James A Beck House

09/26/2026

Since Fall is officially finally here the decorating has begun and was also the focus of this weeks video.
youtube link in the comments

UPDATE:a new facebook update is now limiting the links to youtube 🤬 it can still be copied and pasted but just isnt hyperlinked.😡

09/14/2026

New Video is up
Saving some original old wood to move on to the next step of our porch project.
Link in comments

08/23/2026

Went out to see and compare our Iowa City Cousin aka the Bloom County House.
and was also the focus of this weeks video
https://youtu.be/IJ3Rr_gaLOE?si=SW5Mwwe6fONr8KZh

08/20/2026

The Bats are Back in Town!!!

Long history of bats in the belfry here at the James A Beck House
Which is how we got our original mantle back that was taken out of the house to resolve a bat issue back in the 1970s.

But last night marked the first night of their return since we have been here.
Caught 1 earlier today but then later this evening we found another
flying down the hallway of the 2nd floor as it flew down the main staircase to the first floor.
We caught it and released it but after talking to previous owners it will likely return. So might be time to break out the Batmitten Rackets and find how they are making their way in.
Its always something...

07/08/2026

A very great, productive, and informative, meeting at City Hall today with our city councilman Bob Ferguson and city administrator Doug Reinert regarding solutions for the parking and traffic issues we had for the recent barn tour.
Looking forward to the next tour.
Thanks again city of Fairfield

But if you have no idea what I'm talking about it was also the focus of our last video

https://youtu.be/qslH3qtN9Cw?is=Gkftj21lvVwGr3eC

07/04/2026

06/25/2026

Barnstorming...

The Iowa Barn Foundation tours are this weekend!
June June 27 and 28
https://iowabarnfoundation.org/barn-tour/2026-spring-barn-tour/

Not sure what to expect here at the James A Beck House but just a reminder there is no parking on Burlington or D st and would suggest parking at the High school behind the house on East Broadway.

There is some driveway here for parking for anyone who might be limited to that walk.

06/15/2026

So what colors has our house been painted over the years?
Find out in our latest video
https://youtu.be/ZeJiZuXBMUA?si=mCgBkrTKv5IV-O7n

06/03/2026

Buried Treasure!
After wrapping on last weeks video I continued clearing and leveling the horse stall and found a ton of broken glass, bottles jugs, china, and URANIUM GLASS!!

Some quick research brought up for the china which had a makers mark Allertons (made in England) dating between 1859-1942.
The Old Mr. Boston Bottle from the early 1930s which was for wh***ey and can be found on ebay for about 10 bucks.
Which of course I bought.

But in case you missed it
https://youtu.be/MezDSzhXjn8?si=dF4BAH4fjXO7fFS2