Uncovering a Beaux-Arts Mansion's Secrets - Touring Trabert Manor

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  • Join us as we explore Trabert Manor. Inside you will find meticulously maintained architecture from the height of America's Gilded Age. However, there is more than meets-the-eye; an age old mystery is waiting to be solved.
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  • @suzimirsky627
    @suzimirsky627 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    Ken, I love all your videos, but the in-person tours are just so special! Hearing the current owners describe their position as ‘caretakers’ really moved me. You can tell they truly love the home.

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

  • @The_Smith
    @The_Smith ปีที่แล้ว +85

    That was great Ken, I've missed these longer deep dives into a house. And PLEASE pass my thanks on to Ted and Justin for giving us this tour of their home. So nice to meet the actual people.

  • @davidglad
    @davidglad ปีที่แล้ว +56

    The tour was great by itself. Like other commenters, I thoroughly enjoyed the interview at the end as well as hearing what happened to the original owner. PS That line about just being caretakers for a house hopefully lasting centuries was a great cherry on top.

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed the tour, cheers!

  • @julieduchek2969
    @julieduchek2969 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Ken, you do the best job of showing old houses of anyone. One of the main reasons is that you give a panoramic view of each room. You give a lot of facts about the house in a well organized manner without going on and on. Many others have the camera focused on themselves while they are talking forever and all we see is them. You are the best. Love your house tours.

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed this tour. Cheers!

    • @lisadolan689
      @lisadolan689 ปีที่แล้ว

      I absolutely 💯 agree

  • @deeringkendrick8388
    @deeringkendrick8388 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Such a lovely home. Very generous of the owners to open their home and share.

  • @jilledmondson6894
    @jilledmondson6894 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    LOVED the kitchen ceiling, "spilling the tea". Beautiful home.

  • @jenpink4298
    @jenpink4298 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow 🤩 This house is gorgeous! And I love the kitchen and the spilling the tea art installation! I cannot even imagine living in a house like that. Thank you for the tour!

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @wincrasher2007
    @wincrasher2007 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    loved it. would love to learn more about these caretaker owners of historic homes - why they took it on, how they afford it, when they know it's time to move on. Looks like these fellas have done a lovely job maintaining this house at a high level.

  • @nmc398
    @nmc398 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Absolutely love the way Ken shows off these old houses! ❤

  • @StamperWendy
    @StamperWendy ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love the old picture of the original parlor! I love photography, history and architecture... and who doesn't love a pocket door?

  • @michaelroark2019
    @michaelroark2019 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A point about the rounded enclave. Rounded spaces are a great design concept, but they are extremely expensive to construct using wood or metal as in this case. Curved glass windows are also very difficult to create. Think about the difficulty of replacing a curved window pane if it broke! Very interesting space rounded or curved but big bucks to create.

  • @sylviajones4907
    @sylviajones4907 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    So great to meet the owners & to learn more about the history of this amazing home.
    Thank you, all.

  • @sherriethompson83
    @sherriethompson83 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    So glad to see you are returning to the walk-through style again. You always point out amazing things that I would never notice. The interview was an added bonus! Thank you

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much! Cheers!

  • @SF-cq6bg
    @SF-cq6bg ปีที่แล้ว +2

    “Spilling the Tea” installation is perfection!!

  • @lisadolan689
    @lisadolan689 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These gorgeous gentlemen are the PERFECT owners for such a magnificent property. This house is blessed to have these lads as the owners.
    ☺️☺️☺️❤️

  • @lehewitt
    @lehewitt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad to see the in-person tours resume-would be delighted to see more!

  • @drewh9166
    @drewh9166 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love that St. Louis homes are getting shown and recognized

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      There is so much beauty in this city. Cheers!

  • @Purplefishish
    @Purplefishish ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally an interesting channel where the narrator has a calm way of conveying the subject. Thank you

  • @ML-xi2rt
    @ML-xi2rt ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You are SO knowledgeable about architectural periods, details and history. Your presentations are simply awesome! THANKYOU !

  • @davidwelch4841
    @davidwelch4841 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A wonderful historic home Ken! I can't get over the ruthlessness of the wife and son. It's 2023 and I'm scandalized by this tale! 😱

  • @lisadolan689
    @lisadolan689 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Still the BEST voice on TH-cam. I never stop appreciating your eloquent grasp of the English language. 🙏☺️ for all your efforts Ken

  • @Daggeeto
    @Daggeeto ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Loved the interview with the owners! Nice added touch to the house's history and current state.

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @jungefrau
    @jungefrau ปีที่แล้ว +4

    gorgeous. it is not only grand but cozy at the same time.

