Hitting an Unbelievable Jackpot Buried Under a Vacant Lot for 120 Years 

This guy has an almost encyclopedic knowledge of bottle glass...combined with the ability to dig like a badger!

I just read an article from an archaeologist complaining about Tom digging their future dig sites. Like most college educated people, they think only they know how to dig artifacts. Consider this archaeologist are slow, they require a large amount of money to get them started and they use their students as slaves to do the work. Plus they want to stop people from using their own property by passing laws to stop digging and building until they have the time to study the area. and only they are allowed to say yes or no to a building project. It is all about money... and their ego. In my opinion Tom is doing a great job. Keep up the good work.

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I'm retired from the Tulsa Area Medical Examiners Office and you dig almost like a forensic dig, which is a HUGE compliment! I used to use a tea strainer to sift thru layer of a dig for bone fragments and evidence, and 2" an hour was FAST for me with all the photos I had to take. THOUSANDS (sometimes tens of thousands) of color slides to document EVERYTHING in the grids. When and if I found what NOBODY wants to find, the artist's brushes come-out to brush away the dirt and the squeeze air bulbs to "preserve the evidence". The glass changing color tells you "stuff" if you are smart enough to know what it's telling you about what it's been in contact with, how long. In 34 years, my NOSE became a forensic tool too. You do great work. You should be very proud of preserving some of our History.

I really appreciate all the hard work and dedication you guys put into your videos. This one was truly amazing. Thanks for taking us along for the ride

Thank you Tom for not using curse words or any vulgar language, that is almost impossible to find these days, a RU-vid channel where in the host does not care what manner of Filth comes out of their mouths! May God keep you and Jake add whomever else works with you guys safe in everything y'all do! BTW, I collect old wheat pennies, my oldest is from 1917.

I would love to know more about you, Tom. How did you come to discover digging outhouse pits as a thing? How did you learn all this information and history about, well everything you discover in these pits? These videos are just wild! Thank you.

Weren't the advertised graphics so delightful in the day? The artwork, the beautifully dressed subjects with colorful attire and hats. Very romantic-like.

I'm new to your channel, but have been a bottle collector since the early 1970s. I don't know if anyone else has mentioned it, but those amber glass syringes you found so many of, are syphilis syringes. The fact that this was a hotel site where you are digging, should give you an idea what went on in the mid-western hotels of the 1800s. The good news is, those vials are usually hand-made and worth a good sum. The early dumps in New Orleans are full of these.

Your enthusiasm is contagious! I really enjoy watching your digs. Every time you dig up a blue Bromo bottle it reminds me of my Grandpa standing at the kitchen sink mixing and drinking his Bromo. Back in the early 60’s. Makes me smile every time.

That dig is what dreams are made of. Thanks for taking us along.

I think the Cottage House might have had a little side business. I can’t even imagine how many amazing items were broken. I really enjoy y’all’s digs. Even if something is as common as a listerine, you give it a moment in the spotlight. Awesome finds!

A never ending story! And that's just one small patch! I would never have the energy. Well done for all your work. UK

Holy hell, what a find. Lets get these guys to 100k subs.

Found & subbed right away over a year ago. I've watched all your vids & never miss new ones. You work so hard, share your vast knowledge & make this old ladies day❣ This dig was amazing. Thank you so much.❤

I watch for 1905 items because that is the year my grandma was born. It is interesting to see what was available when she started her life. Thank you so much for doing the digging and research that allows me to think about her.

I think C.H.WARD had somebody addicted

Your knowledge of antique bottles boggles the mind. Knowing exactly what a bottle is simply by its shape or size, while it is still in the ground is pure talent and very impressive. I'm a 61 yr. The old woman who started bottle digging at the young age of ten when my older brother let me tag along with him and a friend. I think he just wanted a pack mule since I carried all of the equipment for them, lol. But that was fine with me and gladly did it as I liked spending time with him, especially bottle digging. Suburban Archeologist. When I got a few years older, my dad went to the local Radio Shack and purchased the latest model metal detector. I fell in love with that hobby too, and have a couple of different model detectors. I live in the N. East, and most privies in our area were very deep, some 15 ft down before you hit the top layer. Most we have dug have been brick or stone-lined and in amazing shape( the homes they served were built in the late 1600- early 1700s). That deep of a privy pit usually takes a few people to open up and haul up the buckets of dirt as well as the finds. This privy you are digging is a dream pit for many. I would rather find them this shallow, especially now that I am getting old, lol. I did convert an old golf bag and caddy into a bottle-digging cart. It's perfect for long-handled tools as well as gloves, rags, hand tools, and different-length picks that I made. I installed a small 6-pack sized cooler onto it as well to keep the" cool wraps" and my lunch. I also use it for metal detecting sometimes. It had 6 " wheels on it, but too thin for rolling in the woods. So I installed some wider, solid rubber tires onto it. You impressed me enough to gain my subscription, and that is saying a lot for me. You remind me of my brother and his knowledge of bottles at age 13. Heck, he started digging at age 8 when a new kid moved into the neighborhood and introduced him to the hobby. They instantly became best friends and when they were not wandering the town looking for new dumps, they were playing with their GI JOES or Major Matt Mason's.

