1960s Abandoned Time Capsule Home of a Beloved American Musician 

Every time I see a house like this I get vaguely angry at the thought that the house was just left to rot when someone else could have lived in it. It wasn't sold; it wasn't rented; it wasn't donated; it was just wasted while other people became homeless.

Thanks Lesley and Danny. I love it when you guys explore together. It is surprising the amount of decay in just 12 years. I'm thinking the house may not have been properly maintained for many years while the old gentleman was still living there. Thanks for taking us along guys. PLEASE be careful!

Oh that strange green furniture was from the 1950s this house is a 1950s time capsule I love it

A lot of older people will move downstairs. Into the living room. Because they are having trouble moving around. It just makes life easier. You need to always take Danny with you. He has a level head. All you see is adventure. Take care and be safe.🤕

So sad to see all that beautiful music left to rot. Someone should try to save it and some of their treasures. That was a scary one.

You guys are insane to go through this place...but I loved that you did. A true American time capsule.

In Europe, roofing is often slate or tile. American builders did not have easy access to stone for construction for any but grand buildings. Even Brick was not affordable in much of the country. So the "stick and frame" residential building is the norm with asphalt tile roofs that last, at best, 25 years before needing to be resurfaced. Storms, tornados, high winds, the weight of ice and snow sitting on an abandoned structure will quickly fail causing decay and collapse. Many modern homes are built with steel framing but still, roofing and walls are vulnerable. So think of our homes and farms as ephemeral antiques. Filming them, as you do, means that much more. When I was an American child living in Japan in the 1950s, I entered an abandoned Japanese home near my home. I always felt guilty about doing that but now I am glad I did after watching what you do. I moved nothing, took nothing, but stood in awe seeing how a small, rural Japanese family lived during the war and thought they may not have survived the war. The house was silent, beautiful in its simplicity and dignity. And you cannot find a more ephemeral bit of architecture than an old, Japanese, small town, family home. The experience is still a marker in my life. I never told anyone before now, about my early explore, as I would have been in a lot of trouble if anybody had known. Thank you for what you do.

Thankyou for taking us with you on this xplore Leslie and Danny - it was fascinating and so many retro items . I recognised so many things from my grandpa's home. (I am much older than you !) Please take care. we prefer you both in one piece x Love Janice 🇬🇧 xxx

What you entered is called a tornado shelter, where you run outside and get in when there is a impending tornado. Very important and necessary to have if you live in "tornado alley" strip down through the middle of the USA. This house was in serious disrepair for a long time before 2011 when the elderly gent left. He must not have put any money into repair it from the day he lost his wife at a young age and raising his children probably took all his money. I suspect they wanted him to come live with them within one or the other of their lives and he refused. I know a lot of older people like that, and they refuse help. He lost himself in his music and did not care if the place fell down around him. This kind of decay takes decades!

Thank you guys. Lesley & Danny. You surely are Risk Takers doing what you love. 👍😎

Cool explore guys! Such cheerful colors are used throughout this home. You guys are nuts, I mean really, this place was SO dangerous!

❤ Me and my mom really love watching all your videos. It's something educational for us. We love your way of documenting and narrating, Lesley and we love Danny for being witty. Take care, you too.❤❤❤

It's always best with Danny Hi Danny ,man.... I wish you guys could do live in chat...miss that bros.........

Very dangerous, very decayed but fascinating. Thanks for this wonderful exploration.

I’m from Illinois! That’s cool that you’re doing a exploration in my state😮

Hello,guys! I always enjoy watching your adventures ! I think you put yourselves in such a big danger exploring abandoned places ,it would be nice if you were more careful ! Thank you for this nice episode! You make a great team and " the best partners in crime" !😍

Hello once more Lesley and Danny, Well done on another epic adventure, one of the craziest I've seen you guys do so far... This place was definitely a "time capsule'', but not a 'good' time. You guys were crazy for taking the risk of exploring this one! The furniture and decor was truly special, with the 8-track stereos appearing to be the most modern appliances shown other than the refrigerator, didn't even see a microwave. Those two stereos were probably from the early '70s, as they didn't even have cassette players... The big German record player /radio as well as the kitchen table and chairs definitely looked '50s, and the green chair in what remains of the living room was late '40s or early '50s too. Much appreciation for taking the time and chance to explore this house for us to see, and to Danny for his wonderful filming and editing skills!! As usual, hope you guys are doing well and having fun out there, best wishes always!! Eric W.

