When I bought the house, I replaced the yucky ceiling. The lighting, however, is supposed to be dim. There is another switch that does light up the entire basement. When I'm doing something down there, I use that rather than the "period" lighting.
This is an incredible piece of work, but it's more of a recreation-of-a-museum recreation than a recreation-from-real-life. Even the linoleum mimics the glazed brown brick floors seen in indoor "heritage town" exhibits in museums, particularly during the 70s and 80's, which probably corresponds to when he actually saw them. This alone makes the work all the more fascinating - he hasn't recreated the past, he's recreated a RECREATION of the past. There's something meta in all of this . . .
Very cool but sidewalk should be grey and ceiling probably black and the florescent lights need to be replaced with incandescent light bulb effect street lamps.
It would be great if we could not only *not* respond to the people who are being negative, but not to post about them either. They get double the attention that way. So i hope there will just be a ton of kind things said -- that will win the day!
Excellent Job Bobbi I guess the three people that dislike this must be very childish and will never make anything of themselves ENJOY YOUR EXCELLENT WORK
Some of the crude comments a few have made here are truly sad. They are reflective of the times, I guess, when so many people don't care about what came before them. I'm afraid they are the ones who need to get a life ... because if you don't know where you've been, how can you know where you're going? It's no wonder creativity is at a low ebb, the country is such a mess, and our greatness is slipping through our fingers!
Ah, It's just one jerk who sits in a dark corner of his mommie's basement, playing with her computer to write nasty things about other people who actually accomplish something in their lives. Well, at least he does that unitl mommie tells him it's bedtime...
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You need to get a real life. Anyone who would do that to thier basement has no life. Must be because your like 90 years old and have nothing better to do i guess....
He had a dream to make something and he made it. You are the one who has nothing better to do that to be an asshole on YouTube. Congrats, now go spend your welfare check.
I hope this home stays within the family. Imagine it going on market, sells and first thing new owners do is tear it all down and convert it into an entertainment room. I suppose they could sell it or donate it to the historic society. Amazing basement.
You can feel like you're in the 1800s! O.M.G. He built every single bit of the basement! The only thing they could have added is going from the top of the house into the basement! LOL :)
My hubby and I just watched this clip. Talk about a passion for detail. This is just incredible. Thank you so much for sharing. History in a basement.
OMG! @ 2:19 - I have that same set of play dishes. I know my mother played with them, but I think they might be older than that. I've never seen them anywhere else.
@napierzaza Mike Rowe is NOT from Unwrapped. Unwrapped is hosted by Marc Summers (of Double Dare game show) Mike Rowe is host/narrator of Dirty Jobs, Deadliest Catch, Ghost Hunters, and American Chopper
This is a great way to show collectibles and personal items beside using curio cabinets. Hobby and Storage, too!!!! Great vision and execution. Good job.
Wow, that is so amazing. What a great talent he has. I was born in 1965 and I think he has such a gift of preserving memories of the past. I absulutly love it.
Great! Thank you! Have you kept the basement the same since you have lived there? I would love to talk with you about it. I am a producer and looking for interesting stories about Chicago. Can I call you?
You should see the Old Town in the Royal British Columbia Museum. It has a two story hotel in it that you can walk through including a saloon, printers shop, clothing store, a replica of Victoria China town, a train station, and an old movie theatre that you can watch silent movies in. One of the great detals is the street, which is made from real wood bricks.
@songinmyheart67 So neat that so many people have responded. I bought the house from John and have changed the "stuff" in the storefronts. It is so cool actually ENJOYING going into the basement!
I would love to talk to with you about your basement and do a story on it. Do you know how I could get in touch with John? Please let me know. Thank you.
@spider2020 I knew you'd love it! Hey, tried to email you @ geocities but mail was ret'd -- no such address....... So, send it to me at my aol screen name...thx.
What a great basement. Is it still basically intact? I live in Chicago and would LOVE to see this place if possible. Is there any way this could be arranged? Any help in accomplishing this would be greatly appreciated.
It looks a lot bigger than 26' X 46'. It is the illusion that there is much more space behind the store fronts. This is a great idea for any room, garage, or basement.
It gives me a warm "fuzzy" every time I go into the basement! I changed the stuff but the storefronts, general store and bar remain exactly as John built them.
I think this is simply wonderful! I live in So. Calif. now and my biggest loss is "a finished basement." What John did with his basement is simply wonderful! It might seem corny to some, but so much more "alive" than just packing it up and storing it away where no one can get a sense of the history of a family. Also, the guy is very talented and makes his own stuff. John MADE this stuff himself! Wow!
