Not gonna lie, my jaw nearly hit the floor when you said it had been demolished..! Black mold can be effectively eliminated by a certified cleaning company and, well, I could go on, but it's just a sad shame it fell into unappreciative hands who did not whole-heartedly see the value in preserving such a stunning mansion with its storied history. I realize this sat on Florida land, but as a Michigan resident, I can't help but feel sad at its destruction. That said, Ken, Thank-you so much for sharing what you possibly could with historic photos. All your effort makes this video even more special. Thanks!
Actually, the mold would eventually come back, especially due to the humidity and moisture that i know runs rampant in that house due to age and unseen structural failures…lets not even get on the asbestos which is pretty much in every building material used to construct the house…lol..they were right to demolish it….
@@marquiesriley6479 I live here in Florida the mold is HUGE issue inside and outside. It's like it's just waiting for any opportunity to get inside . You can store something inside garage here like a bicycle project thinking it's good being inside be able to get back to finish later. Then two years pass and project rusted out badly. Just never checked on it closely enough to see the rust creeping. Sad day house had to come down. Must have been really bad.
The 1920's not my period! but such style, such classy times, such elegance that time now has mostly forgotten. The building needed preservation for certain. Such wonders should not have been lost !! One of the best I have ever seen its just Criminal that it was DEMOLISHED!!!!!
That's criminal that this was demolished! Alas, such is the fate of all too many architectural and historic masterpieces. Thanks for another great home tour, Ken! I love your videos - and, I might add, that they don't drag on forever and ever like so many do.
Years and years and years ago I saw a movie with Matthew Broderick in it which was mostly fiction I believe but was a comedy based on the early days of kelloog and health sanitariums. As someone who grew up without cold cereals being considered a meal it is odd how this cheap but theoretically nutritious food has now dominated the planet.
I like This House because Ken always provides a context and a history of the owners. It’s not just a description of a house. I’m an architect and this is my favorite RU-vid series.
This home was so beautiful. The disco room was so unique. I absolutely love the kitchen and the amazing stain glass windows. So sad to know that this house doesn't exist anymore . Modern day designs aren't as elegant. The Kellog home had a bright and airy feel to it.
Thank you Ken for bringing to your viewers the story of this beautiful mansion that was once a home to someone. I’m just sorry there isn’t always the money needed for upkeep and maintenance if that’s the case. All that beauty just torn down and demolished real quick. It’s a shame.
@@dorothysmith3205 for me it’s beauty I appreciate because I love old and/or historic homes and buildings so it’s not just an old house. This is why I watch This House videos. I believe I speak for many who share the same thought. But you know, to each his own.
The home's remodeling"updates" were exceptionally ill-fitting and tacky. The manequin "soaking" in the tub and the 70s discotheque were the final indignities foisted upon a house that was always destined for the wrecking ball. Sad!
Okay all those who didn't care for the decor, imho, this house was beautiful, even with later updates. The color photos really highlighted the features and decorative painting. Loved the vaulted ceilings and the stairway. The master bedroom, bathroom and boudoir were gorgeous too. And that kitchen was amazing, loved the stained glass windows over the sinks. Thanks so much for the video!
I love the brick in the kitchen. That's probably my favorite. There's a lot of beautiful things about this mansion. It's ashame it wasn't saved. Thank you for sharing this video. These videos always put me in a good mood.
And history and modern science has definitively proven what sugar does to the body and immune system as well as the benefits of a vegetarian diet and a lifestyle that abstains from alcohol, tobacco, tea and coffee - things that Adventists have known for over a century and products that - at that time - were considered healthy and often prescribed solutions for all types of ailments. It's not that they believe that enjoying your food is a sin, it's more the fact that Adventists know that God wants you to be healthy because He knows that when you are healthy you'll live happier for longer. If you don't believe me google the phrase "blue zones" and see for yourself. Misinformation about Adventists aside, it's a great video Ken.
There's a huge old Kellogg Estate outside of Buffalo along the lake shore with similar design. Technically Derby, N.Y. As far as I know it still stands, though a lot of the mansions along the shoreline there recently are being purchased for the land and the old homes demolished. It's right up the road from FLW's Graycliff recently restored and open for tours.
I love these videos! If you’re interested. I think it would be worth it though to make a separate video that explains in some more detail why some of these homes get demolished. Most people just can’t comprehend the maintenance and upkeep of these homes. Even restored, these old homes are nice to look at just not necessarily nice to live in.
William Kellogg left a foundation that has done good. According to his biography, he could be summed up by a quote from "Auntie Mame: That's a B. It's the start of a seven letter word that means your late father." Enjoyable video.
Whimsical home, what a perfect description of the style. This place is fantastic. EDIT: I write my first comment before the end. I CANNOT believe this fantastic home was demolished. Only in America does it destroy it’s built heritage. Wow.