Lesley en Danny, ik geniet altijd van jullie avonturen, ook nu weer. Wees wel voorzichtig alsjeblieft.

I love watching you guys exploring. Please don't be upset with me,but I wish you wouldn't say JC .

I was 7 years old in 1949 when my parents bought a new house in suburban Chicago. The kitchen cabinets were white steel the same as shown here, and our kitchen table and chairs were very similar to these; a hand me down from my grandparents, who had just sold their house and moved to Florida.

Thank you so much for sharing your hobby with us. Really appreciate what you're doing! And always nice to see you both together. Best team ever!

This is a very cool place! We love y'all! Thanks for sharing your adventures with us! Hello from Virginia!💚💚💚🙏🙏🙏

I think those records you looked at are '78's. Those would only have one song on each side. The '33's would have around 5 songs, and the little '45's would have one song on them.❤ They all sounded great!❣️

Lesley! omg.......you are my expedition hero! and Danny's choice of music is so beautiful!

My dad used to have a much bigger version of the radio/hidden record player. It was the length of a full of a regular sized bay window. Which he had it front of. It was a dual speaker unit. The radio component was in the middle and the record player ontop inside. I loved it.

That’s a crazy way of getting into a house but hey it worked. Great video love seeing all the old vintage items. For sure a real time capsule.

Hermosa exploracion quedé maravillada los felicito como siempre es un lujo verlos❤

Thank you Big L. 😀

Lesley & Danny thanks for taking us along on your wonderful adventures, be careful, 👍🙏

I watch u from lebanon u are amazing

The red table set : formica and chrome, popular in the fifties. The first set I remember from my parents, grey marble imitation. I don't remember more decayed explo.

Oh My Nerves... You guys, PLEASE be careful, don't take risks like that please... Thank you for what you do show us, but nothing is worth risking your lives for. God bless you both.

Hi Lesley and Danny Thankyou for sharing this video i love watching abandoned places and their history in my opinion you guys are the best at what you do in exploring abandoned places you always treat every place with the greatest of respect and care everytime. I was wondering have you guys ever been to Australia and explored any abandoned places over here in Australia and i was wondering if you guys have or are thinking or wanting to come over here to Australia to do some exploring over here. Take care and stay safe. Bye from your biggest Aussie fan Lani.😊🐨🦘

Loved this explore of this retro house Lesley & Danny!!! I love music as well so found it most interesting. I also found it a little sad with no photos and knowing the man was elderly & living out his last days alone. He probably could no loneger keep up repairs on this amazing but also aging house. Thank you so much guys, please be safe ❤

No no no no please don't take these risks..... We love you guys. Don't take chances for us.

Lesley y'all please be careful and cautious. I'm saying prayers for both of you to be safe ❤❤❤😢😢😢

he must have been very well educated , it seems he was also enjoying classical poetry and reading from what I have seen by the books shown

you guys! as excited as i am to see new videos and learn more about the history in these locations do be careful! you are documenting an amazing piece of society from so many corners of the world! Without y'all, these glimpses into our past could be forgotten completely!

You really need a drone to explore those sketchy, and risky areas of homes. Architectural students really should be watching these videos, to see just how vulnerable our so-called "modern" architecture is to time, and weather, in just one decade of neglect. Thanks for the video.

Très bonne vidéo, malgré le sol instable !👏👏👏👍

Yes. We had record cleaner and would have to wipe the dust buildup on the needle after awhile. If a needle got too dull we would change out the needle.

What a great adventure...and I am glad to see who does the music... this is only my second video and the music is great and really adds to the video!!!

Thank you posting an amazing documentary I enjoy watching it! Lots of listening to music 🎶 in the house. I prefer music over television. Those record players were really cool! Keep up the excellent work, team Lesley and Danny 🎉

Dank je Lesly en Danny voor deze fantastische rondleiding.😀

This house reminds me of my grandparents' home. I especially got excited viewing the old bathtub. A delightful experience when visiting my grandparents' home. You made me a bit nervous watching you explore. Very dangerous and scarey.

