history demolished: day 1, the beginning

[enjoythevoyage]

Liz,

This is so sad! You are truly a genius at this having the technical skills & the background knowledge as well! Bravo (as usual)!

Hugs!

[6969Wolf6969]

kinda cool how they pop off the chimney first, then start eating their way though the roof. wow, total power in that machine. LOL. the guy running the track hoe seems really talented.

[LizBizToo]

@photolitherland Hi, thank you for your comment.. I do know that the funds needed to move the houses play into that idea. Good you didin't watch the entire series. The demolition is not an easy thing to watch. I don't know the current status of possible protections, but our country's barns are fast becoming a thing of the past...just take a drive in the country for proof of that. Tiz a big shame....

(excuse that I missed your comment here! Thank you.)

[DaytonPlanB]

its really to bad ,when we lose such charm and

memory ,my house that i grew up in was tron down a few years ago ,right behind the new Miami Vally hospital ,but i got to get some photos before the event,great work ,the voices were a nice touch ,love kashmir

[LizBizToo]

@DaytonPlanB Yes, at least we can preserve a bit with photos! Thanks for watching and commenting, Kashmir....and excuse my tardy reply here. Makes me wonder if something is amiss with my YT notifications!

[manga12]

Another great looking victorian house gone. I wish I was full of money then I could save historical buildings in the surrounding communitys. like the old highschool in Auburn Indiana the gym is in the book of historical basketball gyms of Indiana, yet you think they would try harder to preserve it. I got in to it with a guy from the school board and had a discussion about it. He said they have to do what the taxpayers elect them to do, and that they could use the property for building trades.

[LizBizToo]

@manga12 A story that is repeated over and over again. At least today some cities and people are generally more aware of saving some of our history than they once were......thanks, manga12 :).

[manga12]

Boy that is uncanny people have responded back on my comments on demo videos within the last 20 minuts, first the one about the question if they tore down riverfront in cincy or not and now this one.

yes that is true, but you have to have a massive amount of people and lots of dedication to save anything it seems thesedays, though They are more concious about what they put in the place of the torn down building most of the time but not always.

[LizBizToo]

@manga12 Must be something in the air stirring the brain cells, mmm :)

I think Australia has it better than here: anything over 100 yrs old has to be reviewed before tear-down. We miss saving much because of limited historic districts or individual historic designation.

I sure agree on your last statement. Maybe more sensitive than we once were, but I sure see new construction that saddens me.

Come visit you soon, thanks again.

[GreatGig1]

It always saddens me to see these wonderful houses torn down! They were built in the days where the craftsmen took pride in their work, unlike todays houses where they throw them up as cheaply and fast as they can with the "workmen" only caring about their pay checks! *sigh*

[LizBizToo]

@GreatGig1 You said it, Caylyn! (well, perhaps unless you're a multi-millionaire; quality of middle-class homes will never be what they once were. I live in a Victorian 'cottage' built for the ordinary man...with 12' ceilings, 3-course thick brick exterior walls.. and massive woodwork etc.)

Thanks for watching. Hope you're doing great! (and please excuse my bad tardy!)

[canadiancatgreen]

nice building but what makes it so spiecial I am not saying it is not spiecial but this is a building I have no familiarity with

[LizBizToo]

Comparatively, I suppose many would consider this building not historically significant. In my opinion, not only was this another fine little jewel of our history gone forever; but generally, the demolition of neighborhoods leaves ugly visual scars and many times their replacement buildings are insensitive to the architectural landscape and sometimes of lesser quality of design and construction. Thx for watching, CCG!

[canadiancatgreen]

ok what is the history to the building is specifically what I meant?

[LizBizToo]

I don't have any specific history of the house other than it was probably built @ 1875 and used as a residence since then. There is limited information available in the City records which I've not reviewed.

[canadiancatgreen]

good enoughsorry I was just curious I do not believe I had seen the building so knew nothing about it other than it was a great looking old building

[smartestinUSA]

was the house damaged by the demolition

[LizBizToo]

demolitions sometimes result in damage to surrounding properties, if that is your question. :(

[GavinJLang]

Hate to see these places go. Also, that has to be the slowest operator ever.

[LizBizToo]

Hi GJL, many of us do hate to see them go, but they sure keep right on going in the U.S.

As for the chimney, I like to think he was taking his time to make sure it didn't slide down the roof into my house which sits a few feet away...there are more vids in the series where he speeds up quite dramatically!

Thx for watching :)

[citizenX9328g]

Becoming all-so-depressingly familiar,aint it?

Thank goodness for Oms and Lemons (lemoms?) is all I can say

[LizBizToo]

you got it, S; it's been really active here of late; just got the word that @ 5 acres next to me is coming down next week or so...time for another vacation, methinks.

[citizenX9328g]

I can't even offer a refuge at the moment,either

It's gonna be like jumping out the frying pan into the fire,coming here for oh...I'd guess the next 5-10 years

Might be time to tour the outback wiv Saint in his bus :)

[LizBizToo]

5 to 10 years of demolition/rebuild? Big wow, S...what a thing to do to a whole city; rather unbelievable.

