Youtube comments of (@oldmoneymansions).

  1. COMMENT: Do you think the city of Los Angeles should have fought to preserve Falcon Lair for all time - or is this just another case of the “invisible hand” of capitalism paving the way for an even grander estate someday?
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  2. COMMENT: Do you think it was fair for the last owners to destroy Pickfair - since apparently even Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks thought it was haunted - or do you believe the family should’ve just moved out and saved the building for reasons of historical preservation?
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  3. COMMENT: Are you a native of the Detroit area - and do you remember Hudson’s?
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  4. COMMENT: Which of the Trump Family’s luxury houses is your favorite?
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  5. COMMENT: Which of these lovely homes belonging to the late Princess is your favorite?
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  6. COMMENT: Do you think we should work harder to stop these buildings from being destroyed? And - which mansion should feature next?
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  7. COMMENTS: Which of these stately residences is your favorite?
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  8. COMMENT: Have you visited Hearst Castle in California - or would like to?
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  9. COMMENT: Which “old money” A-list star’s homes would you like us to feature next on this channel?
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  10. COMMENT: Have you been to Newport, Rhode Island and visited one of these lovely estates?
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  11. COMMENT: Which of these luxury houses of Elon Musk is your favorite?
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  12. COMMENT: Have you ever been to The Breakers Mansion - or have visiting it on your “bucket list”?
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  13. COMMENT: What is your opinion on the Elizabeth Taylor property?
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  14. COMMENT: Have you visited any - or all - of these legendary Vanderbilt structures?
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  15. COMMENT: Who do you think is in the right here - the lawful owners of the property or the local government for trying to preserve a part of history?
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  16. COMMENT: Have you ever been to New York’s modern Waldorf Astoria building - or the Empire State Building itself?
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  17. COMMENT: Do you think it is fair that the new owners demolished the home, since Betty White was aware, before her passing that it would happen - or should L.A. have stopped the destruction?
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  18. COMMENT: Have you visited Italy before - and, or, this palace specifically?
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  19. COMMENT: Are you a native of Germany and have been to Dresden - or, if you’re from somewhere else - would you like to visit it?
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  20. COMMENT: Do you believe the Ambassador Hotel’s full grounds should have been saved - or is the modern usage of a school in RFK’s honor a good one?
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  21. COMMENT: What is your opinion on the Grosvenor family getting rid of the old building?
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  22. COMMENT: Are you a native of Philly - or, have you visited the city as a tourist?
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  23. COMMENT: Which of these palaces is your favorite - and, have you had a chance to visit?
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  24. COMMENT: Which is your favorite “old money mansion” of The Kennedy Family?
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  25. COMMENT: Are you a native of South Florida - and have you visited the estate?
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  26. COMMENT: Which of these five mansions on the list would you like us to do a “deeper dive” on?
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  27. COMMENT: Are you a native of Boston - and have you been to any of these incredible mansions?
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  28. COMMENT: Have you visited any of these lovely Cavendish estates - or would like to?
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  29. COMMENT: Which of these Habsburg palaces do you find to be the most exquisite, and have you visited any of them?
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  30. Are you a native of Chicago, or the broader Midwest, and had you heard this iconic tale before?
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  31. COMMENT: What’s your opinion on architecture in the Los Angeles area - is it a legendary emblem of Hollywood’s ability to adapt - or is it a tragic case of bulldozing anything that doesn’t “keep with the times”?
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  32. COMMENT: Are you a native of Detroit - and do you like the revitalized station?
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  33. Wow!
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  34. COMMENT: After this video, is this chateau on your bucket list - or have you already been there before?
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  35. COMMENT: Which of our these “royal residences” is your favorite?
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  36. COMMENT: Were you aware of the history of the Cornelius Vanderbilt II mansion - and do you think it should have been preserved as a museum?
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  37. COMMENT: Which aristocratic British family’s estates would you like us to feature next on this channel?
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  38. COMMENT: Have you visited Alnwick Castle before - or would like to?