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Ken, Mitchell here watching This House on TH-cam! I get so much out of your channel that I decided to become a supporter! You charge a flat once a month fee and do not charge per publication. I realize that not everyone can spare even $5 per month, but I am glad to do so.
    Thank you for your channel, Ken! I even found out about the incredible Carolands mansion 30 minutes from my home in San Francisco and for that I am eternally grateful!

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Carolands is an outstanding house museum! Thank you for becoming a This House Supporter!

    • @mitchellbarnow1709
      @mitchellbarnow1709 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ThisHouse You are very welcome and a very amazing man, Ken.

  • @sgh1132
    @sgh1132 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I just love This House tours and presentations! So much social and architectural history 🙂Love the unique "Spilling the Tea" artwork and the window in the Art Deco bathroom! Thank you, Ken, for taking us along on your This House journeys!

  • @dstaugustinefl8832
    @dstaugustinefl8832 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ken BRAVO I love the longer video's and house tours. Must do more Thank you

  • @mitchellbarnow1709
    @mitchellbarnow1709 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This in person tour was incredible! I really loved the Judy Garland, Meet Me in St Louis, Friends of Dorothy, all in our family good feeling that I got from this fun and incredibly informative video! Thank you so much. Those that get to be in St Louis to visit these historic homes that are not house museums that are open to the public are going to have an incredible time!

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Cheers!

    • @mitchellbarnow1709
      @mitchellbarnow1709 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ThisHouse You are unique, amazing and make videos about subjects in a way that no one else that I am aware of does!

  • @martinadrempetic2395
    @martinadrempetic2395 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is great to be able to see inside these historic homes! I just love stories about the owners! If walls could talk...🥰

  • @paco7992
    @paco7992 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Diggin' the new Spring duds! These guys did an impeccable job decorating this house. Their love for the house shows.

  • @purplebutterfly7257
    @purplebutterfly7257 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yes I like the in person house tours it’s good to see you instead of just hearing your voice. I really like the dining room, the first set of stairs and the beautiful stain glass windows.

  • @debschmitt761
    @debschmitt761 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I loved the tea cup art installation! Fabulous idea to make the ballroom into a master bedroom. House is gorgeous.

  • @KarenPritchard-gx2mr
    @KarenPritchard-gx2mr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have met the owners and heard about the house...now I have enjoyed this tour. Thank you Justin & Ted. It is beautiful! If I lived closer, I would certainly be visiting these homes on the Compton Heights Home Tour.

  • @francinegrace4828
    @francinegrace4828 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Spilling tea is a unique design in this fabulous home

  • @phil4977
    @phil4977 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful house and beautifully maintained all those years. Wood paneling is such a nice look.

  • @tonyward6331
    @tonyward6331 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ken, thanks for another great video! I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos. They are, to me, the most entertaining well produced media available on TH-cam. I check daily excitedly to find new content from This House. I am an architectural historian and from a professional standpoint you do a magnificent job! Keep up the very good work. You should come do some videos in Louisiana. We have some fantastic architecture. Remember, there is much more to our great state than New Orleans.

  • @005630The
    @005630The ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Job Ken...Glad to see you personally touring and explaining these homes. The Trabert Mansion has been beautifully decorated and restored in the "Period Era!"

  • @davidsherrick898
    @davidsherrick898 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thanks Ken for going back to St Louis, as a resident in the county currently, and lived in STL most of my life I know exactly where this house is at, I never knew about the 'wild' story behind it.. but I'm sure there's many stories in many houses / mansions here in the city and all over. Great video as always.

  • @patdonnelly9392
    @patdonnelly9392 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Loved seeing the owners of this historic home. Knowing that it's in good hands of people who will take the upmost care of it is a wonderful thing! They are awesome!

  • @janedee6488
    @janedee6488 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a beautiful home. Love to see your tours again.

  • @bmcshane80
    @bmcshane80 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    LOVE this channel!
    I've always loved the Gilded Age stuff and you do such a great job showing this type of Architecture that pretty much doesnt exist down here in Australia
    More of these please!

  • @pineapplebison5069
    @pineapplebison5069 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    OOOhh! As much as i love your usual Mini Documentary style videos, tours like this are really what i look foreword to on your channel.
    I love to see it, Keep up the great work!

  • @mysticallymerry5523
    @mysticallymerry5523 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A very beautiful home.The wood is lovingly taken care of.😊

  • @MissyChelle
    @MissyChelle ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Be still my heart I love this house. I’ve already texted my cousin in St Charles to see if she is going, I want her to FaceTime me while she is there.
    @Ted & Justin …
    thank you so much for sharing your home. It is so breathtaking. Most of all thank you for putting into words & capturing the essence of how I feel historic homes and places. Each of them is full of individual stories and that we are merely the caretakers that strive to leave things better than we found them.
    *yes please continue the live tours, maybe even tour some of the sites already featured and open to tours.