LOL...so yu wanna meet up in Oz? That would be a blast :D

[grievous421]

WHY THE DEMOLITION???????

[LizBizToo]

Hi grievous421, the property was purchased by the nearby, ever-expanding Miami Valley Hospital. There is currently quite a bit of demolition going on in this city, and the hospital is a big part of it.

Thx for watching :)

[grievous421]

is it all eminent domain problems? i deal with a lot of that in Connecticut

[LizBizToo]

What a law! No, thank good; the hospital purchased from a willing home-owner; we could trade stories, no doubt...you'll find me on your channel soon :)

[nitehawk57]

*****

[LizBizToo]

With appreciation :)))))

[Tahllulah]

So sad, Liz. I imagine this just broke your heart. New structures as a rule, seem to have no soul. Such beautiful memories, Liz, captured and remembered here. Big hug, Cindy

[LizBizToo]

Thank you, Cindy; you touched on one most important aspect, the friendships. Momentarily, I am off to another "W.O.W." meeting, as we call them...dinner with the neighbors and friends. Staying in focus. Big hugs in return to you :)

[audionautix]

wow that's painful to watch. Really sad.

[tizlizbiz]

wow that confirms to me I did something right here :)

[tizlizbiz]

Thanks for watching, Jason. I'll be checking out that vast selection of music on your site; what a good thing to do for Youtubers :)

[NewYorkGardener]

This makes me want to photograph(or do some video) of my local hospital's original building. The original building still stands next to the current modern(boring) structure, but I can see them demolishing the first building to make room for something more "useful".

[LizBizToo]

Arthur, by all means do; I've spent hours buzzing around taping (go with a friend!) you might just be glad you did :)

Our old hospital buildings are gone for the most part as of a few weeks ago; the plus side: a new building planned will be more environmentally friendly. It's been called a more healing space (a personal passion of mine, so I look forward to seeing the design)

You take great photos; I devoured a bit of my Irving Penn book again after seeing your striking new flower photos :)

[therealdavidhok]

This is an especially important cause even since you see how they are building the cookie cutter houses of today..Even our expensive houses are sometimes lame. It would be cool if these rare and beautiful houses were preserved with a force field or something...lol!

masterful job Liz!

+DH+

[tizlizbiz]

uhhm, would you like to form a non-profit org w/me to do just that? LOLLLL! Thx, +DH+ :D

[therealdavidhok]

lol yes absolutely!!

lol

+DH+

[sherryhumikowski]

Awe..that is really sad to watch. Especially since I love old historic buildings. I understand what you're saying about incorporating them into corporate plans for expansion. There is a gorgeous building near our home that used to be a tiny church or school that has been converted into a law-office. It is so charming!! It is on the corner of a busy intersection and looks so out of place yet it is the most beautiful building there! I hope we have a chance to chat soon.. (hugs) =]

[LizBizToo]

So many of us are too quick to tear down and build new, quoting energy inefficiencies, high maintenance costs, etc.. money! Where do we draw the line? We just must work more diligently and more creatively to find solutions and money to preserve what's worth saving..mmm, and instill in our children that sense of respect for history it would seem some of us lack :)

[manga12]

I was there the day the depot was torn down, only one person showed up to protest the demo and it was the oldest comercial building in town at that time. a large craftsman style building and the support beams were live trees in the basement of it.

There they were using a half ton wrecking ball on it. sitting there the foreman of the crew laughing about how the city wanted to move the structure to use it as a restaraunt saying it was heaver then a white elephant. people are more mindful now

[LizBizToo]

(Sherry!) Hugs back; buzzz me :)

Isn't it sad, tho; but encouraging to see that type of reuse; since the 60's I've sure seen a change of attitude regarding saving structures. If we would just do it more often. Our school board has a program to demolish schools and build new; we'll soon know the fate of 2 (more)historic schools slated for demolition: activists have struggled to save; a current compromise plan would save the facades and some elements and build the new behind it.

[Hermgirl666]

A shame. Similar to another trend I deplore: The way that "land developers" come into an area and build houses on every square inch of space. They squeeze out the animal life that then has nowhere to go.

[LizBizToo]

Yes, those 'green spaces' don't necessarily solve that! I do see little promising things, like green roofs catching on now in the U.S., some new county laws specifying a minimum of 20 acres for new construction purposes; we're slowly but surely developing new technologies in energy; still, the U.S. exports much of it's solar cell production, and new nuclear power plants were approved by Feds :(

Thanks for subscribing to the Building Communities channel, Hermy; happy to have you watching:)

[manga12]

and that its enough space for the next ten years to build houses on and they would not have to pay for the land. Highest and best use my butt, yea just what we need more cookie cutter houses in the middle of a city already full of over capacity of houses. Yea the market will pick up but once a historical building is gone its gone forever. They already tore an old hospital down in auburn last year the first one to have a woman docter in indiana all because they could not rent it

[LizBizToo]

What kind of local historic preservation groups are there in your area, I'm wondering?