I'm confused! (what else is new). John built this in his house (unbelievable) and now it's called Bobbi's basement. Where is John and who is Bobbi? What happened to all the stuff John had in the storefronts?
My name is Bobbi and I bought the house from John. John moved to northern WI and took most of his stuff with him. I bought some of it but put my stuff into the storefront windows.
His wife wanted to move to northern WI to be closer to one of their children. He said he would only do another basement if a museum hired him to do it! This basement has so, so much skilled labor; it took him 30 yrs. OK, so he did't work on it full-time. Believe he only did it in the winter so he could enjoy the summers.
I've loved the Main Street at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry since I was seven years old when I first saw it. I'm now 67 and STILL marvel at it. For this man, reconstructing his own "Main Street" must have been a monumental undertaking. The man is a true artist, and this is obviously his hobby and his passion. He's living his dream and I salute him for it. This video is outstanding, especially when one encounters so much garbage on You-Tube.
@kissmyklawz I did not mean the project as a waste of space...
I love it, i meant it for one of the comments by nascarlung "incredible waste of space".. I said his COMMENT was a waste of space, not the work done! Sorry for any misunderstanding. I love the project and I think the man in a genius!
I'm the son of John, the man who did this. He actually does have lights within each window, and did, while he lived there, turn the florescent lights out and leave the window lights on. I wish HGTV caught that.
I'm Bobbi and own 736 now. I LOVE my basement! Put MY stuff in the storefronts and gen'l store windows. It is AWESOME and really gives me a "high" whenever I go down there! How old were you when you were allowed to play down there? How old were you when it was finished?
What a great basement. Is it still basically intact? I live in Chicago and would LOVE to see this place if possible. Is there any way this could be arranged? Any help in accomplishing this would be greatly appreciated.
What an awesome "opus magnus" Did your Dad pass away? That is probably the ONLY way I would ever leave such a wonderful house. I am originally from Chicago and grew up in Evanston/Highland Park. Do you mind telling me what suburb your family lived in? Thanks for a lovely memory and what a tribute to an incredibly talented man.
John, you're QUITE a guy! I think it's AWESOME the amount of devotion and quality craftsmanship that has obviously gone into your 1890's basement. Do you allow visitors to go through it? That would be so much fun. I hope it will somehow remain for as long as that house stands as a testament to one man's vision, determination and TALENT. GOOD WORK!
Your work IS a labor of LOVE !! Wonderful way to use the special things that are a part of your family heritage. A trip back in time that's a trip back in REAL memories.
Bobbi you've done an incredible recreation of an old time main Street .. the part I love about this is the way you have incorporated you personal heirlooms .. just fascinating !!!!!!!..
Truly fascinating! What an incredible job this man has done in creating the old fashioned Main Street! Thanks for sharing this wonderful video and interview.
It is very nice.My favorite was the Farm that the muesum had, so realistic back then.I was in the museum some years back and I was very disapointed all the changes that have been made.I suppose you have to go with the times. On exhibit is a horse drawn street car,that I use to play in as a kid.It was located (stored)in the Lawndale Bus garage at one time .My father worked for the CTA.
Abslutely amazing! When you opened the doors you blew my mind & the storage areas were unbelievable... All I can say is FANTASTIC! My jaw was dropped thru the whole video.... Great job!
This is incredible. I was fascinated from beginning to end. It does remind me of the one at the Museum of Science and Industry and I always enjoyed that one.
wow that basement is so amazing looking. I wish my basement looked that nice...Wonderful job..
dawn68039 1 month ago
This basement is a amazing. I want to hang out there!
TheSporadicInspirati 6 months ago
Dear God, what does Mike Rowe not do?
lostindiancamp 6 months ago
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whotaughtyou 7 months ago
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whotaughtyou 8 months ago
Absolutely incredible - and his sawmill alone is still much larger than my workshop!!! :-D
OllyPJ 11 months ago
Pretty amazing. This guy knows what to do with his spare time.
witchbax 11 months ago
the ceiling is really depressing. he should get a better ceiling and lights
helllajennifer 11 months ago
@helllajennifer
When I bought the house, I replaced the yucky ceiling. The lighting, however, is supposed to be dim. There is another switch that does light up the entire basement. When I'm doing something down there, I use that rather than the "period" lighting.
