The Massive Forgotten Braxton Brothers Mansion in Alabama *Abandoned for Decades 

My heart breaks for these once beautiful and loved homes. I want to save them all!

Poor Alabama, Mitch Mcconnell destroyed that state. I have the exact same table in the entrance, and I saved it in the 80s from a leaking barn belonging to my inlaws and restored it. I had no furniture at the time and we were moving to my first apt. I wish I could save that one too to have a pair.

Wow, it's such a shame that they let houses like this rot, but who would paint the walls black like that? Cool old house Kappy!! I love the stone house, it still looks solid, until you see the walls have fallen...... That house has some gorgeous features, I bet it was grand back in the day!! I could sit for hours at that babbling brook!! You have a good eye for beautiful nature shots! Thank you for sharing it's always a treat to see one of your new videos!! Peace, Kim ~ P.S. Where's Ruby??

This made me so sad....to see these once beautiful homes reduced to rubble.....

I've always thought it ironic how nature (wind, rain, sun) creates all that is beautiful in the world; yet it is those very things are what destroys these structures.

I love your videos! I would love to snoop around in old houses like that….you know what would be interesting to do sometime? Look up the history of who lived there before you go and tell us about that🙌🏻

Sad to see how beautiful they must have been and how lost they are now. Great job Kappy!

That blue glass is stunning. We had porcelain knobs in our upper west side pre war apartment in Manhattan. In the 1950s the rent was $150.00 for a 7 room apartment. ( 1915 ). Now they’re between 2-4 million.

hands down you are the best Abandoned House recorder. Keeping the history alive and respecting the homes. You only see the beauty in them.

1843. Wow and now it's a gone!. Stuff they're building now probably won't last 20 years. It's a shame.

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I thought the outdoor fireplace on the porch of the second house was a great feature!

They're going to demolish it? Incredible. A lot could still be done with the present remains.

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Kappy, I am going to have to say that you have the very best videos on RU-vid and this is putting it mildly. Your videography is awesome and the way you take time to show as much is amazing for sure. Also how you make the ending of your videos interesting just as well as the main walk-through is truly special indeed. Thank you very much for sharing these super wonderful memories and keep safe friend.

I was conceived in the upstairs bathroom back in the day 😮

Thanks so much Kappy for this explore?:) Blast of the past when you had out houses

That just shows what a roof leak will do.

oh the history these remnants tell, even in their last days. that stone house was a bit of a quandary, collapsing from the inside? usually, the absence of the roof is the hallmark of total deterioration, but there was a glimpse of substantial roofing still intact, high above the ruins. Curious. Those stone walls shall stand long and proud, even as the guts melt away into oblivion.and so it goes...

The first house looks like the one from the 50s movie Baby Doll. The front part looks very restorable if you take off that back part that collapsed and built a new section

Those huge tall porches must be about creating a sense of awe in others I believe.

How sad you couldn’t get to see the other part of the house, as it had collapsed! That fireplace was beautiful!! I hate seeing all the woodwork painted over!! Ceilings were lowered too! Once was a beautiful house! ❤

1st house That first room tho, the window and fireplace. It had an uncomfortable feeling for me viewing it. not sure why. 2nd house, interesting. Bet it was gorgeous in its day. You can tell the second half of it was added on, but looks fine. I prefer the old stuff.

Hey Kappy! Well the first house had some great features. The second one was about gone. Scary on those sketchy floors. Be safe. ✌️

That first house looked to me like someone had been living there not too long ago. The clothes hanging in the closet didn't look like they were 60+ years old.

The first home... Can't help but feel a little sad seeing the Christmas tree and childs chair. You know there is always a story with these. The second home... I know you said from the late 1800's but it almost seems like it could be later judging from the stone exterior and the parts of the foundation and floors which are poured. I suppose that could have been done later though. Thanks for the upload. Two homes in one video, nice!

It doesn’t matter the color of the walls. If this house was built in the early 1800’s there isn’t much left that is original. The two fireplaces at the beginning of the video are not even close to being that old. Being a retired building inspector I could go on and on but I will sit back, drink a good bourbon and enjoy another nice video from Kappy.