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad you enjoyed this tour! Cheers!

  • @sprague49
    @sprague49 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Wonderful tour and presentation, Ken. Thank you for letting us meet Ted And Justin, who've done inspiring work saving this lovely house for future generations!

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @janemorgan154
    @janemorgan154 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very much enjoyed the real house tours. I’m gland the current owners appreciate what they have and look after the house too

  • @davidbolus5742
    @davidbolus5742 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful to see this!

  • @patty4709
    @patty4709 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Stain glass windows beyond beautiful

  • @firecracker3911
    @firecracker3911 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Beautiful!

  • @jo-we6696
    @jo-we6696 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great episode and I love how you always include the history and story of the house and it’s builders.

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The exterior appears recent in it's pristine condition. It is a solid structure, far more appealing than the Era's full Victorian.
    Ted is truly charming. They made a worthy purchase.

  • @suebecker2893
    @suebecker2893 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    More tours with Ken please! Love this! Thank you

  • @joijaxx
    @joijaxx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It's nice to see you as well as hear you!

  • @eileenking8725
    @eileenking8725 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Glad the house tours are back!❤

  • @orangetreevintagewaresotvw9590
    @orangetreevintagewaresotvw9590 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved it! Wow, love every room and their artistic decorating style. Magnificent!

  • @jencooney7450
    @jencooney7450 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome house!! Beautiful restoration & very interesting to hear the original owners history. Great tour!!

  • @tinaweiss9345
    @tinaweiss9345 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a FANTASTIC house tour! And it is great to see you in front of the camera again, Ken!

  • @annamariethibeault6824
    @annamariethibeault6824 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes, please continue to do in person shows

  • @withloveluna
    @withloveluna ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wonderful tour, beautiful home! I loved the mix of preservation and personal design/modern art. Such personality and you can tell the owners love this house. The term "caretaker" was so adoring, I loved it. Thank you for the tour and to the owners for allowing us to see inside.

  • @mikenixon2401
    @mikenixon2401 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job, Ken. My wife and I lived in St. Louis for almost 15 years and continue to hold a special part of our hearts for it. Expecially the historic areas.

  • @robertguerrero8009
    @robertguerrero8009 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great viewing this beautiful home and thanks to the two home owners for allowing us in, cheers..

  • @cliffhoelzer6895
    @cliffhoelzer6895 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loved it!! I would love for you to come to Old Louisville in Louisville and do your magic on some of the gorgeous historic homes here in our neighborhood!! Old Louisville is the 3rd largest historic landmark designated to exclusively brick Victorian mansions and homes mostly erected between 1885 and 1910! Thanks for the great stories on historic homes that are on our forgotten historical legacy!!!

  • @jorgschwantje1239
    @jorgschwantje1239 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    Hey Ken! I love these "real" house tours. You should do that more often if possible. For me it's seems the rooms are many but quite small in this massive house. Is it the cam or are they really quite small? Anyway, the house is stunning and you did a phantastic job with the narration. Love the calm accuracy.

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I’m so glad you enjoyed the tour! The rooms are definitely larger feeling than the camera portrayed.

  • @alexandra_sa_lazer
    @alexandra_sa_lazer ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great episode. Loved the interview with the homeowners at the end!

  • @DoodlePoodle199
    @DoodlePoodle199 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve mostly been watching your home tour videos and they’re all very informative and interesting. The added information about the family who lived at the residence makes it that much more enjoyable. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

  • @superdougie10
    @superdougie10 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Really and truly original interiors and just a lovely home. Thank you so much mr Ken for offering such a georgious channel for all of us to enjoy.

  • @kennstransky
    @kennstransky ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Interesting and thanks for the updated history of the house.

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว

      Our pleasure! Thanks for watching!

  • @lisadolan689
    @lisadolan689 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m always so happy when I find a new upload. Thank you Ken. Have a beautiful weekend 🙏☺️

  • @GodsFavoriteBassPlyr
    @GodsFavoriteBassPlyr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing House.. and How Cool to be able to sit with the owners - who have Amazing good taste, mixing the old and new - and making it work! St. Louis is truly the City of Homes.

  • @Nacadela
    @Nacadela ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This feels like a PBS special! I love it ❤

  • @lauriehall1249
    @lauriehall1249 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Ken, it's so nice to see you back again. Any in person tour you do is my favorite tour. As much as I liked the dining room in that house, I am a sucker for stair landings, and those did not disappoint.