Shado2100 8 months ago
This is an incredible piece of work, but it's more of a recreation-of-a-museum recreation than a recreation-from-real-life. Even the linoleum mimics the glazed brown brick floors seen in indoor "heritage town" exhibits in museums, particularly during the 70s and 80's, which probably corresponds to when he actually saw them. This alone makes the work all the more fascinating - he hasn't recreated the past, he's recreated a RECREATION of the past. There's something meta in all of this . . .
Coolestmovies 11 months ago
sure its all good but seems creepy plus nigga get out of the past u living in the past literaly!!! live in the present!!!
TrueDominguez 11 months ago
Great Basement - (It's Dale)
demo1016 1 year ago
What a wonderful way to display keepsakes and carry out your creative ideas! I especially love how John incorporated his shop into the diorama.
A lot of us dream about doing a large-scale project. He actually went and did it. This is museum-quality stuff.
I recently visited the Peterson Automotive Museum. This stands up very favorably to their "History of the Automobile" main street diorama!
Sharoney 1 year ago
just awesome!! the MSI should hire him to expand the exhibit.
tmirltsf 1 year ago
Very cool but sidewalk should be grey and ceiling probably black and the florescent lights need to be replaced with incandescent light bulb effect street lamps.
I wanna drink at his bar!
fukinzeppelinman 1 year ago
A work of art. GREAT !!!!!
wb7cyo 1 year ago
It would be great if we could not only *not* respond to the people who are being negative, but not to post about them either. They get double the attention that way. So i hope there will just be a ton of kind things said -- that will win the day!
amylh322 1 year ago
he could have just gone to Knott's Berry Farm
runtubefantasy 1 year ago
@runtubefantasy
Or you could go and stop making stupid posts.
mrp454 1 year ago
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I think this is great! very talented man!!
GANGSTER6607 1 year ago
I think this is great! very talented man!!
GANGSTER6607 1 year ago
this is so cool! I can't believe how tallented this man is!
AmazedbyHisgrace1 1 year ago
I can't believe how crude some of these comments are. This is a work of art!
calzeph 1 year ago 9
Excellent Job Bobbi I guess the three people that dislike this must be very childish and will never make anything of themselves ENJOY YOUR EXCELLENT WORK
TheExchangehotel 1 year ago
@TheExchangehotel
Bobbi didn't build it. John (former owner) did. Sounds like Bobbi kept it intact though.
mrp454 1 year ago
I love this! Bobbi is a true craftsman following his heart. Thank you for posting....truly inspiring!
zspacegal 1 year ago
@zspacegal
Bobbi didn't build it. John (former owner) did. Sounds like Bobbi kept it intact though
mrp454 1 year ago
Some of the crude comments a few have made here are truly sad. They are reflective of the times, I guess, when so many people don't care about what came before them. I'm afraid they are the ones who need to get a life ... because if you don't know where you've been, how can you know where you're going? It's no wonder creativity is at a low ebb, the country is such a mess, and our greatness is slipping through our fingers!
BananasCrackersNuts 1 year ago 5
@BananasCrackersNuts
Ah, It's just one jerk who sits in a dark corner of his mommie's basement, playing with her computer to write nasty things about other people who actually accomplish something in their lives. Well, at least he does that unitl mommie tells him it's bedtime...
mrp454 1 year ago
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You need to get a real life. Anyone who would do that to thier basement has no life. Must be because your like 90 years old and have nothing better to do i guess....
DjFusion17 1 year ago
@DjFusion17
He had a dream to make something and he made it. You are the one who has nothing better to do that to be an asshole on YouTube. Congrats, now go spend your welfare check.
martinsuper73 1 year ago 9
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@martinsuper73 If i had a dream, it wouldnt be to make a pointless basement... hes old, your probably old, and life sucks for you guys haha
DjFusion17 1 year ago
@martinsuper73 little bitch, raging. ROFL. Grow up.
sirvegeta 2 months ago
@sirvegeta You can turn off the X-Box and hit puberty one day. But you are going to have to leave the house.
martinsuper73 2 months ago
@martinsuper73 Why leave the house, it was paid off (about $211,000, actually) by the time i was 25. Go back to your apartment and stfu, plz kthx.
sirvegeta 2 months ago
@DjFusion17 He's talented, dedicated and imaginative. But damn, there is something creepy about it all.
MisterWin 1 year ago
That is amazing :-)
patchcords 1 year ago
That was a wonderful job!!! Congratulations!!!!
