Building A Hotel In A Ghost Town (3 Year Timelapse)

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Hello there! This is a video I dreamed of for a very long time. The American Hotel has risen from the ashes and is now framed in.
Losing the original hotel was one of the most devastating days of my life and made me question the entire project, my life's path, and more. But thanks in big part to the support of this channel, we are seeing the American Hotel stand once again.
Thank you all so, so, much for all the support over the years. 2024 is going to be the best year yet at Cerro Gordo, and I can't wait to share it with you all!
Special thanks to each and every volunteer who came up here over the past few years and put work into this place. This wouldn't have happened without you.
Another special THANK YOU to Kyle and Andrew at Southern Sierra Framing. They did amazing wood work raising this thing.
My time up here has taught me so much and I have another very exciting announcement to make -
I wrote a book! I have been working on this for almost two years now and I am SO excited to finally announce it. I put my put my heart and soul into this thing and really dug deep on making sense of these past 3+ years living up here. The book has all sorts of new stories, insights, and history of the town. I think it’s the best content I’ve ever made.
If you've ever got anything out of this channel, I hope you'll consider pre-ordering the book. It is a HUGE way to show support for everything going on and would mean the world to me.
Amazon: www.amazon.com/Ghost-Town-Liv...
Barnes & Noble (Signed Copies!): bit.ly/3QrzoYb
BooksAMillion: bit.ly/3tNaUks
BookShop.Org: bit.ly/3rZb5bN
Available in all formats - hardcover, e-book and audio: www.penguinrandomhouse.com/bo...
If you do pre-order the book before March 1, 2024 I have some special bonuses for you:
- Buy 1 book and get unreleased pages from the book and an unreleased full video of some of the best mine exploration I've never shown.
- Buy 5 books and I'll send you a signed page from the draft manuscript for you to have.
- Buy 10 books and you'll get an invite to a VIP party / tour of Cerro Gordo, hosted by me at Cerro Gordo, in April of 2024.
- Forward all receipts of the book to: book@cerrogordomines.com.
For more behind the scenes photos, check out my Instagram: / brentwunderwood
Merch! Cerro Gordo t-shirts and more: store.cerrogordomines.com/
Mailing Address: PO Box 490, Lone Pine, CA 93545
For shorter videos from around Cerro Gordo, check out my second channel: @ghosttown2
THANK YOU!

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@steveblake3141 3 месяца назад

Found this channel shortly after the old hotel was lost. Shared it with my best friend and brother-from-another-mother Joff, and we watched every video each week. Swore that once the hotel was up we'd come stay. Joff passed away a year ago, to the day. You'd better believe I'm still coming up there though. Going to bring something of his so he can come too! The drive to succeed in making Cerro Gordo live has driven me in my desire to change my life's direction. I have learned the skills I need for a new profession. Every time I watch something about this town and it's progress it spurs me on. It's not a ghost town, because it will never die if people continue to believe. I believe in Cerro Gordo.

@GhostTownLiving 3 месяца назад

Oh wow. Sorry to hear about Joff. Hope you can come up and bring something of his! And thank you for the belief and encouragement. That means so much!

@Therezlife360 3 месяца назад

My condolences and have to make it happen for Joff

@joshwilliams8765 3 месяца назад

I hope we all raise a glass in his memory

@excavatortrucking 3 месяца назад

Wonderful

@ZAN-THE-GOAT 3 месяца назад

Sorry to hear about Joff. I am from Australia & let me know when this will happen as I worked a copper lead zinc, silver & gold mine for 17 years. Woodlawn mines, tarago nsw Australia which had a similar ore body in places. I would love to come along & also bring stuff that I got from Woodlawn. I would love to see how the ore crushed would react to flotation cells in a mini lab environment. Adding various reagents to see the reaction

@IH8stpdppl 3 месяца назад

It’s really amazing what you have done with Cerro Gordo and the new American hotel. Can’t wait to see what the future holds. I’m really looking forward to the release of your book too.

@GhostTownLiving 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much! It's been a beautiful journey. 2024 has a lot of great things in store.

@walter772 3 месяца назад

So glad you are finally moving ahead and are getting the hotel built! What an incredible amount of work it has been. Thanks for the interesting video and wishing you all the best with your endeavors! I will hopefully be able to come for a visit and would definitely love to check out your little town!