Hi Lesley & Danny, More Like 1950`s, 1960`s & 1970`s Abandoned House in Illinois😉/Someone Needs To Save Things Inside!! I have lived in Illinois all My Life!! Southern, Illinois is Where A Lot of Abandoned Buildings Are!!✔ I have Lived Northern, & Central Illinois, but Vacationed in Southern, Illinois!!✔ The 1st Area in the Basement was the Bunker, Cement Walls & under the House for Protection from Tornadoes!!🌪 The Large White Bathtub in the Basement, is Not a Protected Area, Because of Windows!!🚫 1950`s, 1960`s & 1970`s is Most Things In The Abandoned House!!🏡 The Red Kitchen Set is from the 1950`s, also on the wall in the Kitchen is a Oven Mitt, for Hot Pot Handles or from Oven!!✅ In the Kitchen is Metal Cabinets, I had Those in 1973!! ✅ People put Newspaper on Counter Yes to Protect if Painting Cabinets, Walls, & Ceilings or doing Flower Pots!!☑ The White Curly Stuff You Found in Oven or Dresser Drawer is Mice, for Nesting!!🐭🐭 Living Room Yes, People Put a Blanket on Couches to Protect Them, from Spills If Eating On Them!! The Room Next Door, Older Man Moved a Bed There , Instead of Going Upstairs..But That Room Was The Dining Room!! 1960`s for the Light on the Pole in Living Room!! The Flower Print Chairs was from 1970`s!! NOT LADYBUGS, 🐞Those are Called ASIAN BEETLES, They Enter Your House, Yes I Get Them Too!! Also About Asian Beetles, they Are Attracted To White Things, Clothes, House, Garage & Can Bite You on the Skin!! @ 3537 Underwood Typewriter is from 1920 & Yes I Have the Same One/Worth $1,000 or More!! Just Like that German Radio & Record Player $$$ / The 33 Size Records are Worth $$$ !!🎶 Thanks Lesley & Danny for Showing All of Us This Video!!🤩🤩 Take Care Guys When Traveling & Exploring!! 😎😎❤❤ Love Barb from Central Illinois USA💖

Yes you must clean your record occasionally and cleaning the needle is a must cause if gathers dust and lint that effects the sound quality.

I thank you ! This is an awesome video! I drive by places like this all the time !

Quote of the year from Danny, "am I gonna have to do that!?" 😅😅😂 that was funny

my father, a WWII veteran, had an Underwood typewriter. RIP dad. P.S. Bros of Decay got me thru the covid lockdown

Leslie. I love your channel. Not only have you visited the most beautiful abandoned mansions in the world but you have done research on them. Thank you! Keep them coming!!!!

Definitely a true time capsule! The Christmas decorations Leslie didn't know the name of is Nativity Scene. The kitchen furniture and stove as well as the German Radiogram are really collectible antique now. Sadly this will probably be totally collapsed before the end of 2023. I had opportunity to check out one place like this when I was young but too afraid to drop through the floor and be trapped and nobody to locate me so i didn't go in the fallen down area

The kitchen table is probably 1950's instead of 1960's. Great explore, but scary with things falling in.

Hi Leslie n Danny...It was wonderful to see you both. Very interesting house I must say full of record players. I could imagine how difficult was the exploration must have been. Thank you both and take care. Stay blessed 😊

Just poetry 😊😘

Danny has good taste in music. I binge watch y’all. Please be safe. Nothing is worth your life. Much love from USA

So many record players! Great video!

Great explore. Thank you.

❤️ be careful you 2 , this place is so dangerous glad you didn't go here alone

Thanks for the video that was a nice house once upon a time

Hey Lesley and Danny! Great video thanks so much for sharing!! 😊❤ I’m watching from Illinois. It’s funny to see the cold and snow when it is almost 100 degrees here today.

Thank you for the tour. I find myself holding my breath when you take chances exploring collapsing floors etc. Such a shame to see such a massive collection of records slowly molding away. Unusual NOT to see a single TV and refreshing to know there were a few people not starring at a "boob-tube" as my mother use to call it! lol!

Thanks

I've lived here in America for 60 years (all my life) and I've never known anyone to put newspapers on counters. You guys said it was an American thing but I don't think so.

Thank you Lesley and thanks to your companion.

I love watching your videos! Be safe and take care! God bless you lesley and danny! ❤

Grazie Lesley e Danny .. stupenda esplorazione 🍀🍀🍀🍀🌞🌞🌞💙💚💛🧡❤

Wow guy's you are a crazy pair 😅 but i loved seeing all the retro items in that house i loved the record player's especially the one with the lift up lid with radio at the bottom and the red and chrome table and chairs really cool place full of colour.

So good to see you and Danny exploring together again .Thanks for a great tour Love love love to you guys!!😍✌

I didn't see a single photograph in this place - that's unusual. Hopefully that means the family members saved them when this man passed or moved to a nursing home. I wish you had looked at that greeting card on the shelf above the records... What a unique place.