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  39. COMMENT: Have you visited The Winter Palace before - or is it now on your bucket list?
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  40. COMMENT: Which British country house on our list do you believe is the most magnificent?
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  41. COMMENT: What do you believe should be done with the location of the former Garden of Allah hotel?
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  42. Perfect timing for this request! We have a video on the Marion Davies “Beach House” coming next week about many of the things you asked for 😎
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  43. Cheers! Well said!
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  44. Fly Eagles Fly
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  45. Have you been to the Dakota before - or have an opinion on its architectural style?
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  46. COMMENT: Are you a native of Massachusetts, or New England - and which of these abandoned buildings do you believe is the most impressive?
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  47. COMMENT: Which of these mansions of the legendary Babe Paley is your favorite, and why?
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  48. We’ll tell the video editors to change it nice time 🙏
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  49. COMMENT: Have you been to Neuschwanstein Castle - or would like to go?
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  50. COMMENT: Which is your favorite “old money mansion” of The Roosevelt Family?
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  51. COMMENT: Do you think New York is smart to demolish “out of date” skyscrapers and replace them with new ones?
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  52. COMMENT: How do you feel about the GM building that replaced this Gilded Age skyscraper hotel - is it iconic its own right, or was it a mistake for New York to demolish the Savoy-Plaza?
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  53. COMMENT: Were you familiar with this majestic palace before this video - and, after having seen it, would you like to visit?
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  54. Thanks for sharing your story Mike! Fascinating
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  55. Are you a native of the Santa Barbara area - and, if so, which one of these mansions is your favorite?
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  56. She is the Prime Minister of Italy
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  57. COMMENT: Are you a native of the Empire State, New York, and have you visited Oheka castle?
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  58. COMMENT: Do you believe that the city of New York should always save buildings like this of historical significance - or is its demolition just a reflection of the changes of time and how shifts in ownership work naturally?
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  59. COMMENT: Do you have any other famous buildings that have been demolished that you’re curious to hear the story of?
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  60. COMMENT: Have you visited one of London’s lovely country houses still in tact - and what are your opinions on these structures?
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  61. COMMENT: Do you think the Singer Building’s exterior should have been saved - while the inside could have been renovated - or is this just a case of the “march of progress”?
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  62. Thanks for your comment and info, noted on the Jenkins home!
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  63. We made a video about Pickfair you might enjoy :) thanks for commenting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlDyHKlRNCA
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  64. The owner of this channel lived in LA for many years and used to use the bank there, had no idea of the history until recently!
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  65. Thanks Joachim! Sounds like a great idea for a video :)
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  66. Thanks for this in-depth piece of LA history!
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  67. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  68. COMMENT: Have you been to Claridge’s in London or have dreams of visiting this incredible hotel?
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  69. You are so welcome!
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  70. Yes we covered that story :) - Why New York’s Most Beautiful Building Was Demolished (Old Penn Station) https://youtu.be/9VC9irQxUlw
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  71. It really is! You’re so lucky!
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  72. COMMENT: Have you seen any of the films featuring the Tiffany Mansion, such as “Manhattan” or "The Bonfire of the Vanities”?
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  73. Cheers! We hope you return! :)
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  74. Yes the US now has a similar system - particularly brought on by the demolition of New York’s Penn Station (we’ll do a video on that soon) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Historic_Preservation_Act?wprov=sfti1
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  75. COMMENT: Are you a native of Massachusetts, or, have visited one of these amazing mansions?
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  76. COMMENT: Which of these holiday homes of the Windsor family is your favorite?
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  77. Wow, Edsel Ford stories! Amazing
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  78. 😢
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  79. Thanks for sharing!!
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  80. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jackson_Park_(Chicago)?wprov=sfti1
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  81. COMMENT: Are you a native of any of these “old money” communities in New England? Perhaps you have a family member or acquaintance who is from somewhere on this list?
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  82. 😮
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  83. COMMENT: Is this your favorite “movie mansion” - or is there a house you find more iconic?