Brooklinres 1 year ago
I hope this home stays within the family. Imagine it going on market, sells and first thing new owners do is tear it all down and convert it into an entertainment room. I suppose they could sell it or donate it to the historic society. Amazing basement.
isthereaname2use 1 year ago
this is the funniest thing i have ever seen.
alexmilller86 1 year ago
Absolutely brilliant, what a creation!
spcarlson 1 year ago
You can feel like you're in the 1800s! O.M.G. He built every single bit of the basement! The only thing they could have added is going from the top of the house into the basement! LOL :)
Cherry7777Blossom 1 year ago
Awesome!
r84266 1 year ago
I love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
memyselfandi4002 1 year ago
3 ppl dont have basement
keyqui05 1 year ago
My hubby and I just watched this clip. Talk about a passion for detail. This is just incredible. Thank you so much for sharing. History in a basement.
ladychevalier 1 year ago
I am speechless. Wonderful basement. Thank you for uploading it for all to see.
qormi1000 1 year ago
OMG! @ 2:19 - I have that same set of play dishes. I know my mother played with them, but I think they might be older than that. I've never seen them anywhere else.
carriellbee 1 year ago
Dunno what the Fritzels complained about...
museliver086 1 year ago
Same creepy make-up as the guy from Unwrapped
napierzaza 1 year ago
@napierzaza Mike Rowe is NOT from Unwrapped. Unwrapped is hosted by Marc Summers (of Double Dare game show) Mike Rowe is host/narrator of Dirty Jobs, Deadliest Catch, Ghost Hunters, and American Chopper
ebgbjo 1 year ago
He needs to paint a fake sky on the ceiling.
phototristan 1 year ago
dirty jobs ftw!!
animalsjt5 1 year ago
A replica of the "1890's Main Street" exhibit front from the ???? and Industry
gaycheckml 1 year ago
That is one swanky basement. : ) love it!!
otokyo 1 year ago
Came out June 2003, Google Incredible Basements
Duster408 1 year ago
thanks for sharing this.
cjd438 1 year ago
What year was this made? There's nothing for it on imdb: Not under "incredible basements", & not thru HGTV nor Mike Rowe's imdb info.
lazur1 1 year ago
@lazur1
Believe it was made in 2003 or 2004. I moved into the house in Nov. 2004 and happened to see it on HGTV.
fitfemcgo 1 year ago
@lazur1
Was made in 2003 -- the HGTV show.
fitfemcgo 1 year ago
This is a great way to show collectibles and personal items beside using curio cabinets. Hobby and Storage, too!!!! Great vision and execution. Good job.
eddiescottmom 1 year ago
This man has a real passion for his hobby!
acoustics101 1 year ago
amazing detail... talk about taking modeling to the next level. simply stunning work
Rattler375 1 year ago
Wow, that is so amazing. What a great talent he has. I was born in 1965 and I think he has such a gift of preserving memories of the past. I absulutly love it.
Pookie34691 1 year ago
I thopught it was minature unil he walked down the sidewalk. This is totally amazing. Does he open it for visitors? Charge or free?
davnkatz 1 year ago
@davnkatz
John Scapes sold the house to me, Bobbi, in 2004. I have put MY things into the storefronts and the gen'l store.
fitfemcgo 1 year ago 2
CHARMING!
Married2aMARINE 1 year ago
Wow! I love it!~ Way to go John! I wouldn't mind seeing this in person.
MrCowboymusic 1 year ago
What an incredible craftsman John is. I would love to tour this in person and go back to that simpler time.
Thombar 1 year ago
Great! Thank you! Have you kept the basement the same since you have lived there? I would love to talk with you about it. I am a producer and looking for interesting stories about Chicago. Can I call you?
micrane1 1 year ago
wow... tht's really amazing! he really does have a great passion! :)
animefreak1467 1 year ago
I'm totally enchanted. This is amarvel!!!
theladytwilight 1 year ago
To Shado2100: That's great...you must get a lot of friends visiting you, just to see that basement.
Bolsterde 1 year ago
Wish I had the creativity of this man who has planned and developed his dream hobby. He is a special person and the envy of many.
Bolsterde 1 year ago
Hi. I live in the house now and have put MY stuff into the storefronts. It's such a "kick" when going into the basement. Always makes me smile!
Shado2100 1 year ago
AWESOME!