Holy Pepto Bismol pink bathroom ! It hurt my eyes !

Kappa you film the best abandoned homes, and unlike so many others out there…you film slowly, so you don’t get that “sea sick” feeling when you watch!

I dont understand how a place like this could set empty so long. I wander who owns the property. I hate seeing houses like this gone to the ruins.

At 6:16 in your video, I saw that dresser and it brought memories back. I actually had that dresser as a little girl. What a great find. You can see it's beauty and charm. The second house you showed, 😳... Open concept, one with nature and more less fell in on itself. Thanks again for a great video

Got family in mobile Alabama only thing bad about mobile Alabama is fire ants LOL love the house sad it’s in bad shape still fixable if you’ve a lot of money it be worth your it

Too bad there wasn't much left of these old homes but still interesting. Thanks, Kappy 😊

So sad when treasures are left to rot

Poor old places. The neglect was too much to bare. Both places are done. I'd love to see what is usable out of either one sold off but probably won't. Great video young man! Thanks for taking me along Mr Kappy!

America, like the Roman Empire was one of, if not THE most powerful, wealthy and beautiful countries and empires on earth, and then greed destroyed us. Look at the homes of then VS now. What America once was is seen in the artwork and beauty of these homes, but has been lost to moral, social and spiritual rot and decay. Thank you for giving us a small glimpse into what our former greatness was.

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Thanks Kappy, loved the mansion, shame the later addition was collapsing as it would have been great to go up the tower!

Kappy This House must be in a low, value Erea,,Because makes know since, There letting a home of this stature,to Just rot away, This is the Kind of homes i restored for the Last 22 years of working,Every piece of lumber was copied and cut,at a special,Mill in maine, and sent back,, In most the Homes you Video, I hardy see leaded glass, It took me 2 years to repair 54 windows, In NY, Lost art.. Great Video Kappy

Thanks for the video! Great houses in disrepair.

Thank you Kappy, although I feel like I just attended the last "viewing at this house funeral. How sad;+;

Your videos are getting so professional now & the progression has been a joy to watch! Thank you❤️

Wow! That first house is something-can just see the gentry of the day in those rooms...love the detail on the staircase in the second house. Thanks, Kappy, hi Ruby! And if l ever find out who invented that hideous fake wood paneling...😅

Hi Kappy. First. Can’t wait to watch

Happy, you should have a mask on because of the black mold in there. Stay safe!!!

The only thing left of the second house was a nice aerial TV antenna!!! lol Love the scenery you show us!

Enjoyed it!

Sure strange someone doesn't buy these houses you find .

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That was a fun vlog - my favorite was the first one which looked to me like a Greek Revival that had been made over with a Victorian addition. I hope you have a hard hat to wear when you go into these dangerous places. Nice work Kappy!

It is “always” follow the money, it didn’t take 20 years for this house to fall down. It took 20 years of rental income to drive this hose into the ground. Follow the money & deed’s in the county register. It is public record….90% of the time I would bet you will find a Jewish name on the deed search of public record. Just saying,,, it’s just math.

One thing people will never see is one of the houses built today still be standing in 200 years....

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Video part 6:42 that's such a beautiful dresser, it's a shame they left it behind

Can you imagine Christmas there in years gone by.😢

The brick fireplace is not an old one. It’s probably from the 70’s or80’s. The bricks look very new. If the fireplace was old, the bricks would look somewhat worn or faded. The other give away is the fact that it has a wood stove insert!

You said this house is in bad sh ape. Happy I think that is an understatement haha. Beverley uk

Wow when you first walked in I was expecting to see an intact house I bet that place was awesome 😎👍 in it's day

Bet that black hall was elegant in its day, before it got filthy and started peeling and

A very nice bit of decay, guess the second one falls first.

So many abandon homes have something of Christmas out.

For some unknown reason... that handrail tells me many generations of kids have slid down it's long tail on their way to some task or entertainment. A shame she's been left to decay, but perhaps irreparable decay was already well under way... sealing her future. In any case, the loss of so many beautifully crafted homes being replaced by nondescript boxes never has made a lot of sense to me.

