If Walls Could Talk... Season 15 Episode 8 Finds From the Past

If Walls Could Talk is a popular television show that revolves around documenting old or historical properties and the stories behind them. In season 15 episode 8 titled "Finds From the Past," viewers are led through a journey of discoveries from the Stinnett House located in Arlington, Texas.

Built-in 1904, the Stinnett-house is an architectural masterpiece that has seen many changes over the years. The house went through several owners, and with each one came changes to its original structure. The current owners, Billie and Bert Pounds, being passionate about history and architecture, decided to restore the house to its former glory.

As they started working on the restoration, Billie and Bert discovered a treasure trove of items that had been hidden away for years. The discovery of these items led to the unraveling of a mystery that had been shrouded in secrecy for decades.

Viewers are taken through the house as Billie and Bert are interviewed about the different rooms they discovered hidden artifacts in. The first stop is in the bedroom, where they found an old diary. The diary belonged to a woman named Arabelle who had lived in the house from the early 1900s till her death in the 1940s. The diary revealed a lot about Arabelle's life and the daily struggles she faced. For instance, reading from it, she lost her husband in WWI and was left to raise her son alone.

Upon leaving the bedroom, Bert took the crew to the basement where he discovered a stack of old records. The records belonged to Bert's great uncle, who used to be a well-known DJ in the area. The records were well kept and played perfectly despite being over 50 years old.

From the basement, they proceeded to the living room, where they found a trunk full of old photos. Billie was excited to see the photos and recognized some of the faces. They then went to the kitchen, where they discovered a hidden cupboard. Inside was a set of beautiful china that the previous owner had hidden during the prohibition era.

Billie and Bert's discoveries didn't just stay within the house; they extended to the surrounding grounds as well. They took the crew to the backyard, where they discovered rusted horseshoes and an old carriage that had been covered for years. The carriage had been used by Arabelle's family years and years ago.

With each discovery, Billie and Bert's excitement grew as they got to learn more about the history of the Stinnett House. It was fascinating to see that the house had a rich and vibrant history that spanned over a century. The discoveries also helped shed light on some of the owners' lives, which went beyond what was known in public.

The crew got to see how the previous owners' stories were hidden within the walls of the house and how Billie and Bert, with their passion for history, were bringing them back to life. It was evident that the couple was invested in preserving the house's history so that it could live on for generations to come.

The episode was an eye-opener to history lovers and enthusiasts. It focused on how the past can be brought into the present and how artifacts, even when old, can reveal new information. If Walls Could Talk season 15 episode 8 is a must-see for lovers of history and architecture, and it will leave you with an appreciation for the past.