@marshabrubaker185 3 месяца назад

Great video! Thanks for the recap of the rebuilding of the American Hotel. Can't wait to see it fully completed and furnished.

@MCW1955 3 месяца назад

I cannot wrap my head around the fact that 3 years have passed. I’ve watched every video and it seems like months. Congratulations on your many achievements, and your refusal to give up.

@darthwiizius 3 месяца назад

The spirit of the silver and lead miners lives on.

@bobabatunde 3 месяца назад

Watching this video was pretty much 22 straight minutes of goosebumps. I discovered this channel within a few weeks of his first posting. As a California resident stuck in London, it helped get me through lockdown. I remember the few video tours Brent gave through the original hotel, and him being filled with such pride at the history it contained. When he posted the video he filmed after it burned down, I remember being partially in shock, and then breaking down myself when he broke down. I relate so much to what compels him and could feel his devastation. This process of rebuilding, and the global support of his followers, Dave Sparks, the entire Keeler community at large, rebuilding a road not once but twice after “once a century” floods…I’m not sure anything could more fully represent the true American spirit over the last 4 years than the rebuilding of this hotel. It means SO MUCH MORE than just walls and floors and a roof. SO MUCH MORE. You’ve got this Brent. We believe in you. We believe in the community you’ve built. And we believe in the American dream. LONG LIVE THE NEW AMERICAN HOTEL!!

@GhostTownLiving 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much! It is so much more than just the walls and floors. I really appreciate that comment. Here's to a whole new generation of people enjoying Cerro Gordo!

@martinkabat 3 месяца назад

So cool to see the American hotel rising from its ashes! Amazing job! You’ve waited and worked hard to make it happen for almost three years! 🎉

@GhostTownLiving 3 месяца назад

Thank you very much! I've had a lot of amazing help along the way and it's really special to see how it's all come together. Many more great years to come!

@helenjamison551 3 месяца назад

P@@GhostTownLiving

@Jason_xofilos 3 месяца назад

I think I have seen this level of community and commitment from Samson and Co and the restoration of the wooden sailing vessel Tally Ho. Your American hotel project looks great so far and looks like it was made possible by many amazing people both in construction and transportation logistics. Your mascot for the hotel when finished should be the Phoenix. See www.google.com/gasearch?q=phoenix%20bird&tbm=&source=sh/x/gs/m2/5

@Rubalix 3 месяца назад

⁠@@GhostTownLivingHere’s is a idea for you. What if you expanded the town after finishing the transformation. Instead of a park for a city center, you would have the old town. Everything around it would be old town style building, no skyscrapers, but shops, houses, hotels, bars (salons), police stations, hospitals, you name it. Just a thought/dream. Good luck with whatever you decide.

@knottytoob 3 месяца назад

@@RubalixAn astute and most progressive suggestion. Revival of a (first or one-of-a-kind) true western mining town from scratch. Kind regards to all. PS: The tourism and it's gratia are among the 'prospective' windfalls to muse, be it as. [edit] @Ghost Town Living Brother, your tenacity is praise worthy of documentation culminating in a screenplay. Future meanderings and conclusion dependent, I'd be enthused to (present and) have you peruse aforementioned gist. "Fat Chance On Fat Hill"

@ThatGuyFromArizona 3 месяца назад

Dang, what a cool journey back in time. I remember the day you drove up that mountain road in a snow storm to start your journey. You have met many amazing people to roll up their sleeves and get busy to make this happen. Team Sparks is phenomenal!!

@GhostTownLiving 3 месяца назад

What a journey it's been! The people I've met along the way is my favorite part by far. So amazing to see such passionate people rally behind a common goal.

@RexSkittles 3 месяца назад

We’ve never met, Brent. But I am still very proud of you!! You have such a rare and priceless spirit and that’s why we all watch and support you and what you’re doing. Thank you for keeping history alive and showing the world a true example of perseverance and dedication!

@daemonbyte6818 2 месяца назад

it's emotional because he knows you'll pay him money even though he bought this with investors, he literally went to school for marketing and did a podcast in 2016 that talks how he views content and says that it works on people because it's written to push a narrative that's beneficial for the company or in this case, him and his investors. it's just a start up and his negligence burned down a piece of history that sruvived for 100 years before he showed up. But sure, make him richer so he can do this around the world and burn down more historical pieces. He said he cares about preserving history and that everything should stay at Cerro Gordo but then sells jeans and rocks he finds for literally HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS

@jimgriffiths9071 3 месяца назад

Just amazing! What an effort by Brent, his financial supporters, the Angel of RU-vid, Dave Sparks, and the hundreds and hundreds of wonderful volunteers making this dream happen! Great job! 👏 👏 👏

@Matt-vo1ge 2 месяца назад

You haven't mentioned the alleged investors? Search: Debunking the Offgrid Fantasy by Maggie Mae Fish

@daemonbyte6818 2 месяца назад

yeah love making the rich richer!