I bet it was once a beautiful home. Too bad the back with the kitchen caved in. I figured out why the hallways are so wide. It's so the women could walk down them without knocking things over with their big long dresses. Lol The staircases almost never give way.

Isn't amazing how timeless beauty can be so neglected and unappreciated? I wonder why the family gave it up? And considering how long it's been abandoned,and it's age it doesn't look to bad! I'd love to restore it to the beauty it once was. Second house,not much to see,but it's a great find kappy,thanks💯😎👍

NOTHING LASTS FOREVER - Except, NOTHING!

It's such a shame that this place has been allowed to deteriorate so badly. It was once a stunning building.

Thanks for another great video Kappy!

Are we going to get to see the last one shown? It looks like brick and victorian. I hope so. Thanks Kappy.

Noticed a pentagram drawn on the floor, and walls painted black..................WTF was goin on in there?? Just noticed a book titled SUMI - E (Japanese ink painting). Needs alot of work to put it right. I luv antebellum homes

What kind of haunted places you go to

I really love this place. Parts of it seem sound enough to save. The basement wasn't super creepy so there's that! Thanks Kappy. 😁

The first house is STUNNING!!! The architecture, woodwork and those DOORS! Laaaaaawd! The second I’m sure was beautiful as well, it’s in such decay it’s hard to picture it. Love these Kappy! Stay safe and thanks so much! 😊

This house is in Greenville Pennsylvania. I grew up in it. 9 North Front Street Greenville PA.

How sad, that these rich business people couldn't buy it, & renovate it back to it's original state. So many of these beautiful homes sitting empty & deserted. Thank you for the view, stay safe.

Such a big beautiful home this once was. Thank you Kappy!!

Looks good

Happy think you for this video

So much protential rotting away

Think the house has settled 😆

My heart cries that no one wanted to save such beauty. And now as it nears the end, to glimpse into the rooms and imagine. The fireplace (rt wall) in the front room to the right appeared to be cast iron insert with the original mantle still intact. Is this correct, Kappy? I also took interest in the exposed brick at the top of the stairs. (As a former special events docent, I learned bricks were in the 1800s made by hand with wet clay and fired locally.) Last, but not least, is the woodwork that appeared to be approximately 4-6”. I prefer it being white gloss, but to each their own. If I could save just one in Nashville… Kappy, it was wonderful!

Bless you for being respectful. She was built to last and home to several generations. The bannister, some moldings, door knobs and hinges can be salvaged, but she's pleading to be let out of her misery.

Oh, Kappy breaks my heart to see our history melting away! :( Why do people not sell so another family can fix the houses up? One of your videos the antique bed frames, rop beds left to ruin! Why? When they could have a new life! Too bad we don't have a National foundation to save those that can be saved. Thank you, for showing us these once beautiful homes.

Had to be a beauty, sad to see it rotting.

I bet this house was beautiful...I dont understand why anyone would just let it rot away...Im sure theres so much history with it..its sad...Thanks for the video Kappy!! Love watching your channel!!

Some pretty neat looking houses I wouldn't mind seeing the insides of them. To bad all sitting there rotting away. Another great video. Thankyou!!!

I bet that was a very beautiful house in it's day, yes why would anyone paint a fourier and hallway Black, very classless. I think that stone used inside the house was called "Flag Stone" interesting home..

You sure find the good ones!😁

Nope dont do it. Dont do 2nd house.

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The Braxton mansion had a weird vibe. The original parts were beautiful. Strange updates though. The 2nd home was about totaled. You're a brave one! Lol! Thank you Kappy.

That has to be an old Masonic Hall

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Second house looks like it had flag stone or slate on parts of the outside walls.

That hammering was weird. Sounded like it was inside. Lol

Dude you are brave that second place could have come down on your head to bad you didn't get to both of them sooner

Great videos. 👍

Alabama is far from me but I'd like visit there..

Amazing. The mc mansions of today pale in comparison to those old antebellum homes. Thanks for sharing.👍

Greetings Kappy!!! Looking so forward to your vid! Diving in now! Lol!

My guess is this is somewhere around Selma.