[manga12]

the histroical societies, and the rich people of auburn, their history is in the cars, they build the dussenburgs cords, and auburns here in the 1930s. and there are mainly people that have connections to the structures or buisnesses that care but they are too few in number for this project.

same thing happend with the railroad depot it was 80 years old back in 1997 the city sat on their duff trying to decide what to do and csx took it back after the deadline and tore it down.

[verytrulyvideo]

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[LizBizToo]

:O)

[warboop]

What a sad shame this is.

[LizBizToo]

ya, I hope the picture changes one day...soon!

[garycalgary]

less memories more smashy smashy too slow

[LizBizToo]

LOL the smashy smashy will come in probably video #3 of this lil series...

on super-fast speed-up most of the time...just for YOU :D

[LizBizToo]

up all night tonight editing more of this demolition :D

for me this represents a very poignant event, a very poignant moment... the first thing to go...that's a moment I couldn't edit fast, even if I wanted to... :)

[lazmalt]

Sad thinks that happens in the name of progress!

It's a shame.

[LizBizToo]

Sad, indeed, Laz. Thanks for watching, as always :)

[volkerdoormann]

Thank you Lizzz for standing for this consciousness of immeasurable values, not known to the spiritual blind warriors of physical health care. A house I have lived many summers doormann . org / fischhs . htm build in 1777 is still alive. Best feeling I ever had in my life.

I do feel deeply with you.

love

volker

[LizBizToo]

Such a history it has! I so believe in the power of spaces to help heal one, as I'm sure you do. Thank you, Volker. Oh that every one of us could experience the likes of that lovely, and healing, cottage of yours :)

[LeSaMilano]

beautifully done Liz - I came away haunted and disturbed, which, for the subject, matter is appropriate. I hate when history and homes are disregarded for 'progress' and expansion. Before I left Italy the beautiful original 150 year old ornate Campari factory and workers cottage near my home was demolished and a new modern glass and cement facility was put up in its place. UGH.

[LizBizToo]

Thank you, Lesley. It just amazes me, to say the least. I saw probably one of Southern California's grandest examples of an old stone winery compound being demolished when I was there recently; maybe one building was to be kept; sad news, all...

[Minniver]

So very sad, Liz. I came here from a place full of history and historic architechture to a place where it's hard to find any structure over 20 years old, it leaves one cold inside. I thirst to wander down street to look up at old houses like this one to appreciate it's beauty and imagine the life it has seen.

[LizBizToo]

Deb, you stated exactly my feelings when faced with a move there in the 70's! ...I remember one big strip mall...(and no wonder you love those ghost town vids!)

[Minniver]

When I first got here, my heart sank with each mile... I have since found places that are far from the beaten path, but oh how I miss real history.

[LizBizToo]

That's so understandable; I'd be hard-pressed to live in a newer house (if I did I'd have to add some old architectural elements) May you find many joys in those unbeaten paths, Deb :)

[ajdpadbury]

Excellent video of a very emotive subject, thanks Liz. Coming from a small country who values it's heritage as it's most marketable feature (if you will) then I find this incredible for such a youngish nation to do this. But I suppose the dollar shouts louder than sentimentality. At least in Las Vegas the old places get a tremendous send off but still. I like what you did with the echoing sounds of the past, beautiful:)

[LizBizToo]

Thanks, Anthony. Your tours are so enjoyable. I always thought of England as so, yes. I was surprised some months back to learn of what I think amounted to demolition of nearly a whole village in the U.K... puzzled me. What do they do in Las Vegas? Haa, don't tell me a stage production for each house that comes down!?

[Illuminatta]

The layering of life (within) and death (of the house) was really well done and moving. We have much history in so many of our own buildings in this region. I'm happy to say that the people here are fervent advocates of preservation, and a heartbreaking sight like this is rare.

[LizBizToo]

How nice to hear, Toni. A local historic group would have moved this house but the dollar won out again...not enough funds to do so. At least much of the fine details were removed for reuse. The porch removal is the next vid in the series, which will show it's 'new' home. Thx, Toni :)

[ItsMyOtherAccount]

i feel a bit guilty for being able to operate one of them machines, very good video the way you captured the house when it was alive so to speak;-)

[LizBizToo]

well, mmm...they must be good for something (no guilt! no guilt!)

[ItsMyOtherAccount]

they dig a good hole;-)

[LizBizToo]

;)!!

[Blinkazoid]

What a shame:( This was very nicely edited Liz!

[LizBizToo]

Hi Blinkzzz :)

And thanks...u know my heart is in it :)

[LizBizToo]

Thx, cindyjo :) Isn't it sad...I'd like to see the Fed Govt change the laws on historical buildings.

Rest assured, our happiness didn't go because the house did; but our community will never be quite the same!

[cindyjo57]

Liz this is so sad. Here in Victoria we have a bi-law about demolishing old homes. Not exactly sure of the details. What a beautiful house and

yes I can feel the happiness that once was. What

a shame.Nicely edited video Liz. I look forward to the series.