@kevinjohnston1957 Месяц назад

I wonder how much Sparks made from it.@@daemonbyte6818

@gwbaker 3 месяца назад

You have had many visitors and an army or dedicated volunteers who make this drive, but until you do make the drive it is impossible to understand just how extraordinary all of this achievement is, Brent. I made the drive up in November (you were away) and I was truly humbled by what I experienced. You, your loyal posse, Dave Sparks and his and everyone who has lent a hand are living examples of what is possible when you believe. My (Cerro Gordo) hat is off to you all!

@bergannon6585 3 месяца назад

Yes I agree, there are more good people in the world than bad. Thankfully. Brent's enthusiasm and drive are infectious. 😊

@tamitami9275 3 месяца назад

This is a Phoenix that you fought so hard to raise from the ashes! This rebuilding of the hotel has been nothing but amazing! In this world there are dreamers, and then those who step in to help the dreams come true! So happy for you!

@johngalanti1010 3 месяца назад

Brett, you are literally living your dreams!! Congratulations on all your accomplishments over the last 4 years. Keep it going my friend. You are an inspiration to all!!

@CindyOrangeNeely 3 месяца назад

Brent, that video of losing the American Hotel still rips out my heart and I still cry when I watch you give us the devastating news. Such a glorious sight to see the new American Hotel standing proud and tall in Cerro Gordo!!! So many wonderful people brought it back to life!!

@deirdrepasko9056 3 месяца назад

I know, it rips my heart out too.

@Matt-vo1ge 2 месяца назад

Search: Debunking the Offgrid Fantasy by Maggie Mae Fish. Seems to be a little more to this project than what we've been led to believe.

@daemonbyte6818 2 месяца назад

it's a completely different hotel, it's not the same at all.

@AshleyLynn918 3 месяца назад

This is amazing, Brent! Seeing the progress, all the blood, sweat and tears put into this. Incredible. The original hotel burning down was such a gut punch! But in a way, it was a blessing. Because it has allowed you to reeeeally put your mark on things. And to create a beautiful place for people to come and visit for years to come. Everyone who has had a hand in it, the volunteers, friends and family. All coming together to create this masterpiece. It’s just amazing. Believe it or not, coming to Cerro Gordo, and especially being able to some day stay in the hotel is legit the number one thing on my bucket list. Ever since I learned of this crazy little ghost town. And you. I have been infatuated. Much and alllll the love from Massachusetts!! And hope to meet you one day and experience this beautiful hotel in person!! 🥰🥰🥰

@GhostTownLiving 3 месяца назад

Wow! Thank you so much for the comment and encouragement. I hope you make it up to town one day and cross it off the list! We'll be here!

@simplesepticsecrets 3 месяца назад

So cool seeing this historic hotel being brought back to life it shows how hard it was to build in the first place without all this equipment

@GhostTownLiving 3 месяца назад

It really helps put in perspective everything they did here back in the day with just mules and manpower. What a place. What determination.

@excavatortrucking 3 месяца назад

Wonderful

@simplesepticsecrets 3 месяца назад

@@GhostTownLiving people were made differently back then they were harder.

@Nova2032- 3 месяца назад

Very moving video. The hard work, and emotions put into this build. The loss of the original Hotel, has brought so many people together. So many new friendships made. New stories to tell. A new special connection to Cerro Gordo. Connecting the 1800’s to the 2000’s. A true story of the ultimate resilience. Never giving up.

@GhostTownLiving 3 месяца назад

Well said

@DeanF 3 месяца назад

Totally agree. @@GhostTownLiving

@lixxie_68 3 месяца назад

I second this, brought tears to my eyes.

@soniahamilton9914 3 месяца назад

Absolutely!!