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  84. Yes, more to come! St. P is lovely
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  85. Thanks for sharing! wow that’s wild about to cold area!
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  86. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  87. COMMENT: Have you been to any of these regal estates, or are planning a trip to one soon?
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  88. Yes we told the video editor :)
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  89. Thanks, Martin!
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  90. COMMENT: Have you visited any of these must-see “old money” mansions in California - and which is your favorite?
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  91. 😢
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  92. Good question!
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  93. Thank you Sarah! Glad you enjoyed it!
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  94. Wow, thank you!
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  95. Great question! Mansions / architecture is a slightly different "audience" than Old Money Families and Psychology of Wealth, so we think it's better to have two separate channels. Some people may only want to see buildings, some people may only. want to learn about families, etc.
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  96. Thanks, LJB!
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  97. demolish /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/ verb past tense: demolished; past participle: demolished pull or knock down (a building)
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  98. Thanks, Neil! Will do!
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  99. 😂
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  100. Thanks! Here is it a funny (if morbid) video on the rebuilt Tate House: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgkK0oHX7oI&pp=ygUYZW5lcyB5aWxtYXplciB0YXRlIGhvdXNl
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  101. COMMENT: Which one of these Rothschild mansions is your personal favorite?
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  102. Many thanks!
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  103. 😂
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  104. Across from that mall on Sunset and Crescent Heights, top of the hill
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  105. 😢
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  106. Yes we mention that :)
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  107. Wonderful, thank you so much, Barry!
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  108. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  109. We made a video about Pickfair you might enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlDyHKlRNCA
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  110. Wow! Awesome story, Ed! Great to hear staff of the store enjoyed the video
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  111. Thanks! Will do!
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  112. 😂😂😂
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  113. 😭 @prudence
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  114. Cheers!
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  115. Yup!
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  116. Very cool! Thanks for sharing! Used to live on Pine Street :)
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  117. Thanks! What an amazing story. Glad you enjoyed it :)
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  118. COMMENT: Which legendary “lost” mansion in the United States would you like us to cover next?
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  119. Thank you so much for your kind words and that you enjoyed the presentation! Hopefully we can make some videos on other topics you enjoy! And thanks for sharing your story and thoughtful analysis on the history of the area!
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  120. Wow, what a story!
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  121. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/122709.stm
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  122. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  123. Wow! That’s a beautiful memento!
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  124. That is a lovely idea, Olga!
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  125. Thanks Ms. Smiles!
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  126. Thanks, Gregory!
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  127. 😬
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  128. Haha! Thanks :) glad you enjoyed the video even if it was about an area you’re not from. That means we did a good job with the “nostalgia”. Hopefully you enjoy another video of ours :)
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  129. Thanks for the kind comment, Gary!
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  130. Glad you enjoyed it, Carol!
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  131. Cheers Hudson! Thanks :)
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  132. 😂
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  133. The clips are from the last year or so; the building’s exact location has been hidden from the public due to the chance of more vandalism
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  134. Thanks Barbara!
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  135. 😂
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  136. 😬😬😬
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  137. 🤔
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  138. Happy holidays!
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  139. Thank you for watching and commenting!
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  140. 😢 yes it was tragic
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  141. Wow, amazing story. Thanks Willy!
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  142. Very cool!
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  143. Wonderful!
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  144. Which of these architectural masterpieces is your favorite?
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  145. Thank so much, wow! We really appreciate the kind words. We will continue to try to make content you enjoy :)
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  146. 😂
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  147. COMMENT: What is your favorite aspect of this French Titanic Chateau’s grand estate? Is this the architecture, gardens, or interior design?
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  148. 😂
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  149. Great idea!
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  150. Definitely working on it! :)
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  151. Thanks! Yes Erik Larson’s book is fantastic!
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  152. 😂
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  153. Glad you like them!
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  154. Thanks!
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  155. Cheers!!
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  156. Quite kind of you to say!
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  157. 😂
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  158. Thanks for watching and commenting, Phyllis!
