To anyone with a bad shoulder, that ball throwing tool is awesome. My pitbull loves it and so does my right arm.
@rcs3030
Жыл бұрын
My great, great,great,great grandfather actually broke the first window way back when he was about 12 years old. Our whole family is still very proud of him.
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
Does it run in the family? Cheers!
@mistydawnhopkins
2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you bought this building. I look forward to seeing it transformed over the next five years.
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks misty.
@haggardhearts
2 жыл бұрын
My wife's grandmother and her late husband John owned it for years... My wife grew up running around it.. I spent quite a bit of time working on it.. My son spent most of his days running around with his great gma there while it was the plumbing supply and became the "supervisor" lol. The cleanup was a massive undertaking when she moved on from it.
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
Great to hear stories about it. Thx
@jamesclarke6861
2 жыл бұрын
Mind if I ask where in Charleston? And how much it sold for?
@sonjacrowell9896
Жыл бұрын
Wow. Thank you for sharing. I’m sure your wife and yourself and kids will be able to see who is buying and plans. ❤️
@carolynjordan4633
Жыл бұрын
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@Mindsi
Жыл бұрын
Jumanji script, did u find the game?
@tete7958
2 жыл бұрын
My grandmother and her sister were both stitchers at Brown's. My grandfather worked there off and on and my mother worked there. That was during the depression. I worked at the new building right out of high school for a bit. I have heard so many stories about this building and it was nice to see inside.
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
A lot of history!
@dedogster
Жыл бұрын
That's in Perth isn't it?
@fanndisgoldbraid3183
Жыл бұрын
Interesting stuff. A lot of the old appliances, radios, stoves, TVs, etc...look like they would be usable for a Hollywood movie set, showing an old house, hotel/motel room, etc. Cool.
@loro3849
Жыл бұрын
The mural idea would help the teens develop a feeling of ownership and a chance to celebrate the history of their community.
@RoadsideDown
2 жыл бұрын
I remember going in there as a kid and I believe it was the 2nd floor used to be full of cars, one of which used to belong to my grandfather who passed away when my mom was a kid. Building is such a great piece of history, can't wait to see you make progress on this!
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
They had lots of auctions thats all legend now.
@annieo9468
Жыл бұрын
What a monumental task ahead of you. It seems overwhelming. It'll be interesting to watch the transformation.
@keithlane7471
Жыл бұрын
Wow , what a great project. Those old mill / factory buildings are beautifully made to last the test of time as long as you keep them dry inside. A small group of friends I've known since junior high school that are not afraid of hard work had looked into getting one of these when we were in our twenties and clean up, covert to mixed use and use as a base for our individual businesses, and rental space. What killed the project was when the asbestos inspectors came in and said we'd have to spend millions of dollars to hire a licensed hazmat company to remove or contain all the asbestos before we could start doing anything. My group are all 60 now, and can't do the hard work anymore, but regret not doing a big building project when we were physically able. Best regards
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
The good thing with this building is that there is very little asbestos. I'm almost 50 now myself.
@skipstein744
Жыл бұрын
I never worked for Buster Brown shoe company, but back in the 1950's I wore Buster Brown shoes. I am 78, for time references. Onward!
@donaldrempel32
Жыл бұрын
oh the barn style fire door, I worked on an 100 year old building years ago and the fire door was polished out and looked fantastic when it was done. 👍
@ProsperityInChristChurch
Жыл бұрын
I'm very grateful that you took the time to share this adventure with us. Thank you 😊
@erikh9991
Жыл бұрын
I would love to come help you clean up for a week. That would be so much fun just discovering stuff and making it look nice!!
@dspine6
Жыл бұрын
Your video was fascinating to watch, and caused a few light bulbs of suggestions to light up. Hope they might help! 1. Talk to any high school close by about construction. My 3 boys construction classes basically worked for free for local businesses to get experience and a grade! 2. Hire someone to list sellable items. Maybe pay them a percentage of profit? 3. For things you would put in a dumpster (stuff not wanted but not trash) advertise free, first come, first serve. Cuts down on dumpster cost! 4. Hire some teenagers to help sort/clean/move things you are keeping. A weekend or 3 could make a big difference!
@dspine6
Жыл бұрын
I thought of a couple more suggestions... 5. Contact some antique dealers and/or resellers to walk through and purchase items you don't want. 6. Habitat for Humanity has a store called Restore. You can donate items there and use the value for a tax break.