@penelopefp 3 месяца назад

@@GhostTownLivingif we the viewers are moved to tears, how much richer your experience, both highs and lows. Holy cow, I can't imagine it. I think of you. Like when our washing machine had a problem, and the repairman came 2 days later. I mentioned how grateful I was for running water, and I think of you and your water challenges and how you persevere like none other. Finding great You Tube channels during covid really broadened the world and community of people that appreciate and support all you do. It is a joy to see what you do and be part of the support community. Happy New Year and HUGE congratulations on the hotel.

@bergannon6585 3 месяца назад

Wow, you and every single person involved in this mammoth project are testament to what can be achieved when we stand shoulder to shoulder. This is the stuff our ancestors were made of. I'm so proud of you, Brent, and all the team involved 👏 ❤ 👏 . Blessings from Ireland.

@Matt-vo1ge 2 месяца назад

Maggie Mae Fish: Debunking the Offgrid Fantasy 12:43 has an interesting take on "Brent"

@Eatongee 3 месяца назад

Hard to believe it's been 3 years already. I cried with you when it burned down. Felt like the end. Glad it wasn't. Really great journey.

@daemonbyte6818 2 месяца назад

@Eatongee 2 месяца назад

@@daemonbyte6818 Everything you see and hear is fake these days anyway. The new media, politicians, you're dead beat brother in law. It's all the same. It's entertainment like anything else. Pay for it if you like it. Don't pay for it if you don't. Or don't pay for it even if you DO like it. I have not given him any money. Only views and thumbs up. I enjoy the story.

@suburbanhiker5975 3 месяца назад

You are absolutely KILLING IT out there, Sir! Thank you for ALL the effort and ALL the entertainment you provide! Not to mention the history lessons! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!

@GhostTownLiving 3 месяца назад

Thank you kindly! A lot more fun things in store for 2024!

@excavatortrucking 3 месяца назад

Wonderful

@dunkelhaus 3 месяца назад

3 years. That's all it took for it to come back. It's incredible seeing it back as a part of the view, in that last shot, can't imagine how rewarding it must be for you. Congratulations! Your drive is amazing.

@StephenHowson 3 месяца назад

Absolute trip to think how many problems you ran into building this - and then I remembered that someone built all these before ANY sort of powered vehicles managed to get up there, and that's sent my head all over the place, man. Fascinating.

@JohnMoser66 3 месяца назад

I’ve watched this channel since the beginning. This episode was very emotional. Seeing the hard work, community & working as a team is what this country desperately needs more of. I can’t wait to spend a night in that hotel!

@daemonbyte6818 2 месяца назад

@kakadu89 2 месяца назад

@@daemonbyte6818 the guy is such a massive grifter it's hilarious and nauseating at the same time

@quotenspartaner149 2 месяца назад

@@daemonbyte6818 just watched that maggie fish video huh? Not a whole lot of nuance going on there but your judgement is pre-chewed and made for you

@daemonbyte6818 2 месяца назад

@@quotenspartaner149 You can call it pre chewed and sit on your high horse if you wish. These RU-vidrs and influencers are manipulating your emotions and asking you to give them money. But how much you wanna bet that you and all these other pukes on here would look at a homeless guy and scoff and tell him to get a job so you wouldn’t throw him a penny. But throw a mouse looking ginger dude with glasses who burns down a historic building after spending 1.4 mil on a piece of land and then asking people to come help him and pay him money to rebuild (when it wasn’t safe enough to stay in to begin with) and you throw your money at them. The world is funny that way.

@daemonbyte6818 2 месяца назад

@@quotenspartaner149 claims it’s for history then sells “museum quality jeans” for hundreds of thousands of dollars. It’s a business. It’s not about history, it’s not about preserving America or any other bullcrap he feeds his own ego with. It’s to MAKE. MONEY. Nothing more. Nothing less.

@GregoryJohnston77 3 месяца назад

Do you realize how much we care for you and your ghost town? You're an amazing man and deserve every bit of this. ❤❤❤

@Mr_man69 3 месяца назад

Smas one of his erly fans i was crying whils whaching this

@random22026 3 месяца назад

You DID IT!!! I don't know what chance of fate recommended Ghost Town Living at the very outset of Brent Underwood's Big Adventure, but I feel privileged to have been along on this video journey from the very first episode. The UPs on the Yellow Grade (Brick! 😆😆) Road; and the downs, as Brent proceeded to meet, greet, and leap over every obstacle placed in his path. It is incredible to see The American Hotel rise phoenix-like once again from the ashes of its origin story. Hearty shout-outs to every soul on hand who helped evolve Cerro Gordo into its revival, and continue to do so. 🥳🥳🎉🎉💃🏻💃🏻🪅🪅🎊🎊HAPPY 2024 to those who take care of the Fat Hill. Until the next adventure...🙌🏻🙌🏻🍾🍾🥂🥂🏆🏆

@KimberleyW 3 месяца назад

So so glad the hotel is almost there!!! What a journey it has been!! So inspiring. So so close it feels like now!!