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  159. Thank you so much Bruce! We are glad the video brought back those feelings for you!
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  160. Haha!
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  161. 😂
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  162. 😂
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  163. So pleased you found this worthwhile, Joanne
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  164. Historically the Spencers pronounced it differently
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  165. Thank you very much!
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  166. Thank you too!
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  167. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  168. Cheers! Yes indeed the US has some incredible homes. Let us know if you’d like us to feature any other architecture style / region
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  169. That book is SO good!
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  170. Awesome, thank you!
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  171. In today’s dollars, the mansion was built for $200 million
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  172. Thank you so much Thomas, glad to hear folks from the Delaware Valley enjoyed this video!
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  173. From the National Park Service: “Penn Station demolition catalyzes historic preservation movement. The decision to replace the New York's Penn Station, designed by McKim, Mead and White, and its subsequent demolition becomes a key moment in the birth of the US historic preservation movement.” https://www.nps.gov/subjects/culturallandscapes/cltimeline4.htm
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  174. 😂
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  175. Glad you enjoyed it, Vicki! :)
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  176. Exactly :)
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  177. 😮
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  178. Thank you for kind words and support, Amy!
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  179. Wow, that's amazing! RIP
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  180. Thank you so much 😀
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  181. 😂
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  182. 😂
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  183. 😂
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  184. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  185. 😮
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  186. Danke! :) 🇩🇪
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  187. Thanks Zsigzsag! We'll add it to the list
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  188. Glad it was helpful!
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  189. Thanks for sharing!
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  190. 😢
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  191. Please do!
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  192. Bien sûr! :)
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  193. Thank you so much! We are glad you enjoyed this one! :)
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  194. Haha yes our editors are unfortunately not fellow “Massholes”, but we try :) thanks for enjoying! Go Pats!
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  195. Our pleasure!
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  196. Yes we covered that as well :(
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  197. Thanks for watching and commenting!
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  198. Our pleasure!
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  199. Thanks for the sub!
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  200. Merci beaucoup!
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  201. Thank you so much! :)
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  202. 😬
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  203. 🤔
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  204. Thanks!
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  205. 😬
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  206. So cool! Thanks for watching, Anthony!
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  207. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  208. Our pleasure!
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  209. Glad you liked it!
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  210. Thanks, Buzz! Welcome!
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  211. Wow, Borneo! Sounds amazing
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  212. 😢
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  213. Glad you enjoy it!
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  214. Thanks for sharing! Nice
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  215. Well done! 😎
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  216. Wow! Awesome
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  217. Haha! Don't lay siege :)
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  218. Our pleasure!
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  219. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  220. Quite kind of you to say, Jeff
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  221. Glad you enjoyed it! Our pleasure
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  222. Oh wow! So cool! What other houses do you think we should feature?
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  223. Thanks Karen, glad you like them!
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  224. Our pleasure!
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  225. 😢
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  226. Thank you so much!
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  227. Thank you! Cheers!
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  228. 😢
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  229. 🤔
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  230. Thanks, JP!
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  231. 🤭
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  232. We agree!
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  233. So pleased you found this worthwhile!
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  234. 😂
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  235. 😬
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  236. 😂
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  237. Thank you too!
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  238. More to come!
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  239. Splendid to have you with us, Rita
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  240. Wow! That’s amazing, Clayton :) We are happy the video spoke to you
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  241. Quite kind of you to say, Cindy.
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  242. Many many thanks
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  243. Thank you for viewing and commenting!
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  244. Glad you liked it!
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  245. Wow, thank you!
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  246. You are so welcome!
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  247. 😮
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  248. Glad you liked it!
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  249. 😢
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  250. Love it!! :)
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  251. Thanks! :)
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  252. Glad you enjoyed it Thank you so much!
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  253. 😮
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  254. 😢
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  255. You are welcome!
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  256. 😂
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  257. 🦅
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  258. Cheers!
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  259. There is a new building there with a similar view, featured on Enes Yilzamer's channel
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  260. Glad you like them!