@geneva760
Жыл бұрын
What a find. I would really enjoy such a building - upstairs my home - and downstairs my workshop. And great to read the comments from people that have been involved with the business and/or building. CHEERS from AUSTRALIA
@gorillaau
Жыл бұрын
And still another floor above that. That building is bringing huge. They don't built them like they used to back then, and certainly not from solid brick!
@stevenchildress9545
2 жыл бұрын
Wow, amazed the thing is still standing. My mom worked there when I was growing up 50’s--60’s. John Winnett bought it 70’s-80’s Winnett Plumbing. John was also a city Council member during the Hickman administration. We lived in the 800 block of Madison Ave. so it was quite a walk for my mom.
@BEV0323
Жыл бұрын
Wow, you have a massive job on your hands, good luck with it ALL!!!
@susanmayberry2763
Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful building.Can't wait to see videos of your place as you progress.Those old stoves are amazing.Hope they don't go to scrap yards,find happy homes.Thank you for sharing.
@tommygunn3063
Жыл бұрын
Luv that old building...I can imagine picking through that place for days looking for cool old treasure.
@vestel777
Жыл бұрын
Those rolls of Industrial Wallpaper can be very valuable because there are tons of people who are restoring Old Victorian Homes and they are looking for wallpapers that actually date back to that certain era’s.
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
I am guessing these are mostly from 70s.
@janecarolhogue3140
Жыл бұрын
@@coldwarmercantile still people might like them
@randycrager4074
Жыл бұрын
Brown shoes! I've owned a couple pair and my Niece worked at one of their outlets and I still think they were the best shoes I've ever worn!
@johnjon1823
Жыл бұрын
Seeing this video I feel so much better about the crap in my basement and garage. Makes my day.
@amyh.2020
Жыл бұрын
Great bones and fabulous spaces! What an exciting project in whole!
@richardcline1337
Жыл бұрын
One thing you certainly won't have a need for is new shelving. That place is full of it. A little refurbishing and they'd fit right in with what you plan for the building.
@mcgjohn22
Жыл бұрын
quite the impressive building and quite the task you have undertaken. will look forward to updates. tks
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
Thanks I like to say in 4 years it will look amazing, or it will look exactly as it does now!
@SledDog5678
Жыл бұрын
What a fun time looking through the items.
@lydia-marylivingston5916
2 жыл бұрын
Good day! My name is Lydia-Mary Livingston and I am local to Charleston! My husband Anthony Livingston and I own and operate an Indoor Flea Market on the Downtown Charleston Square in one of the OLDEST buildings left. Our store is located on 601 Monroe Avenue of you ever want to stop in! I have a deep love for old historic buildings and love to see them repaired and maintained/updated so that they can be used again beneficially within our town and am excited to see/hear what you have in store for this building that MANY of my elders have worked in! Anywho, welcome to our little town! We are happy to have you! Reach out if you ever need! God bless you in all you do!
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for the message I think I know if your place I was actually in there I think. Great to see business is still operating up on the Square
@lydia-marylivingston5916
2 жыл бұрын
@@coldwarmercantile Absolutely and growing ever better each day! We have seen so many new store fronts around our square. It's Absolutely marvelous! I am excited to see whatever you plan with the Old Brown Shoe Factory!
@billierenshaw3302
Жыл бұрын
Just amazing …you have your work cut out for sure …I want to follow your journey 🥰
@elsinore79
Жыл бұрын
Hi Chris, Fantastic video. As a upholster of furniture for the past 25 years, I look forward to see some of the pieces come trough your warehouse. If you ever have a need for a upholstery shop in Ohio, let me know. Good luck with the building.
@cindyebinger2108
2 жыл бұрын
Wow. The Brown Shoe building is definitely a treasure that holds a lot of memories in my hometown of Charleston. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for what you are doing. What an undertaking!! I used to utilize the north side of the building as a photography backdrop. And the cafeteria table!! So cool - pretty sure I sat at it back in the day. Best of luck! I love that you have such an obvious appreciation for the value of the structure and so many things inside. Can’t wait to see what becomes of it through the next 5 years.
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the well wishes!
@alphatwist2191
Жыл бұрын
also from charleston IL!!!!!! i always walk by it when i go for walks, its amazing to see a fellow charlestonian, go trojans!!!
@RENunez-sd6ov
Жыл бұрын
I had a friend who also bought a warehouse, and we use to get around on bikes. I also helped him with removing old wiring and plumbing but the bikes sure helped to get around. Also, you need to get a roll off dumpster and start with the trash and start stacking the things you want t keep. Like I said I did this before it's a lot of work, but the outcome is well worth it.