@shortdogg8058 3 месяца назад

I just told my wife we are going to go stay at your hotel for are 20th wedding anniversary which is in 5yrs. I’ve been watching from the start and love your videos and always look forward to your new video. Keep up the hard work. Much respect from my family to you.

@vixstert.5642 3 месяца назад

The greatest thing for me while watching this video was seeing the lake naturally resurrected. Seeing Owens Lake from when Brent first got to town to now is amazingly wonderful! Shows Mother Nature at her best.

@scrotusmaximus3043 3 месяца назад

Proud of you man, you could've crumbled; but you came out better in the end. Best wishes, and God bless.

@SShellbee 3 месяца назад

I got emotional watching & following this adventure;well done Brett & Crew. Truly another chapter in the town’s history. Living History at its best. Can’t wait to visit.

@monikachloe 3 месяца назад

Incredible to see all your hard work, determination, and perseverance paying off after all this time! Can't wait to make a trip and stay in that hotel

@daemonbyte6818 2 месяца назад

t's emotional because he knows you'll pay him money even though he bought this with investors, he literally went to school for marketing and did a podcast in 2016 that talks how he views content and says that it works on people because it's written to push a narrative that's beneficial for the company or in this case, him and his investors. it's just a start up and his negligence burned down a piece of history that sruvived for 100 years before he showed up. But sure, make him richer so he can do this around the world and burn down more historical pieces. He said he cares about preserving history and that everything should stay at Cerro Gordo but then sells jeans and rocks he finds for literally HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS

@mrboberson7424 3 месяца назад

Building a hotel to modern construction standards, in the middle of nowhere, up a dirt road in the mountains, is crazy impressive!

@timc3600 3 месяца назад

Brent, You have come a long way since that first video you posted. Really pleased to see the progress on the hotel and the exploration underground. I look forward to seeing what the coming years brings. I'd also like to say thanks to all those that said "hold my beer" rather than "that's too difficult"

@stephenmiller5023 3 месяца назад

Simply amazing seeing this beautiful Hotel slowly rising up to greet all who will eventually come . Thanks Brent for your strength, courage and tenacity to see this becoming a reality , and Thanks to Dave Sparks, Harman Hauling & all who have unselfishly thrown in to help here . Looking forward to seeing it done and in all its glory . 😎👍

@clarelantern 3 месяца назад

It is so satisfying to see how far it has come. It's because of you Brent and others who are passionate about this project to be up and running. I am cheering you on from Australia.

@ImAllGhilliedUpHD 3 месяца назад

Definitely a dream of mine to visit one day Brent! So cool to see how far you and the town have come over the years.

@GhostTownLiving 3 месяца назад

I hope you make it up to town one day!

@semoneg2826 3 месяца назад

@@GhostTownLiving..I would continue to watch from the Caribbean lol😊😊😊😊

@HawSnowwhite 3 месяца назад

I think you're gonna have to make a statue of Heavy D on the property! He really has gone above and beyond! He is amazing! God Bless Him!❤

@scottgoodwins 3 месяца назад

Brent it’s inspirational to watch you persevere through something that was at some points an impossible task! Keep it up and thanks for sharing your journey with us

@mitchellz24 3 месяца назад

The community and willingness to overcome the greatest challenges is what I love about this channel! I wish you the greatest success!

@justbecause9645 3 месяца назад

A worthless hotel burns down and you all buy him a new one! This guy is a con man, look up his past.

@mercse 3 месяца назад

Brent! This is awesome! So glad to see the transition from day one and onward. I've been a follower since your first few video. It was heartbreaking when the original hotel met it's end. You have championed the rebuild and I am so glad that you can see that all your hard work, sweat and energy has paid off. Can hardly wait to see the finished product. All the best to you for 2024!!

@networkg 3 месяца назад

A person has led a good life when they can overcome setbacks, conquer internal wars, and emerge to contribute value and beauty to the world. You have done all that and more, because you filmed it and shared it with us. Thank you much.