  • @joanwiebe3654
    @joanwiebe3654 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I LOVED this NEW Style of video!! Historical, personal & intrigue!! Great video❤

  • @jeannedawson2868
    @jeannedawson2868 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What a lovely home, it looks beautiful and comfortable. Thank you for the tour!

  • @randyboglisch137
    @randyboglisch137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ken thank you so much for sharing this outstanding house with us.. kudos to the owners for being so charming and have preserved the home's extraordinary woodwork. Thanks to you all

  • @wallywood49
    @wallywood49 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great job! I really like this style of a personal tour of the house and then an interview with the owners about the history. I know you can't do this with buildings that no longer exist, but keep up the good work on existing buildings.

  • @BusyMom2mv
    @BusyMom2mv 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Beautiful and elegance

  • @donnaw2868
    @donnaw2868 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ken thank you for a wonderful and tasteful tour of a lovely property. The St Louis event on May 13 2023 sounds so fun and interesting. Big thanks to Ted and Justin for sharing their lovely property. The history (for the original owner) was so sad, but thanks so much for digging that up. LOVED this! That blue parlor was a beautiful sight to behold, and the maid's patio , were both were favorite features.

    • @ThisHouse
      @ThisHouse  ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m so glad you enjoyed this your, cheers!

  • @lmoore155
    @lmoore155 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fascinating! I also love the comment about being the caretakers and leaving it even better for the next owners! We have tried to do the same with our homes.

  • @sherirunnels545
    @sherirunnels545 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks so much. Quite enjoyable.

  • @bobhadley3832
    @bobhadley3832 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks Ken, love your tour inside this house.

  • @randomviking8676
    @randomviking8676 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Henry Jr. was Truly his mothers son....UGH.
    Loved that stained glass window in the upstairs Jack and Jill bath.

  • @vickifrederick2934
    @vickifrederick2934 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I am old! In my next life,I hope to own one of these grand ladies!

  • @Patrickschlehuber
    @Patrickschlehuber 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ken walking me through the house was incredible.

  • @geisteswissenschaft
    @geisteswissenschaft ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This Episode was the most revealing yet.

  • @theresakaplanamuso6342
    @theresakaplanamuso6342 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Magnificent!❤❤❤

  • @Kevin-wj4ed
    @Kevin-wj4ed ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful

  • @bethranger9883
    @bethranger9883 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Of all the houses you have shown this is my favorite

  • @DavidMcFarner
    @DavidMcFarner ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was really enjoyable. Thanks so much for the great work you do and the detailed information you provide. 👍❤️

  • @bloemundude
    @bloemundude ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The current owners' taste notwithstanding, this is easily one of the top two most beautiful houses I've seen. Beaux Arts with emphasis on gorgeous woodwork has always been the way to my heart.

  • @erosleroi7638
    @erosleroi7638 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love your house tours Ken, and this one is fantabulous. So glad to see the owners taking such great care of a magnificent place. And kudos to the gentlemen for sharing their home and the stories connected with it.

  • @WestfallWorx
    @WestfallWorx ปีที่แล้ว +3

    One of my favorite channels. Keep up the great work! Thank you for sharing your passion.

  • @TheTimeDetective42
    @TheTimeDetective42 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Brilliant job mate. Love the channel.

  • @gandfgandf5826
    @gandfgandf5826 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Favourites from this video were the master bedroom/ballroom, and Ken's suit.

  • @bec9696
    @bec9696 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The wall colour of the parlour is so beautiful

    • @bec9696
      @bec9696 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wrote that comment too early. Throughout the home the colours are stunning! Like a big Nana hug with the depth and richness. Beautiful work Justin and Todd.
      Thank you Ken for sharing.

  • @elizabethpeterson1644
    @elizabethpeterson1644 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gorgeous home. I loved that blue in the parlor.

  • @cad84coup
    @cad84coup ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I enjoy all the historical details Ken finds about the houses, and the people who live and lived in them. Great job!

  • @catherinelee3298
    @catherinelee3298 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful home. ❤

  • @janineowen4
    @janineowen4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful & great that its a home 🙏🏻they’ve added positively .

  • @djberkey5449
    @djberkey5449 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a fantastic tour! These guys did a fantastic job of bringing this beautiful piece of history back to life! I found it fascinating that they came from Miami and felt drawn to this house. There could be a connection in their family tree, maybe an ancestor who knew the original family or just like they stated they are the caretakers of this house for future generations. That could also be why they were drawn here. Destiny works in mysterious ways! Thank goodness they saved this magnificent home!

  • @emmajohnson6955
    @emmajohnson6955 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love how they made it there own.

  • @crescentmoonchild4031
    @crescentmoonchild4031 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really enjoyed this…thanks for sharing and the owners were delightful