This historic Pennsylvania mansion was once a place of grandeur and beauty. Now, it’s silently rotting. In this fascinating footage from YouTube user “Abandoned Steve,” before and after shots of the luxurious Bella Vista mansion highlights the startling decay of a magnificent estate. The vintage family photos really drive home how much this place has changed over the years. Read on to learn more about the home, and be sure to check out the video down below.
The abandoned “Bella Vista” mansion in Pennsylvania was once a gorgeous family home.
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Today, the mansion’s beautiful bones are still intact. However, vandals and time have taken their toll on the once-grand home.
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The historical pictures in the video were given to the explorer by the family who owns the mansion. They were all taken between 1950 and 1960, and show the striking contrast between the past and the present.
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It’s so strange to see the incredible difference that 50 years has made on this grand mansion. Check out the footage below:
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This mansion’s abandonment is so much more heart-breaking when you can see the opulence of the structure as it once was.
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