@magooracing 3 месяца назад

I don’t know how all these guys worked so hard in the altitude they are at. Amazing job!

@cvzphotography 3 месяца назад

Can't believe it's been 3 years already. Amazing progress.

@firemanfireman7228 3 месяца назад

It's been a long time building the hotel And I'm really glad to see it up like it is I can't wait to come to visit for a week or two I'm so excited for you Brent and for all the people who help make it happen for you Fireman 🔥🔥🔥👍

@stuwyatt 3 месяца назад

You got the roof on in time for winter! Congratulations!

@psycherevival2762 3 месяца назад

I love to see so many hard working men coming together to make this happen. You must have great networking skills.

@paulb1951 3 месяца назад

Isn’t it so refreshing to see 😊

@bradbo3 3 месяца назад

That final shot with the now refilled lake in the background was EPIC. What a great journey its been watching the hotel being resurrected.

@sheryld1957 3 месяца назад

Loved the time lapse to see it all come together! Hopefully the roads hold out this winter!

@sruby 3 месяца назад

I've been watching your channel from the beginning, and it brings tears of joy to my eyes to see the American Hotel coming back to life. I look forward to staying there when it's open for business. Congrats Brent!

@I.Live4oldcars.prospecting 3 месяца назад

Very very awesome. I love how so many people are helping you. Great work everyone 👏 👍

@excavatortrucking 3 месяца назад

Wonderful

@westcoastislander6699 3 месяца назад

Oh, wow! We are in the final stages of a house build that has taken over a year. So appreciate the excitement, the frustration, the sense of accomplishment and the joy of seeing all the planning coming to fruition. Love it! Thanks for bringing us on the journey.

@16nowhereman 3 месяца назад

WOW! Congratulations to Brent and the crew! From nothing to this beautiful building. What a collective effort can create. I love it!

@aloonatic8594 3 месяца назад

What an amazing journey its been so far. You are definately bring Cerro Gordo back to life, even the hills look green and blooming. Wishing you the happiest of new years . May it bring you everything and more.🍻 🤗

@Kelly-ip9nf 3 месяца назад

The level of finesse those carpenters have is the most satisfying thing to witness. How everything fit together just so. It’s art, is what it is.

@popsandbecks6628 3 месяца назад

It is absolutely amazing how much you ve achieved and all the great people helping to go on this journey with you to reach the final goal . ❤

@rollinsteady4949 3 месяца назад

Congratulations to you Brent and to everyone that has come together and worked so hard to accomplish this goal with you!! It's been truly inspiring to see your dreams come into reality! Stay warm up there! I can't wait to see what spring brings for you! ❤😊

@katwesley6806 3 месяца назад

I've been watching your channel since the beginning. I felt your anguish and cried myself when the Hotel perished. But you did it, you rebuilt Her! 🎊 CONGRATULATIONS!

@goneracin9 3 месяца назад

Wow! That's fantastic! I'm so happy for you! Thanks for the update. Keep us posted as the rest of the build goes on. It's wonderful to see you get so much done! Great job, guys!

@jodylee8821 3 месяца назад

This is beautiful to see the American Hotel rise from the ashes and be something so special, with so much love put into it, it's just amazing to see !! I'm so proud of everyone who worked so hard to make this happen!!

@OGRocker1 3 месяца назад

Thanks for the refresh Brent, I followed Dave and subbed thereafter and have enjoyed each video thanks for the knowledge and entertainment. Looking forward to more in 2024. Nice to see the hotel coming back so strongly, it was tragic when you lost her. Take care and stay safe !

@THEMUDBUSTERS4 3 месяца назад

Congrats Brent. Really great seeing how far it’s come. I still remember watching the heart-breaking video of you sharing it burned down. This is very inspirational.

@kentclark6420 3 месяца назад

What especially blows me away is that just 4 months ago they barely had the walls up on the 1st floor, and in just a few months have another floor up, and a roof as well! Brent and the elves have been working like crazy! Good job!

@zandeis 3 месяца назад

Congratulations! my hat's off to everyone who helped along the way

@simonwilliams195 3 месяца назад

I CANNOT WAIT until the day this hotel is completed. You're doing amazing Brent!!