Boobulargroove 1 year ago
You should see the Old Town in the Royal British Columbia Museum. It has a two story hotel in it that you can walk through including a saloon, printers shop, clothing store, a replica of Victoria China town, a train station, and an old movie theatre that you can watch silent movies in. One of the great detals is the street, which is made from real wood bricks.
videocircus 1 year ago
What a great way to spend your spare time, remember the past and share with others so it never gets lost. Excellent work.
webaroni 1 year ago
This is awesome. Never thought of anything like this existed in someone's basement. He did a terrific job!
songinmyheart67 1 year ago
@songinmyheart67 So neat that so many people have responded. I bought the house from John and have changed the "stuff" in the storefronts. It is so cool actually ENJOYING going into the basement!
Shado2100 1 year ago
@Shado2100
I would love to talk to with you about your basement and do a story on it. Do you know how I could get in touch with John? Please let me know. Thank you.
micrane1 1 year ago
@micrane1
I don't have his email nor his phone number but.... John Scapes
5762 Airport Rd.
Boulder Junction, WI 54512
Shado2100 1 year ago
@Shado2100 I can only imagine how much fun it would be. :) Looks amazing!
songinmyheart67 1 year ago
not only the skills to make what we see.....but the MONEY too.......nice job
jekiwe 1 year ago
Mike Rowe, age 15.
cydcharisse6 1 year ago 2
Absolutely great!
mooninsantacruz 1 year ago
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spider2020 1 year ago
I love it Bobbie!! and yes theChicago museum version of main street defiantly sticks from childhood memories as well.Yer bud Terry the spider guy
spider2020 1 year ago
@spider2020 I knew you'd love it! Hey, tried to email you @ geocities but mail was ret'd -- no such address....... So, send it to me at my aol screen name...thx.
Shado2100 1 year ago
What a great basement. Is it still basically intact? I live in Chicago and would LOVE to see this place if possible. Is there any way this could be arranged? Any help in accomplishing this would be greatly appreciated.
dickandjoe5251969 1 year ago
It looks a lot bigger than 26' X 46'. It is the illusion that there is much more space behind the store fronts. This is a great idea for any room, garage, or basement.
geneel169 1 year ago
@geneel169
It gives me a warm "fuzzy" every time I go into the basement! I changed the stuff but the storefronts, general store and bar remain exactly as John built them.
fitfemcgo 1 year ago
I think this is simply wonderful! I live in So. Calif. now and my biggest loss is "a finished basement." What John did with his basement is simply wonderful! It might seem corny to some, but so much more "alive" than just packing it up and storing it away where no one can get a sense of the history of a family. Also, the guy is very talented and makes his own stuff. John MADE this stuff himself! Wow!
Lucia826 1 year ago
I'm confused! (what else is new). John built this in his house (unbelievable) and now it's called Bobbi's basement. Where is John and who is Bobbi? What happened to all the stuff John had in the storefronts?
ElaineRuth 1 year ago
@ElaineRuth
My name is Bobbi and I bought the house from John. John moved to northern WI and took most of his stuff with him. I bought some of it but put my stuff into the storefront windows.
fitfemcgo 1 year ago
@fitfemcgo Why did John sell the house? He put so much work into his hobby.
marlagx 1 year ago
@marlagx
His wife wanted to move to northern WI to be closer to one of their children. He said he would only do another basement if a museum hired him to do it! This basement has so, so much skilled labor; it took him 30 yrs. OK, so he did't work on it full-time. Believe he only did it in the winter so he could enjoy the summers.
fitfemcgo 1 year ago
@ElaineRuth
I'm Bobbi and bought the house from John. I bought some of John's things (in the general store) but put my own "stuff" into the storefront windows.
Shado2100 1 year ago
PURE GENIUS CREATED WITH THE PATIENCE OF AN ANGEL
coolguy6032 1 year ago
This is really incredible -- a labour of love!
Autismmom 1 year ago
If this guy wants to turn my basement into such an incredible waste of space please feel free.
Kirke182 1 year ago
Our past is only gone if no one remembers it. Great Job.
vintageward 1 year ago
I've loved the Main Street at the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry since I was seven years old when I first saw it. I'm now 67 and STILL marvel at it. For this man, reconstructing his own "Main Street" must have been a monumental undertaking. The man is a true artist, and this is obviously his hobby and his passion. He's living his dream and I salute him for it. This video is outstanding, especially when one encounters so much garbage on You-Tube.
Zva26 1 year ago 2
incredible waste of space............to each his own though.
nascarlurg 1 year ago
So is this comment (a waste of space).
jjakab 1 year ago
@jjakab - for you this awesome achievement is like casting pearls before swine
kissmyklawz 1 year ago
@kissmyklawz I did not mean the project as a waste of space...