@leoross5777
Жыл бұрын
making a deal with someone who will list all this salvage on a auction page, giving them half of the commission for doing all the legwork, photos and mailing, is a plan you might consider
@missingremote4388
Жыл бұрын
He should use 10 x 12 glass to repair the windows
@phillymdm
2 жыл бұрын
Just came across this video and thanks for sharing. I grew up in Charleston and came back after college. My grandma worked there and very interesting to see the inside. That had to be overwhelming
@NorthernStruggler
Жыл бұрын
I hope you don't have any regrets. once the trash is out, you have SO MUCH floor space with an excellent structure.
@rrl4245
2 жыл бұрын
Wow! A treasure trove and a hell of a project. Good luck!
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
THanks for the well wishes!
@stratocaster1greg
Жыл бұрын
I have been finding cool antiques in America my whole life. Your building is gorgeous. God Bless.
@tackyisme
2 жыл бұрын
I am just a hop skip and jump from the factory. I can't wait to see what you do with the place. I am a vintage reseller online and looking forward to all your videos.
@larrysmith4918
Жыл бұрын
How exciting. What a beautiful and gigantic classic industrial design. 🍿
@savannahsmiles1797
Жыл бұрын
I wore buster brown shoes as a kid...very well made.
@tiktok11150
Жыл бұрын
If we knew each other and I lived closer I would ask to pick a room, clean and organize it for free. I love going through old stuff and can see the potential of each room. They really would make great apartments.
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
It's entertaining if you don't mind dust.
@blipblip88
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tour. It does look like an enourmous project for you! Good luck in your European antique business.
@traceypotts9425
Жыл бұрын
What a gold mine that is I would love to go through it all
@SagebrushRambles
Жыл бұрын
This channel needs way more subs than what it has..
@kevinturner6495
Жыл бұрын
I just found this video...it was extremely interesting to see the inside of this building...My dad and step-mom work here in the 60-70's...My dad has been gone 39 years...Thanks for sharing this...Wishing you the best as you do work on the building
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, my grandpa and I used to walk past it when I was young.
@jamestongas3554
2 жыл бұрын
What massive factory in a piece of American history. Buster Brown well I remember that she ran from way back in the day. Great vision much success! You have to keep showing us progress.
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words. I'll be posting more in April when I get back to do some of the projects on the list!
@brianshields7137
Жыл бұрын
The ground floor would make a magnificent craft and farmers market
@ruthboardman1189
2 жыл бұрын
Chris, you are a fantastic story teller! I am so happy you bought the factory. Can’t wait to see what you do with it!
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks ruth. Slow and steady wins the race.
@angellamyers9758
Жыл бұрын
Big building 4 a side hustle
@hypnotherapycw
Жыл бұрын
he is? cause i ACTUALLY want to throw up.
@LSteen-yp6nl
Жыл бұрын
I went in there when I was a kid with my brother. There were a bunch of classic cars on one of the upper floors. My mother and grandmother worked there back in the day. I'm glad someone is finally fixing the place up!
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
There has been about 10 auctions over the years. Those are long gone. Seems like everybody knows somebody who worked there. From Charleston I mean.
@thewoodworkersjourney3314
Жыл бұрын
Not going to lie...this would be my dream purchase.
@baskets8429
Жыл бұрын
That’s a cool Holophane light Industrial lighting is super sought after that’s for sure Wish I was at those auctions
@MikeMoore1
2 жыл бұрын
This is awesome to see. I'm from the area... can't wait to see the progress.
@richardvinsen2385
Жыл бұрын
This building would make for some amazing loft apartments if the area would support that.
@kathybrandt6060
Жыл бұрын
I think your information sign is from the 50s. What an incredible building I wish you all the best in getting it up to what you want it to be
@brynmusselwhite481
Жыл бұрын
Love the building, not envious of the work! Good luck with it all.
@KatyLiedToMe
Жыл бұрын
excited to watch your journey
@richardfettig5974
Жыл бұрын
the building has good bones , should make a great place to work out of , good luck!
@fr3dr02
Жыл бұрын
I dream of having a old factory to live in with all the great light coming in..
@richardatteberry1249
Жыл бұрын
My grandfather worked for Brown shoe company for 27 yrs in Litchfield Illinois. Stood in the same corner, running the same machine, looking thru the same windows for 27 years. And different generation.
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
They don't make em like they used to! I was really close to my grandpa.