@heatherpenman636 3 месяца назад

Lovely to see the time lapse on the hotel. You and the team must be so proud of what you've done so far.🎉🇬🇧

@heru-deshet359 3 месяца назад

My goodness how time flies! So wonderful to see the American Hotel rise like a Phoenix from the ashes. I'm very excited to see its completion. Good luck and continue to prosper!

@jimwest6571 3 месяца назад

WOW Brent--- Congratulations on getting the American Hotel at least buttoned-up for winter. What an incredible show of teamwork and dedication to seeing this hotel become a reality. I plan on visiting from Arizona soon. Very exciting.

@jeffstull2534 3 месяца назад

So glad to see you have made it this far! Congratulations on a great project...well, your life actually. Keep on truckin' and God's richest blessings.

@debbieweckler5239 3 месяца назад

This is a magnificent story. I've watched your channel several years, and always knew you'd get this done! Its beautiful. I can't wait to visit someday God bless you, and all your working crew, and town.

@leilathigpen309 3 месяца назад

So happy for you and your friends and teams to keep building on this great project! I can tell how much you have grown personally from the sound of your voice! Your tone has acquired a deeper more relaxed quality! What that reveals, in my opinion, is the confidence obtained through your passion, dedication, and openness. All the experiences and challenges you faced to build this community amazes us all!

@barb9696 3 месяца назад

A true Phoenix. Congratulations. So many are making this happen. Thank you for sharing an awesome once in a lifetime event.

@davidelack8809 3 месяца назад

Super happy you were able to get the roof on before a big weather event.🎉 Outstanding brother!! I said along time ago, if anybody can get this thing viable , it is definitely you and all the wonderful people that volunteer their passion and effort to help you make the American Hotel a reality.

@joannaosborne4547 3 месяца назад

My family and I have been following your channel since the very first video, and after watching this one we went and re watched that fateful day when you lost the American Hotel and seeing you then and now is so amazing. The journey and people who have rallied to help you rebuild is testement to your strength and resiliance. We plan to visit one year all the way from Australia. I love plein air painting and can't wait to get up there and capture your amazing town in my brush strokes on paper. Your town has become a goal destination for our future adventures. Big hugs from us down under. 😊

@delovelydeb1 2 месяца назад

I really enjoyed that time lapsed video. I have been watching you since you first arrived. It warms my heart to see so many people also vested in the hotel. ❤ Brett you are never alone. Thank you so much for all ur videos . AMAZING... HUGS

@CowTown 3 месяца назад

Hard to believe it's been three years already!! Keep up the amazing work Brent!

@Orangeshebert 3 месяца назад

So happy to see the hotel rebuilt. Great group of people doing an amazing job!

@briankesterson4365 3 месяца назад

Brent, you all should be very proud of your accomplishment! An amazing feat and an amazing adventure! Congratulations and continued success!

@teepeeX 3 месяца назад

Wow wow wow i was here on day one, look how far Cerro Gordo has come, Congrats on the 1.68M subscribers 👏 😀 ❤️

@Brian-DragonFire 3 месяца назад

I’ve been watching you since before the hotel burned down and I’m so thrilled with how far you’ve come both personally and all the work you’ve accomplished. Keep up the great work 🎉🎉😊

@harrythompson6977 3 месяца назад

modern day legend,a true inspiration, and what a team you have behind you

@kathrynjohnston794 3 месяца назад

Amazing! I have really enjoyed going on this journey through your videos. I have enjoyed all of it. From the start, watching the hotel progress, the huge undertaking of fixing the road multiple times, to your hikes, travels to get things, and what for me would be impossible, your going down into the mines. Congratulations Brent for following your dream. God bless and keep you safe, and all who have helped you!

@janebarnes4449 3 месяца назад

Woohoo. Congratulations. You did it! You are amazing Brent, and what a wonderful team you have been surrounded by. I remember the day you posted about the fire, and how devastated you were but you, like the hotel, have risen from the ashes. You have gone from strength to strength. Well done!

@user-de2dk6qp1z 3 месяца назад

Compliments to Brent and ALL the Helpers ! History lives on . see ya soon

@solvillabaja2040 3 месяца назад

WOW! So happy for you! We watched as you got stuck in the snow the first time you went to Cerro Gordo and we cried with you when the old hotel burnt down. What a wonderful accomplishment. Can't wait to stay in the new American Hotel! Great Video!

@mlkriz1925 3 месяца назад

Congratulations Brent and to all who have helped make this hotel rise again! It looks amazing and we look forward to visiting someday!

