Forgotten for 54 YEARS!! Abandoned House of a Big American Family

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STORY
This abandoned house has been sitting empty for over 50 years, and it's like stepping back in time to the Vietnam War era. The house was built in the early 1900s by Theodore Hill, who gifted it to his wife as a wedding present. The couple had six children, and the house was filled with love and laughter.
After Theodore passed away, the children no longer wanted to live in the house. They left everything behind, including furniture, clothing, and personal belongings. The house has been left to decay, but it still contains a wealth of memories from the Hill family's past.
In this video, we explore the abandoned Hill Family House and reveal its secrets. We'll see the rooms where the children grew up, the toys they played with, and the clothes they wore. We'll also learn about the family's history and why they left the house behind.
Join us as we take a journey back in time and explore this abandoned time capsule.
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The Abandoned Home Of The American Hill Family Forgotten For 53 YEARS!
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[tigerlillybell]

I was a teenager during the Viet Nam war in the 70's and I am now 75 years old. It is possible some of their children died in the war? May be grandchildren returning to the property, which is so full of asbestos, it would take a fortune to clean it up. Perhaps, the memories of loss, etc., are just too painful to be reminded of. Sometimes, it is best to walk away from the past and not carry it with you.

[BeemWeeks]

A little info on this house. I'm guessing the place has been abandoned since 1987.

The Hill Homestead is an abandoned residence and farm in New York. It was home to Theodore Hill, Jr., a farmer, and politician. At its peak, the Hill farm, managed by Theodore Hill and Susan Curry, boasted approximately 195 acres 3 for orchards and a dairy.

Their son, Theodore Hill, Jr. was elected in the late 1920s as a supervisor in Yorktown, where he served until 1937. He was then elected to the Assembly from the Sixth District in Westchester and served 12 terms until 1960. Hill was then appointed a trustee of the New York State Power Authority, where he ascended to become its vice-chairman. Hill died in December 1987.

[aseekamp]

Cunard is a cruise line and Indian River was an orange grower in FL. People used to ship oranges in crates as gifts.

[Ms.Norths.Musings]

It would be amazing to have a family member talk about the history of these house's and tell the family history. AMAZING!

[tlkjlkjh]

I just LOVE you two! You are truly gentlemen! Thank you for sharing your adventures with us! The game in the living is called "Backgammon", not checkers. Your adventures have made me realize that "things" mean nothing, relationships mean everything! Thank you for your hard work! You are loved and appreciated from Canada! xo

[ccl]

I have watched many videos of these abandoned places, I must admit these two lads are my favorite, they are so professional and respectful of the houses and items in these homes.

[ramona_rami]

Hello, Lesley and Danny! So many beautiful family items scattered all over this abandoned house! The vintage family photos are really special, they always make someone emotional because people we love live in our hearts forever and this is all that matters in the end; You're fantastic explorers, as always!
Thank you for this nice episode! ❤

[maryscavone]

Good to see you Lesley and Danny. This abandoned home was so interesting. I can tell you one thing for sure. The orange crate that said " India Florida" was right here where I live "Indialantic Fl." Oranges were and are shaped from here all over the world. It got its name from the Indian river and Banana River that joins together and empty's in the Atlantic Ocean. I am right below Cape Canaveral and 60 east of Disney World. Hope that gives you some idea of how far that crate traveled. Keep doing what you do cause " Y'all Ain't Done Yet". God bless and take care.