@jingojanga73
Жыл бұрын
My god man, its both a nightmare and a delight at the same time lol Good luck with the project and thanks for sharijg ...was interesting to see 👍
@joegilly1523
Жыл бұрын
I’m from a old shoe town. Endicott Johnson shoe factory’s. Six stories twice as long as this one . 5 times wider,we had 20 HUGE buildings that’s all gone now,over seas now. Cool old building,good score . Big big job good luck.
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, did someone repurpose the building?
@joegilly1523
Жыл бұрын
@@coldwarmercantile Sadly only 4 remain. They sat for 50 years empty . Roof leaks and time took over. Taxes and no upkeep doomed them the ones left 4 have been converted into student housing . One was a huge storage building. 125 years ago the slogan was witch way EJ. The immigrants came to EllisIsland then came here. They built the community. EJ employees Had free health care and dental. We had Huge Pools ,the Johnson family had 5 Herschel carousels installed. We still have them ALL and are still free to ride when the parks open. We are the carousel capital of the world .Well all have or had family that worked at one of the factory’s. Asbestos was loaded in the old buildings . I think that’s why no one would do anything with the old buildings.
@jerrypearce5920
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck I'd like to see it after you finish it 👍
@rockyhall7368
Жыл бұрын
I have worked all my life in buildings like that so cool, i have mad so many things out of all those things in that building.
@Olds_Gold
Жыл бұрын
I would love to crawl through that building and look for stuff. What a cool place congrats
@bearhardcorepicker
2 жыл бұрын
New subscriber! In some ways I am jealous and at the same time wouldn't want the task you're undertaking. At 51 I have been through several moves of my residence and 30+ year antiques & collectibles business, so have hauled tons of merchandise, done renovations, dealt with scrap metals,dealt in ewaste, done demolition, and many of the things you will be undertaking in your monumental task. I have hopefully made my last move into a 3000sqr foot commercial building 2 years ago, and am trying to take it easy....or as easy as you can take it in this business.Wish I still had the energy to go delve into such endeavors. I commend you and wish you luck in your project.
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the kind words I will be 48 myself this year. Maybe its a mid-life crisis! But it has been fun so far. hope it continues to be.
@enragedamerican2079
Жыл бұрын
Great business concept. I believe it's been much too long in coming and will prove to be quite popular. Using that as your base, you could utilize both brick and mortar as well as sellers at large swap meets, and the internet to fulfill a long-ignored desire. Double thumbs up. Looks like you have enough stock where you could sell what you have there and start bringing in 'New" old stock as well as Eastern European antiques and still have room to lease.
@kerrywines4865
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you both the old business are going two make something of the space kw from wva.
@keithm6117
Жыл бұрын
Really great vid, "well done", boy you have some work ahead of you..
@caracassady7671
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome Chris, best of luck to you!
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
Thankyou
@michaelvelik8779
Жыл бұрын
Wonderful amount of natural light in that old factory building.
@howlingwind1937
Жыл бұрын
Well considering that it works, the fork lift will come in handy when you're moving boxes of your antiques into the areas you will be putting them.
@jackdumas9563
Жыл бұрын
Wow- What a Beautiful Building -
@christianmccollum1028
2 жыл бұрын
That would make THE PERFECT garage and shop for me and my VW toys! Wow!!
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
The building used to have cars on more than one floor.
@christianmccollum1028
2 жыл бұрын
@@coldwarmercantile It's such a cool place. I'm anxious to see the end result and am looking forward to seeing progress through future videos. Good luck!
@baskets8429
Жыл бұрын
Very cool , love history like this I’m about 4 hours north of here in Long Grove, Illinois and once the antique business is setup I’ll try to visit and check this place out , just subscribed
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
Nice! Welcome!
@theopanaritis
Жыл бұрын
Things I'd buy if I was not in the other side of the world from your potential garage sale: 7:26 - this little table on wheels, I can see it being an awesome coffee table at a living room. 9:19, the awesome furniture showroom sign' 31:30 all the signs
@durango88
Жыл бұрын
Lots of luck in your future finds, its obvious you see great potential whereas some would see only junk and a lot of work..Your attitude to the eventual work is beautifully positive so I see a positive outcome when finally completed..May you and yours celebrate many joys towards its completion..(Over the years I was a You)lol Hal
@MegaDknox
Жыл бұрын
I live in Knoxville Iowa. A local crew is restoring a building up town and they uncovered a Browns Shoe Fit Company sign.
@Sparrow_Bloodhunter
8 ай бұрын
this would make such a cool place to live. if I were rich I'd definitely buy an old building like this to live in, like a mall maybe, I imagine a large mall would be really fun to live in.