All of the info and advertisements you put into your videos is what makes your channel stand far above all the others. i appreciate your knowledge and hard work that you put into these things. thanks for sharing, glad you found such a good one

Man, what a find. I love finding old bottles. I've never hit a mother load like that b4

It would be nice to see some of the best or at least your top 10 finds cleaned up. Nice work your a digging machine!

That really was an awesome dig. Thank you for saving our history one piece at a time!!

This one was amazing! I really appreciate you giving we viewers a few seconds to check out the findings by holding them up for us to see! Really like that! Can't wait for a new dig!

What a dig, greatly appreciate all your hard work and editing, great content! Continued good luck and digs like this.

I know this is old video but I am 63 year old nurse I have been collecting from my childhood. Those long slender amber pieces you do not know what they are! They are plunger for syringes. You will also find them white to go with clear glass syringes, and frosted. I knew all of my great grandparents they and my grandparents lived into their 100s. Glad you enjoy keeping history alive.

So much broken glass. I was praying for your knees and screaming "Gloves" when you reach for another bottle. Y'all definitely heat the 'mother lode', what a wide assortment, many I have never seen on past videos, very exciting. And so many cold cream jars and the other bottles with embossing of company and product name. Great job team.

I am from Australia & subscribed close to about a year ago & have watched all of your vids. Really enjoyed this dig, well done mate, looking forward to see what you pull up in the future.

Here I was thinking this was your day job.Apparently you are multitalented. I was amazed to see your collection and restoration of vintage cars , sleighs, original 2 seater Pontiac carriage,and the stove.How did the guy who did the video manage to gain entry to your inner sanctum.You did not appear to be top comfortable with it.Your a serious guy but very serious regarding your endeavours.Amazing .. 🙏🏻🫣😉Stay safe 🙏🏻

I am enjoying the thrill of the find! Your videography and inclusion of us as if we are there with you makes this such an enjoyable "experience". Thank you. This is one of the busiest more bottles than most.

Grew up in Kansas and I never thought someone would find treasures in an outhouse pit! Love it 😍

This was the most amazing dig. I was on the edge of my seat waiting for the next gem to come out. Was super excited for you. I love collecting bottles and I was so jelly. That ♡ bottle priceless. I can’t wait for the next one. I really love what you do.

Wow this pit just keeps giving and giving. Amazing finds.

Wow, I have never seen so many different bossed bottles and slicks in my life coming out of that hole. Congratulation Tom and Jake.👏😀👍

That was quite the hall, very fun, thanks for dig, lots of broken glass glad to see you wearing your gloves. Be safe, you and Jake keep the history alive, lot of love. Afriend.

Have to tell you how much your videos have improved..since I found your channel, I've gone back and watching the older videos..great job...🥰

These videos are awesome. They are demolishing an over 😊100 year old site near my work. And I find myself looking at the dirt piles for bottles. Those construction guys probably find lots of cool stuff. It's fenced off so no one can get close.

I can’t believe how much you found, and you were only about 8ins down, that was incredible!! I love the cobalt blue Bromo bottles, how cool is that?!!

Just discovered your videos a few days ago. Very fascinating to see younger people doing what my father did for years when I was a growing up. These bottles you find are so beautiful and important to our history. Your so well educated in this field, it blows my mind. My only question is, why are you not going through the dirt that is pulled out? Or are you? Seen a few coins pop out during your digging and I cringe every time...lol just sayen I get what you're after... Maybe try a more thorough search some time. Could make for a great video. This could be a history channel show in the making in my opinion. Your pretty good on camera and your formula works. Not to mention, you know what you're doing. Thanks for the videos.

