When Lincoln said that a house divided against itself cannot stand, he was talking about the country as a whole. But those words could also be applied on a small scale as well. In this episode, we’re joined by Jared Frederick of the channel Reel History to explore the complicated story of the Baker Mansion in Altoona, PA and the secrets that it reveals today.
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I am surprised they do not have shutters to keep the sun from degrading the interior further.
Baker mansion is beautiful 😍
I Love history.thia
I Love history this was fascinating
Every last plantation should be converted into housing for the blacks who built them PERIOD!!
Awesome job
As all ways you do a beautiful job of tell the history of where ever you are at or about. Thank you so much
I think you have never had wild asparagus picked from the local ditches. It is sooooo sweet. NOTHING like most of the asparagus in farmer's markets or grocery stores.
EDIT: I soooo wanted to hear a gew notes from that piano.😒
Great to know our country's history and the sub stories that helps increase.our understanding of this truly historical war….
Interesting and a very well produced video!!