@BushidoPhoto 3 месяца назад

So proud of you Brent and all of the people who helped!

@amy 3 месяца назад

It’s been so great following along with this ghost town. Congrats on the hotel being rebuilt 🎉

@KennedyKJK2016 3 месяца назад

I’m glad and heard the news of this broken hotel and ghost town. I’m glad it took a great amount of people and community to fix this hotel. Hope to visit one day and see the beautiful place. ❤❤ love this place. Such a great video.

@sf87yomata 3 месяца назад

So proud of what you've done man, I love watching you're videos. Had some tragedy in my life recently with my fathers passing so haven't been keeping up as much as I wanted to, but dang dude. Thanks for the influence to strive on. Just seeing a part of your life in this project destroyed and pushing on and succeeding is such an amazing inspiration. Keep killin it at life man. Some of us need to see the strong persevere, it helps so many of us when you document and show how it CAN be done. Thank you.

@stuartrobinson1188 2 месяца назад

Brent, you are amazing, how you faced adversity which would cause most people to walk away and then turned it into something beautiful that will stand the test of time and built a community of friends along the way is wonderful. Keep doing what you’re doing and il always watch. I always feel inspired and happy after watching your videos no matter how difficult things may be in my own life. Stay safe and healthy and keep doing what you’re doing. Thanks man

@hillbilliereed 3 месяца назад

That last shot of the hotel got me so emotional. Can only imagine how you feel. Congrats Brent! Happy New Year!

@excavatortrucking 3 месяца назад

Very good video

@HorsleyLandy88 3 месяца назад

Dave Sparks stepped up, and showed it could be done. Respect. That mind set transferred to the project and made it possible with the help of a 5 Ton.

@foxlake6750 3 месяца назад

Hats off to Dave Sparks to kick this off, the concrete team was amazing as well

@markroper9269 3 месяца назад

I used to work commercial construction. That day when it is all up and all the construction debris is picked up and the landscaping is done........is the best feeling!! At the end of the job, you and a bunch of friends built that!!!! The problems seem a little smaller and the successes feel bigger! You got this....just push it over the line! Great job gang!!

@wwindwwalker3536 3 месяца назад

Seeing this progress is absolutely AMAZING! It made me cry tears of Joy for you all! I am going to visit one day, mark my words. I love Cerro Gordo ❤❤❤👍👍👍

@raeward8092 3 месяца назад

Proud of your determination to make the American Hotel happen in spite of everything, well done Brent. Just waiting for Waterstones to tell me my copy of Ghost Town Living is ready to collect now!

@r.scottmacleod4564 3 месяца назад

I'm going to estimate 60 hours of excellent editing for a tremendous 20 minute video and it was a great job by you and ALL your helpers...very well done bud!

@sjb1058 3 месяца назад

This is truly epic--from the gut punch of losing the original American Hotel to what we see in this video for the present incarnation. The culmination of perseverance, dedication, and hard work by so many. Very moving in many ways. Well done to all and best wishes for a successful completion. I trust there will be a way to recognize all who contributed, through a plaque somewhere in the new hotel or some other manner. They fully deserve it! Cheers and respect!

@73Xerxes 3 месяца назад

Absolutely beautiful. FANtastic video commentary of the progress. The heart of Cerro Gordo will be beating again. Thank you Brent Happy New Year out there and a BIG thank you for preserving history out there and opening people's minds on how our ancestors lived back then.

@user-kz2gz8hs9x 3 месяца назад

Such an amazing place to live and work! Cant wait to see your first guest enjoying all your hard work.

@friendsofthefeather 3 месяца назад

I'm not crying!! Seeing it with the roof, all tall and majestic, hits different. She's a beauty!! Great video :)

@RoselSmidheda 3 месяца назад

This made me cry! It's been such a long journey with so many hurdles to tackle, but also so many memories have been made. I look forward to seeing the upcoming progress. 🏠

@sbonel3224 3 месяца назад

What a monumental undertaking you've set upon yourself. So happy to see the progress you guys have made. It's amazing seeing the hotel rise up and take form.

@russwabuda1556 3 месяца назад

brent, thank you for this video. rebuilding the american hotel has been on my mind for the past few years. it is good to see the progress. i cried twice when the old one burned. the fist time at the loss of that historic building, the second time when i saw you cry. i truly do care. every best wish.