It hurts my ears when you scrape, but the finds are incredible. I love history and historical sites. I get to live through you. I feel like I'm right there with you.

I love these kind of videos because I myself love to find old bottles and different items like that!

Hi , I’ve fortunately just found your channel and find it fascinating. I would love to know more about the process of finding where to dig and see your collection of rare items you may decide to keep ? I think everyone would really enjoy seeing how you clean and possibly restore finds. Thank for sharing your hard work.

It’s 3 am! Couldn’t stop before the end of your video. What a fascinating dig. ❤. You have a new fan.

Off the charts guys ! What an amazing jackpot of finds. Surely one of your best digs ! Best regards and wishes always !

My new favorite YT channel! Makes me want to go to my great grandparents farm and look for the outhouse pit to dig it! Thank you for sharing your knowledge with the rest of us!

Wow! A very productive pit. The number of folks moving through the area must have been 10 fold vs. North Dakota during the same time period.

So excited, new episode AND it's over an hour long!🎉🎉

The Kilmer building is right down the street from my old business. It still stands today. I believe it was called Kilmer's "Swamp Root". Binghamton, NY (also the hometown of Rod Serling)

What a haul. Be great to see the bottles cleaned up... especially the rare ones.

I would love to see a video of the bootles you have dug up already. Your knowledge on bootles is increadible! You are inspiring!

Cherryville is part of my childhood. My grandmother love to drive over and have lunch. We lived in Coffeyville. Do you ever sell your bottles I would love to buy one! Really enjoyed this video.

what a lucky haul. really happy for you guys, you deserve it.

In the mid 1990s I purchased 150 acres of land in New Mexico from different land owners. There was an old Inn that was once on the land. The only remaining part of the Inn were the remains of three outhouses. The Inn was demolished circa 1920. In one of the outhouse remains, I dug down about 2' and found a stash of gold and silver coins from Mexico. There were hundreds of coins from the mid 1800s to the early 1900s. The box and contents weighed 85 pounds. All coins are safely kept in a very secure location since the found treasure is very valuable. I don't need the money by selling them, but have chosen to hang on to them for when the SHTF.

This was a fun one. My husband's family is from Kansas and his grandmother was born in Pittsburgh. I love how you always appreciate the patterns on the China wares....enduring.

I like it when you get excited and start digging fast .. I would be the same way !! 😊

That glass egg reminded me of something from my childhood. My parents raised chickens and bought these large ceramic eggs for the same purpose, they put them in the coop, and the hens would lay all in the same place instead of making nests around the house. Anyway, one summer I went out to feed and water the animals and collect eggs, when I found this huge black snake wedged in the chicken wire. It must have thought it hit the jackpot, but the dummy didn't consider it had to get back OUT of the coop after eating the biggest eggs it had ever seen in its life. So, yeah. Fake eggs attract both broody hens and hungry snakes.

I'm an active dump digger from NJ and this is my favorite digging channel because I enjoy his professional digging technique style and knowledge of what he finds. I find some of the same things he finds. I am a metal detectorist also. Its amazing how he gets so many permissions to dig in so many areas. I share his videos on Facebook.

Absolutely amazing!!!I can see the back breaking work your doing and understand how difficult it is to do this type work , but holy cow what an reward in this pit ! Absolutely the best bottle digging video I’ve seen to date , bar none . Thank you for your dedication, and congratulations on this phenomenal day ! Thank you for sharing.

Awesome finds, I was telling you all the way through this how amazing the finds were 😂Thank you so much, totally shared your excitement.

Wow, that must have been fun! Just about every scoop brought something out. Nice pit and great video.

Wow, Tom; you certainly discovered the “Mother Lode” with this Dig! Overwhelming with the amount of artifacts there! Truly love the Cobalt Blue Bromo-Seltzer bottles! Intrigued with the massive collection of C. H. Ward bottles and wondering if you might know what names the Initials may stand for. Amazing the amount of hard work y’all put in to bring these videos to us! Keep Safe & Healthy!!!

Wonderful dig, mesmerising, one of your best yet for sure. Enjoyed every minute, thank you for taking us with you👏👏👏👏

Amazing dig, now this is the best in forever, so awesome to be apart of it. Good job, thanks made my weekend.

WOW Awesome finds👍 Thank you so much for y’all’s hard work and time.

Incredible dig. Congrats on all the amazing finds.

I feel your excitement for the find. Congratulations on such a great find!