Hi to u both sorry about the house wish it could be saved love the kitchen and table and chairs be safe looking around love Patricia curry Danville VA 😮😊

Danny’s definitely dressed too nice for that place- I thought that the second he hopped out of the car😂🤙🏽 Love you guys!!

Hello guys I always love your videos but please be careful take care love from upstate New York❤❤😊😊

I have only one comment on this video, you should listen to Danny! 😉 I adore the furniture in this one. It’s very retro. My parents had most of the same in the 60’s. I would have loved to know the man who lived there. I have records everywhere. I love all music.

all Classical Music Composers, he must have Love, love this music......

Great video Lesley and Danny. I remember all that retro when I was a small child. This bought back lots of memories for me. Thanks to you and Danny for all yall do.

I love your explorations. You guys go above and beyond and really put yourselves in danger to bring us these wonderful finds. Thank you!

Özverili güzel bir çalışma ve keşif olmuş ,sevgili Leslie ve Danny çok teşekkür ediyorum.👍❤👏🎉

I see you did go out the way you came in. Its a good thing you are both young❤Beautiful home. So sad its falling apart.

In tutte queste esplorazioni ho notato che ovunque o quasi ci sono le tende intatte alle finestre.... magnifico

They call them nativity sets. Most people in America have at least one in there house . My husband built one to put outside at Christmas . We do not put news paper on our kitchen counter! Maybe they were going to sale the house and put paper down to paint the ceiling ? Both of you are funny trying to figure what Americans do in there houses lol I liked the Music you played .

That's quite an entry the two of you made. I noticed you don't wear safety shoes and you really need them in a place that's falling apart like this one, masks too for that matter. Funny everything is moldy, falling apart and covered in dirt but the curtains look like they were just freshly washed and ironed. Another great one guys, thanks.

Leslie and Danny! This was not a good idea guys! I don’t get any enjoyment in watching you take such drastic risks and doing things that could really cause you to have a terrible accident! Thank you Dannyfor having more common sense and for speaking up about the dangers there and how far Leslie was willing to risk his life! Leslie, we love you and enjoy your adventures but we do not want you to get hurt! Please don’t do that anymore! I personally would greatly miss your sweet kiss goodbye!💜👍🏻💜

German accent? My pops came over to the USA when he was 12. He's still going strong at 83. I'm 57, I'll never make it as long as, him. Thank god! lol. Great job as always, young men.

Yes those are called record albums and called 33’s and the small ones are called 45’s and the older ones are called 78’s and those 78’s are from the 1920’s and 30’s an 40’s to the 50’s era and the 45’s and 33’s were from the 60’s and 70’s to the 80’s era. We used to collect them.

Interesting power outlet/light switches there -- the combination, ungrounded and sometimes three outlets. The big console you thought was a radio is a hifi. Its top lifts to reveal a record turntable. Ah, I commented too early. Carry on!

Japan is my favourite place I can't wait to go there

LOved it thank you

That one old record player with the lift top was a Telefunken. German, started out in 1908 and are still making products like microphones and such.

It is weird to put newspapers on the counter tops. That’s not a common American thing. My guess is also as you said the man didn’t want the countertops to get damaged. Those vintage kitchen pieces would fetch good money in a resale shop.

I was a nervous wreck watching you guys in this house. Bsafe😊

Excelente trabalho como sempre! Bjs🇵🇹

The 8 track player in the turntable brought back memories. They build with wood rather than stones or bricks and mortar in most of the u.s. because it's cheaper.

Lindo!! Nada mais vintage quando se encontra na casa os discos, toca discos, a máquina de escrever e a bike. Amei !! Embora boa parte da casa esteja sobre os escombros. Mas tudo tão americanamente lindo e como se fosse o básico da época. No entanto, muito carinho em cada detalhe. Por amor o dono se apegou tanto aos objetos, que serão "enterrados" juntos a tantas lindas lembranças. Supõe-se. Abraços 🇧🇷

To bad the house can't be repaired and I love the 60s retro furniture myself. I would also love to know who the musician was to.

شكرا ليزلي وداني على هذه الجولة الممتعه في هذا المكان المهجور للأسف.. تحياتي لكم من العراق 🇮🇶

Thank you

And apparently a record player too! Good discovery Lesley!

I'm American and I have never seen newspapers all over the counter😅

This house is very dangerous to explore Lesley your lives are more important then a old derelict house, we care more about you and your team than this dangerous house take care and find a safer house to show us 🙏🙏🥰