there didn’t go in these areas. Only the servants did. The garden/ back entrance was one that the family didn’t use. The rest of the house had grand staircases, a ball room that was not connected to the servant area, dinning rooms. She used to live in the tiny bedroom that was above the kitchen because it was the fastest route to everything. It was incredible.
Excellent job Jeremy. Absolutely love this.
Great home tour! Great news about the family's devotion to preserving their history.
I appreciate the tender respect and kindness you gave to this gentleman and his home.
I just want to say thank you for the way you show these homes and the way you narrate your videos. I love how you use your imagination to see what it might have looked like at one time and the deep respect you seem to have for the people who once lived there.
thank you so much for this video. You have the best way of exploring and using the camera that I have seen. Your voice is calm yet makes it exciting to listen too. My husband and I watch together and try to picture what the families would have been like and the life they led.
I must say a big thanks to you for preserving this on video, as it now gone. At least it lives on here, where it can still be appreciated in some form.
Jeremy, thank you for sharing your passion for the beautiful mansions you film. You are truly an amazing "host".
The item in the upstairs bathroom is a one person sauna. The "phones" on the walls are part of an old school intercom system. So many beautiful treasures, I hope a member of the family see this video, and goes back to the house to collect some of their family history.
...i was wondering if they were part of an intercom system...i believe it was a real shame that some were covered by paint....
I really appreciate how careful and respectful you are of what you are seeing, even attempting to put things back right where they were (except moving the hats to try and preserve them which is true respect). A few notes for you. 1) The "old telephones" were not actual phones, but early intercom system and VERY cutting edge at the time. 2) The item you were looking at in the bathroom was an early sauna. Your head could stick out for air, but your body would get the steam. They were popular in the 1950s and 60s. 3) The collector dolls you were looking at vary in value from 50 to 500 dollars depending on which doll it is. 4) While it is very disappointing that thieves have somewhat ransacked the place, it's fairly obvious that they must have been very petty criminals, likely teens with no knowledge of what it was they were doing. Just in this casual walk through I noted several items that, while relatively small, had some significant value. There was a clock out in the foyer that, if an original (which I strongly suspect it is) would be worth at least 25K on open market, more at auction but they would want provenance), the painting of the little girl on the dressing room wall? If original, potentially priceless. There were some stunning statuary and small glassware from China and Japan that would easily fetch 5K and up each. Then there's the jewelry you held up. I am not an expert jeweler by any means, but I am in agreement with you that was most likely real gold and silver. I can't see someone of here wealth taste having a sterling silver piece of such workmanship and "going cheap" with fake diamonds, so those are more likely real than not. It's sad to see such a beautiful structure falling into such a state of disrepair, but I am heartened to hear that it is being restored and will be well cared for and maintained for generations to come
That necklace was a choker possibly probably white gold with diamonds. He was so down to Earth I never knew he had this mansion. I just thought he had the horse farm which was extensive.
Adding the details to remind us that the home tells someone’s story, that real lives are impacted when times are good and how quickly things change, is very moving and captivating.
Absolutely stunning mansion with many treasures. Thank you for sharing this find. Love these video’s !!! Can’t wait to see more of them .
This is the best video I’ve seen yet on a mansion in the U.S. The music, your heartfelt commentary, and the excellent filming, all really awesome. I especially like that it wasn’t trashed at all. Such a beautiful place! Thank you for this really great video!
unbelievable job and documentary. I was drawn further and further into this as your progressed throughout the house.
We live here in Bham and just a few miles from this home. Couldn’t believe when I heard our town in your opening descriptions! Very cool. Sadly, I believe it was torn down recently. Btw, you do a fantastic job on giving us all in depth tours, but also very interesting facts and your own take on what you’re seeing in each of these homes. Bravo 👏🏼
As always bringing the best stories Jeremy great work!!