[RetroCaptain]

Quite a well kept time capsule!
This is *one time* where you encountered actual Lead Paint!
Where you showed the kitchen Foil and Paper dispenser (my grandmother had exactly the same) the door was definitely lead paint.
I have the facial tissue dispenser seen above the kitchen dispenser (inherited from my grandmother and actually from the 1950s).
The fridge from 1952/53.
The "printer" is a carriage section of a Xerox machine which was around in the 70s. Copier machine for business.
Backgammon game. The bottle in the bedroom is i think a medicine to rub on sore muscles not for drinking.
Those razor blades from WWII era not recently.
All Lead paint on the wall. No "peeling" but "cracking off"
The "banana box" is actually an old fashioned orange crate. Indian River a big source of orange and citrus even in the 1980s.
The travel suitcase was very famous!!
Cunard Lines was a ship line and competed with White Star (Titanic & Olympic) line.
That person traveled by steam ship.
The little stack of Christmas gifts was only a display. I actually have this as well. Nothing inside they are empty, placed under tiny fake tree.
Amazing people don't destroy the place but respect it😊

[TeacupAndRoses]

U.S.A! 🎉❤ Congrat! You are far away from your home boy!

One thing that I never get tired of seeing in you and I appreciate so much is the kindness with which you take all things and try to leave them in the same place with the utmost respect. Obviously a lot of people passed by and left a mess of things... people have no respect for other people's things and memories... Sad. But how beautiful it would be to see how they originally left that place, intact, because I don't think they made all that mess, it was done by people who were around snooping around.

[carl]

Cunard Lina was a passenger shipping line. They were rivals of the White Star Line, who owned the Titanic. These people traveled overseas by ship in cabin class. They must of been doing pretty well back in the day because only rich folk could travel on those ships for pleasure. It was expensive. Cool video brother! Thanks for coming to our country! Cheers from Texas!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👌🏼🤗💖

[taj]

What they had was truly special. You are recording sacred history.

[nicoletanis]

Lesley, congratulations on your 500k! This is a great virtual tour. I enjoy it.

[marydesch]

Hi Lesley, I still love all of your videos. I live in America and am hooked much more on all of The Europe videos. I will always be a fan of yours. Be safe an god bless you.

[DeborahSch]

It’s not a bathroom.
It’s cold in upstate New York.
Many houses in the early 1900’s were built with enclosed entry ways.
When you open the door to go in, you don’t let freezing wind and snow in.
We get 4 to 5 feet of snow and blizzards.

[jumaris]

My Favorite Duo. Lesley & Danny. Thank you guys for another journey 2 the Past.
Love you 😍 ❤❤❤😊

[joeyuribe]

I LOVE LESLEY´S DESCRIPTIVE IMAGINATION OF HOW THE FAMILY MAY HAVE SPENT TIME IN THE HOUSE! LESLY’S HELPER STUD IS THE PERFECT COMPANION!

[IShot.TheLaw]

Welcome to New York, my state. Again you have had the privilege of walking into a very classic, very rare, look, at vintage Americana... I am really glad you’re getting to see this, and I’m glad you are sharing it with us. Even though some of us might live here, it is rare to see vintage things from the 50’s to 70s. Especially when they are all together in one place. I can just imagine the ceramic sink, with the carnation milk, brand new, sitting on the counter. It’s nice that you get to see and feel the vibe of how it used to be. 😀👍❤

[massth]

We used to call the type of pantry you found, a root cellar when I was a kid growing up. It's where we'd keep the jars of canned items. The house we lived in, in the 50's had a coal furnace, and I remember watching the coal being sent down the shuttle through a small basement window, into the coal bin which sat across from the furnace. Our basement consisted of mostly a dirt floor, with a stone foundation.

[sdmsdm]

I just can't see WHY if they don't care for the house any longer, they just don't bother to donate the furnishings and other contents of the house and help out the poor who struggle just to buy a bed!!! This just makes me so angry, at this time, in the area of the States where I live, the local church is asking for donations of sweaters, coats and winter boots to be handed out to those in need as soon the cold weather will be upon us. In this house there were so many items left behind that could've helped out a family struggling to furnish an apartment. Also, think about it, if your parents left you a nice big house like this one but you prefer to live elsewhere, why wouldn't you make sure the house was sold to someone who really want to own it and make it their own. Why let it rot away, SELL IT!