Film tip: The Road to Wellville. About Dr. Kellogg and the strange methods in this sanatorium. And the story of the stolen Cornflake formula. Very funny. With Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Harfey Kellogg, Bridget Fonda, Matthew Broderick, John Cusack, Dana Carvey, Lary Flynn Boyle, Colm Meany...
I love the entry hall. It saddens me when I see a beautiful home like this has been demolished. My grandfather was president of the carpenter's union back in the early 1900s and he built some beautiful buildings. There is a church in Salem, Massachusetts that shows how beautiful his work was. It's an orthodox church and it's still standing. There are other buildings but I think that this church is the most beautiful. Everything back then was handcrafted. My father built beautiful homes too.
This was great! I grew up in Michigan and on Kellogg’s cereal. More recently, my wife had worked for the company, and it was just a very interesting story.
4:52 I am sure back when it was taken care of properly, you wouldnt see all of the debri on the carpet, so that might have made it nice, but seeing those carpeted stairs in such an incredibly beautiful room kinda makes me sad. And those handrails are so beautiful! I am in love with the handrails for the staircase! And the posts for them as well!
The original Post cereal factory here in Battle Creek was renamed General Foods, but it was once again named Post, and still is. My husband and my son-in-law both work at Kellogg's here in the home of the cereal industry.
That’s a whole lotta Corn Flakes, Froot Loops, Frosted Flakes, Frosted Mini-Wheats, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Special K Red Berries, and Apple Jacks. Shame it wasn’t preserved. Kelloggs contributed much to society. Their legacy deserves to be remembered, even though Kellogg Co changed considerably over the years.
Very interesting video. This is a true story, maybe hard to believe. My great grandfather was a fellow physician in Battle Creek Michigan and was good friends in Dr. Kellogg . My mom side of the family had pictures of them together and countless cards and letters from Dr. Kellogg to my great grandfather Dr. Eggleston. In video Mr. Kellogg’s brother didn’t want to go into business with him but need financial back so he ask his good friend Dr. Eggleston. Which he did, now my uncle found records that when stock market crash of 1929 his grandfather lost hundreds of thousands of dollars. So he sold his part back to Dr. Kellogg so my great grandmother could have her mansion. The mansion is still occupied to this day but not by the Eggleston family anymore. So not too many people know this story. So at one time my mothers family had a steak in Kellogg cereal company. Thanks great grandma for wanting your mansion.
I was living in Dunedin, FL when this house (no pun intended) went up for sale, for the bargain-basement price of $2.5 million. I remember praying I'd win the lottery just to purchase it! Didn't happen, obviously, and was so very sad to hear of its destruction😢
What a tragedy that this mansion was demolished. Only in America are treasures demolished. Very few ar demolished in Europe and around the world. SO SAD
Your incorrect when you stated the food was bland because enjoyment of food was viewed as sinful. It was because of the desire to have whole, wholesome food with little additives. When the tastebuds are changed, whole food is healthy and delicious with no grease, salt or sugar. That was the goal.
“SEEK NOT EARTHLY TREASURES…” is a saying that comes to mind … when seeing how most elaborate entities of their times can be reduced to the point of rubbish to be discarded &/or demolished. The more the man made value & gain , the more the loss … when this perish & rotten. DO NOT RELISH ….. WHAT CAN RELISH … Life is so short. Accumulated entities are left behind to rot & perish 🙏🏽
I am disappointed you didn’t cover the Kellogg mansion still standing at cal-poly Pomona or the Arabian horse breeding program Mr. Kellogg started and which continues there to this day to meet the requirements of his estate being donated to create the campus. The stables were shown in some of the pictures.
I wanted to add the same comment but feared no one knew there was a Kellogg estate in California, let alone Pomona. Fun fact - the section of freeway that runs next to the college where the estate sits; is called Kellogg Hill.
Amazing in this day and age that a house so historical and beautiful could be allowed to be demolished! Who got paid off? The usual bs that its all about money! So pathetic and sad! I was going to comment how I would love to visit it, and it looked like 20's mansion that had been bought and added too by Liberace!
What a seriously sad ending and pathetic fight from the historical society. They need stronger local influence and laws over shortsighted owners of remarkable architecture, for when they decide to erase a piece of history like this, they forever deprive future generations of their history and heritage, and they place them selves on an ever growing list of people who will forever remain unpopular, because of what they have done.
America needs to learn to respect the craftsmanship of times before. That home was a masterpiece of history . Glad european countries treasure architecture and history.
If I had an endless supply of money I would have guttef the entire original house, whitewashed the walls and enjoyed the breezes thru the large rooms. Every change from the 1920s on should have been sent to the landfill but I believe the original floor plan did have good bones.
We know how to get rid of asbestos and mold properly and you cant tell me that place could not have been restored / renovated. It's about profit. Watch...new place will be twice the size and sold for triple the investment. Really sad
Their asbestos comment cracks me up. It's in half of the buildings in the US, usually tucked away in walls so it's not hurting anyone. And there are entire companies devoted to removing it safely. But instead they demolished the building and probably released some of it into the environment in the process.