I love it, i meant it for one of the comments by nascarlung "incredible waste of space".. I said his COMMENT was a waste of space, not the work done! Sorry for any misunderstanding. I love the project and I think the man in a genius!
jjakab 1 year ago
@jjakab - ahhh, a misunderstanding ... all is good now & I agree, nascarlung's comment is imbecilic
kissmyklawz 1 year ago
What an incredibly gifted man!
cbendersf 1 year ago
That's so cool! He should add street lights and turn the other lights out to create a night scene.
Morrisseys7thFriend 1 year ago 2
@Morrisseys7thFriend
I'm the son of John, the man who did this. He actually does have lights within each window, and did, while he lived there, turn the florescent lights out and leave the window lights on. I wish HGTV caught that.
jscapes11 1 year ago
@jscapes11
I'm Bobbi and own 736 now. I LOVE my basement! Put MY stuff in the storefronts and gen'l store windows. It is AWESOME and really gives me a "high" whenever I go down there! How old were you when you were allowed to play down there? How old were you when it was finished?
Shadotwo 1 year ago
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@Shadotwo
What a great basement. Is it still basically intact? I live in Chicago and would LOVE to see this place if possible. Is there any way this could be arranged? Any help in accomplishing this would be greatly appreciated.
dickandjoe5251969 1 year ago
@jscapes11
John,
What an awesome "opus magnus" Did your Dad pass away? That is probably the ONLY way I would ever leave such a wonderful house. I am originally from Chicago and grew up in Evanston/Highland Park. Do you mind telling me what suburb your family lived in? Thanks for a lovely memory and what a tribute to an incredibly talented man.
Lucia826 1 year ago
Fantastic!
Drewtazy 1 year ago
OMG! How big is the basement?
beckyminton 1 year ago
This is awesome!
rcunningham23 1 year ago
Great job John... This is a fine example of someone being able to with their own hands, capture and fulfil both a happiness and a dream.
BhamNikWA 1 year ago
How fun, I really enjoyed it.
Thanks for sharing.
happyone813 1 year ago
John, you're QUITE a guy! I think it's AWESOME the amount of devotion and quality craftsmanship that has obviously gone into your 1890's basement. Do you allow visitors to go through it? That would be so much fun. I hope it will somehow remain for as long as that house stands as a testament to one man's vision, determination and TALENT. GOOD WORK!
GrammyJo 1 year ago
@GrammyJo
I actually bought the house from John. The storefronts and gen'l store remain but all have my stuff in them.
Bobbi
Shadotwo 1 year ago
amazing:)
doris1716 1 year ago
Your work IS a labor of LOVE !! Wonderful way to use the special things that are a part of your family heritage. A trip back in time that's a trip back in REAL memories.
lorak36 1 year ago
Bobbi you've done an incredible recreation of an old time main Street .. the part I love about this is the way you have incorporated you personal heirlooms .. just fascinating !!!!!!!..
spiderwebb99 1 year ago
unbelievable!
marinemammal62 1 year ago
Truly fascinating! What an incredible job this man has done in creating the old fashioned Main Street! Thanks for sharing this wonderful video and interview.
floridagirl425 1 year ago
this is amazing and I love it! I wish I could visit!
gwenmangelson 1 year ago
It is very nice.My favorite was the Farm that the muesum had, so realistic back then.I was in the museum some years back and I was very disapointed all the changes that have been made.I suppose you have to go with the times. On exhibit is a horse drawn street car,that I use to play in as a kid.It was located (stored)in the Lawndale Bus garage at one time .My father worked for the CTA.
pretzgolf1 1 year ago
This is awesome...I think it looks nicer than the exhibit at the Museum of Science an Industry in Chicago! : )
xleecrowx 1 year ago
Abslutely amazing! When you opened the doors you blew my mind & the storage areas were unbelievable... All I can say is FANTASTIC! My jaw was dropped thru the whole video.... Great job!
bmj123456 1 year ago
This is absolutely unreal! It gives the image of being so large, and so realistic! I'd hate for him to see my basement.
MsGagow 1 year ago
This is incredible. I was fascinated from beginning to end. It does remind me of the one at the Museum of Science and Industry and I always enjoyed that one.
snowballinhell 1 year ago
That is an amazing basement!!!! I have wanted to do something like this too!!! Such inspiration!!!!
bowlinagency 1 year ago
Fantastic work of art! Especially love the general store that one can enter, with all the items of the period. Great job.
initialsmy 1 year ago
that's pretty cool
comserv1 1 year ago