Omg this home is absolutely gorgeous! Thank you so much for the experience and telling the story of this man's life and history. So glad to see that it will be protected and preserved. Excellent story telling, my friend :) Subscribed!
Dude, you’re a true story teller! You have such a good voice and you know how to describe everything so well! Thanks for an awesome video! You have a new sub!
It was so interesting. I love your narration because you don't just talk to listen to yourself. You make it interesting and enjoyable. It's well balanced.
You make great videos. I’m glad you are always respectful of the property. I want to explore places so bad. But your videos allow me to do so safely. Thank you for all you do!
THANK YOU, Jeremy, for this wonderful tour of past history. Appreciate all your work.
I am happy to hear that the family is taking care of that beautiful mansion it's a piece of history .
Demolished in 2023.
@patriciasneed9832 Thats too bad it was demolished.
Thank you for taking us with you ❤ Love that beautiful dress !!!
I stumbled across your channel and this is thr first video I've seen. Beautiful ❤ and so mesmerizing I could watch your videos for hours 💛
Wow.. he lived one fascinating life. Made me a bit sad that everything was left to rot.
BTW, I looked up his obituary and there are 165 pics of him (and family) through out the years. Not sure if I should post the link here but it's an easy search (died 2016), for those interested! There are quite a few pics at the mansion, from his younger days to his later years. He had a huge family and seem loved by them. I really wonder why the place was left like that..
Hey, I grew up in the bordering county, Shelby county. But I spent my teenage and early 20's in the clubs in Bham.
That neighborhood where the home is has plummeted in the last few decades. Pretty sure his children wouldn't live there now. To be honest, I can't believe the house hasn't been broken in to and trashed and left empty. Sad state of affairs now. However I'm is prime, it was the elite part of town. 😏✌️🇺🇲
@@sheilad83 Aww sad. Thanks for the info.
Children probably in their 70s
@@sheilad83 plummeted? dude there's million dollar homes around this place. The reason it hasn't been broken into is because of perception of neighbors that young, rich kids have who are used to living outside of the city they work and play in... aka Shelby county.
His name was Ollie D. Smith. If you google his name, you will find so much information. He was the youngest man accepted into the FBI.
Keep these explores coming. Love your story telling 😊
Love your videos! You tell us the story of how each place came to be abandoned! I also love your voice overs...
What an awesome house. Thanks for sharing. I really loved that old one person sauna in that upstairs bathroom. So cool. Can't wait to see more of your videos. Great job and love your voice as you tell the stories ❤
This one is going in my all time favorites on you tube. I would LOVE this home !!!! That light blue fireplace and mirror. The art room would be so perfect for me ! Wow. I pray it isnt destroyed. It is much too precious! Please look into buying it kiddo!!!
Love all you do it’s amazing to see your tours.
Even in you version of the English language that was an art studio not a drawing room is the English word for sitting room! Comes from the word withdrawing room! Love your videos.
What a beautiful house this is. I’m glad it’s being saved & your narrations are beautiful! I love how you appreciate everything you see. Thank you for this. The object in They bathroom is a portable sauna.
Interesting mansion...I appreciate how when you enter a room you move slowly around with the camera to prevent one from getting whiplash. Thank you. It's great to hear this old home will be preserved, it has incredible items inside.
Magnificent home and furniture with all things left behind. Thank you for showing it. Very happy that it will be preserved.
Very interesting video. Glad the family is going to preserve and take care of it! The attic is scary!!! Overwhelming!!
Well Jeremy this is my first time watching one of your videos. Love the detail of your video. The music is very nice and calming. Very enjoyable. I am pleased the family is now taking care of the house. Happy update. The house is lovely. Thank you for showing us.
Es grato saber que sus herederos están recuperando esta hermosa mansión y preservarla para que generaciones venideras aprendan cómo vivían!! Gracias por vuestros comentarios 👏👏👏 Soy Argentina!! Un abrazo enorme 🤗🤗🤗