What a day and what a treasure trove !!!! Especially that dr kilmers ocean weed heart remedy bottle

Wow what a loaded pit. You really found some beautiful and amazing bottles .i bet you guys are really tired when you work so hard to make a awesome video. I just love your videos. Cant wait till the next pne

Great dig, I enjoyed every moment and every bottle you pulled out.

the most legit treasure hunter on youtube finally gets something epic! congrats

Well that was exciting! Thanks for taking the time to add in all the old adverts and historical details. Enjoyed that very much.

I watch a lot of mudlarking videos and came across your channel. I love how much you know about the bottles and explain it to your audience. It drives me a bit crazy seeing all the broken blue china, spongeware, etc. left behind. All I see is great material for mosaics lol… And I think a lot of those broken bottles could be cut and polished to be used as vases…. You could have a side business selling shards etc to crafters and artisans.

So many lovely bottles. Great haul!

Well done! ❤❤❤

Now thats an awesome bottle dig, all tooled top and variety! 👍

Where we lived in rural Illinois (admittedly, it was more rural prior to my arrival) the trash, tree leaves and clipping ended up on a pond in the rear of the property. Dad had dreams of filling in the pond (the pond was referred to as the swamp in mosquito summer), but there was only so much to place there. Some neighbors would sometimes dump their refuse there. My uncle worked in oil burners for heating and would cart out slag removrd from furnaces he serviced. The pond would dry up to some extent and dumped glass bottles would float up when the area refilled. My older brother (and later scientist) remarks how much he enjoyed throwing rocks at floating glass bottles. In the winter, we could skate there in areas without too much plants poked through the ice surface. Although it didn't occur to me at the time, I guess the vegetation contributions probably could have been considered compost. This comment is already too lengthy, but ... quite a few deceased pets from our Chicago relatives came to be buried on our property, but none to my notice ended up in the pond itself.

I think if I were to hangi out with you my blood pressure would return to normal! Love your channel! When I was a child I wanted to be an archeologist, all my friends wanted to be Cinderella 😆. Glad I finally got to see what you look like too! 48:34 . You're so cute! Anyway, thanks for the digs.

What a crazy video! Glad u guys got a good one. You work hard and make great content, you deserve it. Thanks for sharing, happy easter

wow, that was unbelievable! im not even through the entire video yet and im blown away. thanks for sharing

Bro, you have a gift for finding these awesome things! I love the history!

I find your videos relaxing to watch. What do you do with all the bottles you find? You must have a massive collection

Spent a lot of years in that area so I’m truly extra appreciating this one!

I love the milk glasses you find it's all amazon to me I love watching your treasures you find.

The hutch bottles you can made drinking glasses out of them. You are being blessed brother. Congratulations on all ur finds. I from chanute ks. Happy digging.

Love your channel, grew up digging up sinkholes in Texas and collecting bottles, love seeing what you find, your knowledge of things, and seeing the history being dug out of the ground, so many treasures below the plains! ❤

Love these adventures bro!

Excited to watch new upload. I just love what you do. Brings history right in from of us.

I like the medicine bottle with the heart shape on it! Love your work! Good job!

Seeing the logos you put on the screen are mind blowing man

I've lived in Fort Smith Arkansas for 22 years now and never knew about the sparks drugstore until I read the info you posted about that bottle. There are 2 main hospitals here, one was St. Edward's and the other was called Sparks. Theyve both been bought out by larger corporations now..Sparks was in the old part of town and has been around for a long time. I guarantee that the Sparks name comes from that pharmacist.

Wow, you fellows hit the jackpot, Great finds . Thanks for sharing. Look forward to your next program. Take care 👍

I love your channel. I feel like I'm right there with you!

Tom, and Crew.... You're a lot better than anyone else in your genre...I try not to miss anything you post......🕊️ It's downright appalling the amount of narcotics added to those quack meds 😮...It took the Congress to pass the Pure Food and Drug act to stop those idiots....

Congratulations on a great dig!

Absolutely amazing to watch such fantastic finds. You really know your stuff sir!

Would love to have you look around my grandparents old farm in Big Rapids, MI! I know there were at least two outhouses! Love what you do!

This privy was loaded with a lot of nice and unique bottles. Great dig and video. Thanks.

Hi, new to your channel and I love when you show the advertising pictures in the top corner really like the videos thank you for sharing

The heart bottle is an amazing find!👍

What an amazing dig! That must’ve been fun I’m happy for you.

Awesome finds congratulations