@coldwarmercantile
8 ай бұрын
back in the day (the 80s when movies were the best) the loft industrial apartments were always the coolest!
@deeringkendrick8388
2 жыл бұрын
Damn, that's a beautiful building. I'm just salivating.
@2mnxffrddfghjbbvcdfh6644bcddcv
Жыл бұрын
At first I thought your were crazy Now I see you have a plan, I hope it works out for you!
@susanroethemeyer8730
Жыл бұрын
You could build some apartments in the 2nd or 3rd floors! That would be cool!😊
@judechopper
Жыл бұрын
You got stuff and lots of it, cool!
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
mixed blessing.
@randyclarke7276
Жыл бұрын
We have the identical building in Perth Ontario, you should look into it as the owners have turned it into an incredible facility. Coffee shop, offices, health club. They have many more years reno's to come. The building is massive.
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
Someone else mentioned that. I need to look into it.
@notdavidbender
2 жыл бұрын
I also live in Charleston, and I loved this video. Thank you so much for posting it.
@barbarapetersen6241
Жыл бұрын
I remember Buster Brown shoe commercial. If I remember right it goes like this. There was a pic of boy Buster Brown and his dog. "I am Buster Brown. I live in a shoe. This is my dog Tag. He lives here too".
@CM-sy3to
Жыл бұрын
Ask the community to donate $10 for each rock they threw in the past. How wonderful that you will be saving this piece of history.
@jonesmetsasta226
Жыл бұрын
Now, THAT'S a building.
@tracy85777
Жыл бұрын
They say DREAM BIG! But my goodness you have a HUGE job ahead of you Sir! I wish you safely speed and Godliness. ❤️
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
Thanks. Lot of people say it makes their blood pressure go up to watch. I am having the time of my life.
@janecarolhogue3140
Жыл бұрын
Would be cool lofts apartments Toilet and sink those are more like 40's maybe 50s Interesting 👍👍looking forward to future videos
@raymondrichings7688
Жыл бұрын
Fantastic building you are going to spend a life time bringing this beautiful building back to life what a journey this will be when you love what you do
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
It is a satisfying endeavor.
@williamthedriller1546
Жыл бұрын
Very good video....relaxing and interesting
@MikeBurton-hq7ip
Жыл бұрын
my dad worked at the mattoon brown shoe factory for 29 yrs until they closed.....i worked there during the summer after i graduated high school......and i think dad may have worked at the new brown shoe factory either in charleston or sullivan illinois.when the mattoon and charleston factories closed...you have alot of work ahead of you but it will make a great building....
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
They are currently in the process of bulldozing the mattoon one. Sadly.
@ALEINHEAD95
Жыл бұрын
I've biked by there a couple of times. Looks like you have a lot of work on your hands. Good luck. I would get a small skid steer picked through for anything valuable and then just start scooping and dumping it out the window
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
I have a plan for it all. I need to mention it on a video. Yeah, it is major for one person. At some point I will start to phase in some help.
@DC-uo5hy
Жыл бұрын
My middle Son Mike in Galveston TX and my oldest Son Joe in Otto NC each live in their own warehouses with their families. They are both active businesses.
@aprylrittenhouse4562
Жыл бұрын
I used to have buster brown shoes when I was little
@bdbensley
2 жыл бұрын
you bought that? Great! I wanted to do a children's museum in there, but could not get any support! I really hope you get it fixed up. would love to see it cleaned up and in use again! Still, I would love to do a children's museum! Good luck!
@coldwarmercantile
2 жыл бұрын
There is a lot of lead paint on the walls so I think that’s the one segment of the population the building can’t serve his children full-time unfortunately
@christianmccollum1028
2 жыл бұрын
I was thinking asbestos but not lead paint. You are spot on there. Good luck with the work ahead.
@terrykinnett6984
Жыл бұрын
wow i am going going to be watching this , thanks
@jstreutker
Жыл бұрын
26:15 That is a 1968 Nordmende Stereo AM/FM/SW and record player. Tubes. My parents owned one and had it for years.
@swedechick
Жыл бұрын
I live in an apartment built in the early 1960s. The flashbacks I had seeing your pistachio green bathroom sinks... I had that, with a matching toilet and tub, when I bought the place. First thing I tossed out!
@coldwarmercantile
Жыл бұрын
Would you call it nostalgia? good times.
@ExLibrisCrafts
Жыл бұрын
I grew up wearing Buster Brown shoes! The only ones that fit my long narrow feet!! ❤
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