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  261. Thanks!
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  262. Stay tuned :)
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  263. Thanks for watching and commenting!
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  264. Please do!
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  265. Thanks, Colleen :)
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  266. Glad you think so!
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  267. Please do!
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  268. 😂
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  269. Thanks for sharing your story, Frank! Fascinating
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  270. Thanks 👍
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  271. 😂
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  272. Fly Eagles Fly!
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  273. 🤔
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  274. 🎥
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  275. Great ideas!
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  276. Our pleasure!
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  277. 😢
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  278. You should!
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  280. Yes! We’ll definitely be doing those soon
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  281. Thanks! Excellent neighborhood to live near (Art Museum area). The Parkway is incredible. We'll probably do a video on the Art Museum and Boathouse Row soon.
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  282. Amazing, Linda :)
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  283. Sure!
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  284. Thanks!
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  285. 🤔
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  286. Glad you like it!
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  287. Thanks so much Dianne! Very kind of you
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  288. Thanks so much, Blaine! :) stay warm
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  289. Thanks for watching!
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  290. We should do a video about Christmas at Wanamaker’s in Philly! :)
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  291. Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for subscribing
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  292. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  293. Glad you liked it!
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  294. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  295. 😂
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  296. Well said!
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  297. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/122709.stm
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  298. Interesting!
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  299. 😢
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  300. 😢
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  301. 😬
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  302. 😬
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  303. 😢
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  304. Underrated movie
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  305. Cheers, thanks for your thoughts and much love to Southie :)
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  306. 😢
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  307. Thanks! Indeed!
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  308. Grazie mille!
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  309. 🫣
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  310. Thanks Jacky!
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  311. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  312. Thanks! Glad you enjoyed
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  313. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  314. Wow, thank you!
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  315. Good choice! From The Parkway from the Love sign of course great as well :)
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  316. Thanks Randy!
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  317. You are so welcome!
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  318. Thank you so much, Jack! Glad you enjoyed it!
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  319. Thank you very much!
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  320. Coming soon!
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  321. 😬
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  322. Very cool! Thanks for sharing! 🦅
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  323. Glad you enjoyed it!
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  324. You are so welcome
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  325. Thank you for watching and sharing your kind thoughts.
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  326. Haha :) that’s heartwarming. We guess Santa was too big! :)
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  327. 😮
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  328. Wow, thank you!
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  329. 😂
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  330. Yes we have many videos on them :)
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  331. Our pleasure!
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  332. Thank you! Will do!
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  333. Grazie mille!
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  334. ❤️
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  335. Top 5 ABANDONED Mansions of NEWPORT, Rhode Island: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdEM-NTen1g
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  336. 😬
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  337. More to come!
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  342. 😮
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  344. 😬
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  345. Glad you like them!
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  346. 😂
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  347. Thanks, Nora!
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  348. Wow, that’s amazing! First job :)
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  349. Thanks for sharing!
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  350. 😂 exactly
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  351. Thanks! Glad to have you on board! :)
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  352. Cheers! We’ll definitely work on it and thanks for the support
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  353. Our pleasure!
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  354. Thank you!
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  355. 😢
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  356. It is a human narrator…
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  357. You're welcome!
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  358. Thanks!
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  359. Very welcome
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  360. 😢
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  361. 🤔
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  362. We have a whole channel where the videos are over one hour :) here - https://youtube.com/@oldmoneydocumentaries?si=JHiY14a2a0srLEYQ
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  363. Agreed!
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  364. Thanks so much Feona!
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  365. 😬
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  366. 😂
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  367. Your kind words are most appreciated, Leila!
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  368. Dziękujemy:)
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  369. 😬
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  370. Yikes
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  371. Thanks for sharing this insightful comment!
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  372. Glad you enjoyed it
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  373. 🥂
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  374. Thanks and glad you enjoyed!
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  376. Very cool, Roger!
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  377. Thanks for commenting!
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  378. Glad you liked it!
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  379. Glad you think so!
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